All Entries Tagged With: "Blu-Ray"
No Built-In Blu-Ray Playback In Windows 7
Share Steven Sinofsky, senior vice president for the Windows and Windows Live Engineering Group, wrote in an email that Microsoft’s upcoming operating system, Windows 7, will not have native Blu-Ray playback support.
Samsung Announces Stylish New 31 Series LED-Backlit Eco-Friendly Monitors
Share Samsung Electronics America Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corporation, the number one worldwide brand of LCD display products, today announced the launch of a new line of 31 series LED-backlit monitors. This new line-up is an ideal option for budget-conscious users looking for the energy-saving benefits of an LED monitor in a stylish [...]
Nvidia Rolls Out GeForce GT 420
Share NVIDIA GeForce GT 420 GPU is the new low-end solution for internet and office users who choose to live a tranquil life without the disturbing noises of the fans. This pretty much means that you have to say ‘hello’ to this passive cooling graphics card, which pushes the limits of the new video generation. [...]
GeForce Forceware 258.96 WHQL released
Share This is a WHQL-certified release from the Release 256 family of drivers (versions 256.xx to 259.xx). This driver package supports GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, 100, 200, 300, and 400-series desktop GPUs as well as ION desktop GPUs.
Sony debut HT-SF470 5.1 surround system & CT350/CT150 soundbars
Share Sony have announced three new home audio systems, with two soundbars for the cable-phobic and a 5.1 surround setup for those slightly more ambitious. Incoming search terms:Sony HT-SF1000sf470 sony packquadro ht 200 5 1panasonic 5 1 750wht-sf1000sony 1500 v sound systemsony ht- sf 420HT-sf 480optimus surround systemsSf480 resident evil game jad
BDXL format will allow 128GB Blu-ray discs
Share The Blu-ray Disc Association has announced the new BDXL format, which will provide customers with discs with a capacity of up to 128GB (write-once) or 100GB (rewriteable).
Blu-ray disc drive costs falling, now just $70
Share Sources report that Blu-ray disk drives are now priced between $70 and $80, which is still significantly higher than the $20 price point of DVD drives. Nevertheless, the general impression is that it is only a matter of time before the industry moves on, especially considering that the Blu-ray format is supported by companies [...]
Possible $50 Blu-ray players on Black Friday?
Share An analyst from NPD Group believes that basic devices can be obtained for as little as $49 on Black Friday.