Blu-ray stories

  • Panasonic optimistic about 3D TV

    08 Oct 2009 12:29 PM

    Panasonic is hoping to capitalise on James Cameron's new 3D film Avatar by launching its own 3D technology for the home at CEATEC in Japan this week.

  • Inside Sony's Secret Garden

    16 Sep 2009 10:47 AM

    In the cavernous depths of inner-Sydney yesterday, Sony held its annual showcase of products from mobile phones, televisions, MP3 players and gaming devices that will be released in the lead-up to Christmas.

  • Panasonic tech support through Facebook, Twitter

    18 Aug 2009 2:38 PM

    Customers can contact Panasonic support reps through Twitter, Facebook and YouTube to get help with fixes, further information and links to product how-to videos.

  • movieIQ latest addition to BD-Live offerings

    14 Aug 2009 10:45 AM

    Sony is enhancing arsenal of its BD-Live features with the introduction of movieIQ, which connects viewers with a live real-time movie database powered by Gracenote.

  • Sony 3D Blu-ray coming in 2010?

    13 Aug 2009 11:33 AM

    Pending final format agreement, Sony is planning on introducing 3D Blu-ray discs and players by the end of next year.

  • CBHD: Blu-ray rival based on HD DVD

    06 Aug 2009 2:47 PM

    HD DVD might win the format war against Blu-ray. No, this is not a repeat from 2006.

  • Universal to launch iPhone app that controls Blu-ray content

    21 Jul 2009 11:09 AM

    The application will allow bonus features from the disc to be downloaded to an iPhone or iPod Touch and will let either device act as a remote control for some Blu-ray features.

  • Sony beefs up Blu-ray strategy

    19 Jun 2009 2:30 PM

    A new real-time movie database, called MovieIQ, will be included with high-profile Blu-ray disc releases.

  • How Blu-rays are born: Inside the Sydney factory

    12 Jun 2009 10:10 AM

    Ever wondered where Blu-ray discs come from? Well CNET Australia got to see the first plant of its type in Australia, and you can see it without the need for protective footwear!

  • Blu-ray player loading times compared!

    26 May 2009 6:04 PM

    Now that Blu-ray players are essentially cut-down computers it can seemingly take forever to load discs. We rate players on how quick they are.

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  • Kogan Blu-ray Player BD 2.0

    The renewed Kogan Blu-ray player is a bargain, with many of the niceties of much more expensive players but you can't expect video precision for the price.

    Specs: Blu-ray , 1

  • LG BD390

    The LG BD390's combination of excellent image quality, super-fast loading times and rich features make it one of our top choices among premium stand-alone Blu-ray players.

    Specs: Blu-ray , 1 GB, 1

  • Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player

    With a mind-blowing feature set and superlative performance, the Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray player could very well be the last disc spinner you'll ever need.

    Specs: Blu-ray , 1 GB, 1