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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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I-O Data update its slim External Blu-Ray burner and introduces the BRP-U6

Introduced for the first time almost a year ago under the BRP-US6, I-O Data ultra slim and light (330g) External Blu-Ray burner as been upgraded to now support BD-RE discs. The BRP-U6 is now capable to burn both single layer BD-R and R[...]
I-O Data update its slim External Blu-Ray burner and introduces the BRP-U6
I-O Data update its slim External Blu-Ray burner and introduces the BRP-U6

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Sharp Announces Three New AQUOS Blu-ray Recorders

Sharp’s AQUOS range of consumer products is getting three new siblings with the addition of new Blu-ray disc recorders, the BD-HDW65, BD-HDW63, and BD-HDS65. All three models can play Blu-ray 3D discs and support recording on BDX[...]
Sharp Announces Three New AQUOS Blu-ray Recorders
Sharp Announces Three New AQUOS Blu-ray RecordersSharp Announces Three New AQUOS Blu-ray RecordersSharp Announces Three New AQUOS Blu-ray RecordersSharp Announces Three New AQUOS Blu-ray Recorders

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Mitsubishi new DVR will toast your Blu-Ray at 8x.

Sold with either 1TB or 500GB of internal Storage, Mitsubishi latest “Real Blu-Ray” video recorders comes with with a 8x Blu-Ray Recorder, 2 Ground Digital TV Tuner and the support of acTVila Japanese VOD Service. Like any other DVR, o[...]
Mitsubishi new DVR will toast your Blu-Ray at 8x.
Mitsubishi new DVR will toast your Blu-Ray at 8x.

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I-O Data Portable 6x Blu-Ray burner will finally soon be available!

Early December 2009, I-O Data announced the BRP-US6, a 6x capable BD-R single layer external burner (4x dual Layer) and was supposed launch this beast a couple of weeks later in Japan, however for some reasons unknown to us, I-O Data p[...]
I-O Data Portable 6x Blu-Ray burner will finally soon be available!
I-O Data Portable 6x Blu-Ray burner will finally soon be available!

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Sony introduces 4 new Bravia Blu-Ray recorders in Japan

In prevision of the up-coming 2010 FIFA World Cup (Can I just underline that I hate soccer?) Sony just unleashes upon us 4 new Digital Blu-Ray recoder with the BDZ-RX105 (2 Digital TV Tuner and 1TB of internal HDD), the BDZ-RX55 (2 Dig[...]
Sony introduces 4 new Bravia Blu-Ray recorders in Japan
Sony introduces 4 new Bravia Blu-Ray recorders in JapanSony introduces 4 new Bravia Blu-Ray recorders in JapanSony introduces 4 new Bravia Blu-Ray recorders in JapanSony introduces 4 new Bravia Blu-Ray recorders in JapanSony introduces 4 new Bravia Blu-Ray recorders in Japan

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Toshiba announces its Blu-Ray Disc Recorder Vardia in Japan

Not one but actually 4 new Blu-Ray capable Vardia thingy are coming out from Toshiba in Japan, with the SD-BD1K Blu-Ray player, the D-B1005K (1TB) and D-B305K (320GB) Blu-Ray disc recorder and finally the D-BW1005K with its Blu-Ray Rec[...]
Toshiba announces its Blu-Ray Disc Recorder Vardia in Japan
Toshiba announces its Blu-Ray Disc Recorder Vardia in JapanToshiba announces its Blu-Ray Disc Recorder Vardia in JapanToshiba announces its Blu-Ray Disc Recorder Vardia in JapanToshiba announces its Blu-Ray Disc Recorder Vardia in JapanToshiba announces its Blu-Ray Disc Recorder Vardia in Japan

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I-O Data’s new ultra Slim External Blu-Ray burner is just so cute

I am seriously considering to get one of I-O Data’s latest USB 2.0 ultra-slim Blu-Ray burner because our baby is not only capable to burning BD-R (1 layer) disc at 6x and 4x for Two layers one, but it is also an extremely well de[...]
I-O Data’s new ultra Slim External Blu-Ray burner is just so cute

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BD-HDS43, Sharp new Blu-Ray HDD combo.

