HP Drives Format Compatibility for High-Definition DVDs

HP today announced that they would like to see Mandatory Managed Copy (MMC) and iHD adopted by Blu-ray Disc to try and bridge the differences between Blu-ray and HD-DVD. The company has formally appealed to the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) to include these technologies as part of its format specification to help create a seamless experience throughout the digitally connected home. The move reflects HP's desire to ensure that consumers aren't forced to choose between competing HD formats for DVDs. "We know now that there's going to be a standards war," said Maureen Weber, general manager of personal storage at HP. "Our goal is to minimize its impact. The bottom line is that we're still very committed to Blu-ray, but we want to protect our consumers."