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Microsoft Dumps HD DVD Drive for Xbox 360
(News) Still, the company hasn't confirmed support for Blu-ray in its game console, noting growth of downloads.
(News) Still, the company hasn't confirmed support for Blu-ray in its game console, noting growth of downloads.
Blu-ray's Victory Could be Short-Lived, Analysts Warn
(News) Toshiba may have backed off with its rival HD DVD, but Internet downloads are the next challenge.
(News) Toshiba may have backed off with its rival HD DVD, but Internet downloads are the next challenge.
HD DVD's Demise Won't Hurt Xbox 360, Microsoft Says
(News) The Xbox 360's HD DVD support is by add-in, not built in, and Microsoft expects no changes.
(News) The Xbox 360's HD DVD support is by add-in, not built in, and Microsoft expects no changes.
End of the High-Def Format War: Five Pros and Cons for the Consumer
(News) Blu-ray battled HD DVD to the death to win the high-def format war. What's ahead now for the average user? Here are our expert's pros and cons.
(News) Blu-ray battled HD DVD to the death to win the high-def format war. What's ahead now for the average user? Here are our expert's pros and cons.
HD DVD vs. Blu-ray Disc: A History
(News) Here's a timeline of the format battle between HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc.
(News) Here's a timeline of the format battle between HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc.
Toshiba Halts HD DVD Production, Mulls Future
(News) An announcement about Toshiba's HD DVD players and recorders is due next week, says Japanese public broadcaster NHK.
(News) An announcement about Toshiba's HD DVD players and recorders is due next week, says Japanese public broadcaster NHK.
LG GGW-H20L Blu-ray Drive/HD DVD Reader
(Reviews) LG introduces a dual-format drive for high-def discs at a very competitive price.
(Reviews) LG introduces a dual-format drive for high-def discs at a very competitive price.
Toshiba unveils latest HD DVD recorder
(News) As the holiday shopping season approaches, Toshiba is turning up the heat on the Blu-ray Disc camp with the launch of an HD DVD recorder that can record high-definition video to regular DVDs.
(News) As the holiday shopping season approaches, Toshiba is turning up the heat on the Blu-ray Disc camp with the launch of an HD DVD recorder that can record high-definition video to regular DVDs.
Finally, Technology for Legally Burning Copy-Protected Content
(News) New Qflix standard will enable do-it-yourself disc burning from downloads, plus on-demand burning at store kiosks.
(News) New Qflix standard will enable do-it-yourself disc burning from downloads, plus on-demand burning at store kiosks.
Coming Soon: Sub-$1000 HD DVD Notebook
(News) Toshiba tells its HD DVD strategy, from technology advances to price drops.
(News) Toshiba tells its HD DVD strategy, from technology advances to price drops.
Microsoft, Toshiba team to advance HD DVD navigation
(News) Toshiba Corp. and Microsoft Corp. Thursday announced plans to launch the Advanced Interactivity Consortium to extend interactive features in HD DVD, a high-definition format, in an effort to attract more users.
(News) Toshiba Corp. and Microsoft Corp. Thursday announced plans to launch the Advanced Interactivity Consortium to extend interactive features in HD DVD, a high-definition format, in an effort to attract more users.
Sharp shows new Blu-ray Disc recorders
(News) Sharp Corp. will soon launch several new Blu-ray Disc recorders in Japan, part of an effort by supporters of the format to take the lead over HD DVD during the holiday shopping season.
(News) Sharp Corp. will soon launch several new Blu-ray Disc recorders in Japan, part of an effort by supporters of the format to take the lead over HD DVD during the holiday shopping season.
Pioneer BDC-2202
(Reviews) Dual-format burning and Blu-ray playback make this drive versatile, but hardware requirements are high and burn speeds are low.
(Reviews) Dual-format burning and Blu-ray playback make this drive versatile, but hardware requirements are high and burn speeds are low.
Toshiba develops laptop HD DVD-RW drive
(News) Toshiba Corp. will unveil in Taipei on Tuesday a slim HD DVD rewriter suitable for use in laptop computers.
(News) Toshiba Corp. will unveil in Taipei on Tuesday a slim HD DVD rewriter suitable for use in laptop computers.
HD DVD, Blu-ray protection in question after attacks
(News) Next week, new HD DVD movies will hit the shelves that won't play on some players, the first countermeasure by the content and software industries to combat intensive efforts by hackers to break copy-protection technology.
(News) Next week, new HD DVD movies will hit the shelves that won't play on some players, the first countermeasure by the content and software industries to combat intensive efforts by hackers to break copy-protection technology.
Top 5 Internal DVD Drives
(Reviews) These are the top DVD burners today, but ratings and rankings can change quickly due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
(Reviews) These are the top DVD burners today, but ratings and rankings can change quickly due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
New Specs for Next-Generation Blu-ray Players
(News) Blu-ray Disc Association clarifies what the new specs, due later this year, mean for current Blu-ray owners.
