Blu-ray - Nyheter och Rykten

Scott Hettrick Interviews Kazuo Hirai of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc.

HiHD: Sony and PS3 detractors dismiss Blu-ray is just another proprietary Sony format that will not succeed any better than previous Sony proprietary CE formats dating back to Betamax.

HIRAI: In our eyes, we wanted to provide developers with the absolute biggest canvas on which to create their games. We could have gone with the 9 GBs of DVD or the 30 GBs of data on an HD DVD, but why would we, when we had 50 GBs of data on the Blu-ray Disc? I think its success as a delivery vehicle for games has already been proven. As for movies, I think it (is) really hard for any studio or retailer to ignore the fact that there are already millions of Blu-ray players in the world in the form of PS3. That is the kind of installed base DVD only dreamed of when it launched and before we debuted PlayStation®2.

HiHD: What are your thoughts on movie downloading options for Xbox 360 vs PS3?

HIRAI: Increasingly, consumers are looking for new ways to access and enjoy entertainment. Downloading content from the comfort of your living room is now a true, viable option. PS3 already offers downloadable games and gaming content. We are now reviewing options for other content to be delivered through PLAYSTATION®Network, including music, movies, and TV, all of which can be found in the Sony family of companies.

HiHD: What are the primary erroneous points of information/misconceptions out there in blogger-land about PS3 in general and vs Xbox?

HIRAI: I have heard many people say our competitors’ systems are just as powerful as PS3. That simply is not true. No other next-generation entertainment system pushes the envelope on advanced technology like PS3. I have heard people say that a high-capacity game delivery vehicle like Blu-ray isn’t necessary in a next-generation computer entertainment system. You just can’t expect that the 9 GBs of storage capacity found on today’s DVDs are going to have enough space to hold tomorrow’s games. Developers have already pushed the DVD to its limits in terms of space used. We had games like ‘Resistance: Fall of Man’ coming in 16 GBs at launch. That game simply wouldn’t be possible on any other system without using multiple discs. There is no doubt in my mind that you need more capacity on discs for truly next-generation gaming, and Blu-ray gives us that space.

HiHD: What is the long-term viability/future of physical disc media versus online/virtual?

HIRAI: The disc is not dead. Far from it. For many years to come there will be a place at the table for disc-based content in the world of entertainment. It is about offering consumers options. Some may like the convenience of downloading a game at home, while others will always want the experience of going to the store and talking to the clerks and other consumers about the games they are interested in. Whichever way a consumer wants to receive their content, we want to have a solution.

Kanske inte rätt ställe att fråga men, vem använder(få användning av) PiP (Picture in Picture)?

Enligt mig en totalt onödig funktion...lr rättare sagt jag hittar inget direkt användningsområde för det.

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Jag använde det häromdagen! Tjejen ville kolla på TV och jag ville lira PS3 - aktiverade Picture in Picture och drog igång spelet på ena halvan och digitalboxen på andra. Woho

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Jo men då måste man väl ha en tv som stödjer det också...?

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Kolla xtra matrielet på 300.

Häftigt att se Rå filmen utan effekter och samtidigt se filmen ...vilken skillnad effekterna gör i den filmen.

Rekomenderas

Kanske inte rätt ställe att fråga men, vem använder(få användning av) PiP (Picture in Picture)?

Enligt mig en totalt onödig funktion...lr rättare sagt jag hittar inget direkt användningsområde för det.

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Jag använde det häromdagen! Tjejen ville kolla på TV och jag ville lira PS3 - aktiverade Picture in Picture och drog igång spelet på ena halvan och digitalboxen på andra. Woho

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Jo men då måste man väl ha en tv som stödjer det också...?

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Kolla xtra matrielet på 300.

Häftigt att se Rå filmen utan effekter och samtidigt se filmen ...vilken skillnad effekterna gör i den filmen.

Rekomenderas

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Jo det kan säkert vara kul men seriöst är det något man vill betala för? Inte jag iaf.

Redigerat av Swebreeze, 05 oktober 2007 - 09:37.

vet ej om du menar tv som har det, men HDDVD har det ju i sina Specar sen day 1 och det
är ju inget du betalar för egentligen det finns ju med som bonus för de som vill använda det, annars
slipper man, Te x BD spelare har ju varit mkt dyrare innan och inte ens inkluderat alternativet förenns
nu och knappt det med alla problem de har..

Hur menar du betala extra?

