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

Saturday, 04 July 2009 ,

Help - I Have TV, Calibration & Blu-ray Dilemmas

CE Pro senior editor Bob Archer and one consumer discuss the world’s best TV and how to output Dolby TrueHD on a Pioneer Blu-ray Player. 

Some of the Blu-ray releases we’ve all been waiting for will get special treatment befitting the format from Paramount.

Some have said Blu-ray is already obsolete and that digital downloads and rentals will soon overtake the video world as they did music. We say, not so fast.

The Kaleidescape Mini System is unique thanks to its form factor and storage space, which expands up to 1.5 terabytes.

Studios and content providers will have to legally allow consumers to make one copy of each Blu-ray disc they own.

Amazon has a today, June 11, only deal of $50 off on the popular PlayStation 3 gaming console.

For most heavy home theater and gaming users, Sony’s PlayStation 3 has been the best option as a Blu-ray player. But its Bluetooth remote has been a weakness. We roundup the options available to fix this problem.

Combines excellent video quality, advanced features and pristine audio performance into one slick package. For those looking to consolidate their disc players, this is a no-brainer.

A light month for Blu-ray releases, June gives us a recent Eric Clapton/Steve Winwood concert, an ‘80s classic, Neil Young’s mammoth archives, Eastwood, and Woodstock revisited.

Bang & Olufsen is the latest to incorporate a built-in Blu-ray player as part of an HDTV offering. Are you more enticed?

Movie rental giant Netflix continues to find ways to extend its reach into your living room. We take a look at the latest methods.

Blu-ray Disc Assoc. is the latest to push the 3D format, following Hollywood studios, display manufacturers and PC developers attempts at bringing 3D into the home.

DVDs continue to be the dominant entertainment media among consumers, with 63 percent of consumer spending going to the format.

Denon showed off its latest AV Receivers, Blu-ray players and iPod docks, with improved processing, networking and interfaces among the features.

The first Blu-ray player from Harman Kardon has been announced with a Europe release for now.

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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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