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Funai electric Co. has recently unveiled the newest B1-M110 Blu-ray player, DivX certified and incorporated with superior performance.   The B1-M110 can play excellent DivX® video and its DivX technology also allows users to have a great experience of viewing digital videos.

Customers can easily connect the B1-M110 Blu-ray player to many compatible DivX certified devices including digital TVs, mobile phones, digital cameras, personal media player and even a set-up box.

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Funai B1-M110 Blu-ray Player Now DivX Certified

The latest Yamaha BD-S2900 Blu Ray Player may have an enormously proficient multimedia abilities and the competent HD, but it still fails to entice buyers. Even after dispensing a long list of functions and capabilities in the press release, all the praise worth no use.

As, it severely lacks some utilitarian functions-BD Live, Ethernet port and Gold -plated connectors. I am sure these reasons must be enough to keep your hands away from this outmoded machine. But in case, you want to have a better view of its inefficiency-it also lacks a quintessential way to decode TrueHD and Master audio.

Otherwise, if you have a compulsive loyalty towards the brand-take it for 1080p/24fps-compatible HDMI, 12-bit Deep Color, HD audio bitstream output, BONUSVIEW functions, Picture-in-Picture quality along with a key facility of custom installation features. The BD-S2900 Blu Ray Player is decently priced at $1199.95.

Via: Yamaha

Samsung recently launched its new Blu-ray player BD-P2500. Expand through Ethernet or USB is your choice but one thing is sure that you now have a reliable player offering high performance.

The player is ready to use directly out of the box so no hassle of reading the manual and setting anything up. The HQV video processor ensures optimum DVD upconversion. Support for DTS-HD MA, DTS-HD HR, Dolby digital, trueHD or dts soundtracks and Digital plus makes it versatile.

Reasonably priced at $499, the BD-P2500 will ship in October, 2008 and will create ripples in the entertainment industry. Its capability of offering far more features that its counterparts will make it most popular.

If you are looking for a Blu-ray player with BD-Live, your search ends here with Panasonic’s recently launched DMP-BD35/55 Blu Ray Players. The sleek and modern players feature HDMI and video processing, giving a new edge to entertainment.

The Graphical User Interface leads to ease of use and a remote control adds to ease of use. You can now adjust the sharpness, brightness, contrast and color of the image in different viewing modes.

The players feature PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus and Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD While the BD35 is priced at €399, the BD55 is available for €499. You will get to see these players at CEDIA next week.

Via: Panasonic

Panasonic recently came with its new video recorder DIGA DMR-BR630V supporting VHS and Blu-ray. The combination blu-ray, VHS and HDD offers high speed performance and reliability enough for you to fall for.

The recorder with an integrated 320GB hard drive also features HDMI connector, USB port and a digital and analog tuner for ease of connectivity. The SD card slot adds to the usability. You can easily write a DVD-RAM and DVD-R/RW/DL at 16x for fast operation.

Panasonic continues its tradition of being world leader in these combos by introducing three other models without VHS namely DIGA DMR-BW930, DIGA DMR-BW830 and DIGA DMR-BW730. The price of the DIGA DMR-BR630V has not been disclosed yet by the company.

At a recent event in Hollywood, Pioneer announced its new top-of-the-line Blu-ray player the Elite BDP-09FD. With a variety of facilities and specifications available in this Blu-ray player, it would surely make a quality consumer feel attracted towards it.

While throwing a look at its features you will find:

• Option to adjust 16 different picture variables
• New interactive technology to control movie remotely
• High-bit-rate picture processing
• Gold-plated connectors
• BD-Live
• A wide range of audio formats

Thus, the Pioneer Elite BDP-09FD Blu-ray Player is just the perfect thing to get an ultimate picture quality. Through this player you can send messages from a laptop and insert them into the film and download updated trailers. Playing interactive games with anyone around the world has also become easier with it.

The Pioneer Elite BDP-09FD Blu-ray Player will make you wait till the later part of this year 2008 for getting which you will have to spend $2,200 only.

