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Industry News - High-Def


Home Media Magazine offers expanded coverage of the high-definition Blu-ray Disc format, the next generation in packaged media.



Sony Slapped with Blu-ray Patent Suit

September 03, 2008

Sony Corp. has been served with a second lawsuit alleging the Japanese consumer electronics giant infringed upon the copyright (patent number 5,438,560) of a third company regarding optical disc recording.



Samsung to Bow BD Live Player

September 02, 2008

Samsung Electronics in October will begin distributing the BD-P2500, the consumer electronics manufacturer's first Blu-ray player with BD Live (Internet connectivity) included.



Parsons: Blu-ray Key to Pioneer's HD Strategy

August 29, 2008

Andy Parsons, SVP of advanced product development at Pioneer Electronics and chair of the Blu-ray Disc Association promotion committee in the United States, has had a front-row seat at the launch of Blu-ray Disc. 'Home Media Magazine' asked Parsons for an update on the rollout of Blu-ray as well as Pioneer's plans for the format.



Disney Classics Pump Up Blu-ray Catalog

August 28, 2008

The Blu-ray Disc juggernaut continues, with Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment announcing it will release five more Platinum Collection animated classics on Blu-ray Disc.



Magazine Names Vizio Fastest-Growing CE Company

August 25, 2008

Irvine, Calif.-based HDTV producer Vizio was named the fastest-growing computer and electronics division by 'Inc. Magazine.'



BD Comes Alive

August 25, 2008

BD Live developers toil to bring the latest features to life.



Cost, Content and Awareness Key to Blu-ray Disc Adoption

August 22, 2008

Blu-ray won the battle with HD DVD early this year, and consumer awareness of the technology is on the rise as the overall installed base of HD households grows.



New 160 GB PS3 Heading to Stores in November

August 20, 2008

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) is upping the ante on storage capacity for its PlayStation 3.



Best Buy, Circuit City Bow Digital TV Information Channels

August 20, 2008

Determined to avoid confusion regarding the switch from analog to digital over-the-air TV broadcasts Feb. 17, 2009, Best Buy and Circuit City Aug. 20 separately launched programs aimed at educating consumers.



Report: U.S. Blu-ray Sales to Top DVD Sales by 2012

August 19, 2008

Sales of Blu-ray Discs in the United States are expected to total about 45 million units this year (up 400% year-over-year) and equal to 61% of all packaged media (DVD) unit sales by 2012, according to a new report.






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