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Samsung reveals ‘world’s fastest’ Blu-ray Disc drive

[tweetmeme source= “blurayreporter” only_single=false] Samsung has announced what it calls ‘the world’s fastest’Blu-ray Disc drive. The SH-B123 optical disk drive (ODD) reads BD-ROMs at a speed of up to 12X, CDs at up to 48X, and DVDs at a maximum […]

Blu-ray Monday Edge of Darkness Giveaway

[tweetmeme source= “blurayreporter” only_single=false] This week we’re celebrating Mel Gibson’s return to action in thriller The Edge of Darkness by giving away a brand new copy on Blu-ray Disc. As always, you have two chances to win.¬† For your first […]

The Goonies 25th Anniversary Edition confirmed on Blu-ray Disc

[tweetmeme source= “blurayreporter” only_single=false] Warner Home Video announced this week that family favourite and 80s classic The Goonies will be re-released on Blu-ray Disc to mark the film’s 25th anniversary this year. The film, directed by Richard Donner and produced […]

Panasonic debuts new Blu-ray Disc Recorder range

[tweetmeme source= “blurayreporter” only_single=false] Panasonic has just revealed two feature-packed Blu-ray Disc Recorders for the UK market. As well as playing Blu-ray Discs with support for BD-Live, both the DMR-BW880EBK and BW780EBK include tuners to receive high definition television services […]

Toshiba adds Blu-ray 3D support to latest notebook range

[tweetmeme source= “blurayreporter” only_single=false] The rise of Blu-ray 3D continues with Toshiba launching what it calls the world’s first laptop with Blu-ray 3D playback. The TX/98MBL notebook has a 120Hz LCD screen and a Nvidia 3D Vision kit which includes, […]

Kick Ass Blu-ray Disc release confirmed

[tweetmeme source= “blurayreporter” only_single=false] Offering up a welcome twist on the classic comic book super hero film, Kick Ass, one of 2010’s most critically acclaimed films, will be released on Blu-ray Disc this August. Exclusive to the Blu-ray version is […]

Blu-ray Monday Invictus Giveaway

[tweetmeme source= “blurayreporter” only_single=false] With sporting fever taking over the world this month,¬†Blu-ray Monday is giving away Invictus this week, another momentous sporting event in South African history. As always, you have two chances to win.¬† For your first entry, […]

Toshiba launch Blockbuster on-demand service in Blu-ray players

[tweetmeme source= “blurayreporter” only_single=false] Blu-ray Disc player manufacturers are continuing to improve the multi-functional capabilities of its players. Toshiba is no exception, recently joining forces with video rental company Blockbuster to offer on-demand movies in its new Blu-ray players. The […]

Heroes Season four confirmed for Blu-ray Disc

The hotly anticipated fourth and final season of Heroes is available for pre-order on Blu-ray Disc on 4th October. Entitled ‘Redemption’, the series sees the characters attempt to restore normality to their lives which, as expected, proves impossible. As ever, […]