(News) Blu-ray Disc Association clarifies what the new specs, due later this year, mean for current Blu-ray owners.
High-Def Video Superguide
(Reviews) Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD are here. Who makes the best next-generation movie player?
(Reviews) Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD are here. Who makes the best next-generation movie player?
Cool HD and Media Players
(Reviews) An update on the newest HD players and recorders from Japan, as well as Sony's Video Walkman.
(Reviews) An update on the newest HD players and recorders from Japan, as well as Sony's Video Walkman.
Adult Films to Play on Blu-ray
(News) First HD porn due in March, but producer won't reveal disc replicator amid hot competition.
(News) First HD porn due in March, but producer won't reveal disc replicator amid hot competition.
Blu-ray Burner Boasts Solid Software Bundle
(Reviews) The Plextor PX-B900A optical drive performs well and comes with a top-notch set of burning programs, but it carries a daunting price tag.
(Reviews) The Plextor PX-B900A optical drive performs well and comes with a top-notch set of burning programs, but it carries a daunting price tag.
Sony Plans Blu-ray Disc Recorder
Sony Plans Blu-ray Disc Recorder
Sony Plans Blu-ray Disc Recorder
Tokyo Edge: Dual-Format Drives May Save the Day
(news) Tokyo Edge: Dual-Format Drives May Save the Day
(news) Tokyo Edge: Dual-Format Drives May Save the Day
First Look: I-O Data's USB-Based Blu-ray Burner
(reviews) First Look: I-O Data's USB-Based Blu-ray Burner
(reviews) First Look: I-O Data's USB-Based Blu-ray Burner
First Look: We Test Toshiba's First HD-DVD Player
(news) First Look: We Test Toshiba's First HD-DVD Player
(news) First Look: We Test Toshiba's First HD-DVD Player
CeBIT: Blu-ray Backer LG Prepares Competing HD-DVD Drive
(news) CeBIT: Blu-ray Backer LG Prepares Competing HD-DVD Drive
(news) CeBIT: Blu-ray Backer LG Prepares Competing HD-DVD Drive
CeBIT: Sony to Launch Blu-ray Vaio PCs in Midyear
(news) CeBIT: Sony to Launch Blu-ray Vaio PCs in Midyear
(news) CeBIT: Sony to Launch Blu-ray Vaio PCs in Midyear
DVD Recorders Without Hard Drives
(reviews) Samsung's DVD-VR325 edges out its higher-priced sibling, the DVD-TR520, for the top spot among DVD recorders that don't have hard drives.
(reviews) Samsung's DVD-VR325 edges out its higher-priced sibling, the DVD-TR520, for the top spot among DVD recorders that don't have hard drives.
Toshiba RD-XS54
(reviews) Pricey DVD recorder has useful and innovative features, and delivers top-notch image quality.
(reviews) Pricey DVD recorder has useful and innovative features, and delivers top-notch image quality.
CyberHome DVR1600
(reviews) This bargain-basement model has all of the basic features, but its image quality is so-so and its remote is difficult to use.
(reviews) This bargain-basement model has all of the basic features, but its image quality is so-so and its remote is difficult to use.
Sony RDR-VX515
(reviews) This combination DVD and VHS recorder has some nifty features, but its poorly designed remote makes it awkward to use.
(reviews) This combination DVD and VHS recorder has some nifty features, but its poorly designed remote makes it awkward to use.
Samsung DVD-VR325
(reviews) This unit combines a DVD and a VCR in a single stylish device, with great image quality.
(reviews) This unit combines a DVD and a VCR in a single stylish device, with great image quality.
Pioneer DVR-633H-S
(reviews) Expensive DVD and hard-drive video recorder supports dual-layer recording, but its video quality is only middling.
(reviews) Expensive DVD and hard-drive video recorder supports dual-layer recording, but its video quality is only middling.
Panasonic DMR-EH50S
(reviews) This DVD recorder provides excellent image quality and includes an SD Card slot for still images.
(reviews) This DVD recorder provides excellent image quality and includes an SD Card slot for still images.
Lite-On LVW-5045
(reviews) This DVD and hard-drive video recorder is reasonably priced, but it's a bit clunky to use and slow at transferring video.
(reviews) This DVD and hard-drive video recorder is reasonably priced, but it's a bit clunky to use and slow at transferring video.
Humax DRT-400
(reviews) A TiVo and DVD recorder in one, this model provides the simplest means of recording TV programs and archiving them to disc.
(reviews) A TiVo and DVD recorder in one, this model provides the simplest means of recording TV programs and archiving them to disc.
