There was once a great war between competing high definition disc formats.  At stake: laying claim to the vast collection of HDTVs across the world.  The end came and went several months ago as Blu-Ray was declared the winner and HD-DVD went away in shambles with its movies thrown to the bargain bin and player prices slashed to rockbottom prices.  Buying the loser’s products was never of any interest to me, but this is about how I’m turning my back on the winner.

I don’t want a Blu-Ray player.

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*** Before we start, check out my interview with TV Guide Channel’s Chris Harrison as we talk about the 2008 Emmys! http://video.woodtv.com/?video_id=14231 ***

Every year I watch the Emmys to see the best in television win awards. I keep hoping the Emmys are given to people who had a great SEASON, not just one EPISODE!!!!! I ususally don’t get to watch what I want to see. So, before the awards are handed out, let’s look at who got nominated, who I think WILL win and who I think SHOULD win.

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