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• Sony: A PC World headline says "Sony Drops DVD ...

  Published: September 13, 2007, 11:12 am

  Tags: Blu Ray, Dvd, Dvd Recorders, Sony

  A PC World headline says "Sony Drops DVD for Blu-ray Disc." Before you think Sir Howard has gone bat nuts, let's clarify: the announcement is that Sony is switching from DVD recorders to Blu-ray recorders—in Japan. Since no one has cared about DVD recording since 2003, this is a non-event. [PC World]

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• Panasonic maker Matsushita to launch Blu-ray optical disc recorders this November

  Published: October 3, 2007, 6:39 am

  Tags: High Definition, Dvd Recorders, Electronics

  the first company to offer a DVD recorder that can store full high-definition programs on a standard DVD disc. These new Blu-ray recorders will be able to record up to 18 hours of programs in full HD on a dual-layer disc. Matsushita are to launch three models of these recorders next month. Written by Peter for Product ReviewsIn Sections: High

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• Home Entertainment: New Toshiba HD DVD Recorders Also Write HD to Regular DVDs

  Published: October 4, 2007, 11:34 am

  Tags: Avchd, Blu Ray, Dvd Recorders, Dvd R, Hd Dvd, Hd Dvd Recorders, Hd Dvd R, Home Entertainment, Mpeg 2, Mpeg 4, Panasonic, Rd A101, Rd A201, Rd X7, Toshiba

  announced three new HD DVD recorders, including the new flagship Vardia RD-X7. All of them can convert MPEG-2 to AVCHD MPEG-4 on the fly, and can store high-def video on DVD-R (2 hrs) and single-layer HD DVD-R (6 hrs) discs. Pricing and availability are not yet announced. [IDG/PC World - Image from Phile-web]

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• Samsung sales to be a thing of the past in Japan

  Published: November 9, 2007, 1:20 pm

  Tags: Dvd Recorders, Televisions, Electronics

  , and noted that DVD, LCD TV and other items will no longer be available in Japan. They have said however, that they will still be selling flat screen computer monitors to businesses along with memory chips. To read the full article on Samsungs withdrawal of products from Japan go to engadget.com Written by Emma for Product

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• Harman Kardon announced support for Blu-ray video standard: Forthcoming Blu-ray DVC 600

  Published: February 14, 2008, 9:22 am

  Tags: Dvd Recorders, Electronics, High Definition, Blu Ray, Dvc, Harman Kardon, Hdd, Player, Recorder, Video

  other features include DVD and CD playing support plus optional DVD and Blu-ray burner is available as well. Oh yes indeed the features carry on such as connect to home theatre systems through a range of inputs like USB, DVI and analogue A/V connections, 720p video up-scaling is supported plus there will be a 500GB model available which has

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