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FAQ: HD DVD vs. Blu-ray

October 1, 2005 Microsoft and Intel want one format for new DVDs, Dell and HP want another. But why, and who, if anyone, is likely to win? TAGS: HD-DVD, Blu-ray, entertainment company, consumer electronics, DVD, home entertainment, entertainment, Blu-ray disc, PC company, manufacturing, laser, Intel, electronics, Dell, Toshiba, video game

Try scratching this DVD

November 17, 2004 Tough new protective coating promises longer life for DVDs and a brighter future for emerging Blu-ray technology. Photo: One tough disc TAGS: Blu-ray, HD-DVD, polymer, DVD, DVD recordable, laser, Blu-ray disc, electronics company, manufacturing, electronics, HP, Dell, PC

Wal-Mart eyes green with branded gadgets

December 15, 2004 Retailer develops house brand for consumer electronics gear in an effort to bolster sales of TVs, DVD recorders and music players. Photos: How iLo can you go? TAGS: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., consumer electronics, Steve Baker, electronics, retailer, gear, music player, electronics company, DVD-recorder, Best Buy Co. Inc., brand, recorder, TV, flat panel, pricing, Panasonic

Toshiba next-gen recorder slated for year's end

January 6, 2005 As part of digital shift, electronics maker is planning device that will record HD DVDs, DVDs and CDs. TAGS: HD-DVD, surface-conduction electron emitter display, electronics company, Blu-ray, Toshiba, recorder, Las Vegas, DVD, electronics, CRT, entertainment, Dell, Sony Corp., TV, CD, hard drive

Insiders: Digital living room still just a dream

December 5, 2005 Electronics company executives say swarms of competing technologies make setting up home network too complex. TAGS: Van Baker, electronics company, electronics, home network, Apple Computer, DVD, Sony Corp., Dell, video

Sony's brave Sir Howard

January 17, 2007 With the PS3 and Blu-ray by his side, CEO Howard Stringer says Sony is set to vanquish its foes and keep consumers happy. TAGS: Howard Stringer, Blu-ray, Sony Playstation, Sony PS3, Blu-ray disc, electronics, Sony Corp., CEO, Sony PlayStation 2, games, DVD, U.S., TV

Next-generation DVD formats rally support

January 7, 2005 Groups supporting competing formats push their chosen technologies at the Consumer Electronics Show. TAGS: Blu-ray disc, HD-DVD, Blu-ray, Consumer Electronics Show, home entertainment, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., entertainment, game company, DVD, format, recorder, laser, electronics, Toshiba, Dell, TV

PC makers eye consumer electronics all over again

September 22, 2004 Dell, Gateway and HP are making another run at consumer electronics for the 2004 holiday season. TAGS: consumer electronics, PC company, electronics, holiday season, Gateway Inc., digital camera, digital music, music player, camera, brand, Dell, HP, recorder, U.S., Apple Computer, DVD

Apple sides with Blu-ray Disc in format war

March 10, 2005 Company joins Blu-ray Disc Association to play role in developing, marketing next-generation DVD format. TAGS: Blu-ray disc, Blu-ray, HD-DVD, specification, Apple Computer, DVD, electronics, HP

LG to sell first Blu-ray/HD DVD combo player

January 7, 2007 Electronics maker unveils the Super Multi Blue, the first player that can play discs from the competing Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD formats. TAGS: Blu-ray, HD-DVD, Blu-ray disc, LG Electronics Inc., Consumer Electronics Show, electronics company, DVD, format, electronics, video

THX hears the call of consumer electronics

July 20, 2007 The pioneering audio company founded by George Lucas is working on an entertainment system that automatically adjusts settings for optimum playback.Photos: Getting the THX thumbs-upVideo: Turning u... TAGS: theater, consumer electronics, electronics, home entertainment, Star Wars, entertainment, movie, video, photograph, DVD

Sony details Blu-ray plans, new product releases

January 5, 2006 Cameras, eBook reader, music phones to be among electronics giant's new offerings. Photos: Sony's coming lineup TAGS: Blu-ray, e-book, Sony Corp., electronics, HD-DVD, Sony PS3, Sony Playstation, Toshiba, TV, video, DVD

Sears launches consumer electronics line

August 18, 2004 Department store plans to sell projection TVs via Web and offer them in stores in the fall, with other devices to follow. TAGS: Brillian, Sears Roebuck & Co., LCoS, semiconductor, consumer electronics, electronics, TV, brand, retailer, Intel, camera, DVD, PC

Small discs for camcorders get the blue light

October 13, 2004 Blu-ray group is developing a smaller version of its technology for portable electronics, aiming to give its format a leg up. TAGS: Blu-ray, Blu-ray disc, camcorder, HD-DVD, flash memory, Sony Corp., Japan, DVD, laser, memory card, electronics, camera, Intel

Year in review: From iPhone to Kindle

December 17, 2007 Apple, Amazon.com, and Vizio take a plunge into the consumer electronics world. TAGS: Amazon Kindle, HD-DVD, Apple iPhone, Vizio, home video, Palm Inc., Amazon.com Inc., electronics, Blu-ray, consumer electronics, Apple Computer, LG Electronics Inc., TV, LCD, DVD

Cisco investments fuel consumer electronics push

June 26, 2006 Cisco Systems develops an aggressive investment strategy to support its push into consumer electronics, home networking. TAGS: Akimbo Systems, Cisco Systems Inc., investment strategy, consumer electronics, investment, acquisition, electronics, DVR, networking, vision, Linksys, start-up, entertainment, games, DVD, video

Panasonic plays DVD maker to push next-gen format

May 3, 2005 Temporary plan is meant to reassure Hollywood that the current format battle will be resolved and that Blu-ray is the future. TAGS: Blu-ray, Blu-ray disc, Panasonic, electronics company, Hollywood, consumer electronics, generation, manufacturing, DVD, electronics, format, CD

Trash that PC in an eco-friendly way

April 21, 2006 Recycling efforts have come a long way fast, but most old systems still wind up leaking chemicals into landfills. TAGS: landfill, recycling, waste, circuit board, worker, environment, CRT, monitor, DVD player, electronics, cell phone, PC, U.S., TV, DVD, Dell

Strong holiday sales expected for tech

November 25, 2005 High prices at the pump are pushing shoppers toward better deals and online retail. TAGS: shopper, electronics, consumer electronics, holiday, plasma TV, survey, DVD player, Apple Computer, brand, TV, U.S., DVD

Gadget price declines slow for summer

August 17, 2004 Consumer electronics prices still drop, mostly, but not so much. TAGS: NPD Group Inc., basket, goods, Microsoft Windows CE, consumer electronics, access point, electronics, DVD, Microsoft Corp.
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