Blu Ray
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The Blu-ray format was created to accommodate the high resolution (HD) video and audio formats that were becoming more and more common. The Blu-ray format was designed by a partnership of companies called the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA). This Association is comprised of world leaders in technology such as Apple, Mitsubishi, and Sony among many others.
Using a blue-violet laser (hence the name) that has a shorter wavelength then the red laser a DVD player uses, Blu-ray discs can typically hold 25-50GB of data (larger sizes are possible). This additional storage can provide cinema quality audio and video for the home and games that introduce much higher resolutions and fidelity.
The Blu-ray format has evolved over time and each enhancement has added functionality to the end user. Blu-ray movies now feature picture-in-picture technology and web enabled functionality to enhance the overall experience. Releases with these features are called BD-Live enabled and are commonplace within modern releases.
When the Blu-ray format was introduced an alternate format was also revealed as HD-DVD. After a lengthily format war Blu-ray eventually won due to overwhelming studio support and the fact that every PlayStation 3 is equipped with a Blu-ray drive.
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500 Days of Summer 2009 720p BluRay DTS x264 WiKi
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Buffalo launches new external Blu-ray Drive
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Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of storage, wireless networking and memory solutions, today announced the availability of its new external Blu-ray Drive (BD) – BR-X816U2. The new Buffalo BR-X816U2 is a perfect upgrade for users who want to use High Definition Blu-ray ...3 hours ago -
Buy an LG Blu-ray Player, Get 3 Blu-ray Movies for Free!
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For a limited time and while supplies last, Buy an LG Blu-ray Player, Get 3 Blu-ray Movies for Free at Amazon.com ! The LG BD 370 Network Blu-ray Disc Player with support for CinemaNow, Netflix, and YouTube is as low as $148.87 (up to 40% Off!) If you think you’re looking at a Blu-ray player, you may ...5 hours ago -
Out Today on DVD and Blu-ray 11/10/2009
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The two biggest releases today are obviously Pixar films. UP and Monsters, Inc. both came out on Blu-ray today. For those hemming and hawing about grabbing the giant four disc Blu-ray versions, quit it and just bite the bullet. Especially now that the four disc set of UP is on sale at Amazon for less than ...6 hours ago -
Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince (Blu-ray) for $15.86 Shipped
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Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince (Blu-ray + Digital Copy + Standard DVD) for $15.86 shipped. Here is a screenshot for your reference. Note that it is a pre-order item and will be released on 12/8. Alternatively, it is available at Amazon for $16.99 with free shipping on orders over $25.7 hours ago -
LG Electronics BD370 Blu-ray Player With 3 Movies – $149 Shipped
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Amazon has the LG Electronics BD370 Blu-ray Player with 3 movies for $148.87 + free shipping = $148.87 shipped! After you click through just check the movies you want as well as the Blu-ray player. This player has BD-Live, can stream Netflix, upscale DVDs and quick boot. This deal ends 11/21 at 11:59pm PST7 hours ago -
RA: Renters Anonymous – November 10th, 2009
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New Releases Up – 8.4/10 – Trailer Starring Edward Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai, Bob Peterson, Delroy Lindo, Jerome Ranft, John Ratzenberer, Elie Docter A young Carl Fredrickson meets a young adventure spirited girl named Ellie. They both dream of going to a Lost Land in South America. 70 ...8 hours ago -
Magnavox Blu-ray Disc Player RNB500MS9 | On Sale
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Magnavox RNB500MS9 Blu-ray Disc Player is on sale now, newegg currently offers this BD player for $79.99 free shipping, that’s about $20 under first mention on this site. Magnavox RNB500MS9 features full high definition 1920×1080p resolution Blu-ray playback, HD upscaled DVD playback, and support for 24p cinema ...8 hours ago -
Fight Club 10th Anniversary Blu-ray Edition Giveaway – Ends – 11-16-2009
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Prize:Five (5) winners will each receive:One (1) Fight Club 10th Anniversary Blu-ray EditionGiveaway Link: http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/11/09/contest-fight-club-10th-anniversary-blu-ray-edition/Fill out the form at the above link to enter this giveaway. // Related posts:Privacy Policy Privacy Policy for ...9 hours ago -
Plextor PX-B320SA Combo Drive
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Burn DVDs and watch Blu-ray movies Blu-ray has yet to prove itself as a sensible storage medium—there are just too many less-costly solutions for backing up data. But just because you’re satisfied with a standard DVD drive for your burning chores, doesn’t mean you should be denied the enjoyment of watching ...10 hours ago -
Animation Express
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Animation Express (Directors: Various) : The National Film Board of Canada has long been renowned for the quality of the animated films it has produced over the years, from the pioneering work of Norman McLaren back in the 1940s right up to the most recent innovations in computer animation being used to tell ...10 hours ago -
Blu-ray Review: Monsters, Inc.