Rött e ju billiagre än Blått just nu

Redigerat av Jokkmokksjocke, 05 oktober 2007 - 09:54.

vet ej om du menar tv som har det, men HDDVD har det ju i sina Specar sen day 1 och det
är ju inget du betalar för egentligen det finns ju med som bonus för de som vill använda det, annars
slipper man, Te x BD spelare har ju varit mkt dyrare innan och inte ens inkluderat alternativet förenns
nu och knappt det med alla problem de har..

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På tv:n kan jag se ett visst behov. Men på film som sagt: En kul grej men som är rätt så onödig.
Hade hellre sett att filmerna var några kr billigare.

Jokkmokksjocke>>
Jo visserligen, men inte tillräckligt enligt mig så att det motiverar 20gb mindre utrymme på skivan.
När jag stödjer formatet då tänker jag och stödjer det inte enbart pga dess filmer utan även som ett framtida format att säkerhetskopiera ens hårdiskar. (Därför är jag helt oförstående till att man kan stödja hddvd, man måste tänka lite längre) Tankar om detta kan tas via PM då det känns som att jag nog med OT nu.

Redigerat av Swebreeze, 05 oktober 2007 - 15:57.

vet ej om du menar tv som har det, men HDDVD har det ju i sina Specar sen day 1 och det
är ju inget du betalar för egentligen det finns ju med som bonus för de som vill använda det, annars
slipper man, Te x BD spelare har ju varit mkt dyrare innan och inte ens inkluderat alternativet förenns
nu och knappt det med alla problem de har..

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Du menar unefär som 1080/24p? själv tycker jag fullhd på filmen är viktigare än pip för ett format med "specar sen day 1"

Fox Speaks Out on 'Silver Surfer,' 'Day After Tomorrow' Blu-ray Playback Problems
Fri Oct 05, 2007 at 10:00 AM ET

Fox Home Entertainment acknowledged playback issues with its 'Rise of the Silver Surfer' and 'Day After Tomorrow' discs on select Blu-ray players late Thursday, but layed the blame squarely on the shoulders of hardware manufacturers.

As we first reported yesterday, the new BD+ encrypted discs are apparently incompatible with two Blu-ray players (the Samsung BD-1200 and LG's BH100), while delayed load times of up to two minutes have been reported on other players.

Although Fox had no comment when we first broke the story yesterday, a studio rep told Video Business that Fox was aware of the problem, but emphasized that it was confined to a limited number of players.

Steve Feldstein, Fox senior VP of marketing communications advised that consumers having difficulties should contact manufacturer support lines directly.

"We are releasing more and more advanced interactive titles, and consumers should lobby their hardware manufacturers to release firmware upgrades post haste," said Feldstein.

Calls placed to both Samsung and LG customer support revealed that both manufacturers are working on firmware updates to correct the problem. Samsung promised a firmware update within "a couple weeks," while LG said an update is expected in 2-3 days.

We'll keep you posted on any further developments in this story. In the meantime, we've set up a dedicated thread in our Forums area to discuss playback problems with both the 'Silver Surfer' and 'Day After Tomorrow' discs.

Källa: Highdefdigest.com

"We are releasing more and more advanced interactive titles, and consumers should lobby their hardware manufacturers to release firmware upgrades post haste," said Feldstein.

Så, då har vi både en Sony insider och FOX som talar ut officiellt, kan vi lägga ner BD+ skitsnacket nu?

EDIT: En till.

Before we get started today, a number of people are reporting problems with 20th Century Fox's new Blu-ray releases, The Day After Tomorrow and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. What we're hearing from our sources is that the problem is related to compatibility issues with the new BD-Java features on the discs, not to BD+ (as is rumored online). The discs are working fine on players from Pioneer, Sony (including the PS3), Panasonic and others, but it's having playback issues on some models from Korean manufacturers Samsung, Philips  and LG. The studio tells us, however, that these issues are easily addressable with simple firmware updates. So if you're experiencing a problem, contact your manufacturer to request a firmware update disc or visit their support page online to download the latest firmware (click on the links provided). If an update isn't yet available for your model of player to address this issue, make sure they know you need one.

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/

Redigerat av Unregistered992, 05 oktober 2007 - 16:04.

New PLAYSTATION®3 Model to Take Holiday Season by Storm

Aggressively priced hardware and a terrific software line-up make for an unbeatable combination
New 40GB PS3 at €399

London, 5 October 2007 – Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced details of its exciting new PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) model that will launch throughout the SCEE territories on 10th October 2007 at the highly attractive price of €399.