Panasonic recently launched its Blu-ray writer LF-PB371JD, new version of I-O data BRD-SP8 blu-ray burner. Offering great speed and unrivaled performance, the blu-ray writer is one of its kind in the industry.

The writer is capable of writing double and single layer with BD-R speed of 8x and BD-RW speed of 2x. You can easily burn DVD-RAM at a speed of 5x and DVD+/-R at 16x speed.

The writer also supports CD-R/RW. Featuring a buffer of 8MB and SATA interface, the price for LF-PB371JD blu-ray writer has not been disclosed yet by Panasonic.

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Panasonic LF-PB371JD Blu-ray Writer

I-O Data BRD-UXP8 External Blu-ray Burner is the latest launch in the entertainment world. Launched by I-O Data, this is the second product of the series, introduced after the successful internal BRD-SP8 Blu-ray writer. In other words, the new BRD-UXP8 is the external version of the earlier launched BRD-SP8 model.

This new burner has been made by Panasonic, world’s leading electronic maker. The new I-O Data BRD-UXP8 External Blu-ray Burner is capable of supporting USB 2.0 interface. The new BRD-UXP8 has got the power to write both single and double layer BD-R at 8x, single and double layer BD-RE at 2x.

The BRD-UXP6 is also capable of burning DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW, CD-R/RW and DVD-RAM. The new I-O Data BRD-UXP8 will soon be available at a price of 44500 Yen.

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I-O Data BRD-UXP8 External Blu-ray Burner

Sony, world’s leading electronic maker, has recently introduced its two new Blu Ray Players. Offering amazing home cinema experience for Blu-ray movies, Sony BDP-S350 and S550 Blu Ray Players incorporate a range of innovative new features.

“We called upon our expertise in Hollywood movie production and digital technology to build a machine that movie fans would truly love,” said David Walstra, Director, Home Video Marketing of Sony Europe. “An advanced Blu-ray Disc™ player like the BDP-S350 or BDP-S550 is a must for every HDTV owner because it delivers the best possible 1080p high-definition video and incredible sound quality, while unlocking next-generation features that you just won’t get from DVD, downloads or video-on-demand.”

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Sony BDP-S350 and S550 Blu Ray Players

LG recently launched its network Blu-ray disc player capable of streaming videos directly to TV. Rightly described as premium deck, the player is incorporates cutting edge Blu-ray technologies. It saves 56% of power proving to be friendly for your pocket.

“What’s driving this Blu-ray growth is 1080p,” Allan Jason, LG vice president of sales and marketing for Digital Media and New Products said. “Sixty-eight percent of all 40-inch-and-over flat-panel HDTVs sold in 2008 will be 1080p.” He also cited statistics that show 27 million households with DVR devices and 80 million with access to some level of pay-per-view.

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LG BD300 Network Blu-ray Disc player

Pioneer recently launched its BonusView Blu-Ray Disc Player BDP-LX71 with quality playback and high performance. The cinematic picture quality and dynamic audio enhances emotional experience making it a versatile player.

“Our new Blu-ray Disc player demonstrates Pioneer’s commitment to delivering an immersive seeing and hearing experience for those who want the very best” says Jim Catcheside, Product Manager at Pioneer GB. “In offering the BDP-LX71 BonusView Blu-ray Disc Player, we are solidifying Pioneer’s reputation as a brand that is constantly meeting the needs of high-profile cinephiles.”

The Blu-ray Disc player engulfs in it cutting edge video and audio technologies and deliver enriching viewing experience. The 7.1 channel analogue output, gold plated terminals, aluminium front panel, interactive GUI and capacitance touch key buttons make it a very usable device. Not only this the integrated 297 Mhz 12-Bit video encoder with fine-tuning options makes it stand out in the industry.

Though the price of the disc player has not been disclosed yet but it will be available for use this Summer 2008.

Via: Pioneer

Onkyo Corporation has recently declared its first highly developed Blu-ray Disc Player, which will be available in late 2008. The player is intended to work together with Onkyo’s second generation of high-definition proficient receivers. It is incorporated with full HDMI 1080p terminal. It supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio enclose sound formats.

