HD-DVD isn't dead...
Warner made the move, but alot of the retail companies are saying its far from dead.
http://www.news.com/8301-13860_3-9846074-56.html?tag=nefd.top
"While there's no doubt Warner Bros.' decision to support Blu-ray exclusively is a major setback to the HD DVD camp, retailers say it's too soon to declare "game over." "
Also, HD DVD has way more players out there, and you can find them for a $100 vs. BluRays $350
Either way, I've also read the whole "next gen" dvd thing might be dead w/ internet rentals starting to get a huge push from alot of major players...