DVD Players- When Multi-Disc Players Make Good Sense

Now that DVD players have been popular for quite a number of years, prices are quite reasonable. Single disc players well under $100 abound providing options for almost every budget. For many people a single disc player meets their needs nicely as they can view only one DVD movie at a time anyway. For some consumers however, other features are well worth a few extra dollars.

One of the first options buyers have to consider is whether or not a multi-disc or mega storage type of DVD player would be a good choice for them. While some multi-disc players allow users to keep up to 4 or 5 discs in the player at any given time, others can store up to 400 discs.

Multi-disc DVD players offer four primary advantages for consumers:

o Ease of Use: Multi-disc DVD players allow users to keep multiple discs in the player which can eliminate time spent shuffling through discs and loading them. Most have good search functions that allow users to easily find the disc they want and to initiate play with the push of a button from their remote control. In the case of a large collection of discs this is a particularly attractive option.

o Saving Space: If a user has a large collection of discs, a mega storage DVD player can potentially store their collection eliminating the need for additional shelving on which to house their collection. All discs are maintained in the player and available for immediate access.

o Dual Use: Most DVD players offer the ability to not only play DVD movies but audio CDs as well. Users can switch between movie viewing and listening to audio with the push of a button. With a multi-disc DVD player, many owners opt to forgo the purchase of a separate CD player completely.

o Something for the Whole Family: Face it, not everyone living in the house has the same taste in music or movies. Being able to store and play multiple discs, can be the only fair way to give quick and easy access to the collections of multiple individuals.

Certainly, there are many choices to make and features to consider when selecting a DVD player. Deciding on the disc capacity requires only a simple look at the size of the person's DVD/CD collection and determining whether or not quick and easy access to those discs is critical.

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The Current Hot HD Mp4 Players

The HD mp4 player supports a lot of video formats and the display effect is much better than the RM products. If you are planning to buy some video players, it's a wise choice to buy the HD mp4 player.

Newman A18HD+

This 5.0 inch mp4 player applies the LTPS screen which can offer you the fantastic visual effect. The 720P HD output video playback enables you to fully enjoy your digital life. The device supports the RM, RMVB, AVI, FLV, MP3, WMA and FLAC.

In addition, the A18HD+ supports the TTS e-book. Also, some built-in classic games are supported.

OPPO S39

This is an 8 GB mp4 player with fashionable design and the UI design is also very beautiful. It's the first OPPO 720P HD player. There's very few key press as it's of the full touch design. The S39 applies the latest video decoding scheme which supports the true H.264 coding and 720 HD. The 720P HD video can be played directly.

As it comes with the excellent screen and good touch operation, you also feel nice about the displaying of pictures and e-book. As it features with the smart oral directions and large quantity of words, it's very suitable both for students and office worker.

Taiden C430T

It's a high definition 720P mp4 player. It applies the Toppoly LTPS screen and T7200 HD decoding chin. It can play the 768P/1080I RMVB video and supports the popular formats including the H.264, DivX, XviD, MKV, VOB, MP4, WMV, AVI and FLV.

Furthermore, it can be connected to the TV with the component cable. So you can share the video with your friends and family. It comes with all the functions like E-book, album and TF card.

ONDA VX 585HD

The mp4 player comes with the 4.3 inch screen, supports the RMVB video playback and be compatible with RM/RMVB video coding of the RealVideo8/9/10. It's fully compatible with the MP4/MOV/PMP/FLV/AVI/VOB/MPG/DAT.

It features with the HDMI HD video output which can output the 1280*720 video files and the OTG which can read the video files in the hard drive easily. It supports the data interchange of the U-disk, MP3/MP4, PDA, mobile phone, digital camera and digital camcorder.

More features are added to the VX585HD like the FM radio, picture browsing and E-book.

GemeiHD8800

The firmware of the HD8800 has been updated and the player is more perfect. The player applies the 4.3 inch 800*480 definition screen and supports the 1080P HD playback. The video formats including the RMVB, RM, FLV, AVI, DAT, VOB, MKV, WMV, TS, TP, MP4 and PMP. And the FM radio, TV-OUT, E-book and other functions are all available for the mp4 player. The updated player supports the PDF browsing function, E-book and various games.

In conclusion, generally speaking, the higher the price is, the better the quality is. There may be some shortages of the products of low price while the price of the hi-end products is unacceptable. Make a wise choice according to your needs. Try to find both good and cheap the product for you.

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X1 Football Helmet Incorporates New Technology to Protect Players From Concussions

A lot of attention has been paid to the dangers of concussions in football since the death of former NFL defensive back Andre Waters and the release of a report that indicated concussions were tied to depression in ex-NFL players. Those incidents have led the NFL to undertake several new initiatives and, across the nation, football programs from the high-school to professional levels are taking a more proactive approach to preventing head injuries. A former Harvard quarterback and his innovative company are also contributing to the cause with their newest invention - the X1 football helmet.

The X1 is the product of Xenith LLC, a company established in 2004 by Vincent Ferrara - a Harvard quarterback in the mid-90s and a graduate of Columbia's business and medical schools. Ferrara founded Xenith with the mission of advancing safety and activity through innovation and education, and the company is currently focusing most of its attention on finding ways to reduce concussions through new technology. Much of the technology Xenith has developed so far is featured in the X1, which incorporates an innovative head protection system not currently seen in any other helmet. The system is called Xenith Adaptive Head Protection(TM), and it's comprised of patent pending "Aware-Flow(TM) Shock Absorbers" and a new fitting method known as "Fit Seeker(TM)". According to Xenith, the combined effect of these two technologies is designed to reduce the risk and severity of concussions and other traumatic brain injuries.