This Blu-ray player is the first such product unveiled by Onkyo which will support full video and audio capabilities for HD formats like, Blu-ray Disc. It comes with A/V receivers that will bring an absolute high-definition experience with involved decoding of Dolby True HD and DTS-HD master audio codes.

The Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc association and the HDMI logo including high definition multimedia edge are trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.

The highly advanced Blu-ray player from Onkyo will be available by the end of the year and the customers can purchase it for a great experience.

Via: Press

Sony Japan found out a little problem with the BDZ-X90 Blu-Ray Disc Player. The color of the upper strip in front changes back to silver from purple. With the regular use, it has been reported that the titanium color fades. But this problem does not affect the efficiency of the player. The company has planned to offer replacement service of this part.

Via: Sony

The all new LaCie d2 Blu-ray Drive promises you simply unbelievable supply that burns up to 4 hours of HD video on a Blu-ray disc without quality loss. The technology employed in LaCie d2 will let you collect raw video shoots, audio asset libraries, and large amounts of data, image files or complete multimedia projects.

Quick Facts:

• CD/DVD media
• 8MB catche size
• Capacity up to 50GB
• DVD±R 16x; DVD±RW 6x; DVD±R DL 4x; CD-R 40x; CD-RW 32x writing speed
• 6.8 x 1.76 x 9.89 in. / 172.8 x 44.8 x 251.1 mm Dimension

For supporting the LaCie d2 Blu-ray Drive your computer will require Windows XP with the latest service pack, Windows Vista™, Pentium 4 3GHz processor, minimum 512MB RAM and a minimum 1280×1024 monitor resolution. You can easily take back up of files worth of at least 10 DVDs with its fast throughput of 18MB/s through the LaCie d2 Blu-ray Drive.

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LaCie d2 Blu-ray Drive

Denon Electronics has recently expanded their home theater series with the new Denon DVD-1800BD. Adding a new dimension to the highly acclaimed Blu-ray DVD family, Denon DVD-1800BD is deigned to offer the users an extraordinary video and audio quality.

Featuring HDMI 1.3a with Deep Color and Bonus View Support, Denon DVD-1800BD lets you enjoy full bitstream output of Dolby, DTS-HD audio formats, 1080p scaling and 2-channel analog audio output. Incorporating a secondary audio and video decoder, Denon DVD-1800BD allows you to enjoy a simultaneous playback of a secondary audio and video track.

More information can be downloaded from the Internet via computer and store on a SD card to be used with the Denon DVD-1800BD. Ensuring high-quality sound, this product also features high-class Burr-Brown D/ A convertors and superios analog components and a dedicated 2-channel analog output.

Denon DVD-1800BD is expected to be available in the market from October 2008 onwards at a suggested retail price of $ 749. The other recently introduced products of Denon, DVD-3800BDCI Blu-ray Disc Player and DVD-2500BTCI will be available at a price of $ 1999 and $ 1199 respectively.

DivX, Inc., a digital media company, is going to include another new momentum in Blu-ray Category, the Marantz Blu-ray Disc Player. It will be released in the Japan and U.S. DivX already has a position of its own in the high-definition market with a number of DivX Certified Blu-ray devices. Consumers using the DivX high quality visual formats are happy to take advantage of Blu-ray technology to store and play back more than 25 hours of DVD-quality video on a single Blu-ray disc.

Kevin Hell, the CEO of DivX, Inc admitted that, "Marantz is recognized as a leader in high-end audiovisual devices, and by incorporating DivX technology into its latest Blu-ray device it is offering its consumers the ability to easily transfer high-quality video content from the PC and the Internet to the home theatre."

You will be given full assurance of its outstanding interoperability, security and visual quality as the Marantz Blu-ray Disc Player undergoes a rigorous testing program to ensure its perfectibility. Over 100 million DivX Certified devices have enabled consumers to create, play and share high-quality video content across a range of devices and platforms till date and therefore, any doubt regarding the quality of the Marantz Blu-ray Disc Player will be totally worthless.

