March 10, 2008
Sony has revealed that it is in talks with Microsoft, about creating a version of the Xbox video game console equipped with a Blu-ray high-definition DVD player.
This has been considered a likely move since Toshiba recently decided to drop the rival HD-DVD format, after which Microsoft ...
Sony and Microsoft in talks on Xbox Blu-ray drive
Story link: Sony and Microsoft in talks on Xbox Blu-ray drive by Jan Harris
Sony has revealed that it is in talks with Microsoft, about creating a version of the Xbox video game console equipped with a Blu-ray high-definition DVD player.
This has been considered a likely move since Toshiba recently decided to drop the rival HD-DVD format, after which Microsoft ...
March 7, 2008
Samsung has decided not to go ahead with plans for a dual-format HDTV player, following Toshiba's decision to exit the HD DVD business.
Samsung announced that it has cancelled the introduction of its second-generation BD-UP5500 dual-format player, which was designed to display both Blu-ray and HD DVD discs.
The company ...
Samsung cancels plans for dual-format HDTV player
Story link: Samsung cancels plans for dual-format HDTV player by Jan Harris
Samsung has decided not to go ahead with plans for a dual-format HDTV player, following Toshiba's decision to exit the HD DVD business.
Samsung announced that it has cancelled the introduction of its second-generation BD-UP5500 dual-format player, which was designed to display both Blu-ray and HD DVD discs.
The company ...
March 3, 2008
Following Toshiba's recent decision to halt the production of HD-DVD devices, the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) is calling for the industry to unite behind the Blu-ray high definition format.
The Association is calling for support to persuade HDTV owners to adopt the Blu-ray format, in preference to the dominant ...
BDA calls for industry-wide support for Blu-ray
Story link: BDA calls for industry-wide support for Blu-ray by Jan Harris
Following Toshiba's recent decision to halt the production of HD-DVD devices, the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) is calling for the industry to unite behind the Blu-ray high definition format.
The Association is calling for support to persuade HDTV owners to adopt the Blu-ray format, in preference to the dominant ...
February 26, 2008
After finally winning the HD format war, Sony has updated its Blu-ray Disc player range with new models. HD-DVD, the rival format to Blu-ray, was abandoned by manufacturer, Toshiba, this week, leaving the market open for Blu-ray.
Sony has added the BDP-S350 and BDP-S550 Blu-ray players to its line-up. ...
Sony updates Blu-ray player line-up
Story link: Sony updates Blu-ray player line-up by Jan Harris
After finally winning the HD format war, Sony has updated its Blu-ray Disc player range with new models. HD-DVD, the rival format to Blu-ray, was abandoned by manufacturer, Toshiba, this week, leaving the market open for Blu-ray.
Sony has added the BDP-S350 and BDP-S550 Blu-ray players to its line-up. ...
January 16, 2008
The recent announcement that Blu Ray may have effectively won the HD format wars over HD DVD took a bizarre twist today.
According to a report on the BBC, continued development of Blu-ray technology will leave all existing Blu-ry customers behind - because their machines are not built to upgrade.
The ...
Blu Ray craps on customers
Story link: Blu Ray craps on customers by Brian Turner
The recent announcement that Blu Ray may have effectively won the HD format wars over HD DVD took a bizarre twist today.
According to a report on the BBC, continued development of Blu-ray technology will leave all existing Blu-ry customers behind - because their machines are not built to upgrade.
The ...
December 19, 2007
Toshiba claims that the Qosmio G40 is the first laptop in the world to feature a rewritable HD DVD Drive. The new model builds on the success of its predecessor, the Qosmio G40-10E, which was the first with a writeable HD DVD drive.
The Qosmio G40, which is ...
Toshiba’s laptop first with rewritable HD DVD
Story link: Toshiba’s laptop first with rewritable HD DVD by Jan Harris
Toshiba claims that the Qosmio G40 is the first laptop in the world to feature a rewritable HD DVD Drive. The new model builds on the success of its predecessor, the Qosmio G40-10E, which was the first with a writeable HD DVD drive.
The Qosmio G40, which is ...
December 5, 2007
Sony has announced that high-definition video downloads will be soon be available for the PlayStation 3.
The service will be launched in Japan, on 13 December, when the release of driving game Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will be accompanied by motor-racing related content.
The game launch will be supported with a ...
Sony announces HD TV downloads for PS3
Story link: Sony announces HD TV downloads for PS3 by Jan Harris
Sony has announced that high-definition video downloads will be soon be available for the PlayStation 3.
The service will be launched in Japan, on 13 December, when the release of driving game Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will be accompanied by motor-racing related content.
The game launch will be supported with a ...
November 26, 2007
According to the Blu-ray Disc Association, the Blu-ray format dominates the recorder market in Japan, holding a 97% share.
The figures are from the week to 12 November, and cover sales of next-generation machines capable of recording HDTV.
Japan is ahead of the rest of the world ...
Blu-ray holds 97% of Japanese recorder market
Story link: Blu-ray holds 97% of Japanese recorder market by Jan Harris
According to the Blu-ray Disc Association, the Blu-ray format dominates the recorder market in Japan, holding a 97% share.
