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Final Blu-ray 3D Specification Announced

Technology / Hi Tech

created Dec 17, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) today announced the finalization and release of the "Blu-ray 3DTM" specification. The specification, which represents the work of the leading Hollywood studios and consumer electronic and ...


Blu-ray drives seeing limited growth within PCs

Electronics / Hardware

created Sep 02, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

The sharp video quality of Blu-ray disc players, increases in the devices' technical capabilities and growth in the number of high-definition video titles has made the devices one of the most-popular consumer-electronics ...


Toshiba to join rival Blu-ray camp, plans products

Technology / Business

created Aug 10, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Having lost the video format war, Toshiba Corp. said Monday it will make Blu-ray disc products and plans to join the once-rival camp, the Blu-ray Disc Association.


Pioneer Announced Blu-ray Disc Combination Drive

Electronics / Hardware

created May 02, 2007 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Pioneer Electronics today announces the BDC-2202, a robust Blu-ray Disc computer drive, which will be available to consumers beginning next month for a suggested price of $299.


Blu-ray Burning Its High-def DVD Rival

Technology / Other

created Apr 24, 2007 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (17) | comments 0

Of the high-definition discs bought by consumers in the first quarter, 70 percent were in the Blu-ray Disc format and 30 percent were HD DVD, according to sales figures provided by trade publication Home Media Magazine.


Sony Now Shipping 50GB Dual Layer Blu-Ray Disc in the U.S.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Dec 04, 2006 | popularity 1.8 / 5 (8) | comments 0

Sony Electronics has begun U.S. shipments of 50GB dual layer Blu-ray Disc recordable (write-once) media with AccuCORE technology.


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General Electric Develops a 500GB Optical Disc

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Apr 27, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (21) | comments 12

(PhysOrg.com) -- G.E. has unveiled a 500 GB micro-holographic disc that is the same size as existing DVD's. The storage capacity is equivalent to 100 DVD's and is aimed at the archive industry but eventually ...


Vivendi Universal and EA Games Join the Blu-ray Disc Association

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created Jan 09, 2005 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) announced that two leading game publishers, Electronic Arts and Vivendi Universal Games, have joined the BDA. "The delivery of high-definition games is becoming increasingly important to ...


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Toshiba launches Blu-ray after DVD setback: report

Electronics / Hardware

created Jul 19, 2009 | popularity 2.4 / 5 (7) | comments 1

Japan's Toshiba Corp. will enter the Blu-ray DVD market, more than a year after it gave up on its own next-generation format that failed to gain industry support, a report said.


Netflix ups fees for Blu-ray amid rising demand

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Mar 30, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- Online DVD rental leader Netflix Inc. is raising its prices for Blu-ray discs in a change that will triple or quadruple the high-definition surcharge on Netflix's most popular subscription plans.


Sharp's New Semiconductor Laser for Triple- and Quadruple- Layer Blu-ray Discs

Sharp's New Semiconductor Laser for Triple- and Quadruple- Layer Blu-ray Discs

Technology / Semiconductors

created Sep 18, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (11) | comments 5

(PhysOrg.com) -- Sharp Corporation has announced the development of a new 500 mW semiconductor laser for triple- and quadruple- layer Blu-ray discs.


TDK Announces Blue Laser Disc Technology to Support 200GB Capacity

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Sep 01, 2006 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (26) | comments 0

TDK, a world leader in digital recording solutions, has reached a landmark in the development of recordable blue laser technology, achieving a groundbreaking capacity of 200GB. Surpassing existing optical media technologies ...


Hollywood hopes an ensemble cast boosts Blu-ray (AP)

Hollywood hopes an ensemble cast boosts Blu-ray

Technology / Business

created Dec 13, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- Although prices for some Blu-ray players dropped below $100 this holiday season, customers are hesitating to jump into the next-generation video format. Even people who already own Blu-ray players ...


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Five-Dimensional DVD Could Hold Data of 30 Blu-ray Discs

Physics / General Physics

created May 21, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (18) | comments 14

(PhysOrg.com) -- While many people think that Blu-ray will replace DVDs in the near future, a new study shows that DVDs may still have a lot to offer. Researchers have designed a five-dimensional DVD that ...


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TDK Showcases Quad-Layer 100GB Blu-ray Disc At CES 2006

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created Jan 08, 2006 | popularity 4 / 5 (25) | comments 0

At CES 2006, TDK is showcasing its line of innovative Blu-ray Disc products including its prototype recordable Blu-ray Disc with revolutionary 100GB capacity.