Are you fond of watching movies in DVDs and it happened that you really wanted to have a copy of the movie you are watching, but the DVD is not yours? Normally, in this situation you only have two options either you buy your own DVD or copy the movie via electronic means.

Computer savvy has termed it as DVD ripping. But since recently DVDs are slowly replaced by Blue-ray discs, it is but proper to call the procedure as Blue-ray disc ripping.

Accordingly, there are many ways to rip Blue-ray discs. You may rip it to unencrypted video files in MKV format or use tools and programs. However, I opt for using tools in ripping Blue-ray discs and I suggest the Blue-ray Ripper by DVDFab.

Blue-ray Ripper is an excellent ripper program as it provides all the steps you need in converting the movie and moving it right to your hard drive. Apparently, you will need at least 50GB space of hard disk in doing the movie rip. This tool also supports CPUs in multicore and NVIDIA CUDA.

These supports make the job of Blue-ray Ripper as fast as it can be. It manages to rip in just two hours (using Intel Core i7 Dell XPS 15 notebook), comparing to the other ripping processes like the MakeMKV and RipBot264 (using the same machine and ripping the same movie) they took over four hours before the ripping process is complete.

So, we can say that Blue-ray Ripper is doing the ripping process ahead than its counterparts.

This tool is a 30-day trial program that is very safe to use and a user-friendly tool. You are free to try ripping using this tool.

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Panasonic has been one of the top leading companies for consumer electronics. Its name became the most sought after brand around the globe due to its commitment to bring in the “ideas for life” to every consumer. And for that commitment, they are at constant height for releasing new electronic products this year.

Recently, Panasonic has announced two new 3D Blu-ray disc players coming to UK stores. Both Blu-ray players have Freeview + HD built-in and will be optimized for next-generation home entertainment. The two models, named DMR-BWT800 and DMR-BWT700 each carry twin tuners on board, as well as full 5.1-channel surround sound with the option of displaying 3D content.

The devices are Viera Cast enabled and users will be able to connect through an SD slot, and able to plug in their AVCHD content directly into the players. The devices both have DLNA server functionality and offer WiFi, allowing consumers to connect to Panasonic’s Viera Cast through the machine.

The two Blu-ray disc players even offer a high-speed copying function, allowing users to record unprotected hard-drive content on a Blu-ray drive without having to wait a long time. We don’t yet have information on pricing or availability just yet, but the recorders are expected to hit UK shelves soon and the US likely to follow in the coming months.

See the video below to see Panasonic’s full lineup for this year.

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Toshiba refreshes its range of HD TVs with the new family of REGZA LCD TV range RB2 who bring with them the special nature of integrated Blu Ray. On the one hand it is possible to enter – and, of course, on the contrary, withdraw – the disc with high-definition content. A modern reinterpretation of the famous TV Combo who have never really done a bang because of the all-in-one that does not excel in either one or the other aspect. After the jump, prices.

The most common criticism about solutions combo is “If it breaks then the player or the TV, you must repair the entire block, the better the two separate devices. ” Which is also acceptable, but for certain target the combo can be a more practical solution.

Toshiba is not a newcomer in the field of TV and if he decided to pack offer TV with integrated Blu Ray, then most likely there is still a considerable demand for this market a bit ‘niche. Here REGZA RB2.

The RB2 Series Toshiba REGZA LCD panel support and integrate a Blu Ray. They will be available in three different cuts of 30-inch diagonal with 40RB2 to $ 2,055, 32-inch 32RB2 to $ 1390 and 26-inch 26RB2 to $ 1269. The thickness, in spite of the embedded player, remains very low, at 49 mm.

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VIZIO announced the company’s new 65-inch Theater 3D Edge-Lit Razor LED HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps. Since VIZIO is one of the best-known HDTV manufacturers in the US, it simply had to take on its South-Korean rivals from Samsung and LG and roll out a truly impressive widescreen 3D solution, which is exactly what it did with its newly-announced 65” Theater 3D Edge Lit Razor LED LCD HDTV.

The new HDTV utilizes Vizio’s Theater 3D technology to provide a superior alternative to conventional 3D by utilizing battery-free, affordable and lightweight 3D glasses causing less eyestrain than the current “Active Shutter” technology. The XVT3D650SV comes four sets of 3D glasses and is intended to bring cinema-style 3D experience to your home.

The XVT3D650SV supports a wide selection of 3D formats to ensure compatibility across Blu-ray, broadcast, cable, satellite, and gaming and, in addition to the standard formats, VIZIO also supports SENSIO Hi-Fi 3D, the high quality, visually lossless 3D format that enables 3D content to be delivered over 2D infrastructure as well as RealD’s patented side-by-side format.

Wireless Internet access is available through built-in Dual-Band 802.11n Wi-Fi, allowing viewers to enjoy   TV shows, social networking,  photos and more with just the push of a button on the Bluetooth Remote

The set also features Internet applications as well, such as Amazon Video On Demand, Facebook, Flickr, Netflix, Pandora, VUDU, Twitter, and more.

