Category Archives: Blu-ray/HD DVD

More Studio Woes For HD DVD While Microsoft Hedges

Posted on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 by MegaZone

The Warner announcement seems to have started the snowball rolling down the mountain, and it is picking up more studios as it goes. New Line has not only announced that they’re going Blu-ray exclusive, but it is effective immediately. All … Continue reading →

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Is Paramount Poised To Run Back Into Blu-ray’s Waiting Arms?

Posted on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 by MegaZone

High-Def Digest contacted Paramount and reports that Paramount is continuing to support HD DVD, which is good news for that camp. However, any new HD DVD announcements they might have planned for CES are off. They will not be making … Continue reading →

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Funai Announces Blu-ray Player

Posted on Monday, January 7, 2008 by MegaZone

Funai announced the NB500 Blu-ray Player for release in the US in 2Q08 with an expected MSRP below $300. Funai is known as a ‘budget’ electronics manufacturer, and having them get into the Blu-ray player market is a good sign … Continue reading →

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HD DVD Looks To The Past

Posted on Monday, January 7, 2008 by MegaZone

Well, the HD DVD camp isn’t throwing in the towel just yet. They dropped another press release today touting their highlights from 2007. They play the usual games of course, including the PS3 when citing Blu-ray’s supposed lower attach rate, … Continue reading →

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Panasonic DMP-BD30K Blu-ray Player And Slingbox PRO On Sale At Buy.com

Posted on Monday, January 7, 2008 by MegaZone

Buy.com is having a sale on the Panasonic DMP-BD30K Blu-ray player for $409.99 from 1/7 through 1/13. This is one of the few Profile 1.1 BD players on the market today, and it is considered one of the best players … Continue reading →

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