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Pioneer today introduced the next generation Blu-Ray disc that provides 400GB of storage capacity. It means that the disc can store sixteen 25GB Blu-Ray discs in one package. Pioneer also announced that this kind of Blu-Ray disc could effectively reduce the optical disc production and save resources. The picture above shows the new Blu-Ray disc that can store 500GB of data, however the announcement was about the 400GB version. [Ubergizmo]
It seems that Sony is serious in the Blu-ray burner business. The company has recently unveiled the third generation internal Blu-ray disc writer that is priced at approx. $400. The BWU-300S offers 8x recording speed so it can burn a 25GB disc only in 15 minutes using 6x compatible BD-R media. The burner is also backward compatible with DVDs at 16x, and CDs at 48x. The Sony BWU-300S Blu-ray Disc Burner comes bundled with a Blu-ray version of Men in Black. [Product Page]
Lets take a look at the Sharp Aquos BD-HDV22. Do you see something different? That’s right! There is a Blu-ray player that is placed side-by-side with a VHS tape player recorder, just in case you still have your grandma VHS movies collection. Other features include a 250GB hard drive and burning capability. No word on pricing or availability so far. [Akihabara]
Sylvania has recently introduced their latest entry-level Blu-ray Player. You get to enjoy Blu-Ray cinematic experience at Full HD 1080p resolution on your compatible HDTV, or upconvert your existing DVDs to 1080p resolution. The player also features Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS HD, Linear PCM, and HDMI ver. 1.3. Support It is on sale this week for $279 and hopefull on Christmas it will be well below $250. We’ll keep you posted. [Sears]
That’s right! Sony’s Blu-ray disc charger offers BD-Live capability, RS-232C controls and is able to hold up to 400 Blu-ray discs. That’s amazing! You can add all of your Blu-ray movie collection onto this Blu-ray charger. The device is also compatible with DVDs and CDs. The pricing and availability info are still unknown. I am sure it will be expensive. [CruchGear]
The new Samsung BD-P2500 Blu-ray player will be released in October 2008. The player offers BD-Live support, HQV video processing, an audio support including 7.1 analog output and PCM or bitstream audio for Dolby Digital, Digital Plus, TrueHD or DTS soundtracks, and DTS-HD HR (after a firmware update). The Samsung BD-P2500 Blu-ray Player retails for $500. [BusinessWire]
Panasonic has confirmed the availability of the DMP-BD35 And DMP-BD55 Blu-Ray Players at the IFA 2008. Both Blu-Ray players comes in a slim casing and adopts BD-Live Profile 2.0 as well as VIERA Link compatible. These players also features the UniPhier processor, SD-Slots, HDMI Output, 7.1 channel audio output (Only DMP-BD55), and PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus image-processing. For your info, the Panasonic has received an award at the EISA 2008. The pricing info is still unknown. [EngadgedHD] Read more
Sony has finally released its new high-end home theater. The Sony Bravia BDV-IT1000 All-in-One Blu-ray home theater system features several cool specifications including 700W of total power, slim speakers with finger-sized full-range drive units, wireless rear speakers, two HDMI inputs and support for Dolby Digital Plus, TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. The pricing and availability info are still unknown. But, I am sure this masterpiece will be available soon in the US. [Sony Insider]
Here is the latest and greatest in Blu-ray tech from JVC, introducing the JVC NX-BD3, blu-ray player with 2.1 speaker system. The device will feature Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) compatibility via a wireless adapter update, through DLNA technology the device will be able to work with cell phones and other media players which support DLNA technology. Supported audio formats will include Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro-Logic II. The Blu-ray player will be Profile 1.1 compliant, but will not be upgradeable profile 2.0. As it is, it will support 24fps video as well as xv.Color and Deep Color via its single HDMI 1.3a output. Other connections comprise an optical audio output, analog audio input, and HDMI-CEC input. DiVX files on CD, DVD or Blu-ray will be supported. An AM/FM tuner is also built-in. The device will cost you $1,460 when it launches in the UK this September. [Newlaunches]
Panasonic has come up with an unlikely hybrid – VHS Video Tape and Blu-ray Disc Recorder. The 630V features 6x BR-discs write speed, 320GB hard drive inside, digital and analog TV tuners and an SD slot. Now is the chance for VHS loyalists to be able to secure their low-res collections into Blu-ray discs. The model will be released in Japan this October for around $1,450. Probably expensive due to the small portion of people who stick with VHS. [SlashGear]
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