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Tech Article: Is the PS3 and BD 2.0 for you?
by Jim Robbins — last modified April 17, 2008 05:35
by Jim Robbins — last modified April 17, 2008 05:35
Is PS3 and BD 2.0 for you? Last week, Sony released the 2.20 firmware update for the PlayStation 3. Among the list of features was BD Profile 2.0, the coveted Holy Grail of Blu-ray playback. Is BD 2.0 really that useful? Will the guys with the BD 1.0 and 1.1 players be left wanting more? Can the PS3 work well as a standalone Blu-ray player for the masses who aren't into gaming?
Pro Review: Toshiba HD-A35 HD DVD Player
by Jim Robbins — last modified February 04, 2008 08:54
by Jim Robbins — last modified February 04, 2008 08:54
Some may say that the Toshiba HD-A35 is the last of a dying breed as it is the current top-of-the line HD DVD player. With the Warner’s recent shift over to the Blu-ray camp, it may very well be. Of course, HD DVD will live on for a while longer and there are still a couple of larger movie studios backing the format. If you have a small library of HD DVDs, and are looking for a 1080p player that supports 24p or deep color, look no further. Since this format looks like it just might fade away, we’re guessing you’ll probably find a pretty good deal on the HD-A35, as well.
First Look: BD-Live Coming to PS3
by Tom Andry — last modified January 15, 2008 06:34
by Tom Andry — last modified January 15, 2008 06:34
All PS3 owners can rejoice as Sony announced that the PS3 will get an update that will enable BD Live functionality in the best selling Blu-ray player on the market. When will that update come? Um... sometime?
First Look: Samsung Blu-ray and DVD Players
by Tom Andry — last modified January 14, 2008 13:59
by Tom Andry — last modified January 14, 2008 13:59
Samsung Electronics unveiled its 2008 line of DVD and Blu-ray players at CES. Leading this year’smodels are the BD-P1500 fourth-generation Blu-ray player and the DVD-F1080 Ultra Compact High-Definition 1080p Upconversion DVD Player. Featuring the latest in highdefinition as well as advanced connectivity with other digital devices, both players offer consumers exceptional functionality, compact sizes and remarkable viewing quality.
Pro Review: Sony BDP-S300 Blu-ray Player Review
by Tom Andry — last modified November 06, 2007 04:55
by Tom Andry — last modified November 06, 2007 04:55
While the Sony BDP-S300 is an entry level Blu-ray player, entry level doesn't necessarily mean cheap. At $500, you're getting a capable high definition video player and that's about it. The unconversion ability of standard DVD's is lackluster at best and it only decodes Dolby Digital Plus. If you already have a capable upconverting DVD player and don't care about the decoding of Dolby TrueHD and the myriad of high definition DTS formats, this may be the Blu-ray player for you.
Pro Review: Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD Player Review
by Jim Robbins — last modified October 29, 2007 11:22
by Jim Robbins — last modified October 29, 2007 11:22
There are numerous other reviews for the A2 floating around the Internet, but sometimes a new perspective is a good thing, especially when this will surely be at a great price point very soon (rumor has it at under $200 by Thanksgiving) when the new A3, A30, and A35 come out the door. The Toshiba HD-A2 is the second generation of Toshiba’s HD DVD players. It is the entry level player and provides output of up to 720p or 1080i. It does NOT however output 1080p. Then again, with 1080i no picture information or resolution is lost or missing from a 1080p/24 source.
First Look: Toshiba Vardia HD DVD/HDD DVR First Look
by Clint DeBoer — last modified October 05, 2007 06:33
by Clint DeBoer — last modified October 05, 2007 06:33
If you thought the format was was confusing, consumers are in for a surprise when Toshiba releases its new HD DVD recorder dubbed the RD-RX7. The recorder features the ability to write to HD DVD recordables as well as DVD-Rs. What makes it truly unique is that it has a special mode allowing users to record HD video to standard 4GB DVD-R/RW/RAMs. The way it does this is through a proprietary format that squeezes 2 hours of "HD" material onto that regular DVD.
Pro Review: Samsung BD-P1000 Blu-ray Disc Player Review
by Clint DeBoer — last modified August 27, 2006 20:00
by Clint DeBoer — last modified August 27, 2006 20:00
Not a day goes by that I don’t get inundated with emails or news reports of something going on in the new high resolution DVD “format war”. I am determined to avoid the tendency to break into loquacious bouts of opinion regarding the formats and simply stick to reviewing this rather fine looking piece of machinery. Believe me, it’s easier and it makes my job a whole lot more pleasant if we keep the comparisons to their own articles where they belong. With that being said, Samsung is the first product to market for Blu-ray Disc and, as such, carries the burden of taking heat for anything not yet performing up to snuff with respect to the player’s capabilities. As we go through the various functions and utilities of the BD player, you’ll get to experience what I did and perhaps get a glimpse inside what makes this $1000 high resolution player tick.
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