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The first time I saw Monsters, Inc. I was living in England. An acquaintance had given (and I stress given) us a pirated VHS copy of the film. Someone had video recorded the movie in the theater on a...10 hours ago -
Amazon $9.99 Blu-ray Sale
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Blu-ray Savings: Find Great Movies on Blu-ray for $9.99 Amazon has a decent selection of blu-ray movies for $9.99! Get your order over $25 for free shipping. Check it out: Amazon $9.99 Blu-ray Sale...( read more )13 hours ago -
Blu-ray discs get Managed Copy; hardware support nonexistent
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“Managed copy” has been slouching its way toward our living rooms for years now, but the technology that can make backup copies of films will finally come to all Blu-ray discs on December 4, 2009 . Unfortunately, no Blu-ray player yet has the ability to make one of these copies, rendering the whole scheme pretty ...13 hours ago -
Blu-ray discs get Managed Copy; hardware support nonexistent
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"Managed copy" has been slouching its way toward our living rooms for years now, but the technology that can make backup copies of films will finally come to all Blu-ray discs on December 4, 2009 . Unfortunately, no Blu-ray player yet has the ability to make one of these copies, rendering the whole scheme pretty ...13 hours ago -
Tips from “Up” Co- Writer/Director Bob Peterson on a Career in Animation
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Tomorrow (November 10th) is the release of Up on DVD and Blu-ray ! To celebrate this exciting movie release, we have a great article for you entitled “Write On”. It features tips from “Up” Co- Writer/Director Bob Peterson for those aspiring to a career in animation! Always carry a notebook and pencil, try ...13 hours ago -
Deals and Steals: Gadgets Wholesale
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MonitorOutlet.com is dedicated to selling you any type of electronic you desire at the lowest, wholesale price! Everything from digital camcorders to projectors and projection screens , MonitorOutlet.com has your back and is a great one-stop shop to price compare anything your heart desires. Some of the top ...14 hours ago -
Duncan Jones’ MOON DVD and Blu-ray Details
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If you have not seen Moon yet, then your chance to finally watch this Duncan Jones masterpiece is right around the corner! The DVD and Blu-ray for the film will hit the street on January 12th 2010. Not only will you get to see the film, but there are going to be some great special features that will be worth ...14 hours ago -
Star Trek Blu-ray release earns a perfect score at Blu-ray.com
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We all know that the new Star Trek was the best movie of all time – I’m serious – but how about the upcoming Blu-ray release? Well, Blu-ray.com takes Blu-ray releases and grades them on four levels: Movie, Video, Audio, and Extras. The upcoming Star Trek release scored a perfect five out of five in ...14 hours ago -
Blu-ray Reviews: “Logan’s Run,” “Heat,” and “The Taking of Pelham 123″
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Once upon a time, fashioning an action epic movie took more than just a big budget — it required some real imagination, not just to come up with the ideas for the storylines, but to figure out how to bring larger-than-life situations to life onscreen. The results were often laughable, but just as often, they ...14 hours ago
