Category Archives: Blu-ray/HD DVD

Toshiba next-gen recorder slated for year’s end

Posted on Thursday, January 6, 2005 by MegaZone

Toshiba executives said they will release a next-generation DVD recorder by year’s end as part of their new product plans.

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Philips burner supports DVD, CD, Blu-ray

Posted on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 by MegaZone

Philips Electronics on Monday unveiled an optical disk drive that can burn and play CDs and DVDs in three formats, including the new Blu-ray standard. Last night I was having a drink in a bar at the Mandalay Bay (I’m … Continue reading →

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JVC previews Blu-ray DVD combo

Posted on Thursday, December 30, 2004 by MegaZone

A new Blu-ray and DVD hybrid disc could bring some relief to consumers weary of the format war, but will it be enough for the increasingly fractured market? Another article that appeared today. Something else occurred to me – there … Continue reading →

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JVC Develops Dual Blu-ray-DVD Disc

Posted on Wednesday, December 29, 2004 by MegaZone

Company is not saying when the technology will be commercialized. Also: JVC Develops Dual-Format DVD/Blu-ray Disc Ha! This is sweet – and exactly what I speculated on after the HD-DVD announcement. I guess they *can* put BD content in front … Continue reading →

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Toshiba launches HD DVD consortium

Posted on Thursday, December 23, 2004 by MegaZone

Toshiba, Sanyo, NEC and Memory Tech yesterday formally opened the doors for the HD DVD Promotion Group, positioning the consortium head to head with the Blu-ray Disc Association in the battle for the hearts and minds of content providers, hardware … Continue reading →

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