Here's how the system works: the X1 is equipped with 18 Aware-Flow Shock Absorbers embedded between the outer shell of the helmet and a flexible interior head piece. Each shock absorber is a lightweight, hollow disk made from thermoplastic urethane, with a small hole in the center that allows air to flow in and out. Unlike the foam in standard football helmets, the shock absorbers respond differently to high, medium and low impacts. The disks absorb a low-impact hit by slowly letting air out and compressing. But with a more forceful (high-impact) hit, air pressure inside the disk creates greater resistance - slowing down the speed at which the disks compress even further. The overall purpose of the X1's shock absorption system is to reduce the sudden movements of the head that often cause concussions. Meanwhile, the "Fit Seeker" component assures that the helmet doesn't go flying off during impact.

Recently, the X1 football helmet received approval from the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) - a nonprofit organization that commissions research and attempts to establish standards for athletic equipment. No word yet on whether the NFL is looking into this new technology, or when the X1 will be available for retail purchase.

You can find more information about Xenith and the technology involved in the X1 football helmet at http://www.xenith.com

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Streaming Media Players - Top 3 Been Purchased Online

Streamers (the tiny popular black boxes) are the new rage and are becoming more and more available, with a huge choice the price is also dropping dramatically with competition, which is fantastic news for consumers. Everyone wants the best and highest quality but would also like the most valuable and smallest price, and gladly, this is very possible. Here, are the top three Streamer Media Players been purchased today!

No 3 Sony BDP-S570 3D Blu-ray Disc Player

The BDP-S570 is the new and improved model of the Sony BDP-S300 Blu Ray Disk player wi. The fast load system is excellent and much faster than the older 300s models. The set up is equally as simple and straight forward, and access to Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, You Tube, etc. is at the click of a button.

The picture and sound is fantastic, and there are no lag times in watching anything, and the increased speed in the network allows true High Definition playbacks. Though this is a very popular streamer been purchased at the moment, at $150 I still believe there are better quality streamers available at a cheaper price.

No 2 Apple TV MC572LL/A

This is the system I personally own (so I will try not to be biased ha!) This is the latest from Apple (2010) and is an amazing compliment to your home theater. It has so many features, yet so simple to use, allowing you to stream whatever is on your iTunes to your TV and home theater system. It has built in support for Netflix, You Tube and a few other internet based media content providers and the picture quality is superb.

The menu is very simple - Movies, TV, Internet, Computer and the settings allows you to change the various Apple TV options. At under $100, the Apple TV is competitively priced with other streaming options.

No 1 Roku XD Streaming Player 1080p

Roku players are quite possibly the most bought streamers been purchased online and are one of Amazons top sellers. This little box allows you to instantly stream tons of entertainment on your TV, watch over 100,000 movies and TV shows from Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand, Hulu Plus and more.

The set up is extremely easy. You can listen to almost any radio station in the country free and watch Youtube clips on your big TV as well as send the sound to your stereo system. The Roku Remote is simple to use and it provides access to NetFlix suggested titles and search.

These are a nifty little box alright and at a price of $79.99 you can see why they are the most popular Streamers been purchased, so cheap and great value.

I hope this article can help you decide on a Streamer Player, but remember to do your research before purchasing, reading reviews may help but for every great review, there is always somebody who has has a bad experience.

Visit http://cheapstreamingplayers.com/ for more reviews and a look at the excellent value Streaming players available to buy online. Cheap Streaming Players are easy to find and the top systems get cheaper by the day.

Blu Ray Players - 4 Questions You May Be Asking

These common Blu Ray questions pop up every day. Are you ready to see if you know the answers?

1-Explain high definition blu ray players

What is / are blu ray DVD players? Good question. Blu ray technology according to Wikipedia , is the name given to the Blu-ray Disc because of the blue laser used to read and write on these types of discs. Since the wavelength of the blurays light beam is much 's shorter , a lot more data can be installed on a Blu-ray Disc compared to a typical DVD disc which is burned using a red beam light. How much more info can a Blu-ray Disc store? Believe it or not, it can store approximately six times the amount of a two-layer DVD, and even as much as ten and a half times that of a standard DVD. Now you can see why they can put all of the information needed to give you a better , clearer picture on a single disc.

A blu ray player then is simply the piece of equipment that plays blu-ray discs just like a dvd player plays dvd's.

2- Can you play blu ray disks on regular dvd players

So do blu ray dvds work on regular players? Perhaps you have been wondering about that. Unfortunately the Blu-Ray Discs will not play in your run of the mill DVD player. Why is that? Well remeber what we learned in question number 1? The bluray disc uses a Blue/violet beam of light to read the data that a DVD players red laser will not be a able to read.

So it looks like you will have to upgrade your DVD player to a blu ray if you plan on buying and watching your 1080P high def movies the way they were meant to be seen.

And by the way, that goes for HD-DVD technology as well. HD-DVD players use another kind of blue laser that can not read Blu-Ray Discs, just as Blu-Ray players can not read HD-DVD's

3- Can you play regular DVD's in a Blu-ray player?

Now this is some good news if you are outfitting a new home theater room. No you do not have to buy a DVD player as well. Yes, Blu-Ray players can play standard DVDs. And don't worry...they don't change the DVD formatting or alter the disk in any way. In fact they will look even better then they do when played on your old DVD player. Now don't get me wrong, a standard DVD played in a blu-ray player will not have the high definition of a Blu-Ray disc, but they certainly be upconverted to a better quality than they used to.

Here is a nice surprise they might even play your CD's as well! That means you won't need to invest in a CD player either.

4-What are multi region blu ray players?

