The product with innovative AQUOS design looks great on tabletop or when mounted on the wall. It comes in a manageable size of 43 x 4 x 23cm and weight of just 2.3 kg, which makes it easier to handle. Connectivity options like HDMI 1.4 and Digital optical audio out are featured in this device.

Its compatibility to play a range of media formats like JPEG, MP3, AAC, MP2, DivX, DivX HD and XVID makes it one of the superior Blu-Ray DVD Players. You can also enjoy movies and actions in Full HD quality. With 3D playback capability it brings to you rich and vivid 3D entertainment. Other compatible media types are BD-ROM, AVCHD, DVD Video, DVD-RW/R/DL, DVD+RW/R/DL, CD-DA/CD-RW/R, Audio-CD / CD-MP3. Built-in 802.11 b/g/n wireless with DLNA functionality ensures excellent wireless connectivity.

Enhanced features like BD-Live, USB/SD and Resume you can get the best output from this device. Auro source detection another distinctive feature supported in this device. The device is very energy efficient and consumes 8.1watts when switched on. To deliver the best audio outputs, the device supports DTS-HD Master Audio Essentials and Dolby TrueHD.

When Sharp BD-HP90S 3D Blu Ray DVD Player teams up with Sharp AQUOS LCD-TV, it uses QUOS Pure Mode technology delivering optimum picture quality.

This revolutionary model has 1080P HD video up sampling to deliver high quality videos and images on your HD TV. Along with progressive scan technology, the advanced HD playback system makes the movie playbacks outstanding.

Apart from BD playbacks, this wonderful model has DivX contents, multi formatted DVD and CD playbacks. This will provide more chances to the users as well.

You can also make use of the Wi-Fi of this latest Blu-ray DVD player to access qualitative BD-Live content and Net TV functions from internet. It has 2GB of internal memory to store BD Live content and this media storage is expandable via SD/SDHC cards.

3D functionality enabled in the gadget reduces the need of future firmware updates. Similarly, onboard audio decoding (Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS HD) amplifies the sound quality of the player.

Connectivity ports provided on the player panel include high speed USB host, HDMI interface and Ethernet port. The high definition media interface enabled on this light weight player simplifies the Av signal traffic through a single combo cable.

Philips BDP8000 1080P Blu-Ray DVD Player is a powerful model with solid built exterior and ultra stylish designs. You can easily operate the layer using infrared technology compatible remote controller as well.

Along with Coaxial Digital, Component Video, Composite Video, HDMI audio and video connections, it features WiFi 802.11b and WiFi 802.11g Network connections. Besides, it features a USB drive. Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio are the sound decoders.

This Blu-ray DVD Player can play formats such as DivX, MP3, WMA and JPEG. With BD Live, it features a variety of Web-enabled features, while DLNA allows you to share music, movies and pictures over a network. DVB-T TV Tuner is also integrated within this device. It supports 192kHz/24-bit Audio D/A Converter. All these features and functions, makes this device a true winner. Weighing 7.49 lb, the LG HR500 Front loading Blu-Ray DVD Player is easier to handle and use. This device offers digital entertainment for you and your family

This advanced Sony Blu-Ray DVD player supports qualitative blu-ray contents and offers outputs with outstanding quality. Even though it comes in the label of a blu-ray player, it is not a mere blu-ray player. This multi-formatted disk supported player is designed with 1080P full HD DVD playback capability which will provide superior assistance to your HDTV in displaying high definition movies.

It supports 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i HD formats as well. Apart from DVDs you can insert compact disks in this advanced player.

High Definition audio codecs enabled in this new model strengthens its audio playbacks system as well. Monolithic design, cost saving power consumption, direct USB media integration etc in this HD blu-ray player are also useful. You can make optimum settings in you player to get best results.

This classy model measures 430 x 36 x 199mm and it has 18W on-mode power consumption. Player requires 120V / 60Hz universal power supply for operation. You can operate this gadget with remote controller while resting one your couch.

HDMI, composite video, component video, digital audio, analog audio, USB and Ethernet connection ports are integrated on the device panel connectivity purposes.

