Pioneer Introduces BDR-PR1 Archival Blu-ray Drive
Less than a month after Pioneer announced two new Blu-ray writers for the consumer market, they are back with another new Blu ray burner – though this one is aimed at archival users.
While an average computer user has little use for archival products, the need for archival storage has been growing steadily during the past [...]
Burning Basics for Blu-ray Backup
The role of Blu-ray discs in our daily applications is bound for a positive trajectory. Just days ago, The Digital Entertainment Group (DEG) revealed in its third quarter report that the number of homes using Blu-ray jumped more than 50 percent to 33.5 million compared to the same time last year.
Blu-ray discs are not just [...]
Can You Burn 3D Blu-ray Movies on Regular BD-R Discs?
With the right hardware, watching a 3D Blu-ray movie is a fairly simple process. All you need is a 3D-compatible TV, Blu-ray player, and a replicated Blu-ray 3D movie. Pop the disc in the player, put on your 3D glasses, and enjoy a high-definition movie in 3D from the comfort of your own home! When [...]
CD-R Dye Colors Explained
One interesting thing about optical discs is that DVD-R media is always purple, while blank CD-R media comes in a variety of colors. Have you ever wondered why CD-Rs come in different colors? Is there any difference between them? Well, that’s exactly what we are going to talk about in today’s article.
As it turns out, [...]
Blu-ray Region Codes Explained
DVD and Blu-ray discs make it very easy to play, store, and transport movies. Unfortunately, this convenience also makes optical discs a popular format for movie piracy. In an attempt to prevent movies from being illegally distributed, a system of digital rights management, or region codes, was built into the DVD and Blu-ray disc formats [...]
