The battle will be decided by speed and cost.

This is the next generation HD format. We are no longer looking at simulations or prototypes.

We will make all possible efforts to unify the format for consumers’ sake.

Our goal is to reinforce our ability to bring competitive products to the rapidly growing optical media product marketplace at a faster rate.

Late August is the practical time limit (to unify formats),

Going forward, HD-DVD is destined to be a key driver for progress and the development of the consumer electronics, IT and entertainment industries.

Going forward, HD DVD is destined to be a key driver for progress and the development of the consumer electronics, IT and entertainment industries.

We have been discussing with content holders the most effective way to launch in the U.S. market, and it will probably be in February or March.

HD DVD is destined to be a key driver for progress and the development of the consumer electronics, IT and entertainment industries.

We are excited to be able to make this historical announcement on this important new product at CES, the world’s premier consumer electronics show. Going forward, HD DVD is destined to be a key driver...