Daily Archives: Friday, August 17, 2007

Roxio Popcorn 3 includes TiVoToGo support

Previously, the only official TiVoToGo solution for Macs was built into Roxio Toast 8, which carries a hefty price tag of $99.99 ($79.99 after rebate). Well, now Roxio brings TiVoToGo support to their lighter-weight application ‘Popcorn’, in the new revision … Continue reading

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Blu-ray actually leading HD DVD 3:1 globally?

Blu-ray is regularly touted as leading HD DVD 2:1, but that stems from a focus on the US market. Apparently, the story is even better when you pull the camera back for a wide shot. Research from Media Control GfK … Continue reading

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More PC’s feeling Blu this holiday season?

DigiTimes is carrying a story about a rise it orders for Blu-ray burners for PCs from Taiwanese manufacturers. They’re seeing unusually high order volumes for deliveries going into the forth quarter – the holiday shopping season – from the retail … Continue reading

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Sony turns up their HD marketing efforts and Disney’s “Magical Blu-ray Tour” kicks off

Sony is launching a $100 million advertising campaign around the theme of HDNA – HD+DNA. The campaign will focus on educating consumers on the benefits of Sony’s high definition products, such as televisions and Blu-ray Disc systems. It will span … Continue reading

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Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics for Blu-ray and HD DVD

Videophiles are likely familiar with Video Essentials and Digital Video Essentials – informational releases that were also useful for calibrating home theater setups. Well, Joe Kane, the man behind those products, has produced Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics for the … Continue reading

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