High Definition DVD Wars is Over - Blu-ray is Victorious

The battle between Blu-Ray and HD DVD at first seemed to be a repeat of the old videotape format wars between VHS and Betmax (and Video2000, which people usually forget about). However, the battle was all over much sooner than anticipated - Blu-Ray has won the final battle, and the war of high-def format. Sony is the backer of Blu-Ray, and Toshiba backed HD DVD. However, to mark its defeat, Toshiba has stopped producing HD DVD players in February 2008, and it is likely that all other manufacturers will follow suit quickly, so that they can start developing Blu-Ray machines. Toshiba has suffered as a result of this already, as it has had to lower its full-year profit forecast by 30%. Toshiba has also suffered a reduction in demand for its Nand memory chips, which are used in digital cameras, mobile phones and portable music players. Maybe the move to hard drive format is hitting Toshiba hard. So, Blu-Ray has won the format wars. Already there are PC Blu-Ray players on the market for as little as GBP115.00, or GBP226.00 for home cinema Blu-Ray players, such as the Sony BDP-S300 - Blu-Ray DVD Player. This low-end Blu-Ray players allows you to enter the world of high-definition. This DVD player reads Blu-Ray discs and offers a 1080p Upscaling function via its HDMi connection, so you can enjoy sensational images that are unbelievably realistic. The HDMi port also delivers uncompressed 7.1 sound. The BDP-S300 player is equipped with x.v. Colour technology to improve colour quality as well as a Bravia Theatre Sync processor for perfect sound and image restitution on your HD ready or Full HD TV. The BDP-S300 also includes Dolby Digital and DTS audio decoders, ushering you into a new era of audiovisual entertainment! So, time to sell those DVD's on eBay while there is still a market, and start building your Blu-Ray Collection.

Sony DCR-SR32 Hard Disc Drive Camcorder With 2.5'' LCD Screen - review

The latest Sony HDD Camcorders are extremely compact and give good image quality. With three video recording settings to choose from, you have greater control over the quality of the film that you produce. Battery life lasts for a couple hours of shooting, and the 30GB HDD allows for many hours of footage. If you purchase a spare battery, then this light weight camcorder can keep going for most of the day. Amazon review: Say goodbye to clutter with the DCR-SR32 from Sony! Equipped with a 30 GB hard drive, the DCR-SR32 lets you record over 20 hours of digital video in three different quality modes, while its 800,000-pixel CCD sensor, renowned Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens and 40x optical zoom make sure your recordings come out sharp and clear each and every time. The DCR-SR32 is really easy to use and has a 2.5? LCD screen, as well as 10 scene modes that adapt to any situation. You can even film in VGA resolution and save your creations directly to a Memory Stick Duo memory card, while its USB 2.0 connection transfers your films to your computer for easy editing. The high-performance and user-friendly DCR-SR32 lets you capture life?s best moments, without the clutter of tapes or DVDs! Manufacturer's Description: DCRSR32 Hard Disk Drive Handycam Ideal for everyone who’s on the move, the DCRSR32 offers an impressively long recording time and longer battery STAMINA – without the hassle of carrying extra tapes.