When considering Blu-Ray technology over standard DVD or HD-DVD technology,
consumers want to know one thing: Is it possible to play standard DVDs on a
Blu-Ray player? The answer is yes. Your DVD collection is safe for now.
So what is Blu-Ray technology anyway?
The short answer is a next-generation optical disc format developed to enable recording, rewriting and playback of high-definition video (HD), as well as store large amounts of data. While the name might sound a little out of this world, the name Blu-Ray is derived from the underlying technology, which utilizes a blue-violet laser to read and write data. Standard CDs and DVDs utilize a red laser. The name is a combination of "Blue" (blue-violet laser) and "Ray" (optical ray).
The main advantage of Blu-Ray technology is its capacity to store massive amounts of data on one disc. Blu-Ray technology enables users to store an average of 25GB-27GB worth of data into just one layer. That is equivalent to 4 hours worth of HD video and audio. Additionally, films available on Blu Ray discs carry expanded entertainment contents.
On the downside, Blu-Ray discs are still quite expensive and many of the movies we know and love have yet to be converted; although, seven of the eight major movie studios (Disney, Fox, Warner, Paramount, Sony, Lionsgate and MGM) have released titles in the Blu-Ray format. Many studios have also announced that they will begin releasing new feature films on Blu-Ray Disc day-and-date with DVD, as well as a continuous slate of catalog titles every month. As consumers continue to explore the technology, the catalogue will expand and prices will come down.
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So what is Blu-Ray technology anyway?
The short answer is a next-generation optical disc format developed to enable recording, rewriting and playback of high-definition video (HD), as well as store large amounts of data. While the name might sound a little out of this world, the name Blu-Ray is derived from the underlying technology, which utilizes a blue-violet laser to read and write data. Standard CDs and DVDs utilize a red laser. The name is a combination of "Blue" (blue-violet laser) and "Ray" (optical ray).
The main advantage of Blu-Ray technology is its capacity to store massive amounts of data on one disc. Blu-Ray technology enables users to store an average of 25GB-27GB worth of data into just one layer. That is equivalent to 4 hours worth of HD video and audio. Additionally, films available on Blu Ray discs carry expanded entertainment contents.
On the downside, Blu-Ray discs are still quite expensive and many of the movies we know and love have yet to be converted; although, seven of the eight major movie studios (Disney, Fox, Warner, Paramount, Sony, Lionsgate and MGM) have released titles in the Blu-Ray format. Many studios have also announced that they will begin releasing new feature films on Blu-Ray Disc day-and-date with DVD, as well as a continuous slate of catalog titles every month. As consumers continue to explore the technology, the catalogue will expand and prices will come down.
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