“Our Theater 3D technology is a significant step forward in bringing a high-quality, immersive experience home to consumers,” stated Matthew McRae, VIZIO CTO.

“The bright and flicker-free images, extremely low crosstalk, and comfortable glasses allow extended viewing of content without the side-effects associated with the first generation of 3D technology. This is increasingly important as more content is released and 3D gaming goes mainstream,” the company’s CTO added.

The set will be available through Costco Wholesale and Sam’s Club for an MSRP of $3,500 which is, indeed, a pretty heavy price point, but we must not forget the fact that we’re talking about a widescreen, 65-inch product with 3D capabilities here

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Redbox is ringing in the holiday season with a chance for you to win one of the hottest entertainment items around, a Blu-Ray player. Blu-Rays are taking over, and now you can take advantage. Redbox, the movie rental provider famous for its red kiosks, is celebrating the holiday season with the launch of the “Better in Blu” campaign giving Redbox customers who rent a movie or game and provide an email address at checkout, the opportunity to win a Blu-ray prize pack, a Blu-ray player and one year of free one-night Blu-ray rentals from Redbox.

Redbox, the popular movie rental provider, is decking the halls in “Blu” this holiday season with the “Better in Blu” promotion, rewarding five customers per day with a Blu-ray™ player and a year’s worth of free one-night Blu-ray rentals.

They are awarding prize packs to five customers per day between Black Friday (Friday, November 26) and Friday, December 31. They are also offering $1 Blu-ray rentals on Christmas. “Redbox offers customers more ways than ever to enjoy the latest movies, including having Blu-ray available at all of our locations,” said Gary Cohen, senior vice president of marketing and customer experience, redbox. “Redbox is making movie-watching and the season more colorful this year, but giving our customers the chance to watch and win the latest movies in Blu-ray.”

Redbox has also given us the chance to give away a one Blu-ray prize pack as part of the promotion. The prize package includes a Sony BDP-S570 Blu-ray Disc Player and 52 free blu-ray rental codes, one per week (a total retail value of $237).

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The Samsung BD-C6900 Blu-ray 3D DiscPlayer allows you to see vivid dimensions in picture depth and action that both leaps off the screen, and draws you deep into the experience. Enjoy the superior picture quality and brilliant color of Full HD 1080p in a way you’ve never seen it before. 1080p Up-conversion optimizes resolution, for better viewing. Samsung Apps like BLOCKBUSTER, YouTube, Netflix, Twitter and Facebook, built for your Blu-ray, let you stream video, play games, view pictures and more.

Built-in WiFi allows you to wirelessly access pictures and music from your PC and stream content, including apps, straight to your Samsung Blu-ray Player. BDLive connects to exciting online content, providing countless hours of additional digital entertainment. The BD-C6900 has a sleek, black design that adds a beautiful, modern look to your décor.

Key Features

• Full HD 3D support
• Internet@TV: Connect to an ever-expanding portal of your favorite digital content. Customizable widgets give you access to BLOCKBUSTER, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, and more – all on your HDTV.
• BD-Live ready: Get more out of a Blu-ray Disc than what’s on it. BD-Live 2.0 lets studios future-proof their Blu-ray titles, so they can add content to BD-Live Ready discs even after they have been shipped. Simply connect your Blu-ray player to the Internet (through the included Ethernet port or using an optional Link Stick USB wireless dongle) to download images, subtitles and more. Text-chat with friends during a movie, or play against others in online trivia games to unlock exclusive video content and earn discounts on other products.
• AllShare:Sync up your entire household. A wired or wireless DLNA connection lets you stream your PC audio and video files to your HDTV using your remote.
• Wireless LAN built-in
• 1GB built-in memory
• Premium design
• Full 1080p Picture Quality
• Sleek, slim design (39mm)
• High glossy finish
• Full screen, ultra fast play

Connections

• 1 HDMI
• 1 USB

Audio

• Advanced HD audio (Dolby Digital TruHD, DTS-HD Master Audio)
• 7.1 channel audio out

Supported Content

• BD-ROM
• BD-RE/-R
• DVD-Video
• DVD-RW(V)
• DVD-R
• DVD+RW
• DVD+R
• Audio CD
• MP3
• WMA
• JPEG
• DivX
• MKV
• MP4

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Enjoy Full HD 1080p and powerful 5.1 channel HD surround sound with the Sony BDV-E370 3D Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System. Minimized wait times means you can start watching your movies faster than ever. Plus, with this great system you can take your entertainment experience to the next level in 3D. You can instantly access a wide variety of movies, music and more from: Netflix, Amazon on Demand, Pandora, Slacker, and YouTube.

The Sony BDV-E370 has an MSRP of $399.99. Amazon previously had it on sale for just $239. As part of its Gold Box promotion, Amazon is taking an additional $40 off for a total of $160.99 or 40% in savings.

In order to view 3D content you’ll need to purchase 3D glasses (sold separately by Sony resellers) as well as 3D content. The most logical choice here would be to pick up a couple of 3D Blu-ray disc titles.