Were you wondering about what multiregions blu ray players are? Multi-region players play all 3 regions of bluray discs that are available through out the world.

Region 1 is made up of North America, Central America, South America, Japan, Taiwan, North Korea, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia.

Region 2 is made up of Europe, Greenland, French territories, Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.

Region 3 is made up of India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Mainland China, Pakistan, Russia, Central, and South Asia.

What this means is that if you have a Region "1" bluray player, you will not be able to play a region "2" or a region "3" disc and so on.

A multi-region player will be able to play discs from all 3 regions. Here is the thing though, don't expect to pay $199 for one of these. Prices range from$700- $1,700 bucks for each one.

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Know Your Blu-ray DVD Player's Profile (Before You Buy Your Next DVD Player)

When buying a Blu-ray disc Player you will see a new feature that may be unfamiliar to you. It is called the Blu-ray Profile. It is an important feature you need to know because it is one of the main differences between blu-ray players and DVD players.

With DVD players there was a single hardware requirement but this is not the case for Blu-ray players. It may be confusing at first but it is easy but once you know what each profile means. And even though Blu-ray technology is rather recent, you will find it is moving forward at a rapid pace so the format is constantly changing and evolving. If you're not careful you may end up with an "older" Blu-ray player.

So, what exactly is a Blu-ray Profile? Well, they are used to catalog Blu-ray players and it determines the standard features and specifications of audio and video codec abilities found in Blu-ray Players. What a certain Profile a DVD player has tells you what set of features it supports. Blu-ray Profile 1.0 was the first set of features and functions labeled for discs and players. Then came Profile 1.1 and the latest is Profile 2.0 (BD-Live).

Now, any type of blu-ray profiles will play a blu-ray disc but with the different Profiles you get different extra features available to you.

Blu-ray Profile 1.0

The first Profile was 1.0, it has no extra features. You may also hear it referred to as "Initial Standard Profile" or "Grace Period Profile". Being the first generation of Blu-ray players it meets the very basic standards and minimum requirements. It has 64 KB of built-in persistent memory. Local storage capability, Secondary video decoder, Secondary audio decoder and Virtual file system are all optional. But it would be rare to find any Profile 1.0 Blu-ray player with any of these features.

After Nov 27, 2007 all of Blu-ray players manufactured were required to support Profile 1.1. But you still can find Profile 1.0 Blu-ray players being sold. The Sharp BD-HP20U or the Pioneer elite BDP-95FD, for example, are still available. If you are someone who does not care for extra features and only interested in the movie, these Profile 1.0 blu-ray players maybe the right one for you.

Blu-ray Profile 1.1

Since Profile 1.1 is now the basic mandatory requirement of all players, these types are the most common. The profile 1.1 Blu-ray Players have 64 KB built-in persistent memory, 256 MB of local storage and a Virtual file system. But the main difference with Profile 1.1 players is the addition of picture-in-picture function, also known as Bonus View. This is mainly use to show a smaller picture in the corner of the movie. Usually having a director or actor providing comments about the movie or a particular scene being displayed in the larger picture. A secondary video and audio decoders are required for the smaller picture. Most movie studios now apply this feature to all their standard releases.

Blu-ray Profile 2.0

Although Profile 2.0, also known as BD-Live, is not mandatory for new players, more and more manufacturers are beginning to producing these Profile types. The major different feature in Profile 2.0 is the ability of an internet connection, usually through an Ethernet port, and it is capable of interactive features when playing a blu-ray disc. Features such as movie-related games, blogs and other content. While movie studios are excited about this features and see it as the next "big thing" in home entertainment, so far interactive content has been not been all that spectacular or riveting. However, the possibilities to use this technology are vast and will surely improve.

The other technical details of Profile 2.0 are similar to Profiles 1.0 and 1.1. It has built-in persistent memory, Secondary video and audio decoders(for picture-in-picture), a Virtual file system and 1 GB of local storage. This large increase in storage from 256 MB that is in Profile 1.1 is to accommodate downloaded material from the internet. One thing you should be aware of is that some Profile 1.0 and 1.1 Blu-ray players have Ethernet ports. This is not for download extra content but for firmware updates.

When looking to purchase a Blu-ray, you are most likely to come across all three Profile Types. So the question is, which one should I buy? Since the prices of Blu-ray Players are rapidly coming down, your best option would be the Profile 2.0 because it's the latest and the most future proof of all the Blu-ray Players. But if you're not interested in special features or interactive capabilities, than considering a Profile 1.0 or Profile 1.1 Blu-ray Player is a very reasonable choice and will save you some money. Besides, you still be able to enjoy all and future Blu-ray disc movies; you just won't be able to download extra content.

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DVD Players - How They Work

A DVD player reads the information stored on a DVD in a series of microscopic bumps and grooves, and then translates that information into a form we can see and hear.

Information is imprinted onto a disc in a series of indentations. On one side of the disc, these appear as grooves; on the other side, they stick out as bumps. A DVD has millions of bumps spiraling out from the centre of the disc to the edge. Behind the bumps in the disc, there is a reflective layer of aluminium.

A DVD player has three parts: the laser, the drive motor, and the tracking mechanism. The drive motor spins the disc. The laser "reads" the bumps, and the tracking system adjusts the laser to focus on the string of information.

The laser reads the information on the DVD by focusing a beam on the series of bumps in which the information is encoded. The beam then bounces off the reflective aluminium layer and back to a sensor. The sensor records the position of the beam. The information reported back by the laser is then translated into binary code, which is then translated to an analog signal. Your television converts this signal into picture and sound.

When it's working right, you barely notice your player-you just put in your favorite movie and hit "play." But now that you know how the information gets from the disc to your television, you may just have a better appreciation of your favorite movies.

