Toshiba is first off the HD DVD block

OK, the first shot has been fired in the high definition DVD battle. Toshiba, which leads the HD DVD alliance, launched its high definition DVD player on March 31. Good news? Perhaps. Because, as we had mentioned in a previous post, this is only the beginning of a long-drawn out war. And since on both sides of the battlefield you have companies which have some of the deepest pockets anyone could ever dream of, it is not going to be a quick one either.

So, dear reader, brace yourself for one of the most confusing times of your lives.