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All About Firmware

Having trouble with your high-def disc player? Will certain discs just not play? You may need to update the software and programming--otherwise known as "firmware"--inside your machine. Learn how and see links to more information on manufacturers' sites.

Blu-ray Movies and Players

What is it? The name Blu-ray is derived from technology which uses a blue-violet laser in contrast to a red laser used in standard DVD formats. Blu-violet-ray doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, hence the straightforward "Blu-ray" was born.

Blu-ray players are high definition devices that support 1080p--the best available picture quality, which shows content at a much higher resolution than a standard DVD player.

Blu-ray discs were created to read and write large amounts of information. While a standard DVD can only hold 4.7 GB of data, a Blu-ray disc can hold up to 25 GB of high-def data, resulting in greater video and audio quality. Blu-ray discs play on Blu-ray but not standard players and you can also play standard DVDs on Blu-ray players. However Blu-ray discs and players together will provide the ultimate, optimized high-def viewing experience.

Why do I need it? Without a Blu-ray player, you won't get a true High-def picture when you watch movies or TV programs on a disc--even with an HDTV.

What's the next step? To learn more about upgrading to Blu-ray, read below:

The Benefits of Blu-ray Discs Over Standard DVDs

Bonus Features in High Definition

Find Movies Available in Blu-ray and HD DVD

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The Benefits Blu-ray Discs Over Standard DVDs

Chart: Compare Standard DVD and Blu-ray. Learn about picture quality, special features, storage space, cost, and more.

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Previews and Bonus Features in High-Def

Because high-definition discs offer more storage space than standard DVDs, their special features are more spectacular than ever. Blu-ray discs offer stunning interactive capability, seamless menus, integrated games, and coming soon...internet connectivity also known as BD Live.

But don't take our word for it. Sample some of the bonus features available on the Blu-ray versions of The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Pirates of the Caribbean - At World's End and National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets:

Integrated Games on The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Bonus special features on Pirates of the Caribbean - At World's End

Interactive capability on National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets

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Finding Movies Available in Blu-ray

Some of the biggest and best movies are being released on Blu-ray disc. Visit our Blu-ray store to find out which of your favorite films are currently available.