G Pearce works for Magellan Duplication a CD & DVD duplication and replication company based in the UK For more information on DVD duplication and replication services see http://www.magellanduplication.com/dvd-duplication.htm

MP3 Players - Hear the Difference

MP3 players are portable media players to listen to your favourite music, store video files and images. Without question the most famous one is the Apple iPod but other brands are catching up quickly with the technology and features.

The development started with portable cassette players followed by CD players and finally Mini Disc players. However, the devices were not able to store music in digital files and relied on external storage drives. As they were much bigger than today's MP3 players and had a limited functionality their use wasn't as handy and the audio quality often suffered from movements. Consequently, portable audio devices were not best for outside activities, running and exercising in those days.

This all changed in 2001 when Apple released the first iPod with 5GB storage for more than 1000 songs in the new mp3 format. Supported by iTunes and thanks to the small size and huge storage capacity, the iPod is still the most popular MP3 player on the market. According to recent surveys it is not only the best selling MP3 player but also has almost no substitute product.

Today, the Apple product range comprises the iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle and the latest iPod touch as well as the iPhone. These small portable MP3 players can play audio files like mp3 and others but also display images and play videos. Recent models also support the new MPEG-4 format.

In a nutshell, the Apple iPod provides an all-around solution for portable audio. The Apple software iTunes can be regarded as the most popular programme for organising and storing music and other audio and video files. Whereas it was previously only available for Apple computers like the Mac, it can now be downloaded by everyone. It offers the user the benefit of automatically updating the iPod as soon as it is connected to the computer. This makes it easier to organise the music library and saves a lot of time, too.

Even though other manufacturers like Sony and Samsung try to gain some market share, the iPod is still the outstanding market leader due to Apple's innovation focus this is unlikely to change in the near future.

MP3 players are becoming increasingly popular as many are seeing the advantage of having a MP3 player that fits perfectly in your pocket with all your favourite songs on. With the iPod and many more available, shop online to find the best deals.

Buying Suggestion For MP3 Players

The music listening devices have come a long way since the cassette players were invented. The MP3 players are the latest addition to this range and they can certainly be described as the best one because the owner of one of these can listen to thousands of songs without carrying the weight of any additional disk or cassette with him/her. However, with so many types, configuration and brands in the market, getting the right MP3 player can be quite confusing and difficult. Moreover, with the prices of a lot of these considerably higher than other players, choosing the wrong one or one which the user doesn't seem to understand can create a lot of problems in the future. The following lines provide a MP3 player buying guide which gives an idea as to what should be looked or asked when going out to buy a player.

What is the budget for player purchase?

As with all other items, you should check your spending capability before going out and selecting which type or brand you wish to go for. Knowledge of the things required can help a lot as a user could actually end up saving good amount of money by going for a player which has all the value added features but none of the cost adding flash and looks. Moreover, the accessories involved in the player's case can also affect the purchase of the player as the user might require a different and better set of headphones as compared to those which are provided with the player. Moreover, one might also consider a carrying case if the user travels a lot or spends more time in an environment which can be faulty for a MP3 player. External speakers might also be required in case the player needs to be played for multiple listeners.

How MP3 player would be used?

Deciding how one wish to use the player can drastically narrow down the choice of the player and the use or technology divides it into three different forms, namely hard disk, flash or compact disk. The hard disk drive players are known to offer the best price to gigabyte/megabyte ratio available in the market these days. The drives used are quite smaller as compared to those installed in a laptop or a computer but is capable enough to save a lot of data. The user also gets to enjoy several features and a large screen with this player's purchase. The battery used in these is rechargeable but the user might have to keep replacing them after a certain point of time or replace the player itself. Moreover, these are quite heavy as compared to the standard flash players because of the screen size and the disk but newer versions carrying lighter disks are lighter and usable in this respect.

The next version is the flash based player which is basically the smaller version of hard drive players. The cheapest ones can store almost 300 songs and these come with the least memory whereas the largest ones can store thousands of songs. Most of them are fitted with the basic controls and almost little to no screen. There are no additional features as carried by the hard disk players but they do include the standard FM player. The last type of MP3 player is the disk player which is hardly being bought these days considering their large size and the additional cost of maintaining discs.
Users planning to use their players while exercising or travelling should consider armband holder or carrying cases, portable speakers or car transmitter connectors for making them work in a car.

What Music quality is desired from the player?

The quality of the music can vary depending on the format the player is playing and the bit rate at which it is playing. The file format plays a major role and one can see this considering the standard MP3 file format is used to name the players. There are a number of audio codec and some of them can play the music or sound with the best quality even after being compressed whereas others might not be able to do that. The file formats include AA (used in audio books and recordings), AAC (used in iPods and real players), AIFF (used in Mac computers but have large size), ATRAC/Atrac plus/Atrac3 (better than MP3 at same bitrates), MP3, MP3 pro (better than standard but not used by most), WAV (used on computers) and WMA (AAC's competitor and used in computers).

The bit rate of the sound also matters a lot as it determines the size of the file and its quality. A higher bit rate comes with high quality and size whereas a low one comes with low size and quality.

Other Things Required From Mp3 Player:

MP3 players have stopped being used just for listening to music as a lot of other things can be done on them. They can also be used as storage devices and this feature allows the user to transfer the data from one place to another effectively. Moreover, a lot of modern MP3 players come with image viewing and video viewing but the users should always go for a player which has a good enough screen before paying more for these additional features. Some other features include radio tuner, audio book viewing, file sharing via camera and even games.

