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Pioneer to launch a new 6x BDXL burner in Japan next week

Announced at around 25,000 Yen, Pioneer latest BDR-S07 Burner comes not only with PURE READ3+ but also BDXL Support with the possibility for you to burn up to 128GB of data at 6x while regular BD-R and R DL at 12x.
Pioneer to launch a new 6x BDXL burner in Japan next week

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Pioneer introduces a new 6X BDXL burner in Japan

Behold the BDR-207JBK, the latest BDXL Burner from Pioneer. Announced for early January in Japan at around 18,000 Yen, the BDR-207JBK is not only capable to burn your good old BD Dual layer at 12x but also BD-R XL QL (Quad Layer) at 6x[...]
Pioneer introduces a new 6X BDXL burner in Japan

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Samsung SE-506ABA, a slim portable Blu-ray writer for those on the go

We all know that many companies are trying to kill the optical disc drive, but today Samsung announced its new slim portable Blu-ray writer, the SE-506AB ODD. Along with a beautifully engineered design, it features a hi-glossy anti-scr[...]
Samsung SE-506ABA, a slim portable Blu-ray writer for those on the go
Samsung SE-506ABA, a slim portable Blu-ray writer for those on the go

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Onkyo Japan introduces a new Notebook with the DR425

Here you are Onkyo Japan latest entry level 14” Notebook, the DR425. Announced at 79,800 Yen and schedule to hit Japanese store shelves early august, the DR425 comes powered by an Intel Core i5 Sandy Bridge CPU, the i5-2410M, pack 4GB [...]
Onkyo Japan introduces a new Notebook with the DR425
Onkyo Japan introduces a new Notebook with the DR425

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Panasonic introduces two new All in One TV, BD and HDD wonders in Japan

Here you are the RB3 Series, Panasonic latest all in one TVs that comes for both model, the 37” and 32” with Skype Support, the usual Japanese VOD services, a 500GB HDD and a Blu-Ray recorder. Theses LED Backlight TVs comes with Panaso[...]
Panasonic introduces two new All in One TV, BD and HDD wonders in Japan
Panasonic introduces two new All in One TV, BD and HDD wonders in Japan

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Sony introduces a new Blu-Ray External burner with Direct Copy, the VBD-MA1

Sony’s new VBD-MA1, is the company latest external and autonomous Blu-Ray/DVD burner featuring Direct Copy. Plug your Video Camera directly to it via USB and you will be capable to create your own Blu-Ray or DVD Movie in a second witho[...]
Sony introduces a new Blu-Ray External burner with Direct Copy, the VBD-MA1
Sony introduces a new Blu-Ray External burner with Direct Copy, the VBD-MA1

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Onkyo new introduces a new Universal player with the BD-SP809

Onkyo, Japanese most beloved Audio brand is also extremely popular overseas, and the announcement in the US of a new Universal Blu-Ray Player, the BD-SP809 just prove how much Onkyo is a great company! Announced for august at a $599 su[...]
Onkyo new introduces a new Universal player with the BD-SP809
Onkyo new introduces a new Universal player with the BD-SP809

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Pioneer introduced two new 2.1Ch all in one BD Home Theaters in Japan

Pioneer will launch at the end of July two new 2.1Ch All in One BD Home Theaters in Japan with the HTZ-HW919BD and HTZ-616BD at 90,000 Yen and 55,000 Yen respectively. Both are capable of 5.1 Virtual Surround and comes for the High-end[...]
Pioneer introduced two new 2.1Ch all in one BD Home Theaters  in Japan
Pioneer introduced two new 2.1Ch all in one BD Home Theaters  in Japan

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[Computex 2011] LG Hitachi releases its first 4x External BDXL Writer

Here you are LG Hitachi first 6x external BDXL Writer, the BP20N. Capable to burn BD-R Single or Dual Layer at 6x, the BP20N is also capable to burn BDXL-R 3 or 4 Layer at 4x maximum and comes completely automatous by being only USB powered
[Computex 2011] LG Hitachi releases its first 4x External BDXL Writer
[Computex 2011] LG Hitachi releases its first 4x External BDXL Writer[Computex 2011] LG Hitachi releases its first 4x External BDXL Writer[Computex 2011] LG Hitachi releases its first 4x External BDXL Writer[Computex 2011] LG Hitachi releases its first 4x External BDXL Writer

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Sharp introduces a new easy to control BDXL DVR the Aquos BD-H50

This morning Sharp introduces a new Aquos BDXL 3D DVR with the BD-H50 that comes with a newly designed front panel and remote control to help people to quickly by able to play and record shows or movies. This new BD-H50 also comes with[...]
Sharp introduces a new easy to control BDXL DVR the Aquos BD-H50
Sharp introduces a new easy to control BDXL DVR the Aquos BD-H50

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Mitsubishi Electric had three new BDXL Blu-Ray Recorder to its catalog in Japan

