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This is a largely unsubstantiated rumor (to the point where I would call it speculation, though well informed). Anyway, according to this article on iPod Hub, “Apple has been asking studios to include iPod video content on Blu-ray discs.” I’d have to say that would pretty much decide my next-gen format of choice.

Something like this could really be the decisive victory in the format war (once you realize that iPod owners are generally on the cutting edge of most electronics) and, assuming the other issues with copy protection are worked out, I’d be completely behind Blu-Ray (whereas now I’m undecided). It should be an interesting battle over the next few years.