Blu-ray Players

the Holographic Versatile Disc is apparently the next

(next) generation of optical storage.

A HVD disc could hold as much data as 200 standard DVDs (that's 1

Terrebyte) and transfer data 40 times faster.

The Holographic Versatile Disc Alliance has been formed to flesh out

standards for this new technology which is based on holography

breakthroughs from Japan's Optware, one of the six founders of the

consortium.

Optware describes on its website how holographic recording technology

records data on discs in the form of laser interference fringes.

Other members of the alliance include CMC Magnetics Corporation, Fuji

Photo Film, Nippon Paint Co. Ltd., Pulstec Industrial Co., Ltd. and

TOAGOSEI CO., LTD.,

Both Mac and Windows can't play Blu-ray directly, so you need some third party software. VLC is a free one which can play some non-commercial disc.

Yes it will. To get HD, it must be a television with HD capability and an HDMI input. If the television only has analog inputs, the player will still work but all discs will be displayed in SD quality rather than HD.

There are 16 layer single sided blu ray discs which have storage capacity of 512gb. That suggests at current abilities a 2 sided disc having capacity of over 1 terabyte.

The research and tools for more levels is ongoing. As such it is likely that this will expand a good deal more than that (there is no physical reason why we couldnt double this many more times)

One recommendation is to unscrew the top of the player off and practically take it out yourself. If you don't want to do that, then its best to take it to a place where they can look at it

Bluray players are increasingly being supplied with network connectivity and various smart TV applications. The players that have web browsers builit in should be capable of accessing web sites in the same way a computer web browser does.

To watch a Bluray disc in high definition, an HD television is needed. However, almost all Bluray players have an analog, standard definition output that can be connected to televisions that are not HD and do not have HDMI inputs.

Bluray players are backwards compatible so they will play standard DVDs as well as Bluray discs.

Note that although the DVD is being played by a Bluray player, it does not make it HD quality. Some bluray players will up-convert the standard definition image from 480 or 576 lines up to 1080 lines but although the format is HD, the image quality still remains standard definition.

The player must be WiFi enabled and you must have a working wireless network in order for your player to identify and connect to it

DVD players and drives cannot handle Bluray discs, whether recording to them or reading from them.

Bluray players and drives on the other hand can use DVD discs as well as Bluray discs.

It was originally invented by Sony.

This has become a very contested notion since the emergence of a technology trail going back some 25 years in the Silicon Valley. Patent Office research indicates the submission of a methods and apparatus patent application being issued to Kenneth W. Easterling of San Jose, California. This application clearly defines the novel and unpatented domain of Ultraviolet light sources as applied to laser diodes used in optical storage devices.

Historically, these light sources were of an Infra-red nature which meant they were to be found on the lowest end of the light spectrum and at a lower frequency. Subsequently, when applied to precision focusing limited the device to a relatively large "footprint". To take advantage of the precision tuning capability of the ultraviolet frequency or the highest end of the light spectrum, and allow the device to have the highest resolution, thus "footprint", Mr. Easterling applied for a methods and appartus patent in November of 1992.

In April of 1997, Mr. Easterling approached Sony's Technology Center in Rancho Bernardo, California with a revolutionary leap in technology for the Compact Disc industry. A non-disclosure agreement was signed by Sony's then Vice President of Technology and a transferrance of technology began. Years passed and the interest level ceased.

In 2001 Sony Corporation introduced Blu Ray Disc technology and rest is history.

Almost all Bluray players have an anlog output as well as an HD HDMI output. The analog output will be composite, S-video or component and will output a standard definition signal. The SD signal should connect to any television, SD or HD.

Remember that the signal will be in standard definition. There is no magic that changes the quality of the image into HD just because the original format was HD.

A blu-ray disc is used to record videos or shows. It is like a VCR but also like a DVD

The introduction of high definition discs saw two formats launched. Bluray is one and HD DVD was the other. The format war was won by the Bluray system and HD DVD was withdrawn in 2009.

Both Bluray and HD DVD are high definition players but note that "HD DVD" is the name of the format and is confusingly close to the generic description of high definition disc players.

Bluray and HD DVD are not compatible so a disc of one type will not play on the other format. There are a handful of dual format disc players but they were expensive and few were sold. If you have HD DVD discs then you need to hand on to an HD DVD player if you want to watch them. All high definition discs on sale now are Bluray and of course will need a Bluray player to play them.

Generally, yes. A BD player is "backwards compatible", meaning that, in addition to Blu-ray disks, it will play regular DVDs and audio CDs.

Yes they do. Certain brands, such as Magnavox, can also play photo CDs.

To watch Bluray discs in high definition, an HDMI cable is required. However, most Bluray players have analog outputs that can be used if an HDMI port isn't available on a television. However, all analog connections are limited to SD quality.

Most Blueray players have an analog output that delivers standard definition signals. If a high definition disc is played, the output will normally provide an SD version of the content. Using the analog output means that it is possible to use Blueray players on SD televisions. When an HD television is installed, the HDMI port can be used to obtain HD video.

Before purchasing a Blueray player, check that it has an analog output and that it provides a down converted signal of HD material on the analog ports.

Yes. All players are "backward compatible", so a 3D Blu-Ray player can play regular Blu-Ray, regular DVDs and even CDs.

It sounds like your player may be having some issues. Try these steps to fix it:

1. Unplug your Blu-ray player for 5 minutes, then plug it back in and try again.

2. Call the manufacturer of the player to ensure you have the latest updates.

3. Call the manufacturer of the player for service.

2006, but Blu-Ray became more popular in 2008 and 2009

When looking to get the best quality items for your money research becomes very important. One of the best ways to compare potential purchases is to look at consumer reviews. Another way to compare two or more items would be to look at the specific website for the store you intend to purchase from. Many of these sites give you the ability to check off specific items and do a side-by-side comparison.

No they only Play Blu-Ray discs they do not record on a blank Blue-Ray disc. Most if not all will also play and upscale DVDs to near HD quality. Some have the ability to connect to the internet and provide additional services. Many are now being sold as part of a Home theater system unit that includes the Blue-ray player.