Time an mp3 player should last:

The time an mp3 player can go on without causing any trouble mostly depends on the charger or battery it uses but good care has seen to last the players a number of years without any hiccoughs. The player you desire has a large affect on the battery type that it accompanies and this thing also goes in reverse. The hard drive players go with rechargeable batteries thereby eliminating the buying procedure of batteries again and again but these degrade after using for few years. If the batteries can be replaced then it is good otherwise the player might have to be replaced. Players using disposable batteries come with lifetime costs of battery replacement. If rechargeable players are desired then their maximum play time against a full charge should be checked as it tells how much one can continuously listen after charging the player for once. Moreover, the charger type should also be inquired because having an old or unconventional charger can largely affect the charging options for the user and the player might be rendered useless on travels.

The software on which the mp3 player works should also be standard or easily upgradable. A number of brands launch players which can upgrade themselves when connected with the computer or internet and these should be shown a preference when going out to but a player. Some other things which should be checked is the headset provided with the player (as to whether it is worthy of the price being paid for the player), any extra functions it carries, the display screen's clarity and features, the management of files and their playback and lastly whether or not it can be connected easily to the computer or transfer source.

Blu Ray Players - Important Features and Buying Guide

Blu Ray is the latest high definition video technology that over took HD-DVD as the standard for high definition movies, video and players. With the invention of Blu Ray disks comes not only comes superb picture quality, but also a new durability and longer life span of the disks themselves not before seen with DVD disks and movies. Another benefit is that these disks can store a much larger amount of data and video than the traditional DVD-R and DVD-RW disks. Up to 25GB of data on a single layer disk and up to 50GB of data on a dual layer disk and over 9 hours of high-definition video on a 50GB disc.

Choosing a Blu Ray player will mostly depend on your personal budget as their prices range from budget models to very expensive high performance types. 

For those shopping for the best Blu-ray disc players and know that price is not a limitation, then there are several quality brands to choose from on the market. The problem is that most consumers do not know how to compare one Blu-ray with another. As far as image goes, most of today's brands offer the same high-definition picture quality and really just differ in the features of each player.

When shopping for a Blu-ray player, there are two new features to look for when choosing a brand. The first is called Bonus View and lets you play back picture-in-picture content, which allows for a second video and audio stream.

The second feature to look for is called BD-live which supports Internet-connected activities such as social networking and interactive gaming as long as there is an Ethernet connection to the player.

If a more traditional unit is your preference, then the Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD is more your speed. This top shelf Blu-ray player runs around 800 dollars and comes with the same features as other brands. Where the Pioneer Elite tops other systems is in its audio features. If you pair the Elite with its manufacturer's recommended AV receivers, you will have a premium home entertainment experience like no other Blu-ray disc player on the market.

If you are looking for something cheaper without sacrificing quality, then the LG BD300 is the player for you. With most systems starting at below 300 dollars, these lightweight Blu-ray players offer the same picture quality as most units on the market while also offering the ability to stream Netflix videos right into your home.

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DVD Players - The High-Definition DVD Players

A digital versatile disc player is a device that plays discs produced in video and audio formats. Most of these players allow users to play audio and video compact discs (CDs) also. The player reads and obeys the DVD's regional lockout codes and displays a warning if it is not authorised to play it. These players usually read a DVD disc in ISO - UDF version 1.2 format. Mostly these are of the same dimensions as a CD but can store up to 6 times as much data.

Some new players also play videos in MPEG-4 ASP video compression format. They are usually cheaper than VCRs. Presently; China is the largest producer of DVD players. There is also another variety of players that is called software DVD players. These players allow the users to view videos on a computer. Some examples of these include VLC Media Player, PowerDVD and WinDVD.

The LG's DivX (PDP) has a 7 inch wide swivel LCD screen. The player supports a number of file formats like VCD, JPEG, DivX, CD-R and WMA. The player's 100x High Speed Smooth Scan allows the users to view videos and movies with crystal clear resolutions. Its user-friendly on-screen Graphics User Interface makes it very simple to operate and use. The device comes packaged with a removable battery pack and an in-car charger. Other big players like Sony, Philips and Panasonic have also come up with a range of slim and lightweight players.

Most portable DVD players come equipped with a LCD monitor and stereo speakers. PDPs are best suited for use during long travels. Most common PDP screen size is 7 inches although there are some models that have screen size of up to 12 inches. Some models of PDPs are offering a high screen resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. Newest models of PDPs come with a swivel screen that can be rotated through 180 degrees. Some PDPs also have built-in iPod docks, USB & SD card slots and fold flat.

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The Best Blu-Ray Players As of August 2009

LG BD390 Blu-ray Player: Although it was Sony that has brought us the Blu-ray disc format, at the time of writing it is LG that manufactures the best Blu-ray player in the market. The great Blu-ray and DVD movie playback is just the beginning of the long list on what is great about this player. Whether it is in terms of loading speed and video quality, the BD390 came up on top of its class. Besides having a great video playback, it also comes with many great features. For starters it has built-in wi-fi capabilities so that you would not have to connect a cable to view online content. Once connected to the internet, you can view online content from YouTube, Netflix and CinemaNow. This player comes with on-board decoding for DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD audio signals. It also has 7.1 analog outputs.

Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Player: The Panasonic DMP-BD60 is another bag of goodies. It has excellent movie playback (especially for Blu-ray discs) and comes with an array of extra features. This model can also stream online content, but it does not come with wi-fi connectivity. You can also access Amazon on Demand movies on this player. The loading time of Blu-ray movies isn't as fast as would like it to be. Overall, the Panasonic DMP-BD60 is a great BR player, especially for its price range.

