Back in December I posted about my quest to find a multiregion capable HD DVD or Blu Ray player.It was a very frustrating quest, but not nearly as frustrating as the entire HD DVD vs Blu Ray format war. As a consumer I felt like "piggy in the middle".However, in the last couple of weeks the format war between HD DVD and Blu Ray seems to have almost drawn to a close, as Warner … [Read more...] about Multiregion Blu Ray – A Reality?
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ScreenClick Looks For Market Share via Tradedoubler
Online DVD rentals site ScreenClick went live on the tradedoubler affiliate network earlier today.I've had mixed experiences with ScreenClick, but I joined up as it fits nicely with a few of the sites I runTheir main competitor in the Irish market seems to be MovieStar.ieUnfortunately moviestar.ie don't seem to like replying to emails, so the query I sent them on August 10th … [Read more...] about ScreenClick Looks For Market Share via Tradedoubler
Multiregion Blu Ray OR HD DVD Players?
Has anyone come across any multi-region Blu Ray or HD DVD players? Or, failing that, some way to render them multi-region?I really don't feel like buying two HD players just to be able to play two regions! … [Read more...] about Multiregion Blu Ray OR HD DVD Players?
Astérix aux jeux olympiques
Due to be released in France at the end of January 2008. It will either be hilariously funny and a huge success or a total flop, though, if the teasers are anything to go by, it has a strong cast https://youtu.be/c1Xxm0WoU5E … [Read more...] about Astérix aux jeux olympiques
The Ultimate Remote Control?
I recently upgraded my TV and surround sound system, so I've now got a battery of remote controls!It's kind of annoying, as I've now got to battle with:TV remoteDVD / Surround sound remoteSky boxStereoTo switch from a DVD to watching a flick on Sky involves messing about with three of them.. And that can get mighty confusing.So what's the solution?It seems that universal remote … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Remote Control?