Stargate versus Star Trek
Although the various iterations of Star Trek and Stargate are all science fiction and fantasy, the "universes" that each represents are totally different. The Star Trek universe is set in a fictional future whereas the Stargate universe is set in a fictional present.
Star Trek
The Star Trek universe had its beginnings as a series that started in 1966 and ran for three years before being canceled for various reasons; mostly due to lower than expected ratings. It was owned by DesiLu Productions and later sold to Paramount Pictures (or whatever they called themselves at the time), but I'm getting ahead of myself.
A brief, animated series by the same name aired for 22 episodes in 1973. The first movie based on the original series, "Star Trek: The Motion Picture", was released in 1979 by Paramount and received a hearty response from fans, even though most of them (like me) were disappointed by the cerebral context of this movie with little action.
Multiple TV series, with all-new casts, as well as several movies established Star Trek as a science fiction household name in many countries. It wasn't until "Enterprise" made its run that things got messed up. The writers of that particular TV series screwed with the established canon and sent fans packing. The current owners, producers and writers decided to delay the next series indefinitely, citing a need to give the franchise a rest.
Someone must have put on a thinking cap and realized that what Star Trek really needs is a reboot a la "Batman Begins". In 2009, apparently, a new movie titled simply "Star Trek" (like the original series) is scheduled to be released. Like Batman, I'm hoping this movie will be better than anything which preceded it, movie-wise.
Stargate
Stargate started as a movie with that title in 1994. The rights to it were later sold to MGM and a TV series, called "Stargate SG-1", was launched in 1997 and ran for 10 years. It had the distinction of the longest running science fiction TV series. You could argue that Star Trek ran longer, and even "Dr. Who", but neither of them lasted 10 consecutive seasons as the exact same TV series.
The first spin-off of the series, titled "Stargate Atlantis", made its debut in 2004 and is scheduled to be canceled in January of 2009 despite the excellent ratings. Months later, a new series with the tentative title of "Stargate Universe" is scheduled to start airing.
The Comparison
Comparing the various forms of Stargate to the various forms of Star Trek is almost like mixing apples and oranges, except that they're both science fiction franchises with a whole lot of fans throughout the world. I like them both (except for "Enterprise") and intend to watch any and all things related to them.
As for preferring one over the other, I think I prefer the Stargate universe. Star Trek seems to recycle aliens and stories while Stargate seems to come up with something new with each version.
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The original Star Trek launched the space opera genre. Stargate is a benefactor. When it comes to storyline, SG has a real convenient way to come up with different scenario because any anomally from stargate travel can result in an adventure. Star Trek does not seem to have such convenience.
They just get better each one. Star trek was good but star gate is better. I liked sg1 then they went to atlantis now that one is done and i liked it. One other one was farscape and they took that off also. Not sure what to watch now besides doctor who.
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I must respectfully disagree that the Star Trek franchise is in need of a "reboot". Strictly speaking, a reboot would imply that all prior canon would be disregarded and the writers of the upcoming new movie would be free to re-create the Star Trek universe in any manner they please.
As you pointed out, one thing that annoyed fans about "Enterprise" was the disregard for the established canon. I hope the new "Star Trek" movie does not go in this direction. The title, simply "Star Trek", is already worrisome. One might infer that J.J. Abrams fancies his movie so definitive as to transcend its proper place in the numerical sequence (i.e. Star Trek XI). Even if the numeral were not explicitly included in the title, an appropriate subtitle would have sent the signal to viewers that the film intends to fit nicely with the canon that we all know and love.
Star Trek is the #1 movie in America, and rightfully so. It really kicked butt!