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Sharp develops new semiconductor laser, could enable larger capacity Blu-ray Discs

Written by IT News on 6:50 PM

Although flash-based storage solutions are increasingly popular choice for all computer users personal data to be stored in a digital format, optical storage media solutions are still quite strong reality. Optical disc drives is still an important function in ordinary desktop and laptop computers, Blu-ray player with an ever-present possibility of new personal systems. For this reason, the Sharp Corporation recently announced a blue-violet semiconductor laser that sport has an optical output of 500mW developed under pulsed operation for use in Blu-ray Disc (BD) burner.

According to a news report on Nikkei's Tech-On the website of the laser has a wavelength of 405nm and vibration can write at a speed of 8x for triple-and quadruple-layer Blu-ray discs. This essentially means that it could, with today's technology, where a single layer of the disc can be equipped with 25 GB of storage, laser Sharp see 75GB or 100GB recordable discs. These discs can be used both for storage of personal data, but also for marketing 1080P movies, which are often limited by their size or built-in, special functions.

The company started the reported volume of production of a blue-violet semiconductor laser with a pulsed output 320mW in June this year. Since the new 500mW blue-violet semiconductor laser, the company has no future plans to start mass production, because of the lack of specifications for three or more layer Blu-ray discs. Yet, Sharp claims that it currently has an opportunity to commercialize the laser.

The reliability of this new, blue-violet semiconductor laser is already clear from Sharp, which has confirmed that the laser works on more than 1,000 hours in temperatures of 80 degrees Celsius, with a pulse width of 30Nm and an output of 500mW. The announcement was made at the 70th Autumn Meeting of Japan Society of Applied Physics, to be held September 8 to 11, 2009, in Toyama Prefecture, Japan, Tech-On reports.

Dell Adamo laptop to provide built-in Blu-ray optical drive

Written by IT News on 3:00 AM

About two weeks ago, Dell was the first rumors of plans to release its own MacBook Air competitor, a product currently called Adamo. Since then, a series of speculations were informed of the alleged technical specifications on Dell's leading portable computer systems. But the latest rumors suggest shown to be the most interesting because they argue that the state will Adamo its customers with a very unique feature that Apple MacBook Air now missing. More precisely, the Adamo is a built-in optical drive.

Since the first rumors emerged, in order to Adamo, the product has been replaced by a composite of representatives. Round Rock, Texas-based Company is now expected to reveal the laptop back in 2009, probably at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, which will take place after the long-awaited Apple's MacWorld Expo 2009.

The latest information on the Internet shows that one of the main features of the forthcoming Adamo Dell laptop is its support for an integrated optical drive. What is perhaps even more interesting is that Adamo It is expected that with a Blu-ray drive, which was developed by a Google cache of information on Dell's own site.

The apparent MacBook Air competitors may have a video display port and eSATA ports for additional storage space. Only it makes MacBook Air Adamo one option under consideration is worthwhile.

Said laptop is expected to start with a price tag close to $ 1500, it is a good USD 300 more than what you now have to pay for the Apple Mac Book Air cheapest. The system is expected to begin shipping in February next year, but it is not yet confirmed.

Wireless USB Remote

Written by IT News on 10:07 PM

We have recently brought you news about a product that was meant to capitalize on Father's Day, namely the ESPN's Ultimate Remote. It appears that there's yet another similar product that aims at providing media enthusiasts with a new remote control experience. This time around, the manufacturer is famous for its DVD and Blu-Ray product lineup, namely AMEX Digital.

The new remote, which goes by the name of RM-mp1, looks rather simple but is advertised to provide users with a number of significant features designed to improve the quality of their media experience. The remote can't be used for your regular TV set, but it provides all the media functions you will need, with support for computer systems. This is because RM-mp1 has been designed with a Wireless USB technology, rather than IR or a proprietary RF link. This technology allows the AMEX product to work as a media remote, a presentation controller and for general PC control.

The product's PC capability includes a built-in touchpad and mouse buttons, offering probably the same experience as any other notebook computer. The remote also provides a dedicated slideshow button, which can be used with presentations and photo galleries. At the bottom, the remote features a large Media Center/Start menu shortcut button. This will probably make movie watching on a PC, a lot more fun.

Other technical specifications include a single 3.7V battery, which can be charged via USB. AMEX Digital throws in even a Wireless USB dongle to link the remote with the computer, if the technology isn't available. The product is quite slim and at this point there's no word on price or availability. What is certain is that RM-mp1 will only work on Windows-enabled computers and will be available in black and white versions.

