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Sony BDP-S360 Blu-ray player announced for Europe
"Entry level" player with BD-Live and Bonus View 20 April 2009 12:47 GMT TweetSony has announced the "entry level" BDP-S360 Blu-ray player for the European market - although we're still waiting to hear UK pricing and availability.
Offering 1080p picture quality, and 24p "true cinema", the S360 provides full 7.1 surround... -
Samsung BD-P4600 wall-mountable Blu-ray priced for UK
World's slimmest to cost just under £270 6 April 2009 11:36 GMT TweetSamsung has announced the UK pricing for two new Blu-ray players, the top-of-the-range BD-P4600 and the BD-P1600.
We brought you news of the BD-P4600 from the CES show in January. It's notable for being the world's slimmest and first wall-mountable... -
Sony launches three Bravia home theatre systems
HTP-BD3iS, BDV-FS350 and RHT-G500 17 December 2008 13:42 GMT TweetSony has launched three new Bravia home theatre systems in the UK.
The HTP-BD3iS combines the BDP-S350 Blu-ray player with a 5.1 channel surround sound system, the BDV-FS350 also bundles the BDP-S350 but offers 2.1 sound while the RHT-G500... -
Sharp BD-HP21H Blu-ray launches
Profile 1.1 player on sale for £250 27 November 2008 12:05 GMT TweetSharp has announced that its new BD-HP21H Blu-ray disc player is now available in the UK.
With a Profile 1.1 - Bonus View functionality - users can enjoy the picture in picture and simultaneous play functions, but it should be noted that... -
Denon launches DVD-1800BD Blu-ray player in the UK
"Entry level" offering for £600 11 November 2008 16:35 GMT TweetDenon has announced the UK launch of its DVD-1800BD Blu-ray player, describing the device as "entry level" offering an "extremely attractive price point".
The player boasts modest specs including Blu-ray Profile 1.1, or "Bonus View" but... -
Sony BDP-350 and BDP-550 Blu-ray players launch in UK
Bonus View and BD-Live enabled offerings 1 August 2008 11:16 GMT TweetSony has announced the launch of its BDP-S350 and S550 Blu-ray players in the UK.
With a 6-second start up time, the BDP-S350 offers 24p True Cinema, Bonus View, Sony's Precision Cinema HD Upscale, Precision Drive HD and BD-Live.
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Pioneer launches four Blu-ray players in the UK
But only one BD-Live-enabled model 27 June 2008 13:59 GMT TweetPioneer has announced its new line-up of four new Blu-ray disc players for the UK market, but only one will boast full, future-proof, Blu-ray spec including the interactive BD-Live functionality.
In total four Blu-ray disc players will be... -
Panasonic PZ81 to form centre of HD home
With the DMP-BD50, SA-BX500 and SC-BT100 10 June 2008 22:00 GMT TweetToday Panasonic outlined its vision of what it is calling the "Digital Hearth", and no, it isn’t a fireplace.
Panasonic see their new Viera PZ81 as the centrepiece of your HD home cinema setting, backed up by the DMP-BD50, Panasonic's third-gen... -
Denon launches affordable DVD-1800BD Blu-ray player
Heading to the UK in November 21 May 2008 17:05 GMT TweetDenon has announced a new Blu-ray player in the States, the DVD-1800BD at an "affordable" price point.
With the price set at $749, the player boasts modest specs including Blu-ray Profile 1.1, or "Bonus View" but not the all-singing BD-Live... -
Wal-Mart to sell $300 Blu-ray players
Profile 1.1 hardware from Funai 19 May 2008 9:45 GMT TweetAmerican retail giant Wal-Mart is to start selling Blu-ray players for under $300.
Marking the cheapest starting price point yet for players in the format, even cheaper than the PS3 which sells for $399 in the States, the hardware on offer... -
Pioneer launches Bonus View Blu-ray players
BDP-05FD and BDP-51FD see Stateside announcement 7 May 2008 16:20 GMT TweetPioneer has announced the Elite BDP-05FD and Pioneer BDP-51FD BonusView Blu-ray Disc players in the States.
Featuring picture-in-picture interactivity and a redesigned platform that claims to significantly improves overall performance, both... -
Panasonic DMP-BD50 Blu-ray launched
Third-gen BD-Live-enabled player gets US release 7 May 2008 11:59 GMT TweetWe brought you brief news of the Panasonic DMP-BD50, Panasonic's third gen Blu-ray disc player, from the CES show in January, but the device has now had a full US launch.
Offering 1080p image quality, lossless Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master... -
Philips sets launch date for Blu-ray in the UK
But it'll be a 7 month wait yet 20 March 2008 14:13 GMT TweetPhilips has confirmed the launch timescale for its new Blu-ray player in the UK, Pocket-lint has learned.
However Blu-ray fans looking to go Blu with Philips will have to wait another 7 months 'til October to get their hands on the yet-to-be-launched... -
PS3 firmware update 2.20 brings BD-Live
Console gets interactive Blu-ray features 20 March 2008 9:46 GMT TweetSony has announced that system software update v.2.20, for PlayStation 3, planned for release in late March, will add Blu-ray disc "Profile 2.0", that they are also calling BD-Live.
This follows update 2.10's addition of the Bonus View Blu-ray... -
Sony launches two "Bonus View" Blu-ray players
New models catch up with HD DVD's interactivity 26 February 2008 12:59 GMT TweetSony has updated its standalone Blu-ray offerings in the States with the launch of two new models that will be capable of accessing advanced interactive features such as Bonus View and BD-Live.
The BDP-S350 and BDP-S550 models both support...
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