Category Archives: Blu-ray/HD DVD

The LA Times chimes in on the format war, and Sony launches four BD recorders in Japan

Posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 by MegaZone

I saw this article the other day, but I’ve had some personal stuff to deal with and didn’t get around to blogging about it. On Monday the LA Times ran an article about the BD/HD DVD format war which is … Continue reading →

Posted in Blu-ray/HD DVD | 2 Comments

The DVD Forum may have approved 51GB HD DVD

Posted on Sunday, September 9, 2007 by MegaZone

A couple of years ago Toshiba was talking about 45GB/3-layer HD DVD as a growth option, but that faded. Then at CES this year they were touting a 51GB/3-layer HD DVD growth option – same thing with the layers tweaked … Continue reading →

Posted in Blu-ray/HD DVD | Leave a comment

Just what we need – more high-def disc formats

Posted on Sunday, September 9, 2007 by MegaZone

OK, if you’re reading this, odds are you’re familiar with the Blu-ray Disc vs. HD DVD format war. Way back in May, 2006 I mentioned HD VMD, which is a 3rd format backed by – well, no one important. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Blu-ray/HD DVD, Formats | 1 Comment

Pioneer debuts Elite BDP-95FD Blu-ray player

Posted on Friday, September 7, 2007 by MegaZone

Pioneer’s ‘Elite’ product line is their high-end, high-priced gear with all the bells and whistles. The BDP-95FD will take its place as their highest-end Blu-ray player when it ships in October with a $1,000 MSRP. It, of course, has full … Continue reading →

Posted in Blu-ray/HD DVD | Leave a comment

Integra announces pricey HD DVD player

Posted on Friday, September 7, 2007 by MegaZone

We have yet another vendor offering an HD DVD player. This time it is Integra, with their $1,099 DHS-8.8. No, that is not a typo on the price. Clearly, this is a high-end component. I suppose the HD DVD camp … Continue reading →

Posted in Blu-ray/HD DVD | Leave a comment