Red-Ray Players Give You the Mind-Blowing HD Experience

Written by IT News on 10:35 AM

By: Bogdan Botezatu, Hardware Editor

Format war may be over in the Toshiba HD-DVD, but it seems that the next goal in the list of victims will be victorious Blu-Ray. Those of you who are already ready to toss in the Blu-Ray movie titles and the transition to the new format in the bandwagon, it is advisable to wait a bit longer, as the new format was still in diapers.

Powerful Red-Ray format is a new standard, was able to deliver "Apart from the HD-quality video, films, namely the impressive 4096 x 2048 pixels screen.

Blu-ray players also sold as "extra-HD", but does this label, at the very least misleading, since high-definition specifications say that the standard is achieved at 720p HD (1280 x 720), 1080i (1920 x 1080i) and 1080p (1920 x 1080p) resolutions. In the Blu-Ray standard is only able to deliver 1080p, which is in the range of HD.

In "Over-HD" image quality is achieved by increasing the basic standard specifications, namely: to provide resolutions. The only format can support "Over-HD" is one of definitions supporting the Red. Her playback device can display video works on the blaring 4K resolutions (4096 x 2048), 2K (2048 x 1024) and the regular 16:9 4K (3996 × 2160).
However, the Red-Ray player can not work with Blu-Ray or HD-DVD discs, but instead, it allows users to playback video content from SD and Compact Flash memory media. The player is still under development and is expected to press the market in 2009, just in time to make the transition from Blu-Ray to another standard HD.

The device has some important disadvantages sports, such as his rather salty cost. The new players will come with the price of $ 1000, and it is almost futile, given the fact that the film does not have a name to offer 4K screen. In fact, such resolutions can be caught only in digital supported through the Red One camera, which is rather expensive ($ 25,000).

Provided that you have a device and the accompanying title of the movie, there is one question remained unanswered. Average HDTV screens can be operated with video content to 1080p resolutions, but only Quad-HD TV sets can be operated at maximum resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels. Such displays are not only difficult to find, but they are also expensive.

However, a lot can change before 2009. Let us not forget that when the Pentium 4 chips hit the market, they cost a fortune, and now they have power in the kitchen toaster.

Blu-ray Region Code Remover 2.3

Written by IT News on 10:08 PM

Blu ray code description Remover

This program removes the Blu-ray region code of Blu-ray rips
This program removes the Blu-ray region code of Blu-ray rips on the hard drive for playback allow the establishment of the region regardless of the player.

In addition to the Blu-ray region code removal functionality "Blu-ray disc for the Ripper. NET" This program supports the lifting of a regional code of Blu-ray titles, which are verified by region player BD-J scenario (such as Fantastic Four 2, Sunshine) .

Blu-ray Cod Remover allows you to easily remove any code from any Blu-ray in a flash.

Requirements:
· .NET Framework 2.0

Developer: SuperGoof

License: Freeware

Size /OS: 107 KB, Windows XP/Vista

Last Updated: April 7th, 2008, 09:13 GMT

Download Blu-ray Region Code Remover 2.3

Shuttle's Latest XPC HTPC Resurrects Dead Formats

Written by IT News on 9:50 AM

By: Bogdan Botezatu, Hardware Editor

Those of you claiming that the HD-DVD high-definition standard dead should think again, because the HD-DVD units sold better than ever. The formal announcement of its discontinued led to a fall in prices
for the device, and made it available to the main market.

Shuttle has released a new home theater PCs in a series of XPS, which can be read as Blu-Ray and HD-DVD media formats in one combo drive. In addition to high-definition discs, the XPC G5 3101M can also read and write conventional DVD and CD media.

Miniature home-theater PC comes in a fairly solid configurations, including a TV tuner that handles DVB-T digital signals, an ATI HD 3450 256MB graphics card, as well as high-definition, on-board 7.1-channel audio output. The machine is built around the AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200 + processor, 2 GB DDR2-667 memory, and 320GB SATA hard drive.

Moreover, the shuttle was able to stuff all the goods in a beautiful box with a low profile, so as to be easily moved around the house when redecorating.
The new media center PC based on the Shuttle XPC Barebone SN68SG2 design and sports mirror front panel VFD display powered by the media, indicating the important information on the status of the system.

Cooling is another important aspect when it comes to the media center computer, and the residual noise could easily destroy a truly high-definition experience. In the cooling system is in the Shuttle Integrated Cooling Engine ICE Heatpipe with advanced technology and linear control 92 - mm fan.

Pre-configured systems are available in the European market already, and can be ordered from the Shuttle site for maximum € 1091 ($ 1716). Other configurations are also possible, but they would be the additional premium.