Sony BDP-S380 1080P Blu-Ray DVD Player also features BRAVIA internet video by which you can easily stream music, videos and sports directly from the internet.

This new model has 1080P video up conversion to provide you images with superior quality. It supports MP3, JPEG, DivX, DivX HD, AVCHD and MKV file compressions. Built-in media loader of this new model supports BD-ROM (BD-Video), BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, DVD Video, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW and Audio-CD.

To produce high quality sounds through dedicated channels, this advanced Blu-Ray DVD player has onboard audio decoding including Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD and DTS. With direct network integration capability, this new player provides high quality BD contents directly fro the networks.

Apart from 1080P formats, player is capable to delivers 1080i and 720p images. Line doubling progressive scanning enabled in this model fortifies the image quality. It also features 12W low power consumption and 0.2W sleep mode operation.

Panasonic DMP-BD75 1080P Blu-Ray DVD Player delivers videos with outstanding quality and the well designed exterior of the gadget gives a stunning outlook to this new model. 430 x 35 x 179 mm ultra compact size and 1.6kg weight of this latest device is also agreeable.

With the addition of a Simple web browser you can use the home cinema system to browse any text and picture-based Internet pages, while the Entertainment Database Browser allows the user to learn more about Blu-ray Disc™ titles. Besides, this Blu-Ray DVD player supports enhanced features like the Internet video enhancer, XrossMediaBar™, DLNA and media remote applications. It comes with 2 x USB input that allows easy connectivity options.

With BRAVIA Internet Video you can Stream music, video, sports from the BRAVIA Internet Video platform directly. It supports 3D and you can watch movies in High Definition 3D. USB and PC playback is also possible with this device. Quickstart and loading options saves your time and you can enjoy high definition movies right away. Wireless LAN Ready allows you to Stream content from the internet.

This device supports Dolby® TrueHD and Dolby® Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio codecs. You can watch your DVDs in Full HD 1080p. Sony BDP-S480 Monolithic design Blu-Ray DVD Player takes your digital entertainment to the next level.

This 3D-ready blu-ray DVD player is an unprecedented model with 1080P full HD playback and enhanced line doubling progressive scanning capability. It supports CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, BD-R, BD-RE and BD-ROM. Built-in media loader of the player allows disks with almost all popular file formats such as MP3 and JPEG. It addition, this advanced DVD player accepts files with DivX formats.

With USB ports, you can insert external data into the device for direct playback. Inbuilt wi-fi allows users to stream high quality AV contents or BD stuffs directly from the internet.

Onboard audio decoding enabled in the layer fortifies the audio playbacks of the player for great enjoyment. It has commendable 192 KHz/24bit audio DA conversion as well. Connectivity interfaces on the device panel are network port (Ethernet), SCART sockets, component video, composite video, HDMI port, analog audio outputs, digital audio out, coaxial and USB ports.

(W) 430 x (H) 49 x (D) 295mm compact size and small weight makes it highly affordable. It comes with inbuilt DVB-T tuner which allows you to setup channels easily. LG BDT590 1080P Blu-Ray DVD Player reproduces movies with brilliant signal quality and is ideal for space management on your desk.

Samsung BD-C8900M Blu-Ray DVD Player

It offers Ultra Fast Play and reduces the waiting time. Distinctive features like 500GB Freeview HD Recorder, Tuning Auto Set-up, Freeview HD Digital Tuner, Wi-Fi and BD Live are what set it apart from other Blu-Ray DVD players. This device can play host of media types and formats such as 3D-BD (Movie), BD-R, BD-RE, BD-ROM (Movie), CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DivX®, DVD Video, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-ROM (Movie), DVD-RW, JPEG Viewer, MP3, MP4 and WMA.

To provide excellent audio performance, it supports AAC, Dolby Digital 5.1ch (AC3), Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 5.1ch, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio. Regarding connectivity, it features 1 HDMI Output, 1 Optical Digital Output, 1 USB 2.0 Input, 1 Component Video Output and 1 Ethernet Port.

These connectors are neatly integrated in the cleverly designed casing, which measures (W) 430 x (H) 55 x (D) 300mm and weighs 3.60kg. This energy efficient device consumes 1watt on stand by mode and 28W during use. For added peace of mind, the product is supplied with 1 Year Parts & Labour warranty.