Via: Press

Hitachi’s Blu Ray Wooo DV BH250 will be available in Japan from June. As one can infer from the name, this recorder comes with a 250 GB storage capacity. This AVCREC compatible recorder has an HDMI terminal that would let you record HD video on DVD-R/RW/RAM formats. Price and availability outside Japan are still a mystery.

Via: Press

Panasonic recently launched Blu-ray disc player DMP-BD50 3G with 1080p resolution and BD-Live function. Connect it to internet using BD-Live and download images, subtitles etc.

“Panasonic was the first to bring a Blu-ray player with Bonus View (Final Standard Profile 1.1) to market and now with the DMP-BD50 we are again leading the industry with the inclusion of BD-Live,” said Paul Sabo, Panasonic, National Marketing Manager Entertainment Group.

Featuring DTS-HD Master Audio, lossless Dolby® TrueHD and Picture-in-Picture Applications, the player is one versatile device of its kind. Based on VIERA Link, one can operate VIERA Link equipped home theater components with one remote. Enjoy sharp and crisp images, thanks to P⁴HD i/p conversion processor and PHL Reference Chroma processor.

Connect Panasonic DMP-BD50 3G Player to 7.1 channel amplifier and enjoy 7.1channel surround sound. Transfer pictures from digital camera or camcorder through SD memory card and watch them on HD flat panel TV at 1920 x 1080 resolution. Get home the amazing piece for $699.95.

Via: Panasonic

Pioneer Electronics, has recently expanded its high definition home theater experience with the newly launched Elite BDP-05FD and Pioneer BDP-51FD BonusView Blu-ray Disc players. Designed to give the users an advanced experience in high-end entertainment, these new products come packed with all the high tech features.

Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD and BDP-51FD BonusView Blu-ray Disc Players feature picture-in-picture interactivity and a redesigned platform to deliver an improved overall performance. These new players are capable of working with Pioneer’s KURO displays and A/V receivers providing you the most emotional reproduction of HD feature films.

“Our new Blu-ray Disc players continue to demonstrate Pioneer’s unwavering commitment to delivering an immersive seeing and hearing experience for those who want the absolute best in form and function,” said Chris Walker, senior manager of marketing and product planning for Blu-ray Disc at Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. “In offering a full line of players, we are solidifying Pioneer’s reputation as a brand that is continually meeting the needs of consumers who are designing or upgrading their home theaters.”

Picture Control Suite, High Quality Video Encoder, Advanced Audio Decoding, Advanced Audio Bitstream, HDMI 1.3a and Jitter-free HDMI Audio with POLS are some other innovative features and functions of Pioneer’s Elite BDP-05FD and BDP-51FD BonusView Blu-ray Disc players.

Pioneer will start shipping its Elite BDP-05FD and BDP-51FD BonusView Blu-ray Disc players this summer at the suggested price of $ 799 and $ 599 respectively.

Via: Press

Samsung Electronics, world’s leading innovator in consumer electronics has extended its lineup of Blu-ray format A/V products with the introduction of a new fourth generation Blu-ray player. Samsung’s Fourth-generation BD-P1500 Blu-ray Player has been designed with the latest multimedia technology.Samsung’s BD-P1500 Blu-ray Player is empowered by the latest Blu-ray technology and advanced connectivity for a powerful use with other digital devices. This new product of Samsung incorporates a built-in Ethernet connection enabling the USB input users to quickly upgrade with the latest firmware ensuring the player stays at the cutting edge of Blu-ray technology.

“Samsung is excited to continue its support of the Blu-ray format with our fourth- generation Blu-ray player,” said Reid Sullivan, vice president of Audio/Video & Imaging at Samsung Electronics America. “We are confident that consumers now have the ultimate HD addition to complete their home theater package.”

