The percentage of electronics at the end of their lives which were recycled.
The EPA found that the percentage remained consistent from 1999-2005. Even as recycling rates went up, the amount of electronics reaching end of life outpaced the increase, leaving the figure static. (source: EPA, July 2008)
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Well I wonder where this thread is heading?
To hell in a hand basket.
Even if there was ONLY one format, it would still be the same situation.
People have alot invested in DVD and no one likes change.
Jay,
Overall I agree with what you say (I have both formats myself). But people always look for the best deal as well. If HD/BRD players were $50 and movies were $20 (a lot of which Fry's usually has on sale for $15) I believe that DVD would be phased out in 2-3 years. Since the new players still play "old" DVD's there is no loss of an investment and the benefit of upscaling (on a better player?).