Category Archives: Blu-ray/HD DVD

Sharp Aquos BD-HP20U Blu-ray player coming to US

Posted on Friday, September 7, 2007 by MegaZone

Sharp is finally launching a Blu-ray player in the US – for real this time. The Sharp Aquos BD-HP20U will be available this month with an MSRP of $549. It has full 1080p/24 output via HDMI 1.3. The unit has … Continue reading →

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Is Blu-ray leading HD DVD in standalone player sales?

Posted on Friday, September 7, 2007 by MegaZone

AnandTech is reporting from CEDIA that Blu-ray has overtaken HD DVD in standalone player sales. See the slide above. Sony’s claim is that this started with the release of the $499 Sony BDP-S300 player, but it might also have to … Continue reading →

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Vudu ready to ship – but it is expensive

Posted on Friday, September 7, 2007 by MegaZone

Back in April we first heard about the new startup, Vudu, and their self-named set-top box for broadband video. Well, now it looks like they’re ready to ship. The New York Times, Yahoo! News, and USA Today all have articles … Continue reading →

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Acer joins the North American HD DVD Promotional Group

Posted on Thursday, September 6, 2007 by MegaZone

Well, it looks like Acer is remaining on the fence. Last week they joined the Blu-ray Disc Association, now today the North American HD DVD Promotional Group announced that Acer has joined them as well. It does make sense, as … Continue reading →

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Toshiba preps 3rd gen HD DVD players, and announces new promos

Posted on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 by MegaZone

Toshiba is promoting their previously announced 3rd generation players at CEDIA. The HD-A3, HD-A30, and HD-A35 will list for $299.99, $399.99, and $499.99, and be available in October, September, and October, respectively. The A3 is limited to 1080i output, while … Continue reading →

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