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The Best Blu-ray Players
(Reviews) The Best Blu-ray Players
Sony PlayStation 3 (40GB; as Blu-ray Disc Player)
(Reviews) Game console system doubles as a great Blu-ray Disc player, too.
Sharp BD-HP20U Blu-ray Disc Player
(Reviews) This Blu-ray player delivers video that looks and sounds great.
Pioneer Elite BDP-95FD Blu-ray Disc Player
(Reviews) This Blu-ray player's built-in media server doesn't justify its high price.
Samsung BD-P1400 Blu-ray Disc Player
(Reviews) This Blu-ray player is inexpensive, but its image quality and features disappoint.
Panasonic DMP-BD30 Blu-ray Disc Player
(Reviews) BonusView Blu-ray player responds speedily, but that doesn't make up for disappointing image and sound.
Philips BDP7200/37 Blu-ray Disc Player
(Reviews) BonusView Blu-ray player has great image and sound quality.
Latest Blu-ray Players Add Bonus Features
(Reviews) Philip's unit shoots to the top thanks to its balance of price and impressive image quality. Sony's PS3 remains a strong runner-up.
Now Playing: High-Def Movies
(Reviews) Whether you choose a Blu-ray Disc player or opt to access your video from the Web, here are the best options for watching high-definition movies on your TV. Movie afficionados, take note: You no longer have to make compromises when you it comes to image quality.
Casual Friday: BD-Live Goes Live
(News) This week we check out the first BD-Live disc to see what the big deal is, and then we go game-mod crazy.
LG Super Blu BH200 Dual-Format HD Player
(Reviews) The BH200 offers two high-def formats in one player, but its price is too high.
High-Def Player Prices Plunge
(Reviews) Both Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD players have come down in price this year.
Samsung's dual-format HD disc player coming in December
(News) Samsung looks ready to make good on its plan to release a dual-format Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD player in time for the year-end holidays.
Toshiba Shows New HD DVD Players
(News) Ceatec: Upcoming HD DVD players/recorders from Toshiba promise to store more high-def video.
HD VMD to Battle Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD
(News) Players and discs using a new high-def format will appear soon--but will consumers make room for yet another combatant in the HD format wars?
Samsung launches video MP3 player, Blu-ray/HD DVD player
(News) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. unveiled an MP3 music player with video playback and its first high-definition player supporting the two rival movie disc formats -- Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD.
What's Next for DVD
(News) High-def may be hot, but DVD is hardly dead. We look at the latest burners and players.
Microsoft cuts price of HD DVD player, offers free movies
(News) Microsoft Corp. is cutting the price of an HD DVD (high definition DVD) player it offers as an add-on to Xbox 360 game consoles and will give away five free HD DVD movies with player purchases, a sign the battle between the HD DVD and the Blu-ray Disc high definition formats is heating up.
Samsung BD-P1200 and Toshiba HD-A20
(Reviews) Samsung's Blu-ray DVD player and Toshiba's HD DVD model raise the bar on performance while keeping the price down.
Great! Now I Need to Troubleshoot My DVD Player
(News) If DVD movies don't play well, your player might need a do-it-yourself firmware fix to eliminate the glitches.
Blu-ray Players Offer Top Visuals
(Reviews) The Samsung BD-P1000 leads the pack with its well-rounded design and strong image quality, but other players follow close behind--including the relatively bargain-priced Sony PlayStation 3, and one of our top image-quality performers, the Sony BDP-S1.
Samsung BD-P1000
(Reviews) This Blu-ray Disc player produces solid images, but its audio quality is lacking.
Philips BDP9000
(Reviews) This Blu-ray Disc player offers good design and image quality, but don't expect much from the documentation.
Panasonic DMP-BD10
(Reviews) Pricey Blu-ray Disc player looks pretty on the surface, but it has a mediocre functional design and middling image quality.
Toshiba HD-XA2
(Reviews) HD DVD player offers strong performance and features--at a price.
Toshiba HD-A2
(Reviews) Low-cost HD DVD player has a well-designed remote control, but image quality is constrained by the unit's 1080i resolution.
