Netflix has always had a great service on the side of their standard service. They are known for shipping DVDs to subscribers by mail and recently, for streaming movies over the Internet. But they also offered previously-viewed DVDs for sale.
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‘dvd’ Stories
Netflix stops selling previously-viewed DVDs
DViCO TViX-HD 6500 plays ripped Blu-ray discs
While HDTV recorders are not anything new, they do still catch our eye because they've yet to enter the mainstream when it comes to consumer electronics. However, DViCO has announced two new products that could change that.
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Amex Portable Blu-ray Super Multi Drive announced
If you want to bring Blu-ray capability to your laptop or desktop computer, this latest offering from Amex Digital is sure capture your attention. Though targeted to MacBook users, this multi drive also works with PCs.
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Integra DBS-6.9 Blu-ray player is now available
It seems like a new Blu-ray player is coming out everyday. More than one, no doubt. But now Integra is jumping on the bandwagon by releasing the DBS-6.9 today.
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JVC Pseudo 3D glasses are a step up from the 3D glasses of yore
A lot of prototypes for all sorts of devices are showing up at CEATEC in Japan this week. One such prototype is a pair of "pseudo 3D" glasses from JVC that convert 2D video in real time to something that resembles 3D.
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RealNetworks file preemptive lawsuit against movie studios
RealNetworks launched their RealDVD software today and just one hour after it was made available, the company filed a lawsuit against Hollywood movie studios and the DVD Copy Control Association in a preemptive move to ensure the software does not violate any DVD copy agreements.
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The Ultimate Matrix Collection coming to Japan on Blu-ray via Nebuchadnezzar
The Matrix trilogy will be released in Japan in the coming months on Blu-ray and Warner Brothers is going all out. At least, the packaging has exceeded all standards of normal and the collection is tucked inside the Nebuchadnezzar. Yes, the ship from the movies.
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Hitachi introduces resolution up-converting tech
At the CEATEC show in Japan next week, Hitachi will show off their latest technology which works to improve the resolution of standard-def to nearly 1080p quality. The up-converting tech will convert DVDs and SDTV to almost-HD and could even make HDTV broadcasts look better.
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Scented DVDs push the boundaries of sense
You might remember that just a few weeks ago, a line of scented laptops were announced. And while that is certainly different, it's not exactly a true product draw. That's why I can't understand why someone would want to make a scented DVD, but that's precisely what's happening.
The Rub and Smell discs have a scented ink on the surface, so consumers can associate a particular scent with a particular film. The idea behind these discs is to increase "product awareness" and utilize the strong memories associated with aromas in encourage purchasing decisions.
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Sony BRAVIA Link modules: Wireless 1080i, slimline DVD upscaler & extra HDMI
It's not just Samsung with some media streaming news today; Sony have announced availability for their new BRAVIA Link modules, the Wireless Link, DVD Link and Input Link. Each is intended to augment your home entertainment setup without requiring a monumental re-wiring effort. The Wireless Link can beam a 1080i signal up to 65 feet from the transmitter box - wth four HDMI and one component inputs - to the receiver, which you latch onto the back of your HDTV and connect via HDMI.
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ViewSonic’s N2201W is 3-in-1 LCD monitor with DVD, PC and HDTV Combo Display
ViewSonic has announced a 22-inch 16:10 widescreen PC LCD monitor with a wealth of feature including a built-in DVD player, ASTC, QAM and NTSC integrated tuner. The featured rich 3-in1 display has a native resolution of 1650x1050, 1000:1 CR, 300 nits brightness, a fast response rate of 5ms; make it a suitable multifunctional display for gaming, movie entertainment or PC usage.
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Sony 400-Disk Blu-ray Changer is just too much
Sony demonstrated a 400-Disk Blu-ray player at CEDIA this year and, in all honesty, I'm flabbergasted. I was always able to understand those big CD players that store hundreds of disks or even the DVD players that do the same. But a Blu-ray player? I'm just not feeling it.
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