Category: Blu-ray
LG's BH100 hybrid high definition disc player comes to market, minus HD DVD logo
Just when it seemed that the high definition optical disc format war was over, thanks to the first combo player, along comes the HD DVD forum and states that the player can't be called HD DVD certified. Well, that hasn't…
CES 2007: The Top 10 vids so far
We've been blogging and shooting videos for what feels like weeks, so we thought it time to give you a rundown of the Top 10 CES 2007 vids so far. Drumroll please…
CES 2007: Samsung unveils its BD-P1200 second-gen Blu-ray player
It was absolutely rammed at Samsung's CES press conference this afternoon, with standing room only by the time they started taking the wraps off their new products. Pick of the bunch was the company's 2nd-gen Blu-ray player, the BD-P1200. Samsung…
CES 2007: Sharp's new Blu ray player
Sharp's press release only has a very brief and mysterious mention of its Blu-ray player that reads: "Sharp is demonstrating Blu-ray capabilities with a new product that will enter the market in the second quarter of spring 2007". A…
CES 2007: Sony Blu-ray living room PC
Does anyone really want a PC in their living room? They might if it had built-in Blu-ray. Sony's new Digital Living System has a built-in TV tuner, and can record, store and playback Blu-ray discs. Sony reckons it'll rival HD…
CES 2007: LG unveils BH100 Blu-ray / HD DVD player
So, the rumours were correct then. LG has unveiled its ‘Super Multi Blue Player’ (or, more prosaically, the BH100) which can play both Blu-ray and HD DVD discs. It’s going on sale by the end of March in the US,…
LG to launch dual format Blu-ray/HD DVD player – Warner to offer dual-format movies
We reported some time ago that Samsung was planning a dual-format Blu-ray/HD DVD machine, but they could be beaten to it by LG, which could unveil a dual-format machine at next week's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas….
Sony adds Blu-ray playback to BWU-100A PC drive
You may recall Sony announcing its BWU-100A Blu-ray drive for PCs back in September, which promised writing and to and playback from Blu-ray discs. Well, the first batch did allow you to write to Blu-ray, but didn't offer playback of…
Sharp adds to blue-laser diode production – Blu-ray and HD DVD prices to fall?
Both Blu-ray and HD DVD devices are available in the UK, but at a cost. Yesterday, we featured Toshiba's HD-E1 HD DVD player (pictured), which will retail for around £649 from January, while Samsung's BDP100 Blu-ray player is available…
Dell now taking orders for M1710 Blu-ray laptop
Dell has made no secret of its support for the Blu-ray format, so it's no surprise to see it being one of the first to offer a Blu-ray notebook. Dell is offering the XPS M1710 gamer notebook, with the option…