The BD-P1500 can be easily connected with other digital devices through an HDMI 1.3 port with CEC for an expanded color delivery and an easy home theater control. Its compact design and exceptional functionality offer you a remarkable viewing quality. This Blu-ray player can upconvert standard DVDs to 720p, 1080i and 1080p resolutions offering you crystal-clear pictures.

Samsung’s BD-P1500 Blu-ray Player is expected to be available in the market in June 2008. The estimated price for this product would be some where around $ 549.00.

Via: Press

Shuttle Inc. unveiled its Mini-PC Complete System for HD DVD and Blu-Ray Centre. The most benefited parties will be the high resolution flat screen TV owners. Capable of playing high resolution films from HD DVD media and Blu-Ray, the aluminum solution can run all types of round disks.

Transfer your digital content to flat screen TV with single HDMI cable. The Media Centre offers a wide array of TV-reception offers and comes equipped with Windows Vista Home Premum Edition. So you can now enjoy PC-games on your TV. The DVB-T/Analog Hybrid TV Tuner and 25-in-1 card reader with wireless LAN makes it one versatile device.

The 500GB hard disk, AMD Athlon Processor and 2GB memory, the media center lets you play with your creativity. Shuttle has not yet disclosed the price, but it is surely not a device to miss.

Via: Press

Along with the DVD-3800BD Blu Ray Player, Denon announced the availability of its DVD-2500BT Blu-Ray DVD Player at 231,000 Yen (Tax removal 220,000 Yen). The player supports dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and LPCM. The Player delivers 1080p/24Hz output.

Via: Denon

Panasonic recently introduced its next-gen DMP-BD30 Blu-Ray 1080p Disc Player. The Player boasts of myriad enhanced features. The DMP-BD30 includes of an SD Memory Card slot for playback of High Definition content recorded in the AVCHD format. Also users can view digital still images recorded to an SD Memory Card. The DMP-BD30 is priced at $499.95.

The latest Blu-Ray Player features Picture-in-Picture, 8-bit 256 all the way up to 12-bit, 4,096 step gradation, Deep Color Compatibility, 1920×1080 resolution, 1080/24p playback and HDMI 1.3B and Audio Mixing. The Player delivers theatre like quality image playback of 24-fps (frames per second).

“Panasonic’s commitment to excellence in entertainment and technology is evident in the establishment of Panasonic Hollywood Labs, where a great deal of research went into the development of Blu-ray,” added Kelsey. “PHL has become one of the major centers for the authoring of Blu-ray titles and works closely with studio engineers in developing High Definition compression technologies.”

Via:Panasonic

With the increasing number of Blue Ray players, companies are also stressing on Drives for PC. Panasonic recently announced its latest LF-PB271JD Blu-ray Disc drive (built-in type) built on Serial ATA Interface. The Drive corresponds to Windows Vista® /Windows Vista® x64 Edition (Home Basic/ Home Premium/ Business/ Ultimate), Windows® XP (Home Edition/ Professional) and Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition. It will reach stores from November 10^th. But there is no information about its price yet. For data back up Panasonic LF-PB271JD Drive comes with a bundle of software applications including CyberLink BD SolutionTM 1.0 (PowerProducerTM 4.3, PowerDirectorTM 6.5, PowerDVDTM 7.3, PowerBackupTM 2.5, Power2GoTM 5.5), DVD-MovieAlbumSE 4.5 and BD driver.

Via: Panasonic

Denon recently launched its all new DVD-3800BD Blu-Ray Player. Scheduled to arrive in late January 2008, Denon’s player will bear a price tag of approx. 336,000 yen. Denon’s DVD-3800BD corresponds to the HD format. It delivers lossless playback of compressed audio format. The Player corresponds to Dolby Digital Plus and the DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signal.

Consuming 60W of electric power, the DVD-3800BD delivers Signal-noise ratio/125dB. Denon’s player supports various formats including DivX, BD, DVD video, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R and DVD-RW (VR mode correspondence) along with MP3, WMA and the JPEG playback. The player offers stunning graphics and audio at 1080p/24Hz output.

Via: Denon