BLU STATE

October 29, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)

To me, this would be nothing short of rad. Or at least rad for Blu-ray adoption. The most popular game console going is now offering up a model with Blu-ray playing capabilities?
That is the rumor circulating today - much thanks to Blu-ray.com for spotting the news! Basically, speculation is that Nintendo will launch next year a 'Wii 2,' which comes equipped with a full-fledged Blu-ray player.
The sourcing on the news is admittedly fuzzy - one Web site heard another Web site hear something from some Nintendo executive. Yet many of these gaming rumors have eventually come true...uh...hello, $299 PS3.
Still, I have my doubts about a Blu-ray Wii actually coming to fruition. One big doubt revolves around the fact that the a huge consumer allure for the Wii is that it's relatively cheap. ...Read More
Industries: High-Def, Software, Videogames

October 16, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)

Sorry, Apple fans. Those rumors of an imminent launch of Blu-ray enhanced Mac computers appear to be just, well, rumors.
Appleinsider has reported that although there were some initial plans to include a Blu-ray drive on upcoming computers, manufacturers pulled back on the decision just before the latest Mac models went into production in September.
Yet, Appleinsider was the source claiming that Blu-ray Macs were just around the corner, leading me to believe that heck, Apple could very well change its mind again.
Appleinsider speculates that the company may baby step into Blu-ray by offering it through made-to-order computer requests. 
That seems like a smart guess, but I think its more contingent on h...Read More

Industries: High-Def, Retail, Software

October 15, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (1)

TDK is announcing that its successfully developed and demoed a super-sized 350 GB Blu-ray Disc, according to various reports.That would put it at about 7 times roomier than the current capacity 50 GB Blu-ray Disc.
The big 'IF' though is the fact that currently there are no manufacturers making players that would be able to handle such a 350 GB disc.
Although the idea of this huge capacity disc is neat - we can get all of the Pirates of the Caribbean films into one place, etc. - I'm doubting this concept is going to fly. 
Manufacturerers, and studios for that matter, are killing themselves trying to get people to buy today's Blu-ray technology. I doubt they'll be motivated to go back to the drawing board to convince ...Read More
Industries: High-Def, Software

October 15, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)

Or at least that's the opinion of many bloggers regarding Amazon.com's Halloween-themed Blu-ray sale, spanning around 200 titles. Thanks to Blu-ray.com for pointing out the promotion, which ends on Oct. 27.
Catalog horror movies 1978's Halloween and 1987's Hellraiser are marked at $16.49 and $13.99, respectively. This is reasonable, but not shocking pricing. I bet you could find these same films for around $5-7 on standard DVD, and it might be hard to convince people to pay a lot more for them in high-definition. 
There are a handful of sub-$10 Blu-rays listed, representing mostly older films, such as Risky Business, B...Read More
Industries: High-Def, Software

October 7, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)

Amazon.com is giving people a chance to buy the Oct. 6 combo Blu-ray/DVD release of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs for $4.99
Shoppers will have to do a little leg work first. 
When checking out, people must input the promo code SNOWHITE in order to get the $19.99 retail price knocked down to $9.99. Next, customers will have to send in for a $5 rebate that is valid after purchasing the title together with one of a selection of Hefty products. Folks can download the rebate with instructions here.
The other sticking point is that people will still need to pay for Amazon.com shipping. But they can qualify for free shipping, though, by buying additional Amazon.com products for a total $25 checkout.
Thanks go out...Read More

Industries: High-Def, Software