Providing an incredibly appealing entry point to the world of High Definition gaming and entertainment for the holiday season, the new PS3 brings the next generation of interactive home entertainment to homes all across Europe, Middle East, Africa and Australasia.

Along with an ever expanding line-up of PS3 titles (a total of 65 titles tracking across all genres by Christmas), the new PS3 is equipped with a 40GB HDD and includes all the features central to the High Definition entertainment experience; true next generation gameplay, stunning High Definition Blu-ray Disc™ movies, SIXAXIS™ wireless controller, Wi-Fi and HDMI connectivity, all powered by the Cell Broadband Engine™, the digital heart of PS3.

As with the 60GB PS3, the new PS3 features upgradeable firmware allowing new features and functionality to be added to the system as time progresses. A recent firmware update, for example, enabled PS3 to upscale DVD’s played on the system to full 1080P High Definition.

The introduction of the new PS3 has been determined following user feedback from thousands of existing PS3 owners as well as research into future potential PS3 owners. The new model features two USB 2.0 ports rather than four and no longer includes the multi memory card port.

The new model is no longer backwards compatible with PlayStation®2 titles, reflecting both the reduced emphasis placed on this feature amongst later purchasers of PS3, as well as the availability of a more extensive line-up of PS3 specific titles (a total of 65 titles across all genres by Christmas).

The existing Starter Pack*, comprising a 60GB PS3 with extensive backwards compatibility, an additional SIXAXIS wireless controller and two first party titles will be reduced in price to €499. Remaining on sale while stocks last, the 60GB model represents outstanding value for the keen gamer wishing to upgrade to the High Definition capabilities of PS3.

“The introduction of the new PS3 has been the result of extensive research into the entertainment needs and preferences of the next generation of PS3 owners,” said David Reeves, President of SCEE. “It has allowed us to deliver an extremely advanced, yet incredibly affordable High Definition gaming and entertainment system, configured to the needs of the next generation of European PS3 owners. PS3 has always been the device of choice for the discerning gamer and entertainment seeker, and the new PS3 is more than ever the perfect High Definition entertainment system.

*In the UK and Ireland, the Starter Pack will be replaced by a separate in-store promotion on the 60GB PS3.

Källa: scee.presscentre.com


Filmförsäljningen kommer nog inte direkt gå ner när denna kommer

New PLAYSTATION®3 Model to Take Holiday Season by Storm

Aggressively priced hardware and a terrific software line-up make for an unbeatable combination
New 40GB PS3 at €399

London, 5 October 2007 – Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced details of its exciting new PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) model that will launch throughout the SCEE territories on 10th October 2007 at the highly attractive price of €399.

Providing an incredibly appealing entry point to the world of High Definition gaming and entertainment for the holiday season, the new PS3 brings the next generation of interactive home entertainment to homes all across Europe, Middle East, Africa and Australasia.

Along with an ever expanding line-up of PS3 titles (a total of 65 titles tracking across all genres by Christmas), the new PS3 is equipped with a 40GB HDD and includes all the features central to the High Definition entertainment experience; true next generation gameplay, stunning High Definition Blu-ray Disc™ movies, SIXAXIS™ wireless controller, Wi-Fi and HDMI connectivity, all powered by the Cell Broadband Engine™, the digital heart of PS3.

As with the 60GB PS3, the new PS3 features upgradeable firmware allowing new features and functionality to be added to the system as time progresses. A recent firmware update, for example, enabled PS3 to upscale DVD’s played on the system to full 1080P High Definition.

The introduction of the new PS3 has been determined following user feedback from thousands of existing PS3 owners as well as research into future potential PS3 owners. The new model features two USB 2.0 ports rather than four and no longer includes the multi memory card port.

The new model is no longer backwards compatible with PlayStation®2 titles, reflecting both the reduced emphasis placed on this feature amongst later purchasers of PS3, as well as the availability of a more extensive line-up of PS3 specific titles (a total of 65 titles across all genres by Christmas).

The existing Starter Pack*, comprising a 60GB PS3 with extensive backwards compatibility, an additional SIXAXIS wireless controller and two first party titles will be reduced in price to €499. Remaining on sale while stocks last, the 60GB model represents outstanding value for the keen gamer wishing to upgrade to the High Definition capabilities of PS3.

