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Camp Blu-ray
Backed by: Sony, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Hitachi, LG Electronics, Matsushita Electric Industrial (Panasonic), Mitsubishi Electric, Philips Electronics, Pioneer Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Sharp, TDK, and Thomson Multimedia.
Fight song: "We're better, you know it."
Advantages: Getting the early start, Blu-ray has enjoyed more mindshare than HD-DVD, as well as a conglomerate of powerful backers that rivals President Bush's "coalition of the willing" in size and scope. Technologically, the biggest edge Blu-ray appears to have over HD-DVD is that it offers 30 percent more capacity and is designed for recording high-def video. Rewritable BD-RW discs, with similar features to Panasonic's current DVD-RAM discs, can play back content while recording to the disc at the same time. Also, Sony owns Columbia Pictures and recently bought MGM, which gives it a leg up on releasing content. And PlayStation 3 certainly will carry a huge chunk of clout in the marketplace.
Disadvantages: Real or not, the biggest knock against Blu-ray is that the discs--initially, at least--will be more costly to produce than HD-DVD media (Sony claims otherwise). Until recently, the other knock was that unlike DVD-HD, the Blu-ray spec did not include support for more advanced video compression codecs such as MPEG-4 AVC and Microsoft's VC-1, in addition to the MPEG-2 codec. But the Blu-ray Group recently announced support for those codecs, so they're now on even ground on that front.
HD-DVD posse
Backed by: Toshiba, NEC, Sanyo, and Memory-Tech. Microsoft is also supporting HD-DVD in its next version of Windows (support for Blu-ray is on the table).
Fight song: "We're evolutionary, not revolutionary."
Advantages: The name itself, HD-DVD, is far more consumer-friendly than Blu-ray. HD-DVDs carry the same basic structure as current DVDs, so converting existing DVD manufacturing lines into HD-DVD lines is supposedly simple and cost effective. Memory-Tech, a leading Japanese manufacturer of optical media, stated that producing HD-DVD discs would initially cost only 10 percent more than for existing DVDs and that it could quickly bring the cost down to match that of standard DVD.
Disadvantages: HD-DVD simply can't boast the same storage capacity as Blu-ray. It's confusing, but it appears that the rewritable HD-DVD-RW will go up 32GB, while the recordable HD DVD-R discs will only be single layer (15GB). The other downside is that with Sony holding the rights to Columbia Pictures and MGM movie and television libraries, there will probably be a hole in HD-DVD's content offering--don't expect to see MGM/UA's James Bond movies on HD-DVD, for example.
Outlook: Too close to call
Blu-ray had the early lead, but HD-DVD has been making inroads, garnering support from major studios Warner, Paramount, Universal, and New Line Cinema, who've decided to play it safe and back both formats. From a marketing standpoint, HD-DVD appears to be positioning itself as the more practical high-def DVD solution, an extension of the format rather than a leap beyond it. The Blu-ray group, for better or worse, is taking the bait and campaigning on technological superiority. Unfortunately, as a result, the press has jumped on the whole VHS vs. Betamax analogy--you know, the old "the best technology doesn't always win" story, which doesn't help Sony.
Personally, I think a better analogy is the whole SACD vs. DVD-Audio fiasco--you know, the war that no one seems to care about and no one's winning. In other words, Vince, hold onto your DVD collection; you have time. There are all kinds of copy-protection details to iron out, lots of politics, and some prices that need to drop a zero (people are just starting to buy DVD recorders, for crying out loud). Me, I'm ballparking the end of 2006 before anything interesting really starts to happen in the high-def disc arena. Until then, put in a well-transferred DVD and sit a little farther back from your TV. It all looks like HD from the other side of the room.
Camp Blu-ray
Backed by: Sony, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Hitachi, LG Electronics, Matsushita Electric Industrial (Panasonic), Mitsubishi Electric, Philips Electronics, Pioneer Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Sharp, TDK, and Thomson Multimedia.
Fight song: "We're better, you know it."
Advantages: Getting the early start, Blu-ray has enjoyed more mindshare than HD-DVD, as well as a conglomerate of powerful backers that rivals President Bush's "coalition of the willing" in size and scope. Technologically, the biggest edge Blu-ray appears to have over HD-DVD is that it offers 30 percent more capacity and is designed for recording high-def video. Rewritable BD-RW discs, with similar features to Panasonic's current DVD-RAM discs, can play back content while recording to the disc at the same time. Also, Sony owns Columbia Pictures and recently bought MGM, which gives it a leg up on releasing content. And PlayStation 3 certainly will carry a huge chunk of clout in the marketplace.
