As you may have read in one of my previous blog posts, I have already taken two steps into the world of HDTV: purchasing a 1080p television and a Playstation 3 console. I am continually awed at the quality of HD broadcasts in 720p or 1080i as well as Blu-Ray content in either 1080i or 1080p.

With the release of more content that interests me on the HD-DVD format, I decided to order an HD-DVD add-on drive for the XBOX 360.

Why in the world would I straddle the HD "format war" between HD-DVD and Blu-Ray? Well, it's the content, smarty! Both formats have their merits, advantages and disadvantages, but it's the content that is or will be released on both formats that enticed me to choose both formats.

At this point, I am not biased against either format nor will I wish for one to topple the other. I am tired of the constant battle and "fanboy" attitude that comes with any competing technologies, be it: iPod versus other MP3 players, XBOX 360 versus Playstation 3, DSL versus cable.

Anyway, enough rambling... I'll post more on the HD-DVD add-on once it arrives and I have watched a couple of movies or television shows on that format.