“The introduction of the new PS3 has been the result of extensive research into the entertainment needs and preferences of the next generation of PS3 owners,” said David Reeves, President of SCEE. “It has allowed us to deliver an extremely advanced, yet incredibly affordable High Definition gaming and entertainment system, configured to the needs of the next generation of European PS3 owners. PS3 has always been the device of choice for the discerning gamer and entertainment seeker, and the new PS3 is more than ever the perfect High Definition entertainment system.

*In the UK and Ireland, the Starter Pack will be replaced by a separate in-store promotion on the 60GB PS3.

Källa: scee.presscentre.com


Filmförsäljningen kommer nog inte direkt gå ner när denna kommer

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Blir svenska priset 4000.- (40GB) & 5000.- (60GB) kanske?

New PLAYSTATION®3 Model to Take Holiday Season by Storm

Aggressively priced hardware and a terrific software line-up make for an unbeatable combination
New 40GB PS3 at €399

London, 5 October 2007 – Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced details of its exciting new PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) model that will launch throughout the SCEE territories on 10th October 2007 at the highly attractive price of €399.

Providing an incredibly appealing entry point to the world of High Definition gaming and entertainment for the holiday season, the new PS3 brings the next generation of interactive home entertainment to homes all across Europe, Middle East, Africa and Australasia.

Along with an ever expanding line-up of PS3 titles (a total of 65 titles tracking across all genres by Christmas), the new PS3 is equipped with a 40GB HDD and includes all the features central to the High Definition entertainment experience; true next generation gameplay, stunning High Definition Blu-ray Disc™ movies, SIXAXIS™ wireless controller, Wi-Fi and HDMI connectivity, all powered by the Cell Broadband Engine™, the digital heart of PS3.

As with the 60GB PS3, the new PS3 features upgradeable firmware allowing new features and functionality to be added to the system as time progresses. A recent firmware update, for example, enabled PS3 to upscale DVD’s played on the system to full 1080P High Definition.

The introduction of the new PS3 has been determined following user feedback from thousands of existing PS3 owners as well as research into future potential PS3 owners. The new model features two USB 2.0 ports rather than four and no longer includes the multi memory card port.

The new model is no longer backwards compatible with PlayStation®2 titles, reflecting both the reduced emphasis placed on this feature amongst later purchasers of PS3, as well as the availability of a more extensive line-up of PS3 specific titles (a total of 65 titles across all genres by Christmas).

The existing Starter Pack*, comprising a 60GB PS3 with extensive backwards compatibility, an additional SIXAXIS wireless controller and two first party titles will be reduced in price to €499. Remaining on sale while stocks last, the 60GB model represents outstanding value for the keen gamer wishing to upgrade to the High Definition capabilities of PS3.

“The introduction of the new PS3 has been the result of extensive research into the entertainment needs and preferences of the next generation of PS3 owners,” said David Reeves, President of SCEE. “It has allowed us to deliver an extremely advanced, yet incredibly affordable High Definition gaming and entertainment system, configured to the needs of the next generation of European PS3 owners. PS3 has always been the device of choice for the discerning gamer and entertainment seeker, and the new PS3 is more than ever the perfect High Definition entertainment system.

*In the UK and Ireland, the Starter Pack will be replaced by a separate in-store promotion on the 60GB PS3.

Källa: scee.presscentre.com


Filmförsäljningen kommer nog inte direkt gå ner när denna kommer

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Man kan ju alltid hoppas!
Själv så har jag haft 2st PS3:or med sålde båda!
Varför? De lät som man hade en jetplan igång i vardagsrummet, köpte då en dedikerad Blu-ray spelare istället..
Är väldigt nöjd med min Sony S300, den låter ingenting...
Det värsta jag vet är fläktljud när jag ser på film...

New PLAYSTATION®3 Model to Take Holiday Season by Storm

Aggressively priced hardware and a terrific software line-up make for an unbeatable combination
New 40GB PS3 at €399

London, 5 October 2007 – Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced details of its exciting new PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) model that will launch throughout the SCEE territories on 10th October 2007 at the highly attractive price of €399.

Providing an incredibly appealing entry point to the world of High Definition gaming and entertainment for the holiday season, the new PS3 brings the next generation of interactive home entertainment to homes all across Europe, Middle East, Africa and Australasia.

