Blu-ray Discs

Netflix to Charge Extra for Blu-ray Rentals

admin_huliq — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:47:45 -0500

In Monday's post-earnings analyst and media conference call, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said that Netflix users can expect a "modest monthly premium" if they want to rent Blu-ray Discs. Formerly the rental of high-definition discs was bundled into their normal fee.

Sony Reveals Details On Untraceable Blu-ray Bonus

admin_huliq — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:53:57 -0500

Microsoft To Xbox-360 Users: No Blu-Ray For You

admin_huliq — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:56:18 -0500

Blu-ray prevails in high definition disc war

admin_huliq — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:37:25 -0600

The battle between the two high definition optical disc formats, Blu-ray and HD DVD has ended after sole HD DVD manufacturer Toshiba has announced it will no longer produce HD DVD players.

Toshiba Corporation bids farewell to HD DVD business

seher — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:14:35 -0600

Toshiba Corp. is highly likely to quit the high-definition DVD business early this week.

LG Electronics Selects Broadcom Solution for Its High Definition Disc Player

harminka — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 08:55:31 -0600

Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM), a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced that its highly integrated Blu-ray Disc®/HD DVD system-on-a-chip (SoC) solution has been selected by LG Electronics to power its dual-format Super Blu™ BH200 high definition disc player.

Panasonic Announces Its First High Definition Blu-ray Disc Player

harminka — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 02:54:01 -0500

Sony Unveils Four New Blu-Ray Disc Recorders

harminka — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:40:50 -0500

Sony today announces four new Blu-ray Disc Recorders. These new models offer strengthened functionality to give improved performance in the key areas of “high picture and sound quality,” “long-duration recording,” and “easy operation.” HD content in the home is rapidly increasing, whether it be digital broadcasting, personal/home video or movies.

Two New Camcorders Record One Hour Full High-Definition Video on Blu-ray Disc

harminka — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 12:33:54 -0500

Imation Introduces High-Performance 8cm Recordable Blu-ray Discs

harminka — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 05:27:33 -0500

Imation Corp. exclusive licensee of the "TDK Life on Record" recording media brand, today announced the global release of 8cm recordable Blu-ray Discs. Available in both BD-R (recordable) and BD-RE (re-recordable), each TDK 8cm Blu-ray Disc offers 7.5 gigabytes of capacity, ample to store 60 minutes of full-quality high-definition video.

Blockbuster Chooses Blu-Ray DVDs

ruzik_tuzik — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 02:12:48 -0500

Blockbuster is going to rent high definition DVDs only in Blu-ray format. 1450 new stores will be opened in July offering only Blu-ray rental.

Sony Sued For Blu-Ray Patent Infringement

ruzik_tuzik — Sat, 26 May 2007 04:28:02 -0500

Target Technology Company, the optical disc chemical manufacturer, filed suit against Sony Corporation for violating its patents using reflective layer in Blu-ray discs.