Sharp just announced another Blu-Ray and HDD combo with the BD-HDS43. What so special about this new Combo, well in fact not much, the BD-HDS43 is a mid level Blu-Ray HDD combo with a single Digital and Analog TV tuner, 320GB of HDD an[...]
BD-HDS43, Sharp new Blu-Ray HDD combo.
BD-HDS43, Sharp new Blu-Ray HDD combo.BD-HDS43, Sharp new Blu-Ray HDD combo.

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VHS will never die… Behold JVC latest VHS, Blu-Ray and HDD recorder

Like a bad cold, there is stuff which stick to you forever, and VHS seems to be one such stuff which seems to stick forever…a good recent example would be JVC’s latest all in One DR-BH250, a VHS, Blu-Ray Recorder and HDD combo (250GB H[...]
VHS will never die… Behold JVC latest VHS, Blu-Ray and HDD recorder
VHS will never die… Behold JVC latest VHS, Blu-Ray and HDD recorder

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Mitsubishi Electric Release Five New HD TVs in Japan with Two BRs and HDD Combos

This morning Mitsubishi Electric gathered the Japanese press to announce the launch of five new HD TVs: MZW300 Series. Available in 52”, 46” and 40” these LCD TVs are obviously Full HD, but also feature some major improvements when to [...]
Mitsubishi Electric Release Five New HD TVs in Japan with Two BRs and HDD Combos
Mitsubishi Electric Release Five New HD TVs in Japan with Two BRs and HDD CombosMitsubishi Electric Release Five New HD TVs in Japan with Two BRs and HDD CombosMitsubishi Electric Release Five New HD TVs in Japan with Two BRs and HDD CombosMitsubishi Electric Release Five New HD TVs in Japan with Two BRs and HDD CombosMitsubishi Electric Release Five New HD TVs in Japan with Two BRs and HDD Combos

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Sharp Unveils Thirteen New LCD TVs with Blu-ray Recorders

Available in both Full HD (1920 x 1080) from 40″ to 52” and in HD Ready (1366 x 769) in 26″ and 32”, here are the latest DX2 Series LCD TVs from Sharp with an embedded Blu-ray recorder… Yep… That’s pretty much it.
Sharp Unveils Thirteen New LCD TVs with Blu-ray Recorders
Sharp Unveils Thirteen New LCD TVs with Blu-ray RecordersSharp Unveils Thirteen New LCD TVs with Blu-ray Recorders

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Marshal’s New Ultra Slim External BD Burner

Marshal already has a slim external BD Player in Japan. Now they decided it was time to give their drive a little upgrade with a Blu-ray recorder drive that burns BD-R/RE 1 layer at 2x and 1x for the 2 layers. It seems to be made only [...]
Marshal’s New Ultra Slim External BD Burner

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Mitsubishi’s Latest DVR with Blu-ray Recorder, DVR-BZ130

Here’s the DVR-BZ130, Mitsubishi’s latest DVR (Digital Video Recorder) featuring a Blu-ray recorder, a 130GB HDD with several little improvements like a more user friendly remote control to immediately give you what you nee[...]
Mitsubishi’s Latest DVR with Blu-ray Recorder, DVR-BZ130

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Amex Digital New 4x External Slim Blu-Ray Recorder for Mac

Amex Digital announced their new BDR-S1 / BDR-T28 4X_Blu-ray recorder, a 4x Blu-Ray disc recorder USB powered made to please any Mac user who disagrees with Apple’s policy regarding optional BR drives in their Notebook line-up. A[...]
Amex Digital New 4x External Slim Blu-Ray Recorder for Mac

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Sharp’s New AQUOS DX, World’s First 20” LCD TV with Blu-ray Recorder

Here’s Sharp’s AQUOS DX TV, the world’s first 20” LCD TV (available in either black and white) with an average HD Ready resolution of 1366×768, digital TV tuner and a Blu-ray & DVD embedded recorder. It has [...]
Sharp’s New AQUOS DX, World’s First 20” LCD TV with Blu-ray Recorder
Sharp’s New AQUOS DX, World’s First 20” LCD TV with Blu-ray RecorderSharp’s New AQUOS DX, World’s First 20” LCD TV with Blu-ray Recorder