Along with an ever expanding line-up of PS3 titles (a total of 65 titles tracking across all genres by Christmas), the new PS3 is equipped with a 40GB HDD and includes all the features central to the High Definition entertainment experience; true next generation gameplay, stunning High Definition Blu-ray Disc™ movies, SIXAXIS™ wireless controller, Wi-Fi and HDMI connectivity, all powered by the Cell Broadband Engine™, the digital heart of PS3.

As with the 60GB PS3, the new PS3 features upgradeable firmware allowing new features and functionality to be added to the system as time progresses. A recent firmware update, for example, enabled PS3 to upscale DVD’s played on the system to full 1080P High Definition.

The introduction of the new PS3 has been determined following user feedback from thousands of existing PS3 owners as well as research into future potential PS3 owners. The new model features two USB 2.0 ports rather than four and no longer includes the multi memory card port.

The new model is no longer backwards compatible with PlayStation®2 titles, reflecting both the reduced emphasis placed on this feature amongst later purchasers of PS3, as well as the availability of a more extensive line-up of PS3 specific titles (a total of 65 titles across all genres by Christmas).

The existing Starter Pack*, comprising a 60GB PS3 with extensive backwards compatibility, an additional SIXAXIS wireless controller and two first party titles will be reduced in price to €499. Remaining on sale while stocks last, the 60GB model represents outstanding value for the keen gamer wishing to upgrade to the High Definition capabilities of PS3.

“The introduction of the new PS3 has been the result of extensive research into the entertainment needs and preferences of the next generation of PS3 owners,” said David Reeves, President of SCEE. “It has allowed us to deliver an extremely advanced, yet incredibly affordable High Definition gaming and entertainment system, configured to the needs of the next generation of European PS3 owners. PS3 has always been the device of choice for the discerning gamer and entertainment seeker, and the new PS3 is more than ever the perfect High Definition entertainment system.

*In the UK and Ireland, the Starter Pack will be replaced by a separate in-store promotion on the 60GB PS3.

Källa: scee.presscentre.com


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Man kan ju alltid hoppas!
Själv så har jag haft 2st PS3:or med sålde båda!
Varför? De lät som man hade en jetplan igång i vardagsrummet, köpte då en dedikerad Blu-ray spelare istället..
Är väldigt nöjd med min Sony S300, den låter ingenting...
Det värsta jag vet är fläktljud när jag ser på film...

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Sant, är fick själv byta ut mina 2 första ps3or och den jag har nu är betydligt tystare.

Den "nya" 40gb ps3:an kostar 4.495:- på komplett.

Den "nya" 40gb ps3:an kostar 4.495:- på komplett.

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5kr billigare på discshop!

sjukt billigt för en 1080/24p maskin, helt oslagbart faktist.

sjukt billigt för en 1080/24p maskin, helt oslagbart faktist.

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Sjukt billigt vet jag inte om jag kan hålla med om, men det börjar ju likna något iaf. Hoppas att detta kan driva upp filmförsäljningen och öka prispressen på de övriga BD spelarena. I slutändan är det ju priset som kommer att avgöra om den stora massan anammar den ny tekniken.

PS3 (40GB) saknar följande:

This PlayStation 3 model does NOT feature:

    * Backwards Compatibility with PS2 Games
    * Memory Stick Card Readers
    * SACD Playback
    * Ethernet Cable
    * 4 USB Ports, this model features 2.

Källa: Game.co.uk

HP offers up HD DVD / Blu-ray drives on select Pavilion desktops

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Just last month, we heard rumblings that HP may begin offering up two-faced optical drives in its desktops, and sure enough, a variety of select Pavilions are now being served up with HD DVD and / or Blu-ray compatibility. The d4995t, m9000t and m9000z all give users the option of purchasing a vanilla dual-layer DVD burner, an HD DVD / Blu-ray combo player (that also burns DVDs), or a drive that burns Blu-ray / DVD and reads HD DVD. Additionally, a number of lesser-spec'd rigs also provide users the option of picking up an HD combo drive of some sort, and you can even snap up ATI's TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner on the d4995t and m9000t (among others).

Källa: Engadget.com

AppleTV med Blu-ray kanske?

The ability to play DVDs (and perhaps Blu-ray DVDs) quickly shot to the top of many gripe lists about the device, and the feature could finally seal the deal for many who are looking to replace their DVD player with a low-profile media center. The rumor site also says a third tier to the Apple TV will appear, with a new starting price dipping down to $249 for a 60 or possibly 80GB drive. The $299 and $399 models could then receive 120-160GB and 200-250GB drives, respectively.