Sony BDP S360 Blu-ray Player: The Sony BDP S360 is the best no-frills Blu-ray player in the market. It does not have many of the extra features of the two models above but serves its main purpose (playing Blu-ray movies) really well. The loading time was pretty fast and the video quality was generally very good. It is the perfect buy for anyone who is looking for a simple and straightforward BR player.

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Lowest Priced 3D Blu-Ray Players

This year we saw all the major brand name manufacturers come out with new 3D HDTVs and 3D Blu-ray Players. Whether this new trend in Home Entertainment will catch on, only time will tell. One thing is for sure, prices will need to drop for this to happen. A new 3D TV can cost anywhere from $2000.00 to $4000.00. Not exactly price friendly, when you have to purchased 3D Glasses that cost $150.00 per pair. And if you want to watch the latest 3D movies, a 3D Blu-ray Player is required. The good news is that, while 3D TVs are still relatively expensive, there are some 3D Blu-ray Players that can be purchased at a very reasonable price.

One of the great things about a 3D player is you do not need to own a 3D TV. 3D players function as a standard player, with the added feature of 3D capability. So, if you are considering buying one, it might be a wise investment to purchase one that supports 3D playback. It will save you from having to replace your player if you happen to get a 3D TV in the future.

Many flagship players from manufacturers are 3D capable, putting them in a higher price range than entry-level or mid-range players. They can fall anywhere between $300.00 to $500.00. But there are a few 3D players lower than $300.00, some even lower than $200.00. I have complied a list of some of the lowest priced 3D Blu-ray Players. All of which are great players, that have excellent sound and image quality nor matter if you are playing standard or 3D Blu-ray Discs.

Sony BDP-S470 3D Blu-ray Disc Player - Price Range: $130.00 - $199.99

Region A / BD Live (2.0) / 3D Full HD

Video:
Video Resolution:1080p/24p
DVD upscaling: 1080p

Audio:
HDMI output: 7.1
Analog output: 2.0

Media:
Blu-ray / DVD / CD

Other:
HDMI version: 1.3
Ethernet: Yes
Wi-Fi 'Ready'

Release Date:
February, 2010

Key Features:
* Full 3D HD 1080p playback
* BRAVIA® Internet Video: You get access to online services such as: Netflix®, Amazon on Demand, YouTube™, Pandora ™, Slacker® and many more.
* Wi-Fi® Adapter Ready: Wireless USB Adapter Not Included
* Share Personal Entertainment (DLNA®): You are able to stream videos, music and photos from a compatible DLNA-certified PC
* BD-Live Ready: Has no internal storage memory, a USB storage device is needed.
* iPhone®/iPod touch® Remote Control
* Gracenote™ Metadata Service
* Internal audio decoding for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio Essential.

Samsung BD-C5900 3D Blu-ray DVD Player - Price Range: $130.00 - $236.99

Region A / BD Live (2.0) / 3D Full HD

Video:
Video Resolution:1080p/24p
DVD upscaling: 1080p

Audio:
HDMI output:7.1
Analog output: 2.0

Media:
Blu-ray / DVD / CD

Other:
HDMI version: 1.4
Ethernet: Yes

Release Date:
July, 2010

Key Features:
* Full 3D HD 1080p playback. Formats: MP3, JPEG, AVCHD and DivX files.
* InternetTV: You get access to online movies, music, TV shows, social media sites from of sources such as Netflix, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Flickr, Pandora, and many more.
* Wireless LAN-ready (Wireless LAN adaptor not included)
* AllShare: Able to stream videos,music and photos from a compatible DLNA-certified PC
* BD-Live Ready: Requires at least 1GB of external memory via USB Flash Drive
* Internal audio decoding for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio Essential.

Samsung BD-C6800 3D Blu-ray Disc Player - Price Range: $160.00 - $249.99

Region A / BD Live (2.0) / 3D Full HD

Video:

Video Resolution:1080p/24p
DVD upscaling: 1080p

Audio:
HDMI output:7.1
Analog output: 7.1

Media:
Blu-ray / DVD / CD

Other:
HDMI version: 1.4
Ethernet: Yes

Release Date:
July, 2010

Key Features:
* Full 3D HD 1080p playback. Formats: MP3, JPEG, AVCHD and DivX files.
* InternetTV: You get access to online movies, music, TV shows, social media sites from of sources such as Netflix, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Flickr, Pandora, and many more.
* Built-in Wireless LAN
* AllShare: Able to stream videos, music and photos from a compatible DLNA-certified PC
* BD-Live Ready: Has 1GB of internal memory(optional expanded memory via USB Port)
* Internal audio decoding for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio Essential.

Sony BDP-S570 3D Blu-ray Disc Player - Price Range: $175.00 - $249.99

Region A / BD Live (2.0) / 3D Full HD

Video:
Video Resolution:1080p/24p
DVD upscaling: 1080p

Audio:
HDMI output: 7.1
Analog output: 2.0

Media:
Blu-ray / DVD / CD

Other:
HDMI version: 1.3
Ethernet: Yes

Release Date:
February, 2010

Key Features:
* Full 3D HD 1080p playback
* BRAVIA® Internet Video: You get access to online services such as: Netflix®, Amazon on Demand, YouTube™, Pandora ™, Slacker® and many more.
* Built-in Wireless LAN
* Share Personal Entertainment (DLNA®): You are able to stream videos, music and photos from a compatible DLNA-certified PC
* BD-Live Ready: Has 1GB of internal memory (optional expanded memory via USB Port)
* iPhone®/iPod touch® Remote Control
* Gracenote™ Metadata Service
* Internal audio decoding for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio Essential.

