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DX Antenna Japan today unveiled the DXBW320, which is one of the cheapest HDD/VHS and Blu-Ray disc recorder combo in the market today. Priced at 70,000 Yen ($784), the DXBW320 features a 320GB of HDD, a Blu-Ray and DVD Recorder and a VHS deck. What makes this combo gadget more special is that it also has two Digital TV tuner. Too bad, there is no info on when this player will be released in the States. [Akihabara]
Sony and Panasonic have managed to develop 67GB Blu-ray discs using the i-MLSE (Maximum Likelihood Sequence Estimation) technology. The next generation of Blu-ray discs will be able to store 33.4GB of data on a single layer disc or 66.8GB on a dual-layer disc. The best part is that you wouldn’t need new software for these new Blu-ray discs. Too bad, there is no info on the release date yet. We will keep you posted. [Electronista]
I-O Data today unveiled their latest external Blu-ray burner, the BRP-US6, that connects to a notebook through a USB 2.0 interface. Basic specifications include 6x burning for BD-R SL, 2x for BD-R DL/BD-RE and 6x reading with BD-ROM discs. The drive can also burn on DVD-R/+R at 8x, 6x on DVD-RW/+RW and 5x on DVD-RAM discs. Measuring 137mm x 154mm x 20mm and weighing 330grams, the BRP-US6 will be available in Japan later this month for around 29,600 Yen or approx. $343. [CDR Info]
Folks in Japan will receive the latest Blu-ray HDD combo from Sharp. The BD-HDS43 is a mid-level Blu-ray player that boasts a single digital and analog TV tuner, a 320GB of HDD and the capacity to record in dual layer Blu-Ray disc. The Sharp BD-HDS43 is priced at around 85000 Yen ($942). [Sharp]
If you want to convert all of your old VHS tapes collection into Blu-ray files, then you might need the new JVC DR-BH250 DVR. The gadget features a 250GB hard drive, a Blu-ray recorder and a VHS player. Additional features include a memory card slot, a USB port and support for AVCHD. The JVC DR-BH250 DVR will be released in Japan early next month for 130,000 Yen or approx. $1500. [JVC]
Buffalo is preparing to release another external Blu-ray writer namely the BR-X816U2. Weighing just 1.3kg, the drive offers a USB 2.0 interface, a 4MB cache memory and has the ability to write BD-R/-R DL at 8x, BD-RE/-RE DL at 2x, DVD-R/+R at 16x, DVD+RW at 8x, DVD-RW at 6x, DVD-RAM at 5x, DVD-R/+R DL at 4x, CD-R at 32x and CD-RW at 24x. The burner is also bundled with CyberLink’s PowerDirector 7, PowerProducer 5, PowerDVD 8, Power2Go 6, PowerBackup 2, InstantBurn 5, and MediaShow 4. The Buffalo BR-X816U2 External Blu-ray Writer will be available in late-September for 24,200 Yen (about $266). [Product Page via iTechNews]
The Samsung HT-BD3252 is the company’s latest Blu-ray home theater system that offers a total output power of 1000 watts. This 5.1-channel system comes with rear wireless speakers and supports all the latest high definition audio and video codecs including Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro-Logic II, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital TrueHD as well as DTS-HD Master Audio. The system also features built-in wireless access to the latest streaming and PC-based multimedia content like Pandora, Netflix and Blockbuster. In addition, it also comes with a cradle for iPod and iPhone, an HDMI output and two HDMI inputs. The Samsung HT-BD3252 will hit the markets starting in August for $799. [Businesswire via iTech News]
LG is set to launch another 2-in-1 gadget namely the HR400. The HR400 combines a Blu-ray DVD player with a Freeview receiver into one package and features a built-in 160GB hard drive. It can receive over 40 of your choosen channels and allow you to record any of your favourite Freeview TV shows directly onto its hard drive. The Blu-ray itself is 1080p full HD, meaning it will automatically upscale your DVD’s video and audio qualities. Not to mention, the HR400 also comes with YouTube feature, allowing you to stream YouTube videos without even being connected to a computer. The LG HR400 goes on sale at the end of July at around £350 ($568). [TechWatch]
You can now play and burn both Blu-rays and DVDs wherever you go with the Amex Digital BDR-S1/ BDR-T28 4x Blu-ray recorders for Mac. Available in black or white, these USB-powered Blu-ray burners support latest green ECO S.M.A.R.T that extends battery life more than 40% and STAT Drive with 30% faster data transfer rate. The drives also adopt Quiet Drive Technology that reduces the noise level of audio and video recording or playback and the ad Research technology that compensates for warped discs. The Amex Digital BDR-S1/ BDR-T28 4x Blu-ray recorders are priced at $599 a pop. [Press Release]
LG Korea has added a new Blu-Ray 5.1 Home Theater combo to their range with the introduction of the HB954TBW that comes equipped with an iPod dock. Unfortunately, there’s not much information given at the moment, but from what we heard this iPod dock will accept all iPod models allowing you to listen to any song within your devices. The HB954TBW will be sold in Korea for around 1,299,000 KRW ($1,038). Read more
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