Källa: Arstechnica.com

sjukt billigt för en 1080/24p maskin, helt oslagbart faktist.

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Sjukt billigt vet jag inte om jag kan hålla med om, men det börjar ju likna något iaf. Hoppas att detta kan driva upp filmförsäljningen och öka prispressen på de övriga BD spelarena. I slutändan är det ju priset som kommer att avgöra om den stora massan anammar den ny tekniken.

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Det är sjukt billigt för den media"burken". Fast kommer man enbart använda Blu-ray så kanske inte.
Men vem tittar inte på bilder och slösurfar någon gång och då?

AppleTV med Blu-ray kanske?

The ability to play DVDs (and perhaps Blu-ray DVDs) quickly shot to the top of many gripe lists about the device, and the feature could finally seal the deal for many who are looking to replace their DVD player with a low-profile media center. The rumor site also says a third tier to the Apple TV will appear, with a new starting price dipping down to $249 for a 60 or possibly 80GB drive. The $299 and $399 models could then receive 120-160GB and 200-250GB drives, respectively.

Källa: Arstechnica.com

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Det låter ju mycket trevligt. Dock låter det ju inte prissättningen realistisk. Men hoppas kan man ju alltid göra.

Det är sjukt billigt för den media"burken". Fast kommer man enbart använda Blu-ray så kanske inte.
Men vem tittar inte på bilder och slösurfar någon gång och då?

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Jo, visst kan man vi insnöade tycka att det är billigt, men går du ut i stugorna så skulle de skratta åt dig. Det är fortfarande väldigt mycket pengar för de flesta. Jag är väldigt nöjd med min PS3:a och använder den dagligen till DVD, BD och spel (mediacenter funktionerna är nog de sämsta jag varit med om tyvärr, hoppas Sony fixar detta så det blir användbart) och jag ångrar inte alls mitt köp. Men det krävs nog att ett par tusenlappar till försvinner på BD spelarna innan vi har en riktig konkurrent till DVD.

Hur är det i USA? Finns denna budgetspelaren där redan eller finns det några rykten?

Undra om man ska köpa en sån här?

Jo, visst kan man vi insnöade tycka att det är billigt, men går du ut i stugorna så skulle de skratta åt dig. Det är fortfarande väldigt mycket pengar för de flesta. Jag är väldigt nöjd med min PS3:a och använder den dagligen till DVD, BD och spel (mediacenter funktionerna är nog de sämsta jag varit med om tyvärr, hoppas Sony fixar detta så det blir användbart) och jag ångrar inte alls mitt köp. Men det krävs nog att ett par tusenlappar till försvinner på BD spelarna innan vi har en riktig konkurrent till DVD.

Hur är det i USA? Finns denna budgetspelaren där redan eller finns det några rykten?

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Ja jämför man med en DVD(spelare) så är det en jäkla skillnad i pris. Men DVD är annan historia i detta fallet.

40GB PlayStation 3 Officially Announced by SCEE

The 40GB will be the cheapest PS3 yet, but no PS2 backwards compatibility will be the price to pay
Putting an end to one of the worst-kept secrets of the year, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe today confirmed the existence of a lower-priced 40GB PlayStation 3 model by announcing its availability across Europe, Middle East, Africa and Australasia starting October 10. The new model will retail for €399, or about 20 percent less than the 60GB bundle.

källa: http://www.dailytech.com/

då vare official.

Redigerat av necrio, 06 oktober 2007 - 12:54.

40GB PlayStation 3 Officially Announced by SCEE

The 40GB will be the cheapest PS3 yet, but no PS2 backwards compatibility will be the price to pay
Putting an end to one of the worst-kept secrets of the year, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe today confirmed the existence of a lower-priced 40GB PlayStation 3 model by announcing its availability across Europe, Middle East, Africa and Australasia starting October 10. The new model will retail for €399, or about 20 percent less than the 60GB bundle.

källa: http://www.dailytech.com/

då vare official.

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Om du kollar längst upp på denna sida (s.25) så hittar du detta.
https://www.minhembi...587673&st=720

okej då

Någon som har mer info angående detta?

Speaking of region coding, the Samsung Blu-Ray player which was hacked a couple of months ago to become region free has now been joined by Mr. Blu-Ray Sony itself. The Sony S1 is now a region free hacked player as well.

http://www.avsforum....61&postcount=16

Gäller detta för DVD eller BD skivorna?

