HD NVD

HD NVD is a Chinese high definition standard created to compete with Blu-ray discs. The standard uses a red laser like the one used in DVD and CD players whereas Blu-ray uses a blue laser. This standard allows the Chinese companies to avoid paying royalties to foreign companies for the manufacture of Blu-ray products.

References

• Lawler, Richard (February 2, 2009). "HD NVD is China's home grown answer to Blu-ray, but does it have a chance?". Engadget.
• "China's proprietary red-ray NVD makes its debut". People's Daily Online. January 23, 2009.