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Victor-JVC to Release a New 500GB Blu-ray Recorder, the DR-BX500

Victor-JVC, in Japan, will release a new Blu-ray recorder, the DR-BX500, at the end of November for an expected price of around 1299€. It features an HDD with a storage capacity of 500GB, two digital TV tuners, and an analog TV tuner. [...]
Victor-JVC to Release a New 500GB Blu-ray Recorder, the DR-BX500
Victor-JVC to Release a New 500GB Blu-ray Recorder, the DR-BX500

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Sony’s BD Disc Writer Burns 50GB Blu-ray in 30 Minutes

Yesterday Sony US introduced a new Blu-ray disc burner, the BWU-300S, that records Blu-ray discs at 8X speed. It can burn a 50GB BD disc in 30 minutes, and a 25GB BD disc in 15 minutes. It also writes to DVD at 16x. Available next mont[...]
Sony’s BD Disc Writer Burns 50GB Blu-ray in 30 Minutes
Sony’s BD Disc Writer Burns 50GB Blu-ray in 30 Minutes

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Live from Pioneer’s Press Conference – New Blu-ray Recorders: the BDR-WD900 & BDR-WD700

Besides their new Plasma TV, Pioneer released a new Blu-ray recorder with built-in HDD. Available in two versions, 1TB (BDR-WD900) and 500GB (BDR-WD700), our Blu-ray disc player features Double Digital TV tuner, BonuView, and supports [...]
Live from Pioneer’s Press Conference – New Blu-ray Recorders: the BDR-WD900 & BDR-WD700
Live from Pioneer’s Press Conference – New Blu-ray Recorders: the BDR-WD900 & BDR-WD700Live from Pioneer’s Press Conference – New Blu-ray Recorders: the BDR-WD900 & BDR-WD700Live from Pioneer’s Press Conference – New Blu-ray Recorders: the BDR-WD900 & BDR-WD700Live from Pioneer’s Press Conference – New Blu-ray Recorders: the BDR-WD900 & BDR-WD700Live from Pioneer’s Press Conference – New Blu-ray Recorders: the BDR-WD900 & BDR-WD700

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Live from Pioneer’s Press Conference: New 60-Inch Full HD Plasma TV

We’re just back from the Miyako Hotel Tokyo where Pioneer introduced two new PDPs, the KRP-600A & KRP-500A. Our new plasma TVs are available in two sizes, 60-Inch & 50-Inch, both with Full HD resolution and featuring a new pa[...]
Live from Pioneer’s Press Conference: New 60-Inch Full HD Plasma TV
Live from Pioneer’s Press Conference: New 60-Inch Full HD Plasma TVLive from Pioneer’s Press Conference: New 60-Inch Full HD Plasma TVLive from Pioneer’s Press Conference: New 60-Inch Full HD Plasma TVLive from Pioneer’s Press Conference: New 60-Inch Full HD Plasma TVLive from Pioneer’s Press Conference: New 60-Inch Full HD Plasma TV

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Panasonic’s New DIGA Blu-ray Recorders

Panasonic introduced three new DIGA Series Blu-ray disc player/burners with built-in HDD for your home-theater, available September 1st. Available with either 1TB (DMR-BW930), 500GB (DMR-BW830), or 320GB(DMR-BW730), our new Blu-ray bur[...]
Panasonic’s New DIGA Blu-ray Recorders
Panasonic’s New DIGA Blu-ray RecordersPanasonic’s New DIGA Blu-ray RecordersPanasonic’s New DIGA Blu-ray RecordersPanasonic’s New DIGA Blu-ray RecordersPanasonic’s New DIGA Blu-ray Recorders

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A New 8x BD-R Burner from I-O Data

Here’s another 8x BD-R burner (dual layer BD-R disk) from I-O DATA. The BRD-SP8 (White) and BRD-SP8B (Black) are SATA based recorders and in Japan will cost roughly 230€.
A New 8x BD-R Burner from I-O Data
A New 8x BD-R Burner from I-O DataA New 8x BD-R Burner from I-O Data

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