Yes, you’ve heard it right folks, YouTube the world leader in video streaming got even better they now supports HD video formats, say goodbye to your old 4:3 videos because 16:9 is gonna rule the YouTube.

What’s the advantage you say? High quality video clips in full HD 16:9, 720p, what could be better than that? It would be a joy to see crisp video quality in HD format everytime you watch YouTube. For those unbelievers out there check out YouTube’s Blog.

a few HD clip from YouTube:

Full YouTube Address: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoiB1BKvS70&fmt=22

Tropic Thunder – Ending (Tom Cruise Dance) *HD 720p*

compare that with this fake widescreen (16:9) but still 4:3 box format.

HD Format: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-kXucWIIzk&fmt=22
Old 4:3 Format: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kbWueCCrPU&feature=related

Notice the difference? Enjoy the new YouTube!