Toshiba quits HD DVD business, Blu-ray to be industry standard

Toshiba quits HD DVD business, Blu-ray to be industry standard

TOKYO, Japan - Toshiba Corp. President Atsutoshi Nishida announces in Tokyo on Feb. 19 that his company will completely withdraw from the HD DVD business, a move that will allow the rival Blu-ray format promoted by a group of electronics makers led by Sony Corp. to become the industry standard for next-generation DVDs. (Kyodo)

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