engadget.com - 12/20/2008
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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. Not surprisingly, the action's going down first ...
cdrinfo.com - 12/20/2008
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cdrinfo.com —
Japanese entertainment software developer Pony/Canon will release the
first movie title on a hybrid Blu-ray/DVD disc in
Japan in February, in an effort to accelerate the transition from the DVD to the Blu-ray format. The Hybrid Blu-ray/DVD disc is a ...
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First Hybrid Blu-ray/DVD Movie Title Announced For Japan
software.opensuse.org - 12/17/2008
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software.opensuse.org —
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download interface. To access it, please enable JavaScript and
reload this page. Please refer to http://en.openSUSE.org/Download for detailed download instructions and for older SUSE Linux versions. In ...
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fareastgizmos.com - 12/24/2008
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fareastgizmos.com —
nu_ Blu-ray combo external.jpg NU EBC100 from Taiwan
is the world first slim Blu-ray combo external drive
with USB-powered and 8X DVD writer & 2X Blu-ray -ROM. Writing speeds of the NU EBC100 are 8X for DVD±R, 4X for DVD±RW, 2X for DVD±R DL, 5X for ...
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NU EBC100 World’s slimmest and lightest external Blu-ray ...
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A Blu-ray DVD hybrid disc set to ease compatibility issues
Newlaunches.com —
... The TV series Code Blue will see playable versions of both formats; will ship on February 18 next year for approximately $408 for the entire 11-episode box set. Via
World’s first Blu-ray/DVD hybrid developed in Japan
Boy Genius Report —
Here it is folks, it’s what you’ve all been waiting for (or not): The very first Blu-ray / DVD hybrid disc. With permeable layers for DVD and Blu-ray, and different thicknesses between those layers, the lasers penetrate to certain depths allowing for either the DVD or Blu-ray to be read. There is one huge benefit to this new hybrid disc - backward compatibility. Instead of buying two copies of the same movie (we doubt you actually do that) on Blu-ray and DVD, you only need one disc to play in your Cadillac Escalade, portable DVD player or PS3. Get the ...
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Does 22-inch portable DVD player exist? —
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Will 2009 (Finally) Be Blu-ray’s Year? —
Latest from Computerworld 12/22/2008
Sales of Blu-ray players in 2008 aren't exactly stellar, despite lower prices and the lack of competition from the recently departed HD-DVD format. But are things looking up for Blu-ray? Recent reports indicate that 2009 may bring better times for ...
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