Mycket intressant, om man kan få regionsfria bd-spelare höjdes mitt intresse från noll till ... säg 55 av 100

Någon som har mer info angående detta?

Speaking of region coding, the Samsung Blu-Ray player which was hacked a couple of months ago to become region free has now been joined by Mr. Blu-Ray Sony itself. The Sony S1 is now a region free hacked player as well.

http://www.avsforum....61&postcount=16

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ohfyfan, detta viste jag inte, nu blev det genast aktuelt med ett köp nästan :-)

Jag vet inget mer än citat där, om ingen annan sett något så får jag väl försöka dra iväg ett PM och höra.

Mycket intressant, om man kan få regionsfria bd-spelare höjdes mitt intresse från noll till ... säg 55 av 100

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Köp en BD-brännare istället...

Eller en RegA spelare/PS3?

Jag vet inget mer än citat där, om ingen annan sett något så får jag väl försöka dra iväg ett PM och höra.

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Ja detta lät väldigt intressant. Vill veta mer om detta. Skicka pm Razter!

Mycket intressant, om man kan få regionsfria bd-spelare höjdes mitt intresse från noll till ... säg 55 av 100

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Köp en BD-brännare istället...

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Okej, bara brännare som är regionsfria, knepigt!
Vad finns det för stationära brännare då, jag har noll koll på detta.

Dolde eran onödiga konversation också, även om det är sant det du skrev diabolo så var det skrivet för att provocera

Dolde eran onödiga konversation också, även om det är sant det du skrev diabolo så var det skrivet för att provocera

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Någon som har mer info angående detta?

Speaking of region coding, the Samsung Blu-Ray player which was hacked a couple of months ago to become region free has now been joined by Mr. Blu-Ray Sony itself. The Sony S1 is now a region free hacked player as well.

http://www.avsforum....61&postcount=16

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Hört något mer om detta Razter?

Om bara filmbolagen släppte alla filmer samtidigt världen över skulle regionskodningen betydligt tappa betydelse. Usch för regionskodning.

Någon som har mer info angående detta?

Speaking of region coding, the Samsung Blu-Ray player which was hacked a couple of months ago to become region free has now been joined by Mr. Blu-Ray Sony itself. The Sony S1 is now a region free hacked player as well.

http://www.avsforum....61&postcount=16

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Hört något mer om detta Razter?

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Jag tror han missuppfattade mitt PM så jag skickade ett nytt, får se vad han svarar(för jag misstänker också att det handlar om just DVD och inte BD filmer)

Någon som har mer info angående detta?

Speaking of region coding, the Samsung Blu-Ray player which was hacked a couple of months ago to become region free has now been joined by Mr. Blu-Ray Sony itself. The Sony S1 is now a region free hacked player as well.

http://www.avsforum....61&postcount=16

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Hört något mer om detta Razter?

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Jag tror han missuppfattade mitt PM så jag skickade ett nytt, får se vad han svarar(för jag misstänker också att det handlar om just DVD och inte BD filmer)

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Okej, väntar ivrigt på svar då

Sony Announces New Blu-ray Writer
Posted October 9, 2007 by Josh

TDK Sony Electronics has announced their second generation 4x Blu-ray writer, the BWU-200S. With Blu-ray writing speeds twice that of the original drive, and improved DVD write speeds as well, the drive is a nice successor to Sony's BWU-100a. The drive will come with Cyberlink BD Solutions software and retail for around $600 when it hits store shelves next month.

Källa: Blu-ray.com

Free Record Shop Goes Blu-ray
Posted October 8, 2007 by Josh

Free Record Shop, the Netherlands's largest home entertainment retailer, has announced that they have officially endorsed Blu-ray as the successor to DVD. Since Blu-ray has launched in the Netherlands, it has outsold HD DVD on an average of 4-to-1, showing business owners that the buying public is demanding high definition content, and they want that content on Blu-ray.

källa: http://www.blu-ray.com/

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Känns inte som hddvd har europa marknaden längre

Det skulle vara intressant att ta del av en oberoende sammanställning av de samlade försäljningssiffrorna i Europa.

Another company joins le blu
"BestDisc, an independent DVD manufacturer in Asia, recently opened a new facility in Taiwan focusing on BD-ROM, both single and dual layer, and equipped with quality control systems from DaTARIUS.

Mastering , galvanic and replication lines were installed and optimized earlier this year and, to help control and fine-tune their manufacturing process, BestDisc has chosen the DaTABANK solution equipped with a BD driveCube, along with the CoverTest stamper testing technology developed by DaTARIUS.

