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What if you could make sure your movie purchases would work tomorrow, on any device, and you could lose worries of scratching a disc?  That is the idea behind Disney’s Keychest, a new way to future-proof your media purchases and instantly access your media on any device that is supported. … Continue Reading »

YouTube is attempting to build upon its popularity by offering full length features on a rental basis.  The company has been in talks with several movie studios about potential ways to make this possible.  Their biggest hurdle is attempting to get users to pay for premium content when free content… Continue Reading »

While there is a war raging on about whether it is legal to copy your DVDs or not, you will be able to copy your Blu-ray discs (BDs) complete with the studios’ permission soon.  The Advanced Access Content System Licensing Administrator is responsible for the copy protection on BDs and… Continue Reading »

Sometimes it doesn’t pay to like the latest and greatest.  Netflix, the name in the online DVD rental world, has just increased its prices if you prefer Blu-ray discs.  Myself, I have the 3 DVD at-a-time plan.  Normally it costs $16.99.  Netflix increased the cost of the plan by $1… Continue Reading »

Netflix has recently announced they are planning to stop selling used DVDs on their website.  The last day for any subscribers to grab that used DVD will be November 30, 2008, after which all DVD sales will be passed off to a wholesaler in bulk.  Personally, I had no interest… Continue Reading »

In much the same way Blu-ray hopes to eventually ‘kill’ the inferior DVD, DVD has finally buried VHS.  “Old news!” I hear you cry, and yes, I appreciate that the VHS has been facing this impending doom for a while, but the day has finally come where we can officially… Continue Reading »

A lower priced Blu-ray player is coming this November from Sherwood America for under $300.  Expect the usual BD features like 1080p video, upscales DVDs, and supports BD Profile 1.1.  With the holidays coming, expect more news like this. I have never heard of this particular company, so I did… Continue Reading »

I just received an e-mail from Netflix saying that there will be an increase in the subscription fee for unlimited access to Blu-ray movies.  The increase is a whopping $1.  Assuming they aren’t singling me out, this should effect plenty of Netflix subscribers. This new fee will start on November… Continue Reading »

Award-winning sound combined with technology at its most advanced level is yours to behold with the Bose Lifestyle V30 home theater system. Audio and video benefits can also be heard and not seen (contrary to that old axiom about children) as you simply connect the high-definition components, gaming console and… Continue Reading »