LG BX580 3D Blu-ray Disc Player - Price Range: $180.00 - $299.99

Region A / Profile BD-Live(2.0)/ 3D Full HD

Video:
Video Resolution:1080p/24p
DVD upscaling: 1080p

Audio:
HDMI output: 7.1
Analog output: 2.0

Media:
Blu-ray / DVD / CD

Other:
HDMI version: 1.4
Ethernet: Yes

Release Date:
May, 2010

Key Features:
* Full 3D HD 1080p playback
* Nero MediaHome 4 Essential software
* Integrated Wi-Fi Connectivity
* NetCast™ Entertainment Access: includes Netflix, Vudu, CinemaNow, YouTube, Pandora, Picasa and AccuWeather.
* Home Link: With this DLNA certified media player you can access videos, photos and music from a DLNA-capable PC.
* BD-Live Technology: A USB storage device is needed.
* Internal audio decoding for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio Essential.

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Blu Ray Players - The LG BD 390 Blu Ray Disc Player Review

Since its launch early this year, the LG BD 390 blu ray disc player has taken the BD world by storm. Many tech magazines and tech gurus are saying that this is the best all-round blu-ray player in the market. Although there are some other players in the market that is just a little better in terms of video quality, they are just way too expensive for the average consumer. If you are looking for a feature packed blu-ray player with impressive video playback, the LG BD 390 blu ray disc player is the way to go.

All the hype surrounding the LG BD 390 blu ray disc player is caused by the fact that it is just so much that a good BD player. First of all, it has built-in wi-fi capabilities so that you can connect the device to the internet without the use of any LAN cable. Once it is connected to the internet, you can use it to view a whole array of online streaming content such as Cinema Now, YouTube, Netflix and Netcast.

The good stuff doesn't stop there. This model has 7.1 analog outputs and online decoding for DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD sound formats. It also comes with 1GB of memory. On the front of the LG BD 390 blu ray disc player, you will find a USB port. When a USB drive is plugged in, you can view videos, music and images straight from the drive.

The Blu-ray and DVD movie playback was also very impressive. The loading time was fast and the video quality was very good, matching those of much more expensive systems. From the looks of it, you would think that the LG BD 390 blu ray disc player would cost a bomb. At the time of writing, it costs just $299 each, making it a must-have for any new Blu-ray enthusiast.

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The Aftermath of Blu-Ray DVD Players

The standard DVD format is overcome by the blu-ray disc. The standard DVD player uses the red laser which is of 650 nm and the blu-ray DVD player in which the name itself indicates that the laser used is using violet or blue colored laser. The normal standard DVD player stores six times less than that of the blu-ray DVD player.

While considering the vulnerability of the scratches, the blu-ray data layer is closer to the surface of the disc when it is compared to the normal standard DVD. Initially cartridges were used for the protection purpose. Already the blu-ray players are expensive and the use of cartridge increased the one. The hard coating of the pick up surface has been selected to avoid the problem. The scratch resistant and anti static coating was used later to overcome the problem. The scratch guard technology which is the hard coat technology has been used by the blu-ray disc. The storage capacity of the disc can be improved by such technology when compared to the standard one. The blu ray which has shorter wavelength when compared to red is helpful in storing more information on a CD size. This shorter wavelength of the laser beam and the aperture size of the lens help in determining the spot size and the diffraction limit it.

The standard blu-ray records about 36 Mbps. This is more than enough to record high definition broadcast. The standard television programming uses MPEG transport. This is similar in the blu-ray DVD players. This helps in producing the picture in picture effect which is by the availability of the multiple video programs in the same file which can be played back simultaneously.

The mind set of the consumers is an important thing which must be considered while designing each new generation this device. The consumers are said to be new adopters, which should be kept in mind while designing the new one.

The storing capacity of the this appliance should be considered. The single layered disc can hold about 25 GB and the double layered disc can hold 50GB. The storing capacity depends on the layers used. The multi layered discs helps in storing more than 100GB. This explains that the blu-ray disc format is easily extendable. For just playing a movie, the internet connection is not needed. The internet connection is used for the downloading new movies or for browsing etc. These appliance get broad support from the movie studios. The knowledge about the blu-ray players is important, because it not only provides good audio quality but also provides extra storage capacity and also provides plenty of rooms for extra content and some special features.

The knowledge of the disc players is necessary because it not only gives the audio quality, it also provides the extra storage capacity and it also provides extra storing capacity. This blu-ray discs are sometimes capable of reading standard DVD's and also CD's, but a few old generation players are not able to read CD's, but they have the capability to read the standard DVD's. The player discs with the provision of the optical disc recorder ensure that they have he capacity to record the favorite programs.

The only criticism about the player is the cost of the player. This technology was developed to ease the transition of HD. The equipment with great facilities ensures that the cost of the thing is not to be much worried.

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The Next Step Up in Entertainment - Blu-Ray Disk Players

Ever since the birth of the DVD, the entertainment industry has never been the same. It was the most successful format the industry has ever used, due to its ability to store more data, and play more life-like videos. With this format, we were able to enjoy more quality images and videos that far surpassed the VCD. Who would have thought that technology would take the DVD a step further? How is this possible? This leap is possible only through a special format, the blu-ray disk. However, like the DVD, it can only be played by a special player, the blu-ray disk players.

You may ask yourself, what is the difference between the two formats? The disks look the same, are exactly the same in size and dimensions. The only difference between the two is their storage capacities. A large capacity DVD can hold up to 8.5 GB of data. A blu-ray disk can store up a whopping 25 GB of data. However, what how is this significant? Isn't 8.5 GB enough for storing videos? Yes, it is sufficient for ordinary movies, but not for high definition movies. High definition consumes a significant amount of disk space, and regular DVDs just will not do. Furthermore, just like DVDs, you will need a special type of player. To enjoy a blu-ray disk, you will need blu-ray disk players.

