blog.wired.com - 12/16/2008
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The Blu-ray format has yet to blow up in a wave of success, but Sharp Electronics is betting that a Blu-ray-TV combo design will boost its sales and bring the company some needed buzz.
According to Sharp executive Mike Troetti, the company will release two Aquos LCD HDTVs with ...
gamesindustry.biz - 12/10/2008
engadget.com - 12/20/2008
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engadget.com —
It sure took long enough to happen, but
one of HD DVD's biggest benefits has finally made
it over to the Blu-ray side. Yep, we're talking about a Blu-ray / DVD hybrid disc, with a single-layer of Blu on one side and a standard DVD on the other. ...
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First Blu-ray Disc / DVD hybrid announced in Japan
gizmodo.com - 12/9/2008
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gizmodo.com —
I don't claim to think that I can
in any way influence your purchase of The Dark
Knight on Blu-ray ($24) or DVD ($15/$21). I fact, I don't really want to. I could care less if you buy it, rent it or stomp any loose copies you spot at the store. But to me, the 3-disc Blu-ray set (2 discs of ...
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Review: The Dark Knight Blu-ray Disc [Batman]
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Sharp TV with Built in Blu-Ray
Gadget Venue —
... included Blu-Ray player even though Blu-Ray technology might get better over the next few years. Of course you could attach a stand alone player, but if you were to do that then buying an integrated TV/Blu-Ray would be pointless in the first place. It’s good that Blu-Ray is improving so I wouldn’t complain at that. For me though, I will probably just get a regular HDTV and separate player.
The expected cost of the 42″ version will be $2000.
Via: Wired
Written by Gadget Venue.
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CES 2009: Sharp to show Aquos HDTVs with integrated Blu-ray Player
I4U News —
... in October. According to Wired Sharp will offer a 32 inch and 42 inch Aquos LCD TV with integrated Blu-ray player starting right after CES 2009. I am not quite seeing a big market for all-in-one Blu-ray player TVs. Maybe some movie freaks like to put such a TV in their bed room and it will also nicely fit on yachts. ...
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