Is Blu-ray Disc the same thing as HD DVD?
No. HD DVD, previously known as AOD (Advanced Optical Disc), is the name of a competing next-generation optical disc format developed by Toshiba and NEC. The format is quite different from Blu-ray Disc, but also relies on blue-laser technology to achieve a higher storage capacity. The format is being developed within the DVD Forum as a possible successor to the current DVD technology. • What are the differences between Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD? Each next-generation DVD format comes in single-layer and dual-layer formats. For Blu-ray Disc, it is 25GB and 50GB; for HD DVD, that means capacities of 15GB and 30GB. 10 BLU-RAY DISC FAQS • How should a Blu-ray Disc be cared for? Blu-ray Discs should be treated basically the same way a DVD or CD is treated. Keep your discs and the inside of your player free from dust and debris. Be especially careful not to scratch or put fingerprint marks on the recording surface of the disc, and keep them away from extreme temperatures and humidity. • What ar
