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Toshiba After HD DVD: What Lies Ahead?
(News) What's next for Toshiba and for HD DVD consumers? The answers may be hidden in Toshiba's own words.
(News) What's next for Toshiba and for HD DVD consumers? The answers may be hidden in Toshiba's own words.
Timeline: HD DVD vs. Blu-ray Disc
(News) The battle for high-def video dominance began in 2000; here's a look at how Blu-ray bested HD DVD.
(News) The battle for high-def video dominance began in 2000; here's a look at how Blu-ray bested HD DVD.
Microsoft stays mum on Blu-ray Disc support
(News) Microsoft shrugged off HD DVD's demise on Tuesday, declining to say if or when it would support Blu-ray Disc for the Xbox.
(News) Microsoft shrugged off HD DVD's demise on Tuesday, declining to say if or when it would support Blu-ray Disc for the Xbox.
Toshiba Abandons HD DVD
(News) UPDATE: Toshiba says it will no longer develop, manufacture, or market HD DVD players and recorders.
(News) UPDATE: Toshiba says it will no longer develop, manufacture, or market HD DVD players and recorders.
Blu-ray Disc--The New VHS?
(News) In which our columnist declares his loyalty to the Blu-ray camp, and readers tell us what they think.
(News) In which our columnist declares his loyalty to the Blu-ray camp, and readers tell us what they think.
Gartner: HD DVD Price Cuts Only Prolong Agony
(News) The market research company expects Blu-ray Disc to win the battle against HD DVD in the consumer market by the end of 2008.
(News) The market research company expects Blu-ray Disc to win the battle against HD DVD in the consumer market by the end of 2008.
Hollywood Launches Legal Digital Copying of DVD Movies
(News) Buyers of the new 'Live Free or Die Hard' and 'Harry Potter' movie DVDs will be allowed to make digital copies. But are these efforts enough to stem illegal activities?
(News) Buyers of the new 'Live Free or Die Hard' and 'Harry Potter' movie DVDs will be allowed to make digital copies. But are these efforts enough to stem illegal activities?
Getting More From Your High-Definition Movies
(News) Interactivity is supposed to allow you new possibilities between your TV and high-def movies, but are those features ready for prime time? Plus: The head of Paramount Studios weighs in.
(News) Interactivity is supposed to allow you new possibilities between your TV and high-def movies, but are those features ready for prime time? Plus: The head of Paramount Studios weighs in.
After all the talk, high-def on regular DVDs
(News) For the last few years most of the world's biggest consumer electronics companies have been arguing over a format for high-definiton video discs. The drama over HD DVD versus Blu-ray Disc has confused consumers and held back adoption and, it turns out, might have been unnecessary after all.
(News) For the last few years most of the world's biggest consumer electronics companies have been arguing over a format for high-definiton video discs. The drama over HD DVD versus Blu-ray Disc has confused consumers and held back adoption and, it turns out, might have been unnecessary after all.
Panasonic unveils new Blu-ray Disc recorders
(News) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (Panasonic) kicked off the Ceatec show in Japan on Tuesday with the unveiling of three new Blu-ray Disc recorders.
(News) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (Panasonic) kicked off the Ceatec show in Japan on Tuesday with the unveiling of three new Blu-ray Disc recorders.
Sony to use Blu-ray in all HD video recorders
(News) Sony Corp. is increasing its bet on Blu-ray Disc and plans to ditch DVD and use the high-definition video disc format in all future digital video recorders in Japan, the company said Wednesday.
(News) Sony Corp. is increasing its bet on Blu-ray Disc and plans to ditch DVD and use the high-definition video disc format in all future digital video recorders in Japan, the company said Wednesday.
Acer, China Huala Group join Blu-ray Disc camp
(News) Supporters of the Blu-ray Disc format came to Berlin armed with key announcements to underscore their commitment to the next-generation movie disc.
(News) Supporters of the Blu-ray Disc format came to Berlin armed with key announcements to underscore their commitment to the next-generation movie disc.
Paramount's CTO on Why His Studio Is Dumping Blu-ray
(News) Alan Bell discusses why HD DVD is his studio's exclusive high-definition format.
(News) Alan Bell discusses why HD DVD is his studio's exclusive high-definition format.
Japanese porn industry embraces Blu-ray Disc
(News) The HD DVD high-definition movie format may have the lead in the U.S. porn industry, but Japanese adult film makers have turned decisively to Blu-ray Disc, breathing new life into its bid to replace DVDs as the disc of choice for home movies.
(News) The HD DVD high-definition movie format may have the lead in the U.S. porn industry, but Japanese adult film makers have turned decisively to Blu-ray Disc, breathing new life into its bid to replace DVDs as the disc of choice for home movies.
EU examines high-def DVD formats over competition concerns
(News) The European Union's antitrust regulator has asked Hollywood studios to turn over information about their negotiations with the developers of high-definition DVD formats, giving them until the end of this week to respond.
(News) The European Union's antitrust regulator has asked Hollywood studios to turn over information about their negotiations with the developers of high-definition DVD formats, giving them until the end of this week to respond.
1TB optical disks now in prospect
(News) Manufacturers are being offered the world's highest capacity optical storage technology to license, reportedly, leap-frogging 300GB holographic disks and offering 1TB in a DVD-size disk. But the technology has not been commercialized and product could be three to five years away.
(News) Manufacturers are being offered the world's highest capacity optical storage technology to license, reportedly, leap-frogging 300GB holographic disks and offering 1TB in a DVD-size disk. But the technology has not been commercialized and product could be three to five years away.
High-Def Playback: The Firmware Gotcha
(News) As new titles become more innovative, existing players scramble to keep up.
