Panasonic DMP-BD60 Black Blu-ray Disc Player | Feature & Review

July 25, 2009

Recognizing that audio is important to the overall entertainment experience, this Blu – ray Disc player features a high definition audio decoder (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS- HD Master Audio Essential) to take advantage of the exceptionally high quality 7.1 channel … The DMP-BD60 includes an SD Memory card slot and USB slot, making it easy for the consumer to view and share both digital still images and HD video recorded with an HD camcorder in the AVCHD format . …

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OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player | Feature & Review

July 25, 2009

OPPO BDP-83 Blu – ray Disc Player with SACD & DVD – Audio combines several audio – and video -disc playing functions into one convenient system. This universal. … This is my second high definition player. I bought a Samsung BD-UP5000 when they were first released since it played both HD DVD and Blu – Ray discs. Poor support, lack-luster performance and the end of HD DVDs left me wanting something “better”. I found what I was looking for in the Oppo BDP-83. …

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Sony BDP-S360 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player | Feature & Review

July 25, 2009

It supports Dolby TrueHD and dts- HD audio codecs for up to 7.1 channels of high-definition sound, and there’s even quick start-up mode which begins operating your Blu – ray Disc player in approximately six seconds from the time it is powered on. … The DVD upscaling to me is just “O.K.”, again looks identical to the 350, so I dont see any visible improvement with the new Precision Drive that Sony is promoting. I have noticed that the dvd video quality is improved if the …

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Sony unveils three new Blu-ray Disc player models – TechShout

July 25, 2009

With a view to simplify and manage the living room entertainment experience, Sony has launched its new Blu – ray disc/ DVD MegaChangers and a Blu – ray player. Dubbed as the BDP-CX960 and the BDP-CX7000ES, these MegaChanger models can store and play 400 Blu – ray discs, DVDs, and CDs. … The 7.1 channel Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus, DTS- HD High Resolution Audio , and DTS- HD Master Audio decoding as well as bit-stream output via HDMI is supported by all the models. …

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Panasonic DMP BD15 9 Inch Portable 1080p Blu ray Player

July 4, 2009

The player also features PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus, a high quality image-processing technology to precisely process each pixel of the Blu – ray Disc video signal in the vertical direction. The DMP-B15 Blu – Ray player can be connected to a HDTV via HDMI cable to use it as a standalone Blu – Ray disc player. The player can also be connected to an HD – Audio compatible AV receiver with a home theater speaker system. An optional headrest mounting bracket and a SD memory …

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Pioneer introduces four new Elite A/V receivers – TechShout

July 4, 2009

Fashioned to deliver advanced clarity, detail and dynamic quick response, the receivers take complete advantage of the Dolby True- HD and DTS- HD Master Audio soundtracks. Providing high -quality Blu – ray Disc entertainment, … The VSX-21TXH and VSX-23TXH are additionally enabled to support various new and existing high definition as well as standard definition entertainment sources. These include Blu – ray Disc players, DVD players, game consoles, satellite boxes and more. …

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Blu-ray may have won, but it's not winning – Icrontic Forums

June 26, 2009

… resolutions as the bandwidth becomes available to them. I know once I move I’m going to get the fattest DSL line I can get so that I can stream media easier, especially the HD Netflix. I, and a lot of other people as well from the looks of things, am not planning on buying a Blu – ray player. … Good ole DVD is still a flavor of high quality video and audio , not suggesting its as nice a blu – ray , I am just saying, do you go from great, to greater, for double the price? …

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Panasonic DMP-BD30K 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player Replacement HDMI …

June 26, 2009

Nation and Identity in the New German Cinema: Homeless at Home (Kindle Edition) Samsung LN46B550 46″ High Definition 1080p LCD TV & OmniMount 1N1L Black 32-60 Inch Universal Flat Panel Fixed Mount & Sherwood BDP-5003 1.1 Profile Blu – Ray …

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Surprise, Surprise: Blu-Ray Still Not Catching On | Techdirt

June 26, 2009

I wonder if the companies involved really expected Blu – Ray or HD – DVD to be the next DVD . I know my family got a DVD player around 1999, which is ages ago in tech terms, it’s possible the execs forgot what a quantum leap that was. For the average consumer, I’m guessing, …. Sony could go up in flames tomorrow, and on Saturday, I’d still be able to watch my Blu – Ray copy of the same movie. THAT (plus the Audio and Video quality increase) is what I am paying a premium for. …

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Blu-ray buzzkill: the death-spiral

June 26, 2009

But surely the early adopters who’ve experienced the joys of Blu – ray – superb picture quality, uncompressed audio and many new features – the people who – like me – have giant HD screens, surround sound systems and large movie …

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