Before you start running your new DVD collection, be
careful: there is a new technology format in freedom. Blu-ray and HD-DVD
initially competed directly with the home entertainment market. But it has
become obvious that HD is not comparable to Blu-ray regarding data storage or audio and video transmission rates. This
fall, Blu-ray soon led to studios producing large-format films that are the de
facto legacy of DVDs. Even when Sony activated its PS3 with a Blu-ray reader
and a player, the race was almost over. Toshiba has quickly removed the plug on
HD-DVD. What is Blu-ray and how long do you have before your DVDs are outdated?
Blu-ray is the latest high-definition technology developed
by the Blu-ray Disc Association. The name is base
on the fact that the new laser reader uses a blue-violet laser instead of the
red laser. For beginners, this means that the Blu-ray image is more detailed
because the blue-violet laser spectrum can be a better
focus than the red laser. Also,
the narrower focus of the laser means more disc space, about twice that of a
standard DVD.
What does that mean for the average home entertainment
enthusiast? It means that he or she will make a series of bold new decisions.
For the foreseeable future, Disney DVDs will release along with Blu-ray technology. These
production companies expect the cost of Blu-ray players to fall further.
Presumably, Disney started this year with a Blu-ray tour, including a list of Disney DVDs containing National Treasure,
Finding Nemo, and The Game Plan, to name a few.
As the excitement of Disney DVDs grows, the
average audience needs to be patient. When buying a new player, he is
encouraged to discover all the skills and ensure that it is Blu-ray compatible.
So, before just running to buy DVD,
ensure that both the player and the film are Blu-ray responsive.
