Category: Blu-ray Players
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday See Record Electronics Sales in U.S
Black Friday and Cyber Monday saw a large surge in sales for many electronics firms, with Sony and Microsoft stating they saw a “big rise” in sales in the US during the traditional thanksgiving holiday. Microsoft had a record week of sales for its Xbox 360 console and Kinect controller. But, it wasn’t only Sony […]
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Intel HD Blu-ray Video Encryption Cracked
The copy protection method used on Blu-Ray discs was thought to be full proof. However, early last year the HDCP (High Definition Copy Protection) key was leaked. At the time Intel (who developed the copy protection) didn’t seem that bothered by the leak stating that anyone who would like to use or crack the master […]
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Sony HD 3D Personal Viewer gets pricing and pre-order website
Pop over to Sony’s website today and you’ll find new information and the pre-order page for the new HD 3D Personal Viewer – that geektastic gadget that harkens back to the early 90s fad of VR (Virtual Reality). It’s very cool that this is finally becoming a reality that we’ll be able to use in […]
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Spielberg to helm Halo game-to-movie adaptation?
Halo.. is it me you’re looking for? It seems that’s a question Chairman and Co-Founder of Dreamworks Films and the genius behind sci-fi classic movies ET and Jurassic Park, Stephen Spielberg asks regularly. We’ve heard many-a-rumour over the past few years about a Halo movie and that the director, producer and visual artist is desperate […]
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Star Trek: TNG – Remastered on HD Blu-Ray in 2012 – Engage!
After being treated to the latest tweaking of the Star Wars Saga, it’d come as no surprise if all sci-fi fans would quickly reach for the closest laser-based weapon at any signs of yet another classic being re-interpreted through modern film-making techniques. But before tempers hit red alert, take a look at what Paramount has […]
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Tokyo turns subway into scene from Star Wars – with lightsaber handrails
Last week, to celebrate the release of Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-Ray we saw London’s BT Tower become a huge light-saber as part of a start-studded bash including celeb fans and original Saga cast members in the capital. Tokyo has similarly used the iconic laser sword as seen in the movies to show […]
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BT Tower to become big lightsaber in Star Wars Blu-Ray celebration
Star Wars: The Complete Saga was released on Blu-Ray for the first time on Monday, packed with some never-before-seen footage and masses of bonus content including some annoying new changes, but to be honest, we love that ‘Galaxy Far Far Away’ and would buy into anything Lucas is selling us. We also like a good […]
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Pioneer unveils new Elite BDP-53FD Blu-ray player
If you happen to be a bit of a purest when it comes to your audio and visual needs, no doubt you’ll want the best experience possible – well, if that’s you, I’m guessing you’ll be interested in knowing about Pioneer’s new “Elite” Blu-Ray player, which should hopefully do the job nicely. Pionner has just […]
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Star Wars Saga gets the ‘Lucas touch’ once again – Blu-Ray release features more tweaks
Star Wars: The Complete Saga is set for a return this month, for the first time ever in state of the art high definition Blu –Ray – and like with preceding re-releases there are some noticeable changes to our beloved Saga.. To set the scene – A long time ago, in a galaxy far […]
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Buy a Panasonic Blu-Ray player & get Star Wars Original Trilogy included
Out of this world deal from Panasonic today: Buy one of a selection of Blu-Ray players, recorders or home cinema systems between today (August 12th) and December 31st and they’ll throw in a free starter set of Blu-Ray discs that are a must for every film fanatic’s collection – Star Wars: Episode IV, V and VI! Pick […]
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Buy a Panasonic Blu-Ray player & get Star Wars Original Trilogy included
Out of this world deal from Panasonic today: Buy one of a selection of Blu-Ray players, recorders or home cinema systems between today (August 12th) and December 31st and they’ll throw in a free starter set of Blu-Ray discs that are a must for every film fanatic’s collection – Star Wars: Episode IV, V and VI! Pick […]
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Gadget HELP! – Panasonic DMR-BWT700 and setting up a record timer
We at The Gadget Helpline get hundreds of calls a week from frustrated customers looking for support and help with their Gadgets and electronic goods, so we thought we would share some of our help to the world. Today we have received a call where one of our dedicated agents provided support on Panasonic DMR-BWT700 […]