High definition is now the next step up in entertainment. You can enjoy more life-like pictures again and again on your wide screen. The quality of these high definition movies and shows far surpass the quality of movies and shows on DVDs. So, prepare to enjoy videos and movies so life-like, they seem to happen right in front of you. This is only made possible by the next step up in entertainment, blu-ray disk players.

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Three Dimension Blu-ray DVD Player - Panasonic Blu-ray Players BDT300 Revealed in Europe

Panasonics convention, recently held in Munich, was the venue where they revealed their DMP-BDT300, its first three dimension Blu-ray disk player. The recent moves they've made has shown they're really keen to steer consumers into the three dimension revolution, and needs to have the ability to offer end-to-end functions for shooting films in three dimension, record them on to 3D Blu-ray, and then display them on enormous 3D enabled TV systems.

Particular leading edge specification featured is Panasonic's UniPhier LSI chip, which the company reckons will be able to deal with the throughput required to show practically twice the data as a regular Blu-ray movie. It outputs in complete High definition and as well features a choice of high-end image processing systems to equally bring out the aspect for a Blu-ray, and upscale a DVD so it doesn't come across terrible in comparison.

You will be delighted with the way this model networks - there is Panasonic's specific Vieracast system, that's been rushed out with a few new-found companions, there is DLNA functionality for home network streaming, and there's additionally the ability to plug in the proprietary WLAN adaptor, if you just can't get a network cable to where your Blu-ray happens to be.

There's slots for USB sticks and memory cards, that may play back JPEG, DivX Plus Hi def and MP3, and AVCHD, MPEG2 and JPEG content respectively. There's in addition twin HD-out sockets, so as to dedicate one each to video and audio, in the event you want to. Simply half a second is all this blue-ray player needs to boot-up which consequently remedied the biggest problem connected with today's Blu-ray machines.

The company hasn't so far launched the price point for this Blu Ray DVD Players but I'll keep you informed on my weblog of further company announcements.

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Blu-Ray Players Loading Times

One item that seems to always arise when discussing Blu-ray Players, is the loading of the Blu-ray Disc. Why does it take so long for the Blu-ray disc to load? And when it does load, why does the movie start to play immediately? Why are there no opening menus first?

The first thing you need to realize is the disc is more complex than a DVD. The Blu-ray disc holds larger amounts of data since it has five times more storage capacity than DVDs. It can hold 25GB (single layer) and 50 GB (dual layer) of data. With this amount of space for data the menus are more intricate and interactive. It can even make use of animation and special audio effects. Since a Blu-ray Disc will have picture-in-picture and online BD-Live, all features a DVD disc does not have; it takes a while for the Player to load these extra features into its memory.

As for the Blu-ray Disc playing the movie right away, instead of the Blu-ray menu, has to do with how the Blu-ray Disc is written and nothing to do with the Blu-ray Player itself. People who are coding the Blu-ray disc decides if the disc will play the movie or the menu first. The reason each disc will have a different loading time is because Blu-ray discs are coded differently from each other.

However, Blu-ray Players will load discs at different speeds depending on how fast the processor is in each Player. Some of the fastest Blu-ray Players are Sony's PlayStation 3, Oppo's BDP-83, Samsung BD-P3600, and LG BD390. Some of these players can load certain Blu-ray movies in 20 seconds. One way to make sure your Blu-ray Player is loading the disc as fast as possible is to update its firmware. Updating the Players' firmware will likely increase loading times since manufactures are always looking to improve playback on its products.

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Portable DVD Players For Your Car

If you are planning for a long trip in your car, a movie can make your trip comfortable and enjoyable. The DVD could be expanded as a digital versatile disc or digital video disc. These DVD players were created in 1998. The primary function is playing the movie and it also performs secondary functions like audio CD's, displaying images from a digital camera etc.

Even the laptop with the DVD facility can do the same function, but the difference is the DVD players are more compact when compared to the laptops. Most of the portable DVD players have LCD screens and the usual size is 7 inches though the screen size extends to 10 and 12 inches depending on the need. They also have the swivel screen facility and they can be made to rotate 180 degrees with flat screen. The cost of the screen depends on the size. They also bear the slots for USB and SD.

This can give the best quality of the playback. Headphone jacks are available to enjoy the audio. If your friend also wants to enjoy the audio, there are also double headphone jacks. The surround sound is also possible which increases the sound quality and the sound becomes realistic.

While using a portable DVD while traveling you should have the following things as a safety purpose. Safety pin, cotton ball, cleaning disc and a paper ball should be always there. While using a disc, the disc should be checked for dust. It might be too dirty and this will make the lens difficult to read. So this may show that there is no disc. For cleaning purpose cotton ball and the other materials could be used.

The batteries should also be considered while buying the players and the weight of the equipment should also be considered. If you need the long time consistency of the battery, the weight of the battery is little bit more when compared to the normal one. The battery life of two hours is not enough for watching even a single movie.

There are lots and lots of DVD which are light and stylish. When you are traveling by air, the lighter one will be of right choice. But when you are traveling with kids that will not work out, then you have to go for the sturdy one. The anti-skip mechanism should also be considered while traveling through the rough road. If the use of this electronic device is frequent then you should be sure that you are provided with the remote control.

If you are using a player for yourself a single screen will be apt, if the need extends for two people you can go for a twin screen. While buying a portable DVD player, certain things should be kept in mind. The device should be sleek and compact and another important factor that should be considered is the noiseless mechanism of the player. While buying the player, the buyer should know that the electronics have no resale value and the right choice should be selected. If you want to give an unforgettable gift to your friend or family members, then this portable DVD player is a useful and innovative gift.

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