Blu-Ray – Time to Upgrade
By Dean • Feb 3rd, 2010 • Category: Uncategorized- Photo: Samsung
In the high-tech world of today, where the only constant is change, a switch from DVD and VHS to Blu-Ray has become necessary. Movie lovers will find the experience provided by this technology worthwhile taking the time to invest in new entertainment equipment.
Technical Attributes
This format was created and developed to allow consumers to record, rewrite and play high-definition video, as well as store large amounts of data. The format has more than five times the storage capacity of DVDs and can hold up to 25GB on a single-layer disc and 50GB on a dual-layer disc.
Other disc technology in current circulation uses a red laser to read and write data, this format uses a blue-violet laser instead, which the tecnology´s name is derived from. Despite the different type of lasers used, Blu-ray products can easily be made compatible with CDs and DVDs through the use of BD/DVD/CD compatible units.The quality of a Blu-Ray disc is better than that of a DVD or VHS tape. It was developed by Sony and is backed by many studios in the movie industry Due to its revolutionary high quality.
General Information
People who have bought a Sony Playstation 3 have an integrated Blu-ray player and each layer on a disc the capacity to hold up to ten gigabytes more than the HD DVD equivalent. Many movies produced today are released in this format and are purported to provide better viewing pleasure than any other format on the market. Some video stores have opted to only stock Blu-Ray movies.
There is no better way for one to get quality for money spent other than through purchasing this creative and wonderful piece of technology which makes one feel a part of the movie. Don’t get caught in the past, invest in this new technology and stay ahead of the pack.
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