What is the main difference between Blu-ray & HD-DVD?

The are many difference, but, there is one major underlying difference as I will explain as concise as possible.

First off, I must point out Blu-rays enormous disc capacity (25GB single layer, 50GB dual-layer) which allows Sony to burn the discs at full 1080p HD resolution, without compromise.
However, in the case of HD-DVD, Toshiba much first burn the disc with 720p HD resolution then rely on the player itself to convert the content to 1080p. Uh, this is not a great thing.

Some people prefer HD-DVD because the players are "more affordable" and Universal Studios Executive Vice President (Ken Graffeo) is one of them. Others stand by Blu-ray (including me) because we see the technology in Blu-ray as being far superior and therefore worth the extra change.

In my opinion, why invest in a brand new 1080p FULL HD TV and then skimp out on a player over a couple hundred dollar price difference? It just doesn't make sense.

If you're really torn, go for LG's BH100 high definition hybrid player.

For a more in-depth review by engadget, click here.

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Blu-ray or HD-DVD? Who will decide?

Well the Japanese adult-film industry, according to filmmakers. Sony has offered more technical support to Japans adult-film industry than to any other market. This is all part of the future Sony plan to create a seamless network among multiple Sony divisions. They say history repeats itself, and this case is no different. We saw similar stories unravel during the VHS vs. BETA war as the adult-film industry was the ultimate reason the tables turned for VHS and it became the format of choice.

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Universal is sued - Mom says baby wants to dance!

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music on behalf of a mother (Stephanie Lenz) who posted a 30 second clip of her baby dancing to Prince's "Let's Go Crazy" song onto YouTube.

Universal Music sent YouTube a standard-issue Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown notice and YouTube, an entity not in a position to question given its current legal troubles, removed the video, as is policy.

"I was really surprised and angry when I learned my video was removed," said Lenz in a statement. "Universal should not be using legal threats to try to prevent people from sharing home videos of their kids with family and friends."

"Universal's takedown notice doesn't even pass the laugh test," said EFF Staff Attorney Corynne McSherry. "Copyright holders should be held accountable when they undermine non-infringing, fair uses like this video."

I am proud to say, it's worked so far. YouTube has since reposted the video. If we let the corporations pull stunts like this one preventing us to share home movies on YouTube, then what's next? Before you know it you'll be getting similar letter's in the mail for playing you music in your car with your windows down. Why? The car next to you hasn't paid to listen to the music you were just playing. Special applause to the EFF for standing up for a mom who was just trying to share here home movies with friends and family.

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Who is the typical American electronics consumer?

The average American electronics consumer owns 25 consumer electronic devices, according to a new report from eMarketer. The company also discovered that 77% of people researched electronics buys online before purchasing and the consumer also spends an average of 20 minutes trying to set up a new device before walking away from the "project" all together.

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Who is coming after the iPhone?

Apple's iPhone has done phenomenol since it's official release date on June 29, 2007. The Apple iPhone represents a "major cultural shift in consumer behavior and and consumer empowerment," reports Advertising Age, offering some rules for effective marketing on the small screen.

So who is coming after the iPhone? Well Hewlett-Packard and Dell are for starters. Both HP and dell have seen their core business models sink. So they are in the works of making their way into the smartphone sector. We feel this is great for the consumer. Competition will bring better products (sooner), lower prices and a more developed smartphone industry.

Also read Electronic Engineering Times (Asia)/InformationWeek for a their article "Big computer makers catch iPhone fever."

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Report: Video game sales up 44% thus far 2007

New domestic sales recently released by the NPD Group show that gaming console sales have risen 44% ( to $6.1 billion) for the first-half of 2007. Similarly, sales of the actual games are up 24% (to $2.9 billion). The report goes on to applause Nintendo for a fair chunk of the market increase as a result of their strong performance in the handheld and console market segments.

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More consumers say no to extended warranties

We've all experienced it - "extended warranties," "service plans," "performance plans." Consumers are saying no to purchasing these warranty add ons for their electronics purchases. When a prospective TV buyer walks into your store to upgrade their standard definition TV set, you can take them over to any high definition TV and they will instantly distinguish the added value of the HD set. However, this is not the case with "extended warranties." Retailers Best Buy and Circuit City have recently reported that revenues are declining in this sector. Analysts (read the report here) have made suggestions that consumers have an increased level of shopper awareness. Also revenue declines are blamed on the warranties high sticker prices. In short, consumers don't see the value.

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Letter From Our CEO

Dear Go Get It Global customers, partners and fans,

I am very excited and pleased to announce the official launch of our new and refreshed website. We are 100% dedicated to the home theater market, providing you with innovative products to ensure your home cinema experience is truly enjoyable.

This is an exciting time for everyone here at Go Get It Global, as we have made our way to the top as the global leader for home theater furnishings and décor. Now that our new site is officially launched, I would like to remind everyone the many great things Go Get It Global has to offer that our competition simply falls short on. Our legacy of dedicated customer satisfaction and product support is second to none. We have an extremely talented team of enthusiastic and experienced individuals who are dedicated to our customers and to finding new ways of serving this very important market.

The entire Go Get It Global team wants to thank you for all of your support over the years as we’ve made our way to the top. I am extremely excited to be working hand-in-hand with the rest of the GGG leadership team as we continue to bring you the most dedicated online home theater furnishings retailer around the globe.

Thank you, as always, for your enthusiasm and your support. No matter where this season takes you, on behalf of everyone here at Go Get It Global, we wish you the best on your new home theater experience.

Best regards,

Tyson Rabani
Go Get It Global President & CEO

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