Do you want the ultimate high-definition entertainment experience? Do you want your favorite movies to come to life with a sharp picture and beautiful surround sound? Well now you can thanks to the technology provided by Blu-ray DVD.
Blu-ray technology was developed to enable the recording, rewriting, and playback of high-definition (HD) video. In addition to this, they can also store large amounts of data. With a Blu-ray disc you get more than five times the storage capacity of a traditional DVD, holding up to 25GB on a single layer disc and 50GB on a dual layer disc. The additional capacity, as well as the combined use of advanced video and audio codecs, means that with Blu-ray you are presented with an unprecedented HD experience. Plus, thanks to the extra storage space, Blu-ray DVD discs offer an exciting array of advanced interactive features and bonus content. The discs are also highly resistant to dirt and scratches.
The reason Blu-ray is the ultimate in high definition is because of the lasers used to read the discs. Current optical disc technology, such as DVD, DVDR, and DVD-RW, as well as DVD-RAM, reads and writes using a red laser; However, Blu-ray used a blue-violet laser, hence its name. So what is the difference? Well, the main benefit of using the blue-violet laser is that it has a shorter wavelength than a red laser. The red laser is 650nm, while the blue-violet laser is 405nm. This makes it possible to focus the laser point with even greater precision.
Blu-ray DVD players are available from many manufacturers, including Sony, Samsung, Philips, Panasonic, Pioneer, LG, and Sharp. In addition to these brand-name Blu-ray DVD players, the PlayStation 3 includes a built-in Blu-ray Disc player. Also recently, various laptop models have begun to incorporate Blu-ray Disc players, as well as producing additional Blu-ray Disc drives for desktop computers.
In order for you to enjoy all the benefits that Blu-ray technology has to offer, you will need several things, such as an HDTV with HDMI cables, to ensure the best picture quality. In addition to this, of course, you will need a form of Blu-ray player and Blu-ray discs. However, it is possible to play standard DVDs on a Blu-ray player; However, if you are doing this, you should be aware that they will be played at their normal quality and will not be presented in the Blu-ray standard. Also, you cannot play Blu-ray DVD discs on anything other than a Blu-ray player.
Blu-Ray is a glimpse of what future home entertainment is destined for and the industry expectation of Blu-Ray is that it will eventually replace DVD. Also, since its introduction, Blu-ray has continually advanced and there is no sign that this is going to change.
Whether you want to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends or want the best in home entertainment, you need Blu-ray, so what are you waiting for? Set up your Blu-ray technology right out of the box.