The figures are from the week to 12 November, and cover sales of next-generation machines capable of recording HDTV.
Japan is ahead of the rest of the world ...
November 7, 2007
Sharp has extended its range of Aquos-branded products with an Aquos-branded PC.
The Internet Aquos computer comes without a monitor. Instead, it has an HDMI connection for an Aquos HDTV.
The product is part of Sharp's Aquos FamiLink concept, which involves networking an Aquos PC, TV and ...
Sharp Aquos PC connects with HDTV
Story link: Sharp Aquos PC connects with HDTV by Jan Harris
Sharp has extended its range of Aquos-branded products with an Aquos-branded PC.
The Internet Aquos computer comes without a monitor. Instead, it has an HDMI connection for an Aquos HDTV.
The product is part of Sharp's Aquos FamiLink concept, which involves networking an Aquos PC, TV and ...
October 31, 2007
Toshiba is launching its new Vardia recorder in Japan this week for pre-orders, and will start shipping the product in December.
The Vardia RD-A301, which will cost around ¥99,000 (£420), records broadcast HD TV onto a standard DVD-R, which is significantly cheaper than an HD DVD or Blu-ray ...
Toshiba Vardia records high def on DVD
Story link: Toshiba Vardia records high def on DVD by Jan Harris
Toshiba is launching its new Vardia recorder in Japan this week for pre-orders, and will start shipping the product in December.
The Vardia RD-A301, which will cost around ¥99,000 (£420), records broadcast HD TV onto a standard DVD-R, which is significantly cheaper than an HD DVD or Blu-ray ...
October 9, 2007
Toshiba Corp. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (Panasonic) demonstrated recorders at the Ceatec exhibition in Japan, capable of recording high-definition TV to conventional DVDs.
Previously high-definition TV could only be recorded to Blu-ray and HD DVD formats, as conventional DVDs had insufficient capacity to hold an HD movie in ...
New Chips allow HDTV recording to DVD
Story link: New Chips allow HDTV recording to DVD by Jan Harris
Toshiba Corp. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (Panasonic) demonstrated recorders at the Ceatec exhibition in Japan, capable of recording high-definition TV to conventional DVDs.
Previously high-definition TV could only be recorded to Blu-ray and HD DVD formats, as conventional DVDs had insufficient capacity to hold an HD movie in ...
September 3, 2007
Consumer electronics company Venturer announced its SHD7000 HD DVD player at the IFA consumer electronics show. The slimline model will retail for under £200 - the first European player available at this price level.
The SHD7000 runs to 1080i HD output via an HDMI 1.2 port and also features composite-, component- ...
Venturer announces sub-£200 HD DVD player
Story link: Venturer announces sub-£200 HD DVD player by Jan Harris
Consumer electronics company Venturer announced its SHD7000 HD DVD player at the IFA consumer electronics show. The slimline model will retail for under £200 - the first European player available at this price level.
The SHD7000 runs to 1080i HD output via an HDMI 1.2 port and also features composite-, component- ...
August 3, 2007
Canon has announced the HG10 full high definition camcorder, claiming that it is the smallest on the market.
The HG10 is an AVCHD camcorder with, unusually for Canon, a 40GB internal hard disc. The company usually favours tape or DVD. In high quality mode the HG10 offers around 5.5 hours ...
Canon unveils HG10: world’s smallest HD camcorder
Story link: Canon unveils HG10: world’s smallest HD camcorder by Jan Harris
Canon has announced the HG10 full high definition camcorder, claiming that it is the smallest on the market.
The HG10 is an AVCHD camcorder with, unusually for Canon, a 40GB internal hard disc. The company usually favours tape or DVD. In high quality mode the HG10 offers around 5.5 hours ...
August 2, 2007
Hitachi has announced details of its Blu-ray camcorders - a world first for the company.
Hitachi is releasing two models the DZ-BD7H and the DZ-BD70.
The DZ-BD7H is a hybrid model which is able to record to either an integrated 30GB hard drive or Blu-ray discs. It provides up to fours ...
Hitachi announces world’s first Blu-ray camcorders
Story link: Hitachi announces world’s first Blu-ray camcorders by Jan Harris
Hitachi has announced details of its Blu-ray camcorders - a world first for the company.
Hitachi is releasing two models the DZ-BD7H and the DZ-BD70.
The DZ-BD7H is a hybrid model which is able to record to either an integrated 30GB hard drive or Blu-ray discs. It provides up to fours ...
July 13, 2007
New research by GFK Group identifies Toshiba Corp as the European market leader for standalone high definition DVD players.
The European HD DVD Promotion Group has announced that Toshiba holds a 71 percent market share in retail sales in six European countries.
The figure covers the period from January 2006 to ...
Toshiba becomes European market-lead for HD DVD Players
Story link: Toshiba becomes European market-lead for HD DVD Players by Jan Harris
New research by GFK Group identifies Toshiba Corp as the European market leader for standalone high definition DVD players.
The European HD DVD Promotion Group has announced that Toshiba holds a 71 percent market share in retail sales in six European countries.
The figure covers the period from January 2006 to ...