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

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

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 for progress and the development of the CE, IT and entertainment industries. We look forward to building on the momentum of CES and making HD DVD a worthy successor to DVD.

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

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

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

The battle will be decided by speed and cost.

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