February 26th 2008 04:01 am
Switched On: Blu-ray had friends in high def places
Filed under: Features, HDTV, Home EntertainmentEach week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about technology, multimedia, and digital entertainment. When Sony included a DVD drive on its PlayStation 2, it was clear which technology was helping sell which product. After just avoiding being a victim of a format war itself, DVD was on its way to enticing consumers with many of the same benefits that had turned the compact disc into a huge success — high-fidelity, portability, durability a. Not only did these companies account for the vast majority of DVD player sales in the US, they also accounted for most of the large-screen TVs, paving the way for bundles and other promotions that are sure to accelerate now that there is more security in buying Blu-ray. Continue reading Switched On: Blu-ray had friends in high def places Permalink | Email this | Comments. |
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