Huge Blu-ray Product announcements in Berlin IFA 2007 - Blu-ray Forum

Tekman · 08-29-2007, 02:51 PM

"Everyone is waiting for IFA where many new products are expected to be announced," said Frank Simonis, chairman of the Blu-ray Disc Association.

Currently, five manufacturers have launched Blu-ray Disc players in Europe, including Sony Corp. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (Panasonic). Five additional vendors are expected to launch Blu-ray Disc players at IFA, while companies with players already in the market plan to introduce devices with new features, Simonis said.

Many of the manufacturers are major suppliers of HDTV sets and hope to leverage that expertise to "accelerate the adoption of Blu-ray Disc," he said.

Sony has decided to return to IFA after its absence last year, with plans to exhibit new Blu-ray Disc players, new Walkman music players and HDTV sets, according to a spokeswoman

kjacobs03 · 08-29-2007, 02:56 PM

What are the dates for the IFA? How long does it run?

Tekman · 08-29-2007, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kjacobs03

What are the dates for the IFA?

Starts this Friday
Aug 31 - Sep 5

http://www1.messe-berlin.de/vip8_1/w...ors/index.html

Josh · 08-29-2007, 02:58 PM

IFA and CEDIA are back-to-back... meaning it should be a relentless amout of Blu-ray news.

E-Dogg · 08-29-2007, 03:00 PM

This is great!!! I look forward to hearing the news announced during this event.

Maximus · 08-29-2007, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh

IFA and CEDIA are back-to-back... meaning it should be a relentless amout of Blu-ray news.

I think that kind of explains why the HD DVD side is blowing their wad right now before they get drowned out by the onslaught.

Tekman · 08-29-2007, 03:05 PM

And today Sigma Designs the supplier of SoC for many of these Blu-ray players gets an upgrade from an analyst

Sigma Designs is up 34 cents to $37.25 on Nasdaq on an upgrade from American Technology Research. Analyst Jeff Schreiner raised his rating on the stock to "neutral" from "sell," citing the chip maker's potential for near-term strength in IPTV and the Blu-ray format for digital entertainment devices.

JTK · 08-29-2007, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

I think that kind of explains why the HD DVD side is blowing their wad right now before they get drowned out by the onslaught.

Very likely.

coolmilo · 08-29-2007, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh

IFA and CEDIA are back-to-back... meaning it should be a relentless amout of Blu-ray news.

You didn't have plans over Labor Day weekend, did you? It sounds like it's going to be busy at Blu-ray.com

marzetta7 · 08-29-2007, 04:00 PM

Sweet. Looks to be entertaining. I hope Blu-ray comes out with barrels blazing.

GarettP · 08-29-2007, 04:05 PM

Hope you had a vacation last weekend Josh, you could be very busy for the next week or so!

Jish · 08-29-2007, 04:15 PM

Is HD DVD going to have representation at IFA? I know there are some rumors surrounding HD DVD announcements at CEDIA...

Smackos · 08-29-2007, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jish

Is HD DVD going to have representation at IFA? I know there are some rumors surrounding HD DVD announcements at CEDIA...

One name springs to mind but it's a bit of a mouthful.. and got a bitter taste to it as well..

Jish · 08-29-2007, 04:40 PM

Mr. M is the keynote speaker at the AVS Cedia event - I find that so funny.

gand41f · 08-29-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Smackos

One name springs to mind but it's a bit of a mouthful.. and got a bitter taste to it as well..

Amen to that!

enjoy
gandalf

08-29-2007, 02:51 PM	#1
Tekman Active Member Member since:Apr 2007	Huge Blu-ray Product announcements in Berlin IFA 2007 "Everyone is waiting for IFA where many new products are expected to be announced," said Frank Simonis, chairman of the Blu-ray Disc Association. Currently, five manufacturers have launched Blu-ray Disc players in Europe, including Sony Corp. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (Panasonic). Five additional vendors are expected to launch Blu-ray Disc players at IFA, while companies with players already in the market plan to introduce devices with new features, Simonis said. Many of the manufacturers are major suppliers of HDTV sets and hope to leverage that expertise to "accelerate the adoption of Blu-ray Disc," he said. Sony has decided to return to IFA after its absence last year, with plans to exhibit new Blu-ray Disc players, new Walkman music players and HDTV sets, according to a spokeswoman Last edited by Tekman; 08-29-2007 at 02:56 PM.

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08-29-2007, 02:56 PM	#2
kjacobs03 Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:Columbus, OH Blu-ray collection:64	What are the dates for the IFA? How long does it run?

08-29-2007, 02:58 PM	#4
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	IFA and CEDIA are back-to-back... meaning it should be a relentless amout of Blu-ray news.

08-29-2007, 03:00 PM	#5
E-Dogg Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:159	This is great!!! I look forward to hearing the news announced during this event.

08-29-2007, 03:05 PM	#7
Tekman Active Member Member since:Apr 2007	And today Sigma Designs the supplier of SoC for many of these Blu-ray players gets an upgrade from an analyst Sigma Designs is up 34 cents to $37.25 on Nasdaq on an upgrade from American Technology Research. Analyst Jeff Schreiner raised his rating on the stock to "neutral" from "sell," citing the chip maker's potential for near-term strength in IPTV and the Blu-ray format for digital entertainment devices.

08-29-2007, 04:00 PM	#10
marzetta7 Special Member Member since:Feb 2006	Sweet. Looks to be entertaining. I hope Blu-ray comes out with barrels blazing.

08-29-2007, 04:05 PM	#11
GarettP Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Montrose, CO Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:21	Hope you had a vacation last weekend Josh, you could be very busy for the next week or so!

08-29-2007, 04:15 PM	#12
Jish Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:454	Is HD DVD going to have representation at IFA? I know there are some rumors surrounding HD DVD announcements at CEDIA...

08-29-2007, 04:40 PM	#14
Jish Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:454	Mr. M is the keynote speaker at the AVS Cedia event - I find that so funny.

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