Tweet For the uninitiated, or those unfamiliar with technology, the world of HD and Blu-ray Disc can sometimes be overwhelming. That’s why it’s so important that retailers themselves understand all the technical terms associated with HD and BD, so they can educate their customers and let them make informed decisions. In Sweden, the Blu-ray Forum [...]
Archive for October, 2009
Scandinavian BD certification scheme helps retailers improve tech knowledge
Published October 23rd, 2009Benelux tour shows consumers that without Blu-ray, HDTVs are just TVs
Published October 23rd, 2009Tweet Over half of households in the Benelux region now own high-definition televisions, but many still only use them to watch standard definition content. To really show consumers the true potential of their HDTVs, the Blu-ray Disc Association is going on a tour of shopping malls throughout the region. The tour will let the public [...]
Britain stuck in a tech time warp?
Published October 19th, 2009Tweet Research released today by the British Video Association (BVA) has suggested that the average British living room is stuck in 1992, often featuring an array of outdated technology including VHS recorders and cassette players. The study of over 2,000 Brits revealed that while seven per cent of households are equipped with the latest consumer [...]
BD Film Festivals in October
Published October 9th, 2009Tweet Following last month’s Deauville Festival in France, here are details of similar Blu-ray Disc events happening in other European territories this month. Milan A BD film festival in Milan is taking place at the Cinema Apollo from the 7th – 10th October. The first day is reserved for press, with the following three days [...]