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Handbrake 0.9.5 Now Supports Blu-ray Folder Structure
A new version of the popular video conversion tool, Handbrake, was released recently. While there was a slew of additions and fixes, the most notable new feature is the support for Blu-ray folder structure. No decryption support is provided so you still need AnyDVD HD. This new feature basically can streamline your Blu-ray ripping process, […]
Continue reading...MediaBrowser, MKVs, and Blu-ray Nirvana
3. September 2009
I finally made the plunge and bought an Epson projector for my basement and built a Windows 7 machine for use as a dedicated media center. First off, the projector looks fantastic. Very happy. Second, I have entered the world of converting blu-rays to MKVs. My initial impression: awesome. Using a guide from Avsforum.com, I […]
Continue reading...Cheap Blu-ray Movies | Buyer’s Guide
27. May 2009
Blu-ray movies are expensive, especially when you buy them from the big retail chains like Walmart, Target, or Best Buy. Personally, I think Amazon has the best prices on Blu-ray movies. You can find most new movies for $19.99, and sometimes cheaper. Just be aware that most of Amazon’s “sales” are not really any different […]
Continue reading...Playstation 3 and Blu-ray | Initial Thoughts
20. October 2008
I finally made the leap into the world of Blu-ray last week with an impulse purchase of a Playstation 3. I found a great deal for one using Microsoft’s Live.com cashback on Ebay, netting a PS3 for about $250. I primarily bought it to use as a Blu-ray player. Overall, I am impressed with the […]
Continue reading...Corel Updates WinDVD 9 Plus Blu-ray
23. August 2008
Corel is finally catching up to PowerDVD Ultra and Total Media Theater with the release of their “Update†pack for WinDVD 9. The following features are added as a reult of this update: * Resolve “Enable S/PDIF Out†issue * Resolve “HDMI output to speaker†issue * Modify All2HD setting selection to enhance stability * […]
Continue reading...Rip Blu-ray Movies 3 Ways
13. April 2008
So you want to rip Blu-ray movies to a hard drive? Good news! You can rip Blu-ray movies even though they have a ton of content protection that make watching them on a computer difficult, which is especially frustrating for people who simply want to watch their own movies.
Continue reading...Arcsoft TotalMedia Theatre: New Blu-ray/HD-DVD software for media centers
31. January 2008
Over the last year, the clear leader in Blu-ray and HD-DVD playback on a computer has been Cyberlink’s PowerDVD Ultra. Finally, this month someone else has thrown their hat into the HD realm: Arcsoft with their release of TotalMedia Theatre. According to Arcsoft, TotalMedia Theatre supports Blu-ray discs, AVCHDs, CDs, VCDs, and a variety of […]
Continue reading...Cyberlink PowerDVD Ultra | Watch HD-DVD or Blu-ray Movies on a Media Center
9. November 2007
Using Cyberlink’s PowerDVD Ultra, media center PCs are a perfect way to hedge your bet on the HD-DVD/ Blu-ray (high definition DVDs) format wars, especially if you have a projector or large screen HDTV. Although Microsoft is a big supporter of the HD-DVD standard, they left out native support in Vista for high definition DVDs. […]
Continue reading...4th Generation AACS and BD+ Cracked
29. October 2007
SlySoft has just released the latest AnyDVD version which beats the latest 4th generation HD-DVD and Blu-ray copy protection MKBv4, which was lauded as being unbreakable. From Slysoft’s press release: All that AACS-LA has to offer now is BD+, but even that is on the verge of being circumvented and a release is expected by […]
Continue reading...How to Legally Buy Blu-ray Movies as HD-DVDs
22. October 2007
The format war for next generation DVDs has been going on for some time. Each major studio has picked a side, with many only releasing movies on one format. Take for instant Fox’s “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.” This top selling movie is only available on Blu-ray causing HD-DVD owners to be left […]
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11. January 2011
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