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Hello, Blue Raye here. You're now looking at one of the best Blu-ray resources on the Internet. Here you'll be able to learn all about this exciting new technology and what it can do for you.You'll also be able to browse and buy from a great range of Blu-ray products, ranging from standalone Blu-ray players to Blu-ray movies through to the latest in video gaming with Sony's fantastic Blu-ray enabled console, the Playstation 3.Not only that, but I have trawled the best of the high street and online only retailers to make sure you buy your Blu-ray products at the best possible prices! So, please enjoy our web site! You can also book mark it by clicking here.
Blu-ray Alliance
There are now over 170 different companies signed up to the Blu-ray standard. This should ensure the dominance of this technology in the new large storage and entertainment war.However, this shouldn't be another VHS vs Betamax situation as there are already hybrid DVD players on the market that will play both Blu-ray and the competing, and I say inferior(!), HD DVD disks. Click here for details of the fantastic LG Hybrid player!See below for some of the companies that are 'in'!
Latest News
S1Digital Blu-ray Changer Integrates with Media Center
The Blu-ray disc changer can hold up to 100 discs for you to easily access via metadata and cover art within a Media Center interface.
2010-02-05T17:15:47+00:00Top 10 Blu-ray Releases for February 2
A slew of classic titles get star Blu-ray treatment this week, like The Godfather, Casablanca, Gone with the Wind and more.
2010-02-02T15:25:29+00:00Dolby Talks TrueHD, Format Differences
Craig Eggers of Dolby Laboratories explains the differences between the company’s audio formats and the connection options to facilitate these formats’ playback.
2010-02-01T13:55:45+00:00Top 10 Blu-ray Releases for January 26
A few musical picks, like Michael Jackson’s This Is It and Soul Power, highlight this week’s releases on Blu-ray.
2010-01-26T15:59:59+00:00Oppo Adds $289 BDP-80 Universal Player
Lower-priced model maintains most key features of companion BDP-83.
2010-01-25T18:06:46+00:00Can My Setup Decode Dolby TrueHD?
Consumer’s Blu-ray player decodes Dolby TrueHD, but receiver doesn’t. Will he get the audio he wants?
2010-01-22T14:00:39+00:00Top 10 Blu-ray Releases for January 19
The Bourne Trilogy and a pair of P.T. Anderson movies highlight releases.
2010-01-19T16:10:59+00:00Simpsons’ 20th Season Marks Blu-ray Releases for January 12
The Complete 20th Season of The Simpsons heads this week’s roundup of Blu-ray release titles.
2010-01-12T16:20:51+00:00A Roundup of 3D Blu-ray Players
Check out these 3D Blu-ray players from CES 2010.
2010-01-11T21:03:10+00:005 Ridiculously Expensive Blu-ray Players
What does a $15,000 player have that a $78 one does not?
2010-01-09T19:13:10+00:00Mitsubishi Develops 3D Blu-ray Adapter for TVs
3DC-1000 corrects company’s incompatibility issues with 3D Blu-ray spec.
2010-01-08T22:49:07+00:00Will A/V Receivers Need to Be 3D Compatible?
A/V receivers with HDMI switching could be a hindrance to the adoption of 3D because of their inability to accommodate the necessary extra bandwidth.
2010-01-08T20:07:53+00:00Anthem Introduces Feature-Laden Blu-ray Player
With a $799 MSRP, the BLX 200 is designed to complement the Anthem Statement-based home theater system.
2010-01-08T12:15:14+00:00NAD Intros M56 Master Series Blu-ray Player
Profile 2.0 player supports 7.1 LPCM, Dolby True HD and DTS Master Audio.
2010-01-07T19:26:39+00:00Samsung Launches App Store at CES 2010
Also launches 3D-ready LED TVs and BD-C6900 3D Blu-ray player.
2010-01-07T19:14:34+00:00Blu-ray FAQ
Blu-ray Disc is a next-generation, optical disc format that enables the ultimate high-def entertainment experience. Blu-ray Disc provides these key features and advantages: Maximum picture resolution. Blu-ray Disc delivers full 1080p* video resolution to provide pristine picture quality. Largest capacity available anywhere (25 GB single layer/50 GB dual layer). Blu-ray Disc offers up to 5X the capacity of today's DVDs. Best audio possible. Blu-ray Disc provides as many as 7.1 channels of native, uncompressed surround sound for crystal-clear audio entertainment. Enhanced interactivity. Enjoy such capabilities as seamless menu navigation, exciting, new bonus features, and network/Internet connectivity. Broadest industry support from brands you trust. More than 90% of major Hollywood studios, virtually all leading consumer electronics companies, four of the top computer brands, the world’s two largest music companies, PLAYSTATION® 3 and the leading gaming companies, all support Blu-ray Disc. The largest selection of high-def playback devices. Blu-ray Disc is supported by many of the leading consumer electronics and computing manufacturers. That means you can maximize the use of your HDTV and your home entertainment system with the widest selection of high-def playback devices—including players, recorders, computers, aftermarket drives and the PLAYSTATION® 3 game console. Backward compatibility**. Blu-ray Disc players enable you to continue to view and enjoy your existing DVD libraries. Disc robustness. Breakthroughs in hard-coating technologies enable Blu-ray Disc to offer the strongest resistance to scratches and fingerprints. *HDTV required. As with other optical media devices, user factors and other circumstances may limit Blu-ray Disc playback. Some content may require HDMI-compatible TV for high-definition playback. **Product-dependent feature.
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