dvd player

LG to sell first Blu-ray/HD DVD player

News The details surrounding LG's promised combination high-definition DVD player came into focus on Sunday. The Korean electronics maker unveiled the Super Multi Blue, the first player that can play discs from the competing Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD...

Tags: lg electronics, discs, war, dvds

8 January 2007, 10:20

LG beefs up new dual hi-def DVD player

News South Korea's LG Electronics on Wednesday introduced an updated version of its high-definition DVD player that supports both Blu-ray and HD DVD. But at about $1,000, the BH200 'Super Blu Player' -- while 16 per cent less than the model LG unveiled...

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6 September 2007, 10:35

This DVD player stars Mickey Mouse

News The personal DVD player, measuring just 90mm, will be available in different character-themed designs such as Mickey, Disney Princess and Power Rangers, a Disney Consumer Products spokesman said. Initially, the player will include a DVD featuring...

27 April 2005, 15:46

'DVD Jon' targets Media Player file encryption

News A Norwegian programmer has developed a tool for removing some encoding surrounding the Windows Media Player, in a move to give open-source media players a chance to access the streams. Jon Johansen, also knows as 'DVD Jon', posted details about the...

5 September 2005, 9:57

Photos: The Xbox 360 HD DVD player

News Kevin Collins, a Microsoft senior program manager, prepares to demonstrate the company's HD DVD drive built for the Xbox 360. An HD DVD drive built for the Xbox 360 sits on top of the game console. Microsoft's HD DVD drive for the Xbox could be one...

9 August 2006, 10:25

News.blog: HD DVD gets plug from 360

News The battle over next-generation DVD formats is expected to be in full force at the E3 trade show in Los Angeles this week. Sony will clearly be talking about the PlayStation 3 and its built-in Blu-ray drive, while Microsoft is expected to announce...

9 May 2006, 11:17

Toshiba rolls out HD DVD laptop

News Toshiba is expected to unveil what it says is the first laptop with an HD DVD player on Tuesday at the E3 game conference in Los Angeles. HD DVD movies are trickling out slowly in the US, but there are several titles available, and around 200 are...

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9 May 2006, 11:38

Photos: HP's new HD DVD gear

News The HD DVD drive in this laptop can play high-definition movies on its 17-inch screen, and the laptop has an HDMI port that can allow it to be used as a DVD player for a big-screen high-definition television.

29 September 2006, 11:07

Microsoft waits out HD DVD end

News Toshiba before announcing any specific plans around the Xbox 360 HD DVD player. Microsoft does not expect sales of its Xbox 360 game console to suffer if Toshiba discontinues HD DVD technology, Microsoft said in a statement on Monday.

Tags: definition, dvds, blu, blu ray

19 February 2008, 10:21

Two sides not retreating from DVD format war

News The double-sided disc format will also be more attractive to consumers who aren't yet ready to invest in a new DVD player, they argue. The DVD era has not been kind to Steven Chack. Blu-ray backers say they can include a standard DVD on one layer...

12 July 2005, 11:46

Blu-ray outsells HD DVD by 2-to-1 in US

News Blu-ray DVD titles outsold rival HD DVD titles by almost 2-to-1 in the first nine months of the year in the US, but analysts expect additional HD DVD support and new hit releases to "transform" the high-definition DVD battle score in the fourth...

24 October 2007, 9:56

Microsoft drops 360 HD DVD price

News This move is based on continuing the success of HD DVD in the market and responding to consumer demand as experienced during the fourth quarter and Toshiba's recent price moves which increased their player sales significantly," a rep for the...

Tags: hd, sales, xbox, consumer

7 February 2008, 9:13

Universal to end HD DVD exclusivity

News Variety reports that Universal Studios has ended its HD DVD exclusivity deal, though it will continue to only support the format until its current arrangement with Toshiba ends 31 May. HD DVD, though they would not say whether Blu-ray support is...

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11 January 2008, 9:57

HD DVD and Blu-ray unite for movie rollout

News Sonic Solutions has managed to unite companies representing the warring disc technologies, HD DVD and Blu-ray, in an effort to ensure the smooth rollout of the next generation of movie discs. Companies that support both Blu-ray and HD DVD have...

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20 April 2006, 10:05

Sony shares surge after HD DVD's demise

News The announcement that it will cease production of HD DVD players before the end of April leaves Blu-ray, which is integrated into the PlayStation 3, as the victorious format. Analysts were in agreement that the demise of HD DVD was a boon for Sony...

Tags: ray, sales, war, blu

21 February 2008, 9:19