Microsoft Xbox 360 and HD DVD Player
(Reviews) This inexpensive HD DVD option for Xbox game console owners provides weak image quality and only minimal audio options.
Sony BDP-S1
(Reviews) This Blu-ray Disc player produced terrific audio and video, but it is slow and awkward to use.
New Recorders Offer High-Quality Video
(Reviews) New Recorders Offer High-Quality Video
Philips BDP9000
(Reviews) The BDP9000's sleek design and friendly menus make it a good choice if you're in the market for a Blu-ray disc player.
Toshiba Readies New HD DVD Players
Toshiba Readies New HD DVD Players
An Elegant Player for High-Def Movies
(news) An Elegant Player for High-Def Movies
Toshiba Delays HD DVD Recorder Launch
(news) Toshiba Delays HD DVD Recorder Launch
Toshiba Readies First HD DVD Recorder
(news) Toshiba Readies First HD DVD Recorder
Samsung Mulls Dual Blu-ray/HD DVD Player
(news) Samsung Mulls Dual Blu-ray/HD DVD Player
Blu-ray Disc Players, Movies Coming Next Week
(news) Blu-ray Disc Players, Movies Coming Next Week
HD-DVD Hardware Gets Real
(news) HD-DVD Hardware Gets Real
Burn DVDs and Convert Video More Easily
(reviews) Sony's new DVDirect VRD-MC1 combines the ease of a real-time DVD recorder with the speed of a PC-based DVD burner.
Top 10 DVD Drives
(reviews) Three external drives make auspicious debuts in our newly split chart.
First Look: Networked DVD Player Gets Better
(reviews) First Look: Networked DVD Player Gets Better
Onkyo's DVD Changer Spins a New Tune
(reviews) Here's a hands-on look at the moderately priced, multiformat DV-CP802.
A Pair of Innovative DVD Recorders
(reviews) A GoVideo model makes VHS-to-DVD transfer easy, while a Lite-On device provides recording flexibility.
DVD Players Anchor Home Nets
(news) New, smarter DVD players make moving and enjoying your digital media easier.
DVD Recorders Do Double Duty
(news) New models add VHS playback and recording, hard-drive storage.
MediaReady 4000 Bridges PC to TV, Stereo
(news) Lafayette device plays movies and digital files streamed from your PC.
Capture TV on DVD
(reviews) The latest DVD recorders are more versatile than your VCR, but getting the most from one isn't as simple as pushing 'record'.
DVD Player Guide
(howto) New DVD players give you lots of choices. Here's the latest on what's available to help you with your buying decision.
GoVideo DVD Player Gets Networked
(reviews) Unit allows streaming of PC content to a TV, but its interface and remote need work.
Sonicblue Unveils Networked DVD Player
(news) Sleek $250 device plays music and movies, and will stream content to your TV from your PC.
Pioneer Plunges Into Multimedia
(news) DigitaLibrary provides media center for home, and two DVD recorders debut.
Toshiba DVD Players Go Portable
(news) Sturdy players and high-end projector to ship this spring, TiVo-friendly media server in the works.
Mobile Computing Tips: Watch DVDs in Flight
(howto) Cheap DVD rentals, player options, turn your seat tray into a megaplex.
Double-Duty DVD Player
(reviews) Sampo's DVE-631CF can also read CompactFlash cards.
Swap TV Shows Digitally
(reviews) Personal video recorder is great for use with a broadband network.
Sony DVP-F21
(reviews) Compact and stylish DVD player delivers lackluster video and sound.
Mitsubishi DD-6020
(reviews) Loaded midrange DVD player has problems with color fidelity.
Toshiba SD1700
(reviews) This DVD player offers good picture quality at a very nice price.
Philips DVDQ50AT
(reviews) Color balance and detail make this DVD player worth the price.
Pioneer DV-444
(reviews) A top-notch DVD player with few drawbacks.
The DVD Dilemma
(news) Three rewritable DVD formats are duking it out for your dollars. Is it time to buy?
Panasonic's 'Post-PC' Wares Do Double Duty
(news) From Internet TVs to portable DVD and audio players, Panasonic sets its sights on the digital networked home.

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