Blockbuster goes Blu-ray, HD DVD=beta?,


Blockbuster announced they will go exclusively Blu-ray. How much will this effect the format wars? Will this send HD DVD the way of the Beta? Could this be the Sony KO punch, or does BB really have that much clout? Sound the alarm or hit the snooze button?
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So tell me, are both these Hi-Def formats in 1020i, or 780p. Nice screw job to all the folks that bought Hi-Def TV's...in 780p. Whoops, now here comes the 1020i format, at $1000.00+ over the 780p TV's. Is anyone [broadcast, cable, or satellite] even offering the 1020i format?

I'm still using a vintage 1996 50" Pioneer analog projection TV, and playing Laser Discs, thank you very much!
Netflix has a complete selection of both formats and no wait time. I stick with the original (Netflix) even though there's a BlockBuster within two miles. 1) All the yrs of getting ripped off by BlockBuster has soured me, 2) BlockBuster is a WalMart/Target mega corp, 3)Netflix is back in my mail every two days
since walmart represents 40% of all video and audio sales in north america, they are the linchpin for any format, if the studios want to eventually have the format succeed. i agree, its not their nature to be on the cutting edge, but if they decide on 'just one' of these formats, the other is a goner.
Never heard of 1020i, but I own a 1080i, and it is being replaced by the newer 1080p this year. I think you were referring to this, were you not?
The local BB store @ Chatsworth and Zelzar carries BOTH--(LA,Sanfernando Valley) Blueray just seems to have more studio support;and THAT makes a difference. I have both formats.---Further,I rent from Netflix and they have both.