Tag: blu ray
Nintendo: No Wii HD in 2010
With Sony and Microsoft both preparing motion-controllers for the next year, Nintendo will need to make some changes if it is to keep up with its HD gaming competitors.
Blu-ray support for Wii 2?
The move to introduce high-definition would see Nintendo u-turning on its next-gen policy of accessibility over technical fireworks.
UPDATE – Microsoft: "We have no plans to introduce a Blu-Ray drive for the Xbox 360"
The comment by the HD-DVD backing company had 360 owners laughing in the faces of smug PS3 owners, who already have built in Blu-Ray support.
Blu-Ray headed to Xbox 360?
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has let slip that a Blu-Ray drive could soon be heading to the console's growing list of accessories.
LG launches affordable Blu-Ray home cinema system
From LG comes a Blu-Ray based home cinema system. The HB954SP offers Full HD 1080p playback, 1000W of power and 5.1 channel output with five oval satellite speakers.
LG's latest system offers one click access to YouTube and and an iPhone/iPod docking/charging station. LG Sound Gallery offers seven sound settings including a night mode to turn off the bass so you do not wake sleeping children. Connections include two HDMI inputs for hook up other devices such as a game console, DVD recorder or HD satellite box.
This system will be available from November 2009 from major retailers and independents.
New iMacs on their way in October?
The new dual core desktops will sport a thin industrial type design, boast some new audio facilities and will be available at cheaper price points than the last gen of iMacs.
Medion unveils innovative touch screen TV/PC the TOUCH X9613
Essentially the TOUCH X9613 is a 24inch HD resolution screen/TV, but it also includes a integrated Windows PC as well as audio facilities, Blu-ray and a DVD. It is controlled in interesting ways too with users able to access apps using either touch or voice.
The gadgets we'll be buying this Christmas – LCD TVs, Camcorders and Netbooks
The UK is apparently the biggest market for flats screen TVs in Europe and Futuresource thinks it will stay that way with demand for the sets fuelled by the World cup next year, the Olympics in 2012 and the digital switch off.
Toshiba to make Blu-ray players
Toshiba finally confirmed this morning that it is joining the Blu-ray Disc Association.
The LG HR400 – Blu-ray, Freeview HDD and YouTube all-in-one
LG has announced that the HR400 will be available at the end of this month. The HR400 is a Blu-ray DVD player, a Freeview receiver with recording onto a built-in HDD and it also streams YouTube videos without the need for a PC.
The Blu-ray is 1080p full HD and will also upscale your old DVDs. The Freeview element includes a 160GB HDD.
This really does do the job of two separate boxes and the YouTube feature is just a nice little bonus.
It will cost around £350 – which is fairly cheap considering the functionality. Find out more from LG.
(via T3)
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