(News) As new titles become more innovative, existing players scramble to keep up.
What Blu-ray's Blockbuster Popularity Proves
(News) Movie rental giant says it sees a clear enough trend among its customers to pinpoint Blu-ray as its format of choice, adding clarification to the DVD wars.
(News) Movie rental giant says it sees a clear enough trend among its customers to pinpoint Blu-ray as its format of choice, adding clarification to the DVD wars.
NHK pushes optical disc speed limit
(News) It's an interesting contrast: consumers are fast ditching videotape for DVDs and hard-disks but the people who make TV shows are sticking to tape for some cutting edge applications. When it comes to recording broadcast-quality HDTV today's optical disc systems, just can't spin fast enough to keep up with the video -- but that may be about to change.
(News) It's an interesting contrast: consumers are fast ditching videotape for DVDs and hard-disks but the people who make TV shows are sticking to tape for some cutting edge applications. When it comes to recording broadcast-quality HDTV today's optical disc systems, just can't spin fast enough to keep up with the video -- but that may be about to change.
Blu-ray, HD-DVD Managed Copy Nearing Reality
(News) Final spec that allows legal copying of Blu-Ray and HD-DVD discs is on track for the end of the year.
(News) Final spec that allows legal copying of Blu-Ray and HD-DVD discs is on track for the end of the year.
Samsung to launch dual Blu-ray HD DVD player
(News) One of the main backers of the Blu-ray Disc format, South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., plans to release an optical disc player this year that will play both Blu-ray Disc and the rival HD DVD format, it said Friday.
(News) One of the main backers of the Blu-ray Disc format, South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., plans to release an optical disc player this year that will play both Blu-ray Disc and the rival HD DVD format, it said Friday.
Pioneer Elite BDP-HD1
(Reviews) High-end Blu-ray Disc player boasts a great warranty and excellent audio and video quality; plus, it can share video over a home network.
(Reviews) High-end Blu-ray Disc player boasts a great warranty and excellent audio and video quality; plus, it can share video over a home network.
Toshiba's 51GB HD DVD Still in Development
(News) Despite reports, Toshiba's 51GB HD DVD disc has not been submitted for approval.
(News) Despite reports, Toshiba's 51GB HD DVD disc has not been submitted for approval.
Sharp to launch a cheaper Blu-ray Disc recorder
(News) Sharp Corp. has developed a Blu-ray Disc recorder that cuts costs by doing away with the tuner. Instead, the BD-HP1 will use the tuner present in a television set to record TV programs, the company said on Wednesday.
(News) Sharp Corp. has developed a Blu-ray Disc recorder that cuts costs by doing away with the tuner. Instead, the BD-HP1 will use the tuner present in a television set to record TV programs, the company said on Wednesday.
HDTV Makes Adult-Movie Stars Nervous
(News) Picture quality shows too much detail for some performers, but industry is still going high-def.
(News) Picture quality shows too much detail for some performers, but industry is still going high-def.
China Readies DVD Rival Format Push
(News) A new format could be successful, even if it never arrives on the global market.
(News) A new format could be successful, even if it never arrives on the global market.
Warner Solves Blu-ray, HD DVD War With Total HD
(News) The home video company ends Hollywood in-fighting and puts both formats onto a single disc.
(News) The home video company ends Hollywood in-fighting and puts both formats onto a single disc.
Sharp Begins Mass-Producing Blue Lasers
(News) Influx of low-power diodes should help bring down cost of next-gen optical disc players.
(News) Influx of low-power diodes should help bring down cost of next-gen optical disc players.
High-Capacity, Dual-Format DVD
High-Capacity, Dual-Format DVD
High-Capacity, Dual-Format DVD
Support Grows for Blu-ray Disc
Support Grows for Blu-ray Disc
Support Grows for Blu-ray Disc
Ahead Pushes Nero Digital Format for DVDs
(news) Deal with ESS Technology will add support for Ahead's variant of the MPEG-4 video format on DVD players.
(news) Deal with ESS Technology will add support for Ahead's variant of the MPEG-4 video format on DVD players.
Video to DVD, Sans PC
(reviews) You can archive old home movies onto DVD without ever touching a PC. We explore your options and offer some tips on doing it right.
(reviews) You can archive old home movies onto DVD without ever touching a PC. We explore your options and offer some tips on doing it right.
Gadget Freak: Censors and Sensibility
(reviews) New technology filters racy content in movies as they play.
(reviews) New technology filters racy content in movies as they play.
High-Definition DVDs Prepare for Battle
(news) Which of the two competing blue-laser formats will find its way into your home?
(news) Which of the two competing blue-laser formats will find its way into your home?
Making Movies: Copy Your Old Videos to DVD
(howto) Putting videos on DVD is easy--and it's not outrageously expensive.
(howto) Putting videos on DVD is easy--and it's not outrageously expensive.
HP's Video Conversion
(reviews) The DVD Movie Writer Dc3000 simplifies the task of burning DVD copies of videotapes.
(reviews) The DVD Movie Writer Dc3000 simplifies the task of burning DVD copies of videotapes.
Good-Bye, VHS; Hello, DVD
(reviews) Our guide shows you how to turn old videotapes into digital discs. Plus: our ratings of the latest pocketable DV cameras.
(reviews) Our guide shows you how to turn old videotapes into digital discs. Plus: our ratings of the latest pocketable DV cameras.
New HP Device Converts VHS to DVD
(news) DVD Movie Writer Dc3000 is designed to make going digital easier.
(news) DVD Movie Writer Dc3000 is designed to make going digital easier.