The Realm of Blu Ray and Blu Ray Players
Blu Ray players are basically the "player" arm of Blu Ray discs, the latest in optical storage technology. Developed through the joint efforts of the Blu-Ray Disc Association, Blu Ray discs stand to be the next-generation of optical disc formats groomed to replace the popular DVD format.
The roster of members included in the Blu-Ray Disc Association includes some of the giants in personal computer manufacturing, consumer electronics making as well as with media manufacturers in the world. Companies like Panasonic, Pioneer, Philips, Apple, Dell, Hitachi, Hewlett Packard, JVC, LG, Mitsubishi, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, TDK and Thomson are among the members making up the Blu-Ray Disc Association.
Blu Ray players are geared to work in conjunction with Blu Ray discs, which are more than capable of storing up to 25 gigabytes of data, 50 gigabytes for dual-layer classes of Blu Ray discs. Blu Ray players utilize a blue-violet laser diode as its main reader for Blu Ray discs, and is basically where Blu Ray got its name from.
Most Blu Ray players are made to be capable of handing the various formats of Blu Ray discs, which are BD-ROM, BD-R and BD-RE. BD-ROM formats of Blu Ray discs are similar to the DVD-ROM or CD-ROM class of optical storage media, being read only. They are perfect for the distribution of High Definition movies, as well as large amount of data for personal computer systems, or games for Blu Ray supported gaming consoles. BD-R compatible Blu Ray players are capable of recording/writing data into blank BD-Rs, allowing users to record/write High Definition movies, or large quantities of data into them. BD-RE class Blu Ray discs are the rewritable media, which users could record into, erase, and record again.
Blu Ray players take advantage of the benefits from the basics of Blu Ray technology. Because of its large data storage capacity, Blu Ray discs are perfect for High Definition movies, in conjunction with the utilization of advanced video and audio codec systems.
Most Blu Ray players are made to be able to handle DVD formats as well, making them overly comprehensive when it comes to the types of media they are capable of handling. Should you be on the lookout for purchasing a player for your home theater entertainment system, you may want to see what Blu Ray players have to offer, as Blu Ray is sure on its way into becoming the new standard where optical storage devices and systems are concerned.
