Category Archives: Formats

Blu-ray Leads Adoption of Next-Generation DVD Players in the U.S.

Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 by MegaZone

Spin spin spin… Parks Associates has done a study on the adoption of the next generation of discs (meaning BD and HD DVD) and they feel that BD is pulling ahead. “However, we are starting to see the pendulum swing … Continue reading →

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Blu-ray, preferred by discerning buyers – and thieves

Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 by MegaZone

Sharing a little dark humor. It seems that this past Sunday morning a Seattle video retailer, Silver Platters, had one of their for stores burgled. The thieves made off with approximately $7,000 worth of high-definition discs. The kicker? They cleaned … Continue reading →

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Enemy recon – HD DVD news

Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 by MegaZone

There is some news on the HD DVD front too. Microsoft’s XBox 360 add-on HD DVD drive is dropping from $199 to $179 on August 1st, and they will extend Toshiba’s five free HD DVD ‘Perfect Offer’ to include the … Continue reading →

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Another boost for Blu-ray – Target only selling BD hardware

Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 by MegaZone

Until now, Target stores have not sold players for either high-def disc format, now Forbes is reporting that Target will begin selling Sony’s $499 BDP-S300 Blu-ray player in October for the fall holiday season. It will be the focus of … Continue reading →

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All the HD DVD stats you never wanted

Posted on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 by MegaZone

If you enjoyed our previous post, All the Blu-ray stats you never wanted, you’ll probably enjoy this post too. Yes, from the makers of Blu-rayStats.com, I bring you HDDVDStats.com. And yes, it does seem to be the same people – … Continue reading →

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