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Toshiba announces 45GB next-gen DVD

May 11, 2005 Toshiba announced on Tuesday the development of a higher-capacity HD DVD disc. TAGS: HD-DVD, Blu-ray disc, Toshiba, DVD, Blu-ray, Sony Corp.

Year in review: HD DVD died, smartphones thrived

December 22, 2008 The year in gadgets was marked by a DVD format war, the iPhone 3G and a parade of would-be iPhone killers, and--like everything else--the economic downturn. TAGS: economic downturn, downturn, HD-DVD, Apple iPhone 3G, Blu-ray, Apple iPhone, smart phone, 3G, bankruptcy, war, gadget, DVD, PC

Warner joins Blu-ray DVD camp

October 21, 2005 With Sony and its Blu-ray technology ahead in the DVD-format war, a second studio says HD DVD is just not enough. TAGS: HD-DVD, Blu-ray, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., DVD, home video, format, Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp.

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, home entertainment, DVD, Blu-ray disc, entertainment, PC company, Intel, laser, manufacturing, electronics, Toshiba, Dell, video game

Designers hanker for next-generation DVDs

August 9, 2006 HD DVD and Blu-ray formats will bring about a revolution in DVD special features. TAGS: HD-DVD, designer, Blu-ray, video stream, DVD, viewer, movie, format, video

Advisory group includes HD DVD, Blu-ray supporters

April 19, 2006 Companies representing warring disc technologies unite in effort to ensure smooth rollout of next generation of movie discs. TAGS: Sonic Solutions, HD-DVD, Sony Betamax, Blu-ray, Hollywood, DVD, movie, format

Sony's Blu-ray notebook arriving next week

June 12, 2006 If you've got $3,500 to spare and want to see the latest in high-tech movies, Sony has the laptop for you. Photo: Sony's Blu-ray Vaio TAGS: Blu-ray, Blu-ray drive, HD-DVD, Sony Corp., Blu-ray disc, Intel Core Duo, notebook computer, Sony PS3, Philips Electronics N.V., Sony Vaio, movies, Sony Playstation, DVD

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., CD, TV, hard drive

Cost questions dog Blu-ray DVD's lead

November 28, 2005 By all accounts, Sony's high-definition discs are being tapped as the successor to standard DVD. But serious production questions remain. TAGS: Blu-ray, HD-DVD, lead, manufacturing, Blu-ray disc, DVD, Sony Corp., format, movie, CD

HD DVD backers promise 200 movies

January 5, 2006 Studios say films such as "Million Dollar Baby" and "Full Metal Jacket" will be on new format by year's end. Photos: Toshiba's taking tickets for HD DVD movies TAGS: HD-DVD, backer, Toshiba Qosmio, Toshiba, HD-DVD player, movies, Amazon.com Inc., DVD, format, Blu-ray, notebook computer, movie, Intel, Microsoft Corp., video

False starts in race to future of DVDs

October 15, 2007 The number of Blu-ray and HD DVD players and discs remains stubbornly miniscule. Should consumers pay any attention at all? TAGS: DisplaySearch, HD-DVD, Blu-ray, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., NPD Group Inc., 1080p, DVD, format, TV, movie, copy, HDTV, Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp.

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: HD-DVD, Blu-ray disc, Blu-ray, LG Electronics Inc., Consumer Electronics Show, electronics company, DVD, format, electronics, video

Microsoft shows off HD DVD drive for Xbox

August 8, 2006 External drive expected to hit store shelves in time for the upcoming holiday shopping season. Photos: HD DVD for the Xbox 360 TAGS: HD-DVD, Microsoft Xbox, Blu-ray, Xbox 360, Sony Playstation, Microsoft Corp., DVD, video

LG: No go on combo of Blu-ray, HD DVD

September 20, 2006 Will the competing next-generation optical disc standards ever meet in the same device? Not for now, it seems. TAGS: HD-DVD, Blu-ray, Steve Baker, LG Electronics Inc., electronics company, standards, standard, PC company, format, DVD, Sony Corp.

Japan says no to Blu-ray, HD DVD recorders for U.S.

October 3, 2006 Machines' high price, and belief that demand is relatively modest, will keep them out of U.S. market for now. TAGS: yen, Japan, broadcasting, HD-DVD, Blu-ray, recorder, DVD-recorder, Panasonic, Toshiba, U.S., DVD, Sony Corp., hard drive

Intel, Microsoft endorse HD DVD

September 27, 2005 Companies join forces with Toshiba, NEC and others to face off against Sony, Dell, Apple, et al in war over a standard to succeed DVD. TAGS: HD-DVD, camp, Blu-ray, Blu-ray disc, DVD, standard, manufacturing, video game, Toshiba, movies, Intel, movie, format, Dell, Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp.

FAQ: What's next in HD video fracas?

February 5, 2008 HD DVD isn't dead, at least not quite. That leaves many options and potentially expensive mistakes for consumers. TAGS: HD-DVD, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Blu-ray, backer, NPD Group Inc., HD-DVD player, DVD, announcement, video player, format, Toshiba, Sony Corp., video

Blu-ray vs. HD DVD: I don't care who wins!

January 18, 2008 Outside of the protagonists and their immediate families, does anyone really give a darn who comes out on top? CNET News.com's Charles Cooper sure doesn't. TAGS: HD-DVD, Blu-ray, electronics company, home video, DVD, Toshiba

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, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., entertainment, game company, home entertainment, DVD, recorder, laser, electronics, format, Toshiba, Dell, Sony Corp.

Blu-ray, HD DVD players: Clunky, unimpressive

January 9, 2006 At CES, the Blu-ray and HD DVD players on display were reminiscent of VCRs and CD players from earlier eras. TAGS: HD-DVD, HD-DVD player, Blu-ray, Consumer Electronics Show, Mitsubishi Corp., front, CD Player, RCA, VCR, LG Electronics Inc., Sony Corp., DVD, button, Toshiba, CD, video
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