Welcome to Blue Raye!

2007-02-10 @ 00:01, Blue Raye,

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

2007-02-20 @ 00:01, Blue Raye,

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

Thursday, 29 July 2010 ,

Pansonic Intros DMP-BDT100 3D Blu-ray Player

The latest model includes the company’s VIERA Cast web streaming and support for wireless with an adapter.

“Interim inconvenience” of needing disc in drive to play Blu-rays will soon be solved, company says.

Clash of the Titans, if you dare, comes out on Blu-ray this week.

The addendum to Ken Burns’ massive Baseball documentary will be out on Blu-ray format in October.

The $899 BDP-83SE improves upon the much-acclaimed previously released player, including reaching a 117dB signal-to-noise ratio.

The UD5005 and UD7005 players offer universal compatibility to play CDs, DVDs, DVD-Audio (DVD-A), Super Audio CD (SACDs) and Blu-ray discs.

All-girl rock band story and Bruce Willis in yet another cop role highlight this week’s list.

The long-awaited Blu-ray treatment for the popular sci-fi quadrilogy will be released as a six-disc set.

Jennifer Aniston in HD highlights this week’s short list of titles.

CE pros share their go-to video demos and why each works well.

DTS asked movie fans what movies had the best soundtracks featuring its technology, and we rounded up the ones you can find on Blu-ray in lossless DTS-HD MA.

An 80-plus year-old movie leads the way for high-definition releases this week.

Sony borrows from studio biz to build ES receivers with exceptional 3D video and audio; sells exclusively through specialty A/V shops, not big-box retailers.

Go back to the 80s in a Hot Tub Time Machine; plus rock out to all the new music out this week.

More of a commercial spec than for your theater (for now, we guess), BDXL triple and quadruple layer discs will be available with storage of 100 and 128 gigs.

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Blu-ray FAQ

2007-02-17 @ 00:01,

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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