Recent speculation that Microsoft may be considering the introduction of Blu ray drives for its Xbox360 has led to a significant amount of excitement from many consumers and experts everywhere.

The speculation was brought about by comments that had been made recently by the CEO of Microsoft, although these theories have now been totally destroyed following a statement from Major Nelson, the online voice of Xbox Live, who has made it clear that there are no plans for Xbox 360 to use Blu ray devices and that Xbox will be committing to downloadable content.
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The new device will allow Apple Mac users to use a USB 2.0 or eSATA port to connect the new MCE 8X Blu ray Disc External Recordable Drive, which is a desktop optical drive.

Blu ray discs as well as dual-layer DVDs and CD-Rs can be burned by the MCE drive and while it is both a reliable and fast burner when connected using the USB port, using the eSATA connection can sometimes create problems.
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Panasonic is due to launch its nationwide 3D roadshow later this month, which will allow UK AV fans to see Full HD 3D video in all its glory.

In order to give consumer a taste of the brand new technology that will be released in stores throughout the UK in 2010, Panasonic will be deploying 3 mobile full HD 3D Blu ray theatres to shopping centres and various other locations across the country.
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With Christmas fast approaching entertainment industry groups are hoping to boost the sale of Blu-ray players by launching a marketing drive to raise awareness about the benefits of Blu-ray.

Gadgets are all the rage in the run up to Christmas, with many people rushing out to buy a wide range of devices including entertainment gadgets such as DVD players and Blu-ray players. With news that the economy may be improving, and that sales levels on the High Street may be better than expected this Christmas, officials from the entertainment industry have launched a marketing campaign that is aimed at improving the profile or Blu-ray and raising awareness about the benefits of this technology.
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To provide a seamlessly networked home theatre system Sony have now launched the BDP-S560 and BDP-S760 models that are Wi-Fi enabled alongside the STR-DN1000 AV receiver.

Three brand new additions to its Blu-ray player range were recently announced by Sony, which consists of its latest AV receiver, the STR-DN1000, the Sony BDP-S560 and the Sony BDP-S760. Consumers are offer the latest technology, which includes the very highest 1080p picture quality and 7.1 surround sound along with uncompromising style on all three of its products.
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The adding of a new set of criteria for the performance of Blu ray disc players was announced at the Cedia Expo 2009 by THX, the Atlanta-based home theatre and professional standards developer.

An up-scaled Pioneer Blu ray player and the first Blu ray disc player from Lexicon will become the first two Blu-ray Disc players to receive the new THX stamp.
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The somewhat resigned and underwhelming way in which Toshiba announced the release of its new BDX2000 standalone Blu ray player and P500 Blu ray laptop came as no surprise to many either in terms of the products or their introduction. For many the only real surprise is when it was coming rather than if it was coming.

The assistant general manager at Toshiba information systems, Olivier van Wynendaele gave a very clear impression that Toshiba was not at all happy with having to move into the world of Blu ray whilst at the same time saying that Blu ray was something that is here and now.
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Experts believe that eventually Blu ray may make a big impact on the PC market but for the next five years at least the impact its has will be a limited one.

Recently released research has found that Blu ray devices have a long way to go before they are considered the norm in the current PC marketplace.
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A ‘hacked’ version of the Panasonic DMP-BD60, which allows users to play DVD’s from Regions 0 to 7 and Blu ray discs from regions A, B and C, is being offered by MovieTyme, a leading internet based disc importer and is aimed at users who find the region coding to be a issue.

The Panasonic DMP-BP60 is the same price to import as any other Blu ray player, comes with a one year guarantee and, according to the promise from MovieTyme, can have its firmware upgraded without the multiregion settings being affected.
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Technology giant Sony has recently announced the release of two new Blu-ray home cinema systems as well as upgrade option to incorporate existing Blu-ray players.

The technology giant Sony has recently unveiled details about its new Blu-ray home cinema offerings, which will provide consumers with an even more exciting home entertainment experience. In addition to the new offerings Sony is also offering some upgrade options that will cater for those that want to use their existing Blu-ray players to enjoy enhanced home television viewing and entertainment.
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