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Blu Ray versus HD DVD
Blu Ray is the latest and now the standard technology for high definition video that over took the HD-DVD technology of high definition movies and players. In a nutshell the difference between Blue Ray and HD DVD is nothing more than Industry standard, as both were intended for high definition video and movies, but who won the war of Blue Ray versus HD-DVD?
Blue Ray technology has been in a long time battle to become the industry standard for the Toshiba-backed HD-DVD. The battle began when the Blu Ray Association developed the Blu Ray Disk to become the high definition video standard while Toshiba has fought to make their HD-DVD the standard. Learn more about Blu Ray at What is Blue Ray Technology.
The impact on consumers was profound because those who wanted to pick a high definition venue had to choose, but how do you choose, when you don't know who will be the winner.
Obviously you have to pick the right one, as once a standard is set, the loser will no longer be supported on store shelves, with no players sold nor any movies developed in that standard. Many still remembered the horror stories that came for consumers in theVHS versus Betamax battle.Consumers as well as cNet were fed up with the uncertainty of their high definition future.
A big blow was dealt to HD-DVD in 2008 when Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, which accounts for 20% of DVD sales in the U.S., said it would ship all of its high-definition titles in the Sony-backed Blu-ray by 2008 end.
Warner Bros.' decision to exclusively support the Blu-ray format helped settle a very muddled matter. When the biggest company in the home-video business chooses sides, that's big news. Not to mention the fact that Warner Bro's desicion made them five of the seven major Hollywood studios backing Blu-ray, as well as many smaller studios as well. Since then most retailers have followed suit.
and the winner is...
In 2009 it is clear that Blu Ray is the winner and the high definition video standard as Wal Mart, Best Buy and Netflix no longer sell HD-DVD and only carry Blu Ray movies as well as Blu Ray players. Also you will find not HD-DVD on Blockbuster store shelves, but you will find Blu Ray movie disks.
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Sony BDP-S350 1080p Blu Ray Disc Player Review
The Blu-ray revolution continues with the Sony BDP-S350 Blu-ray Player. You can take full advantage of the Bonus View feature of select Blu-ray movies, and are ready to dive into BD-Live when the update is available. In true Sony fashion, the BDP-S350 will output a Full 1080/24p True Cinema picture, plus upscale your existing DVD collection to 1080p as well, when using the HDMI connection. On board decoding for Dolby TrueHD is here, also the ability to send out the bitstream for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD (Master Audio & High Resolution) as well. BRAVIA sync ensures that with the touch of a button, you can easily power on and synch the inputs of compatible Sony compatible BRAVIA flat-panel LCD HDTV sets and Sony audio/video devices connected to the players, via HDMI, for hassle-free enjoyment of high-definition Blu-ray Discs. Bringing it all together is the new Xcross Media Bar menu system, which is an icon based menu system for simple navigation of the BDP-S350′s menu system. . . . → Read More: Sony BDP-S350 1080p Blu Ray Disc Player Review
Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu Ray Disc Player Reviews
The DMP-BD60 is a Blu-ray Disc player that has a wealth of features, combined with good performance. Blu-ray discs are played at 1080p via HDMI output. This player is compatible with standard DVDs, most recordable DVD formats, CDs. Standard DVDs are upscaled up to 1080p via the HDMI output. Onboard decoding or undecoded bitstream output of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD is provided via HDMI. The DMP-BD60 adheres to Blu-ray Profile 2.0 specifications, and as an added bonus, the Viera Cast feature allows direct access to online . . . → Read More: Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu Ray Disc Player Reviews
Unimportant HDTV Specs That You Can Ignore
When you are buying a new television there are usually long lists of Specs features to weed through, especially today with the HDTV sophisticated models of televisions and also 3D televisions sets. The real . . . → Read More: Unimportant HDTV Specs That You Can Ignore
Pros and Cons of 3D HDTV
You can’t fail to have heard of the latest 3D technology you’ll find in TV screens. These modern TVs mean you can watch movies in 3D quality from the comfort of your own home. . . . → Read More: Pros and Cons of 3D HDTV
Best Home Theater Receiver
When it comes to home theater systems, receivers play a crucial role. Not only do these power your speakers and let you set them up just the way you want, they’re responsible for decoding . . . → Read More: Best Home Theater Receiver
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