Category Archives: Formats

Blu-ray actually leading HD DVD 3:1 globally?

Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 by MegaZone

Blu-ray is regularly touted as leading HD DVD 2:1, but that stems from a focus on the US market. Apparently, the story is even better when you pull the camera back for a wide shot. Research from Media Control GfK … Continue reading →

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More PC’s feeling Blu this holiday season?

Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 by MegaZone

DigiTimes is carrying a story about a rise it orders for Blu-ray burners for PCs from Taiwanese manufacturers. They’re seeing unusually high order volumes for deliveries going into the forth quarter – the holiday shopping season – from the retail … Continue reading →

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Sony turns up their HD marketing efforts and Disney’s “Magical Blu-ray Tour” kicks off

Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 by MegaZone

Sony is launching a $100 million advertising campaign around the theme of HDNA – HD+DNA. The campaign will focus on educating consumers on the benefits of Sony’s high definition products, such as televisions and Blu-ray Disc systems. It will span … Continue reading →

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Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics for Blu-ray and HD DVD

Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 by MegaZone

Videophiles are likely familiar with Video Essentials and Digital Video Essentials – informational releases that were also useful for calibrating home theater setups. Well, Joe Kane, the man behind those products, has produced Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics for the … Continue reading →

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Get a 60GB PS3 for $349.99 – if you sign up for a Sony credit card

Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 by MegaZone

So the way it works, you sign up for the Sony credit card and use the instant approval to purchase the PlayStation3 for $499.99. But your first purchase of $299 or more earns a $150 credit back to the card … Continue reading →

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