Toshiba, Clariant Team on 30GB Recordable HD-DVD
(news) Toshiba, Clariant Team on 30GB Recordable HD-DVD
(news) Toshiba, Clariant Team on 30GB Recordable HD-DVD
JVC Sides With Blu-ray Disc
(news) Company is the latest to choose sides in the next-generation DVD format battle.
(news) Company is the latest to choose sides in the next-generation DVD format battle.
Pioneer, Sharp Let Blu-ray Play
(news) Prototype products include the first such drive for use in a PC.
(news) Prototype products include the first such drive for use in a PC.
Fox Film Trots Towards Blu-ray
(news) Movie studio won't commit to a format for releasing its films, however.
(news) Movie studio won't commit to a format for releasing its films, however.
HD-DVD Standard Earns Approval
(news) Rewriteable version of the next-gen DVD format moves closer to mass production.
(news) Rewriteable version of the next-gen DVD format moves closer to mass production.
Sony Eyes 200GB Blu-ray Discs
(news) Company hopes increased storage will boost its format's fortunes.
(news) Company hopes increased storage will boost its format's fortunes.
Fuji Readies 16X DVDs
(news) Fuji joins the fray of makers of 16X DVD media with scheduled fall release.
(news) Fuji joins the fray of makers of 16X DVD media with scheduled fall release.
Burning Questions: The Perils of Non-Retail Drives
(howto) You might save a few bucks by buying an OEM drive, but you may also miss out on upgrades.
(howto) You might save a few bucks by buying an OEM drive, but you may also miss out on upgrades.
DVD's Next Big Leaps
(news) DVD is picking up speed and storage capacity--but format wars and high prices may mean a wait for the most advanced new technologies.
(news) DVD is picking up speed and storage capacity--but format wars and high prices may mean a wait for the most advanced new technologies.
TriDef DVD Player Pushes 3D View
(news) DDD's software could turn any DVD into a 3D movie (without the funny glasses).
(news) DDD's software could turn any DVD into a 3D movie (without the funny glasses).
Fast-Lane DVD Burning
(reviews) With quicker drives and more-potent software, the time is right to take the rewritable DVD plunge. We test a dozen drives and seven suites for massive data backups, plus high-quality video and audio.
(reviews) With quicker drives and more-potent software, the time is right to take the rewritable DVD plunge. We test a dozen drives and seven suites for massive data backups, plus high-quality video and audio.
Convert Your Videotapes to DVD
(news) New products from Plextor, HP offer improved speed and formatting options.
(news) New products from Plextor, HP offer improved speed and formatting options.
LightScribe Simplifies DVD Labeling
(news) HP's invention, due in drives soon, lets users burn labels directly onto discs.
(news) HP's invention, due in drives soon, lets users burn labels directly onto discs.
DVD Burners: The New Optical Choice
(reviews) Rewritable DVD drives are fast replacing CD-RW models as the optical drives of choice. They offer a fast, cheap, and convenient way to store large amounts of data, and they let you burn your own movies or recorded TV programs to DVD to be watched on a standard DVD player.
(reviews) Rewritable DVD drives are fast replacing CD-RW models as the optical drives of choice. They offer a fast, cheap, and convenient way to store large amounts of data, and they let you burn your own movies or recorded TV programs to DVD to be watched on a standard DVD player.
Hardware Tips: Is It Time to Upgrade to Rewritable DVD?
(howto) Determine the right DVD format for you; make sense of speed ratings; lighten up on power adapters; install a keystroke logger.
(howto) Determine the right DVD format for you; make sense of speed ratings; lighten up on power adapters; install a keystroke logger.
Fastest DVD Media in Short Supply
(news) It takes awhile to ramp up and crank out the speediest new discs, vendors say.
(news) It takes awhile to ramp up and crank out the speediest new discs, vendors say.
Future Gear: They Made It
(howto) Many up-and-coming products we previewed in 2002 are now real, and many others are on the way.
(howto) Many up-and-coming products we previewed in 2002 are now real, and many others are on the way.
Buyers' Guide to Rewritable DVD Drives
(howto) Of the competing drive types, DVD+RW copies data and formats discs fastest, but DVD-RW is more compatible.
(howto) Of the competing drive types, DVD+RW copies data and formats discs fastest, but DVD-RW is more compatible.
PC World Spotlight on Rewritable DVD Drives
(reviews) Three competing DVD formats are vying for dominance. HP's DVD+RW tops our chart, thanks in part to its fast formatting of rewritable discs.
(reviews) Three competing DVD formats are vying for dominance. HP's DVD+RW tops our chart, thanks in part to its fast formatting of rewritable discs.
Recordable DVD Options Abound
(news) TechXNY Roundup: DVD Prices drop and choices grow, but DVD formats still lack a standard.
(news) TechXNY Roundup: DVD Prices drop and choices grow, but DVD formats still lack a standard.