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Microsoft Corp. plans to stop making HD DVD players and cut the price of existing supplies by more than half after the leading promoter of the high-definition video format conceded defeat to Sony Corp.'s Blu-ray last week.There is still no official word from Microsoft as to whether or not we'll be seeing a Blu-ray player for the Xbox 360. Hopefully, we'll hear something soon. In the mean time, Bloomberg's entire article can be found here. Add a comment
``From tomorrow, we will cut the price to $49,'' said Grace Chou, a Taipei-based spokeswoman for the Redmond, Washington- based company. Microsoft's Xbox 360 game console includes a standard DVD player, and customers can buy an HD DVD machine to use with the console at $119.99 through retailers such as Amazon.com.
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As of Friday, six major Japanese electronics retailers -- Yodobashi Camera, Kojima, Nojima, Edion, Best Denki and Joshin Denki -- had suspended all sales of HD DVD, company officials said. The chains are in talks with Toshiba for the electronics giant to take back its stock either fully or partially.While I'd be surprised if Toshiba took back their stock of HD DVD players, its good to see that some retailers care enough about their customers that they'd give them a way to move to Blu-ray. If you'd like to read more, the entire article can be found here. Add a comment
Edion, which operates 1,000 stores across Japan under various names, announced an offer for any customer who bought HD DVD hardware from Toshiba to switch for a Blu-ray machine sold by Sony, Panasonic or Sharp. The offer is available only in March, with customers expected to pay any price difference if the Blu-ray machine was more expensive.
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If you'd like to read more, Transcend's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), a global leader in the digital storage industry, proudly announces its new shock-resistant high capacity portable hard drive - the StoreJet 25 mobile. The new StoreJet 25 mobile is lightweight (206g) and easy to carry around, with compact measurements of just 134mm by 80.8mm by 18.8mm. Inside its extra-rugged shockproof silicone outer case is a high-capacity hard drive that lets you backup and store up to 250GB of data. To protect against data loss or damage from accidental slips or falls, the StoreJet 25 mobile meets U.S.military drop-test standards (MIL-STD-810F - Transit Drop) with advanced two-stage anti-shock technology, literally making it one of the safest places to keep your data. In order to ensure maximum compatibility with most desktop and notebook computers, the StoreJet 25 mobile uses a high-speed USB 2.0 interface, which provides data transfer rates up to 480Mb per second while offering the convenience of plug and play.
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Belkin In-Desk 3" Grommet Hole USB Hub @Everything USBAdd a comment
ECS A770M-A (V1.0) AMD 770 Motherboard @Bigbruin.com
Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo Wheel for PC & PS3 @I4U
Foxconn Mars Motherboard @InsideHW.com
Noctua NH-U12P CPU Heatsink @Madshrimps
NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT 512MB @Hardware Zone
Palit GeForce 9600GT Sonic @ChileHardware
QNAP TS-109 Pro SATA Gigabit NAS @Benchmark Reviews
RaidMax Aztec Case @TweakPC
Rosewill RX81-MP 3.5" e-SATA Enclosure @Virtual-Hideout
Sigma Shark 635W Power Supply @ThinkComputers.org
XFX 9600 GT Video Card @I4U
ZOTAC GeForce 9600GT 512MB AMP! Edition @TweakTown
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Traxdata's 16x DVD+R DL media is available now in packs of five. Full details can be found here. Add a comment
Traxdata, a leading optical and flash media storage vendor, has today announced a European market first with the availability of its Double Layer(DL) DVD+R 16x media enabling users to store 8.5GB on one disc.
Traxdata’s DVD+R DL 16x can burn 8.5GB of audio, video or data files in just 10 minutes compared to the standard DVD+R DL 8x which takes nearly 20 minutes to burn the same amount of content. This equates to up to four hours of DVD quality video, 16 hours of VHS quality video, or more than 120 hours of MP3 audio.
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CMC and Ritek are technologically poised to kick off production of BD discs, as they have each obtained level A laboratory certification for 4x BD-R SL and 2x BD-RE SL formats, the sources pointed out.While Blu-ray has become the high-def standard, manufacturers do not expect the market for blank BD-R and BD-RE discs to take off for another year or two. If you'd like to read more, head on over to DigiTimes. Add a comment
Among second-tier Taiwan-based makers, Prodisc Technology and Daxon Technology are willing to step into the production of BD discs while Lead Data and Gigastorage hold a conservative attitude, the sources indicated.
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Paramount Home Entertainment quietly came onboard via a statement sent exclusively to The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday: "We are pleased that the industry is moving to a single high-definition format, as we believe it is in the best interest of the consumer," the statement reads. "As we look to (begin) releasing our titles on Blu-ray, we will monitor consumer adoption and determine our release plans accordingly."While Paramount has provided any details in regards to a release schedule, a Blu-ray version of Transformers has already shown up in Circuit City's computers. If you'd like to read more, the entire article can be found here. Add a comment
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Buffalo LinkStation EZ 500GB Network-Attached Storage Device @ThinkComputers.orgAdd a comment
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Seagate 750GB Recertified Hard Drive @Madshrimps
SilverStone 400 Watt ST40EF Power Supply @HardwareLogic.com
Soyo Topaz S 24" LCD Monitor @ASE Labs
Super Talent Vidego28 MP4 Player @High Tech Reviews
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"LG believes that at this present moment in time, it is necessary to provide a player which supports both formats and therefore create simplicity and convenience for the existing HD DVD consumer..."This is definitely good news, especially for those who already have a sizeable HD DVD collection. If you'd like to read more, the entire article can be found here. Add a comment
"...With the recent announcement from Toshiba, Blu-Ray will now be the format that will pave the way for high definition movies, however this does not rule out HD DVD immediately as there are still a number of consumers who have chosen HD DVD and begun to build a HD DVD collection."
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In an effort to help demystify high-definition entertainment for consumers, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced its support for Blu-ray as the digital format of choice for customers. As part of this announcement, Amazon.com will more prominently promote Blu-ray hardware and software products on its website.While its good to see that Amazon is looking out for its customers, this announcement would have meant more if it came a week or two sooner. If you'd like to read more, Amazon's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
"The high-definition landscape is rapidly changing, and consumers are looking for guidance on how to make the best high-definition buying decisions," said Peter Faricy, vice president of movies and music at Amazon.com. "Our customers have clearly voiced their support for the Blu-ray format. Blu-ray titles have increased from just over half of our high-definition sales to over three-quarters of our high-definition sales since early January. In order to best serve our customers, Amazon is recommending Blu-ray as the preferred digital format and will continue to carry the 'Earth's Largest Selection' of Blu-ray products."