Disadvantages: Real or not, the biggest knock against Blu-ray is that the discs--initially, at least--will be more costly to produce than HD-DVD media (Sony claims otherwise). Until recently, the other knock was that unlike DVD-HD, the Blu-ray spec did not include support for more advanced video compression codecs such as MPEG-4 AVC and Microsoft's VC-1, in addition to the MPEG-2 codec. But the Blu-ray Group recently announced support for those codecs, so they're now on even ground on that front.
HD-DVD posse
Backed by: Toshiba, NEC, Sanyo, and Memory-Tech. Microsoft is also supporting HD-DVD in its next version of Windows (support for Blu-ray is on the table).
Fight song: "We're evolutionary, not revolutionary."
Advantages: The name itself, HD-DVD, is far more consumer-friendly than Blu-ray. HD-DVDs carry the same basic structure as current DVDs, so converting existing DVD manufacturing lines into HD-DVD lines is supposedly simple and cost effective. Memory-Tech, a leading Japanese manufacturer of optical media, stated that producing HD-DVD discs would initially cost only 10 percent more than for existing DVDs and that it could quickly bring the cost down to match that of standard DVD.
Disadvantages: HD-DVD simply can't boast the same storage capacity as Blu-ray. It's confusing, but it appears that the rewritable HD-DVD-RW will go up 32GB, while the recordable HD DVD-R discs will only be single layer (15GB). The other downside is that with Sony holding the rights to Columbia Pictures and MGM movie and television libraries, there will probably be a hole in HD-DVD's content offering--don't expect to see MGM/UA's James Bond movies on HD-DVD, for example.
Outlook: Too close to call
Blu-ray had the early lead, but HD-DVD has been making inroads, garnering support from major studios Warner, Paramount, Universal, and New Line Cinema, who've decided to play it safe and back both formats. From a marketing standpoint, HD-DVD appears to be positioning itself as the more practical high-def DVD solution, an extension of the format rather than a leap beyond it. The Blu-ray group, for better or worse, is taking the bait and campaigning on technological superiority. Unfortunately, as a result, the press has jumped on the whole VHS vs. Betamax analogy--you know, the old "the best technology doesn't always win" story, which doesn't help Sony.
Personally, I think a better analogy is the whole SACD vs. DVD-Audio fiasco--you know, the war that no one seems to care about and no one's winning. In other words, Vince, hold onto your DVD collection; you have time. There are all kinds of copy-protection details to iron out, lots of politics, and some prices that need to drop a zero (people are just starting to buy DVD recorders, for crying out loud). Me, I'm ballparking the end of 2006 before anything interesting really starts to happen in the high-def disc arena. Until then, put in a well-transferred DVD and sit a little farther back from your TV. It all looks like HD from the other side of the room.
At what track will Penske get their first win in Nascar cup?
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And which driver will it be too please of the Penske team who wins first!
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This is going to be a little out there, but bear with me.
I would have said this season. Penske will be at a disadvantage with being the only supported DODGE team. The plus side I immediately saw was that there would be a Penske car at every single tire test, because they are the only DODGE team. So whether it be Keselowski, Busch, or Hornish, Penske would always get a full set of tire test data. But then, Jack Roush had to complain about Penske getting an advantage by having a car at every test. That really has grown my distaste for Jack Roush by a great deal. Penske will be at a disadvantage because there are so few DODGE teams. The only silver lining for Penske is the tire test perk, which I doubt will not be as help-full as having 7 full-time DODGE teams on track. If Goodyear brings the tire test down to any three random teams no matter which manufacturer, I expect Penske to struggle, essentially at the hand of Jack Roush. However, if the tire test rules remain the same as they are currently, I think Penske has the depth to keep pace with last year. I'm not sure they can achieve much better though.
