Sony, Samsung launch new Blu-ray Disc products

Sony and Samsung, two of the biggest backers of the Blu-ray Disc format during its battle with rival HD DVD, are releasing new Blu-ray Disc products with the anticipation that consumers are finally ready to start upgrading to high-definition video discs. ...continue reading 'Sony, Samsung launch new Blu-ray Disc products'

Timeline: HD DVD vs. Blu-ray Disc

The high-definition movie disc battle between HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc can be traced all the way back to 2000, when companies began experimenting with using new blue lasers in optical disc systems. ...continue reading 'Timeline: HD DVD vs. Blu-ray Disc'

Gartner: HD DVD price cuts only prolong agony

Price cuts by Toshiba on its HD DVD players in the U.S. earlier this month may prove to be 'useless resistance' in the battle against the rival Blu-ray Disc optical disc format, according to Gartner. ...continue reading 'Gartner: HD DVD price cuts only prolong agony'

Panasonic to unveil thinnest Blu-ray Disc drive at CES

Panasonic has developed a Blu-ray Disc drive for laptop computers and plans to unveil it at January's Consumer Electronics Show, the company said Thursday. ...continue reading 'Panasonic to unveil thinnest Blu-ray Disc drive at CES'