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Beginner’s guide to Blu-ray

Posted by John Categories: Digital TV

I thought this was worth linking to…  Befuddled by all this talk about Blu-ray, HD DVD, and this format-war thing? Don’t panic—you’re not alone. My inbox has been overflowing with messages from confused readers asking me for the Blu-ray basics. Read on for answers to your most basic Blu-ray questions. OK, so what exactly is  [ Read More ]

TOKYO – Toshiba said Tuesday it will no longer develop, make or market HD DVD players and recorders, handing a victory to rival Blu-ray disc technology in the format battle for next-generation video.  “We concluded that a swift decision would be best,” Toshiba President Atsutoshi Nishida told reporters at his company’s Tokyo offices. The move  [ Read More ]

E-Mail Speak

Posted by John Categories: Using the Internet

A few common code words that are often used in chat rooms and forums: BTW – by the way BRB – be right back TYVM -thank you very much YW – you’re welcome LOL- laughing out loud L8R – later NRN – no reply necessary SOS – same old stuff AYPI? – and your point  [ Read More ]