Jayski.com news, January 29th, 2009:
"NASCAR talks to teams about Talladega and tire tests: NASCAR officials met with team principals on Tuesday to discuss upcoming initiative for the new season. One subject discussed was the possibility of a one-day test at Talladega before the Charlotte open test on March 23-24. Sprint Cup Series director John Darby confirmed that NASCAR is looking for a date. The one-day session at the superspeedway will help determine which restrictor plate will be used at the track and will allow teams to use spoilers instead of a rear wing. Other topics on the table included moving the fuel hole forward on the cars to accommodate the spoiler and shrinking the number of Goodyear test participants to three teams per test once again. Roush Fenway Racing crashed the three-car testing policy in Darlington in 2007 during the Car of Tomorrow rollout, prompting Goodyear to change their rules and invite representatives from each manufacturer. Now with Penske Racing providing the only Dodges in the garage, the sentiment from the competition is that the team's camp would have an unfair advantage.(Fox Sports)(1-29-2010)"
So, I'm going to say, the testing change happens, leaving only three random teams at each test. And with that going through, I predict no wins for Penske this year. After this year, I think Hornish will leave, letting Justin Alligator (lol) take the rains of the 77. After getting no wins next year, I predict Keselowski will replace Mark Martin in the #5 for 2012. Leaving just Kurt and Justin. After another unsuccessful season, Justin will leave for MWR for 2013 and Kurt will head for RCR. That will leave Roger with no choice but to bring Parker Kligerman up to Sprint Cup in the #2, and shutting the #77 down. 2013 will also bring a change in manufacturer as the team moves into the Toyota camp. 2013 will be a learning year for Kligerman, as he competes for rookie of the year, and fails. 2014 will start out with Roger adding a second team, with Jake Blankenship running a full schedule in the #12. The team will improve the entire year, but a late summer win at Iowa Speedway will be Roger Penske's next Cup Series win. Kligerman will narrowly miss the chase that year, as Jake wins rookie of the year honors, meaning the team will be on the rise going into 2015.
That was long, my goodness.
This is going to be a little out there, but bear with me.
I would have said this season. Penske will be at a disadvantage with being the only supported DODGE team. The plus side I immediately saw was that there would be a Penske car at every single tire test, because they are the only DODGE team. So whether it be Keselowski, Busch, or Hornish, Penske would always get a full set of tire test data. But then, Jack Roush had to complain about Penske getting an advantage by having a car at every test. That really has grown my distaste for Jack Roush by a great deal. Penske will be at a disadvantage because there are so few DODGE teams. The only silver lining for Penske is the tire test perk, which I doubt will not be as help-full as having 7 full-time DODGE teams on track. If Goodyear brings the tire test down to any three random teams no matter which manufacturer, I expect Penske to struggle, essentially at the hand of Jack Roush. However, if the tire test rules remain the same as they are currently, I think Penske has the depth to keep pace with last year. I'm not sure they can achieve much better though.
Jayski.com news, January 29th, 2009:
"NASCAR talks to teams about Talladega and tire tests: NASCAR officials met with team principals on Tuesday to discuss upcoming initiative for the new season. One subject discussed was the possibility of a one-day test at Talladega before the Charlotte open test on March 23-24. Sprint Cup Series director John Darby confirmed that NASCAR is looking for a date. The one-day session at the superspeedway will help determine which restrictor plate will be used at the track and will allow teams to use spoilers instead of a rear wing. Other topics on the table included moving the fuel hole forward on the cars to accommodate the spoiler and shrinking the number of Goodyear test participants to three teams per test once again. Roush Fenway Racing crashed the three-car testing policy in Darlington in 2007 during the Car of Tomorrow rollout, prompting Goodyear to change their rules and invite representatives from each manufacturer. Now with Penske Racing providing the only Dodges in the garage, the sentiment from the competition is that the team's camp would have an unfair advantage.(Fox Sports)(1-29-2010)"
So, I'm going to say, the testing change happens, leaving only three random teams at each test. And with that going through, I predict no wins for Penske this year. After this year, I think Hornish will leave, letting Justin Alligator (lol) take the rains of the 77. After getting no wins next year, I predict Keselowski will replace Mark Martin in the #5 for 2012. Leaving just Kurt and Justin. After another unsuccessful season, Justin will leave for MWR for 2013 and Kurt will head for RCR. That will leave Roger with no choice but to bring Parker Kligerman up to Sprint Cup in the #2, and shutting the #77 down. 2013 will also bring a change in manufacturer as the team moves into the Toyota camp. 2013 will be a learning year for Kligerman, as he competes for rookie of the year, and fails. 2014 will start out with Roger adding a second team, with Jake Blankenship running a full schedule in the #12. The team will improve the entire year, but a late summer win at Iowa Speedway will be Roger Penske's next Cup Series win. Kligerman will narrowly miss the chase that year, as Jake wins rookie of the year honors, meaning the team will be on the rise going into 2015.
That was long, my goodness.
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