DVD6C Lowers Prerecorded DVD Disc Royalty
The DVD6C Licensing Group (DVD6C) announced that it is offering a reduced royalty rate for prerecorded DVD-Video, DVD-ROM and DVD-Audio discs to licensees in good standing.
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Blu-ray Disc and the Meaning of Backwards Compatibility
Change is unsettling. But, like it or not, change is once again upon us—this time with the arrival of next generation Blu-ray Disc (BD). Naturally, consumers and even professionals are apprehensive about this new format but, even so, BD’s promoters are doing an embarrassingly poor job of understanding and answering concerns. For example, manufacturers and …
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Yamaha Unveils AVENTAGE BD-A1010 Blu-ray 3D Player
Yamaha Electronics announced its new AVENTAGE BD-A1010 Blu-ray 3D player ($499.95).
Denon Professional Ships Universal Blu-ray 3D Players
Denon Professional announced that it is now shipping its DBP-2012UDCIP ($899) and DBP-1611UDP ($499) universal Blu-ray 3D players.
Videotel Launches HD2600 Industrial DVD Player
Videotel announced its new HD2600 upscaling DVD player ($286) for commercial and industrial applications.
Denon Unveils DBP-2012UD Blu-ray 3D Player
Denon UK announced its new DBP-2012UD universal Blu-ray 3D player (£749.99).
OPPO Chooses ESS for BDP-95 Blu-ray 3D Player
ESS Technology, Inc. announced that its Sabre32 Reference 8-channel Audio Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) is shipping in volume in OPPO Digital’s BDP-95 Universal Audiophile 3D Blu-ray Disc (BD) player.
Denon Unveils Universal 3D Blu-ray Players
Denon Electronics announced two new 3D-ready universal Blu-ray Disc (BD) players. According to the statement, the new models include the DBP-2011UDCI ($799 available Aug.) and DBP-1611UD ($399 available June). Both units offer a broad range of features including BD-Live, Netflix and YouTube streaming, DVD-Audio and SACD playback as well as 3D capability (via fall firmware …
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McIntosh Launches Blu-ray Player with Neil Young Promotion
McIntosh Laboratory announced that it is teaming up with Reprise Records and the Neil Young Archives for a promotion tied to its first-ever Universal Audio/Video Blu-ray Disc Player, model MVP881 BR ($8,000).
The Truth About Total Hi Def Disc (THD)
At a flashy press conference a month ago to promote its new Total Hi Def Disc, Warner Home Video invoked the heroic image of Superman rescuing a crashing airliner. Expected later this year, Total Hi Def disc (THD) will combine HD DVD on one side and Blu-ray Disc (BD) on the other side, thus delivering …
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DVD Forum Touts DVD Multi Specification
The DVD Forum announced its new DVD Multi specifications that mandate player, drive and recorder compatibility for most DVD disc formats.