My entire Harry Potter special edition (movies 1-5 at the time) that came in the box that looked like a steamer trunk and contained all sorts of collectibles is completely unplayable.

Of course, I opted for HD-DVD because my friend and employer at the time "assured" me it was going to win the format wars. He was so sure, he bought everyone in the company a Toshiba top of the line player for Christmas.

They have been played maybe once or twice, are absolutely pristine and are stored in a nice, cool & dry place (my theater). All of them have these strange patterns under the plastic as though they are de-laminating.

I have CDs from the mid 80s that look like they have been dragged behind my car that still play perfectly. Anyone else have HD-DVD buyers remorse besides me?

Oh, and I still have a bunch of LDs, just no player....