Reviewed on July 1, 2008The Samsung BD-P1500 lacks some features and doesn't perform as well as the PlayStation 3, but its relatively low price makes it a solid option for those few people on a budget who still demand a standalone Blu-ray player.TAGS:Blu-ray, Samsung Electronics, Sony PS3, Panasonic, Blu-ray disc, remote, menu
Reviewed on August 18, 2008The Insignia NS-BRDVD is competent as a relatively cheap, barebones Blu-ray player, but better players are coming and the Sony PlayStation 3 is a superior option for those with just a little more cash.TAGS:Insignia, Blu-ray, Blu-ray disc, SD card, function, button, DVD
Reviewed on December 18, 2007The Samsung BD-P1400 delivers a mostly capable Blu-ray player at a relatively affordable price, but it's probably still better to hold off for newer models or a PlayStation3.TAGS:Blu-ray, HD-DVD, Samsung Electronics, Blu-ray disc, firmware, DVD, menu
Reviewed on February 12, 2008The LG BH200 is an improvement on its groundbreaking predecessor, but an HD DVD/Blu-ray combo player just isn't an attractive product anymore.TAGS:HD-DVD, LG Electronics Inc., Blu-ray, Blu-ray disc, DVD, Toshiba
Reviewed on July 24, 2006The first Blu-ray burner to hit the market, the Pioneer BDR-101A gives you 25GB of storage on a single disc and its actual write speeds nearly match its rated 2X spec. Still, it's a first-generation drive that's too expensive for anyone but professionals and enthusiasts working with HD video.TAGS:Blu-ray, Pioneer Electronics, Blu-ray disc, CD burner, Roxio, DVD recordable, HD-DVD, optical drive, Sony Corp., CD, DVD, PC
April 16, 2004The company teams up with Toppan Printing to develop a Blu-ray disc made mostly of paper, which they hope will lower prices and encourage use of the technology.TAGS:Blu-ray disc, Blu-ray, Sony Corp., laser, DVD
August 16, 2006Company's 50GB dual-layer discs can hold about four hours of HD video. They're set to sell for about $48.TAGS:Blu-ray, Blu-ray disc, Sony Corp., U.S.