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NVIDIA today announced NVIDIA 3DTV Play, its latest software solution that allows consumers to connect their GeForce GPU-powered desktop or notebook computer to new 3D TVs, for the ultimate in big screen 3D gaming action.

For the launch of 3DTV Play, NVIDIA is teaming up with Panasonic on its coast-to-coast 2010 “Panasonic Touch the Future Tour,” where consumers can test drive 3DTV Play-based PCs running on the new Panasonic VIERA Full HD 3D TVs, that just launched this month.

As a key benefit for NVIDIA 3D Vision™ PC owners, you can connect your 3D PC to a 3D TV for a high-definition, big-screen, 3D entertainment experience. NVIDIA 3DTV Play Software, included free with all 3D Vision PCs, powers the 3D PC experience when using a 3D TV and compatible 3D TV manufacturer’s glasses. Experience all of the same great 3D Vision PC content on your big-screen 3D TV!

3DTV Play software lets you connect any compatible NVIDIA GeForce GPU-powered PC or notebook to 3D TVs for the ultimate, high-definition, big-screen, 3D entertainment experience. By leveraging the processing power of NVIDIA GeForce GPUs, 3DTV Play software delivers the best the PC has to offer: play hundreds of standard PC games in stunning 3D environments such as World of Warcraft – Wrath of the Lich King, Battlefield Bad Company 2, and James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game.

You can also watch upcoming Blu-ray 3D™ Hollywood blockbusters, view digital 3D photographs, and even watch streaming 3D movies for the ultimate viewing party. The active-shutter glasses bundled with each VIERA full HD 3D TV sold work seamlessly with NVIDIA GPUs and off-the-shelf PC gaming titles and other 3D entertainment content.

If you already own Nvidia’s 3D Vision kit, you’re eligible to get 3DTV Play as a free upgrade. If you’d rather not bother, you can pick up 3DTV Play separately for $40. Since your 3DTV comes with stereoscopic glasses anyway, you may be better off with the standalone. It’ll also support Blu-ray 3D in 1080p, 3D photos, or streaming 3D movie content.

Features of NVIDIA 3DTV Play:

• Can be run on GeForce GPU-based desktop or notebook PCs equipped with an HDMI or DVI connector.
• Full support for all HDMI 1.4-compatible 3D TVs, including Panasonic VIERA Plasma full HD 3D TVs.
• Enables 1080p24, 720p60, and 720p50 3D formats.
• Advanced NVIDIA software and graphics drivers automatically convert more than 400 games to stereoscopic 3D in real time, without the need for special patches.
• Enjoy full HD Blu-ray 3D playback with real-time GPU accelerated decoding and playback on GeForce GPUsi.
• Watch streaming 3D movies.
• View 3D photographs directly on the 3D TV.

NVIDIA 3DTV Play software will be available later this spring and sold separately with an anticipated U.S. MSRP of $39.99. It will also be available for free for current NVIDIA 3D Vision customers.

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“Star Wars” is finally coming to Blu-ray. It was announced at Star Wars Celebration V that Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will bring the complete Star Wars Saga to the Blu-ray format with a worldwide release in Fall 2011.

It’s the first time any of the films have been available in high-definition packaged media. A boxed set containing the Blu-ray versions of the movies, spanning from 1977’s “Star Wars” through the final 2005 prequel, “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith,” will mark the first time the films have been offered in a high-definition home format, and will include documentary features and previously unseen footage.

In a press release, George Lucas stated: “Blu-ray is the absolute best way to experience Star Wars at home – in pristine high definition. The films have never looked or sounded better.”

With “Star Wars” finally getting the Blu-ray treatment more than five years after the format’s middling debut, there are still a number of other classic titles that are pending.

Perhaps bracing for the reactions of fans who decried some of the changes made to the special-edition films – like, say, an exchange of gunfire between Han Solo and a certain green-skinned bounty hunter – Mr. Lucas said that to release the original versions of these films on Blu-ray was “kind of an oxymoron because the quality of the original is not very good.”

The event is held in Orlando, FL, and this year commemorated the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and the ongoing, weekly adventures of Star Wars : The Clone Wars.

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Toshiba, the leader company which fought war for HD-DVD against Blu-Ray, now turns to add Blu-Ray to its new Satelite Laptop named as ” Toshiba P500 “. After the HD-DVD versus Blu-Ray war, the company joined the BDA(Blu-ray Disc Association) and start making Blu-Ray drive for PCs, now they expand it to their laptops too.

The Toshiba P500 runs on an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU with 4GB of DDR RAM and an HDD storage of up to 500GB. As a true multimedia PC, there’s also NVIDIA graphics support too. In the way of connectivity, there’s three USB 2.0 ports plus an eSATA/USB too, 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, a 5-in-1 Bridge Media port, Express Card slot and even FireWire.

The device also integrated Harman Kardon speakers, a full backlit keyboard and a multi-touch track pad controller and It’s available from late October. The rate and other informations are not yet announced.

Take a loot at Toshiba Satellite P500 video,

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Toshiba Satellite P500

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