"For us, taking the lead in high definition media was a strategic decision," says Mr. Sam Yang, the Vice President of BestDisc. "Although BD is not yet on the weekly shopping list for consumers worldwide, the market penetration improves virtually on a daily basis, and we are confident that BD will lead high definition optical media."

"In order to make our manufacturing process run more smoothly, we have selected what we believe to be the most experienced and reliable partner in DaTARIUS. Their solution for stamper and disc testing has proved to give us the best correlation between stamper and disc measurements. In addition to delivering reference measurements, the built-in tools such as statistic analysis and remote monitoring are ideally suited to our QC needs."

BestDisc BD discs passed the quality verification by Sony?s Blue-ray Test Centre in early September. "
källa : http://www.cdrinfo.c...px?NewsId=21572

Redigerat av Scrapanatchi, 09 oktober 2007 - 17:36.

Det ska nu finnas en uppdatering till Samsung BD-P1200. Det ska nu gå att se bl.a Fantastic 4: Rise of the SilverSurfer.

Källa: http://forum.blu-ray...ead.php?t=19307

Exclusive Interview: Richard J. Casey. Executive Producer R&B Films, Ltd.

1. Are there any specific sales goals you have set for Nature’s Journey (NJ) for each hi-def format?

When we released CHRONOS in both HD and BD formats, we really had no idea how many we would sell. As it happens, we sold a bit more than I projected on that title. Based on the Sales History of CHRONOS, we would project similar sales results for NATURE’S JOURNEY.

To be specific, we expect to see approximately 20,000 units in HD/BD within the first year. This projection is for North America only and does not include any Bundling Deals or Promotions, which I do foresee for this release.

I expect NATURE’S JOURNEY should do well for its unique entertainment value. However, I also see it doing well based on it being a “must have” reference quality showcase presentation that delivers the ultimate High Definition experience. In addition to pleasing home theater enthusiasts, NATURE’S JOURNEY is a perfect demo disc for selling HDTV Sets and HD / BD Players on the retail showroom floor.

The Super Bit Rate Video & Audio Encodes we used for this title show off the true potential of current High Definition equipment and technology. In addition, we utilized our proprietary DRS strategy which outlines the best procedures, protocols, and practices for maintaining audio and video quality transparent to the source. We truly pushed the maximum limit of both formats with a 26mbps VC-1 Video Encode and a 96/24 DTS-HD Soundtrack for the HD-DVD and a 37Mbps VC-1 Video Encode and 96/24 DTS-HD-MA Soundtrack on the Blu-ray Disc release.

But even a viewer who knows and cares nothing about specs will enjoy the fascinating content with its gorgeous, rich, colorful, and highly detailed images and superb original score in ultra high resolution surround sound. Nature’s Journey is the Ultimate Demo disc for demonstrating HD / BD and HDTV equipment to non-believers and those who have not yet made the commitment to High Definition in their home. Nature’s Journey truly represents how High Definition should look.

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4. Do you favor using a specific HD format for encoding? If so, why?


As a Studio, we are format neutral. We have no vested interest in either format or any of the related technologies. In addition, we do not own any interest in the IP Rights, Patents, or Licensing related to any these formats or technologies. We are in the content business.


With that said, both formats are capable of great performance given their current limitations, such as the inability to play 7.1 Surround at 192/24.


However, as a Producer, I always prefer to have more bandwidth and space on the disc than less. All of our HD / BD releases feature Super Bit DTS-HD and when we have the bandwidth available, DTS-HD Master Audio Lossless.

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Optiarc rolls out Blu-ray drive for "mid-range" laptops



Optiarc (the joint venture between Sony and NEC) has already pumped out quite a few Blu-ray drives for both desktops and laptops, and it's now let loose yet another model, with this one promising to make Blu-ray accessible to "mid-range" laptop models. That accessibility comes at the expense of Blu-ray burning, although the drive (dubbed the BC-5500A) will burn CDs or DVDs at speeds ranging from 8x to 16x depending on the format. If that's not too much of a compromise for you, you should be able to grab one around $335 right now -- or, more likely, wait for some laptop manufacturers to start offering 'em as a standard option.


Källa: Engadget.com

PS3 is expected to soon offer a firmware upgrade to boost its Blu-ray interactivity functionality, noted Sony’s Eklund.

Källa: Videobusiness.com