The quality of the images is increased twofold with Progressive Scan feature. DVB-T MPEG2 (HD) is also supported in this device. Samsung BD-C8900M Black Blu-Ray DVD Player is a perfect addition in your home as it offers non-stop digital entertainment.

The new Philips BDP-5180 Blu-Ray DVD Player has DivX, MP3, WMA, JPEG and AVI file format support. DVD Video, SVCD, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD (Audio), CD-R, CD-RW, BD-RE and Blu-ray are the playable disk types.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby True HD, DTS and DTS-HD Master Audio are the technologies incorporated for sound enhancement. The 3D ready device produces 1080p Full HD output with 1080p up scaling. PAL and NTSC are the video systems supported by the DVD Player with progressive scanning.

Philips Net TV and BD-Live are offered in the DLNA certified equipment. 1x HDMI (out), 1x composite video (out), 1x component (out) are the video connector types availed in the Philips BDP-5180 Full HD Blu-Ray DVD Player. 1x coaxial (out), 1x Composite audio (out), 1x RJ-45 (Ethernet) and 1x USB is the other connectivity options provided.

The device consumes a power of 25W during operation. The standby power consumption is 0.5W. The 3.0 kg device has a dimension of 435 x 60 x 227mm. A standard universal infrared remote control is included in the package.

The current storing capacity of a Blu-ray disc is 25 GB for a single layer and 50 GB with dual layer. The Blu-Ray group expects that the technology will be practical as a format standard for 10 -15 years.

The Blu-Ray disc is being introduced to cover three main application areas comprising of desk top computer utilisation, professional transmission and professional data back up applications.

The Blu-Ray discs are produced by making use of a single disc substrate with the recording layer very near to the disc surface.

This result in less probable distortion, greater accuracies and reducing the manufacturing costs as well as manufacturing time. The Blu-Ray disc products support both DVD and CD formats.

The HD-DVD promotion companies comprises of NEC, Toshiba, Sanyo, Thomson, and Universal pictures. The current storage capability is 15/20 GB, 30/32GB.

In dual layer the storage capability can be up to a maximum of 45 GB. The capacity cannot go further than that because of the position of the recording layer that is away from the disc surface.

The low storage capacity of the HD-DVD made the manufacturers to concentrate on creating Blu-Ray products more. The HD-DVDs can play DVD as well as CD content. The discs come in three forms. They are HD DVD-R, HD-DVD-RW and HD-DVD ROM.

The Blu- Ray is capable of recording smaller and higher density pits allowing more data storing. There are three kinds of Blu-ray discs accessible in the market. Each serves its own purposes.

The greater demand and utilisation will be for standard Blu-Ray products. Other blue ray discs are there exclusively for transmission and data storing. The professional discs or PD s are exclusively designed to collect news and broadcast markets. The products are introduced by SONY.

This comprises of a recording and editing systems, ENG, and XDCAM series of professional camcorders.

PD possesses a speedier data transfer rate, 72 Mbps as opposed to 36 Mbps than the standard Blu-ray product. It is considered as a replacement for conventional tape loaded broadcast cameras. The disc can be re –writable.

PDD or professional disc for data is considered as a substitute for conventional magneto optical applications (MO).

The standard Blu-Ray is the most accepted Blu-Ray product utilized in recorders and music players, PC drives and game consoles like play station 3. The disc is produced with a hard covered security layer. The primary company to launch this is TDK with its ‘Durabis’ coating technology.

Blu-Ray possesses built-in encryption and piracy security included in the hard ware and at the production level to prevent unauthorised copying.

TDK Company was the primary one to introduce a “scratch proof” coating to the Blu-Ray discs.

They have recently launched the modern version of coating technology termed as ‘Urbis’ coating, which prevents the discs to become defective from scratches, finger prints, UV light and dust accumulation.

The Blu-Ray group as well as the HD-DVD group are conversing about a unique format to prevent a format conflict. In any way as either groups plan seems to be that the other one drops their format, it is improbable that it will guide to ‘peace in our time’.