Blu-ray Disc now has enough momentum to ensure it becomes Hollywood's preferred standard for high-definition content, according to "Next-Generation DVD: Standards Battle Highlights Digital Home Fault Lines," the latest research published by Strategy Analytics' Connected Home Devices service.

The rival HD-DVD technology is likely to survive as a PC standard, but Blu-ray will dominate in the market for standalone players and recorders. According to this report, the standards battle reflects increased polarization between alternative visions of the digital home, PC community led by Intel and Microsoft on one side and Sony and the other consumer electronics majors on the other.

Find out why Strategy Analytics thinks Blu-ray will emerge as a winner in the HD DVD vs Blu-ray war at http://www.emedialive.com/Articles/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=10754.