Here are three more new Blu-Ray recorders from Mitsubishi Electric with the DVR-BZ450, DVR-BZ350 and DVR-BZ250. All models come with the same specifications, with 3D Blu-Ray, BDXL Support, AVCREC, two digital TV tuners, VoD support and[...]
Mitsubishi Electric had three new BDXL Blu-Ray Recorder to its catalog in Japan

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I-O Data introduces a set of external BD and DVD Burner with DTCP-IP Support

The I-O Data BRD-U8DM and DVR-U24DM are not just your average external USB 2.0 Blu-Ray and DVD burner but rather the ideal companion for your digital needs when it comes to back-up and burning of your recorded TV shows directly from yo[...]
I-O Data introduces a set of external BD and DVD Burner with DTCP-IP Support
I-O Data introduces a set of external BD and DVD Burner with DTCP-IP SupportI-O Data introduces a set of external BD and DVD Burner with DTCP-IP Support

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Toshiba announces three new “Eco” Regza DVRs in Japan

Schedule to be available in Japan around May this year, Toshiba’s new Regza DVRs come in three flavors with the 1TB RD-BZ810, the 500GB RD-BZ710 and 500GB RD-BR610. All three models comes with the same basic features with a 12Bit/148MH[...]
Toshiba announces three new “Eco” Regza DVRs in Japan
Toshiba announces three new “Eco” Regza DVRs in Japan

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D-BZ510, Toshiba’s latest entry Level Blu-Ray recorder

There must be a Dragon Ball Z fan at Toshiba’s marketing department in order to give us such name, but rest assure this new D-BZ510 is a really capable entry level Blu-Ray recorder that comes fitted with a nice 320GB internal HDD and t[...]
D-BZ510, Toshiba’s latest entry Level Blu-Ray recorder
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Japan Really Crazy About 3D, Research Firm Reports

Crunchgear writes about a report from Japanese research company BCN Inc. stating that 3D Blu-ray recorders made up 56.8% of total BD-R devices shipped in Japan in December, and 23% of 40-inch-and-up TVs sold in the same month were 3D. [...]
Japan Really Crazy About 3D, Research Firm Reports

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JACA Considers Expanding Copyright Law to DVDs, Can’t Learn from Others’ Mistakes

The Agency for Cultural Affairs intends to submit suggested changes to Japanese copyright law next year, to expand criminal copy protection law to DVDs and BDs. Current copyright law restricts circumvention of non-encryption copy-prote[...]
JACA Considers Expanding Copyright Law to DVDs, Can’t Learn from Others’ Mistakes

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Mouse Computer Unleashes New High-End Computer

Mouse Computer has announced the MDV-ADG9190X2, a high-spec desktop computer with an Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition processor (six cores!) and NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX580 graphics card onboard. It has a whopping 12GB of RAM and a[...]
Mouse Computer Unleashes New High-End Computer
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Green House’s New Slim BD Player

Green House has announced a new Blu-ray Disc player, the GHV-BD100K. With a stunning 5 cm height and 25 cm depth (1.97 and 9.8 in) this BD/DVD/CD player outputs in 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i; and has HDMI, component, composite,[...]
Green House’s New Slim BD Player
Green House’s New Slim BD Player

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Denon finally introduces its latest 3D Universal Blu-Ray player, the DBP-1611UD in Japan

Announced earlier this year in Europe and North America and widely available overseas since this summer, the DBP-1611UD, Denon latest 3D Universal Blu-Ray player will finally be available in Japan within this month (December). Supporti[...]
Denon finally introduces its latest 3D Universal Blu-Ray player, the DBP-1611UD in Japan
Denon finally introduces its latest 3D Universal Blu-Ray player, the DBP-1611UD in Japan

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BDP-LX54 and DBP-430, Pioneer new 3D BD player

Pioneer has released the almost identical new BDP-LX54, the High-end model, and its “little bother” the DBP-430. Both come ready with 3D video support capability, as well as DivX HD, MKV WMV video files and MP3, WMA audio files s[...]
BDP-LX54 and DBP-430, Pioneer new 3D BD player
BDP-LX54 and DBP-430, Pioneer new 3D BD playerBDP-LX54 and DBP-430, Pioneer new 3D BD player

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SD-BD2, Toshiba Japan new entry level BD player

Expected in early-November in Japan, and priced at around 20,000 Yen, the new Toshiba Blu-Ray player, SD-BD2, is a simple yet powerful Blu-Ray player. This unit supports AVCHD Video on SD or SDCH Cards, as well as MP3 or JPEG files, an[...]
SD-BD2, Toshiba Japan new entry level BD player
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Sharp Aquos Ultra Slim 3D BD recorder BD-AV07 now official

Introduced briefly at CEATEC 2010, Sharp’s new ultra slim and elegant BD-AV07, a 3D Capable Blu-Ray player, has now been made official. With a thickness of just 35mm, the BD-AV07 supports both BD-RE and BD-R as well as BD XL, com[...]
Sharp Aquos Ultra Slim 3D BD recorder BD-AV07 now official
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