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Any tips to skip DVD/BD trailers, warnings, and ads on PS3?

In reference to How can I skip the unskippable adverts on DVD, the solution of STOP-STOP-PLAY was given for most DVD players to get past the UOP features. However, the Sony Playsta …
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Blu-Ray & receivers: What differences between Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD Master Audio?

I know Dolby TrueHD DTS-HD Master Audio both essentially mean "frickin' amazing sound", but... What are the technical differences between Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio? Is …
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Do Blu-Ray players including PS3 play burned Blu-Ray discs/movies?

Are there any issues with playing home-burned/written Blu-Ray discs on commercial Blu-Ray players, including the PS3?
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What good quality internal Blu-Ray writer for video authoring & data backup on PC?

I'm in the market to buy an internal Blu-Ray writer to replace the aging DVD writer in my Windows 7 PC. I'm interested in trying to author home videos to Blu-Ray, as well as use …
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HDMI, digital audio, A/V, a TV, and a Blu-Ray player?

Ok, so when I hook up my surround sound to my TV (it has a built in DVD player), I use an HDMI cable to send the video signal to the TV, and an optical digital audio cable to take …
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Possible to add a blu-ray to ASRock ION after purchase?

If I do decide to get an ASRock ION without a BD drive, is it possible to upgrade it after purchase with a drive? i.e. does it take a standard laptop drive and is the drive user ac …
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What blu-ray player could replace my avel linkplayer2?

My avel linkplayer 2 plays my dvds and streams movies stored on my home server by ethernet. I know nothing about blu-ray yet and I wonder if there is a well known player with a goo …
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Did high-definition (HD) solve the NTSC / PAL compatibility issue?

Do folks in Europe enjoy the same HD standards as us folks in North America? Are 720P, 1080P, etc. exactly the same resolution? Assuming no DRM/region-coding issues, would Blu-Ra …
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How can I watch Blu-rays on Linux?

Is it possible to watch blu-rays on Linux? What do I need to do to do to get it working?
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How can all these old movies be released on blu-ray? is it a rip off?

There's a load of old films being released on blu-ray at the moment. Surely the technology wasn't around to film in high definition in the "olden days". How are these films going t …
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What is a “digital copy”?

I see lots of Blu-rays with an included "digital copy". What does this mean?
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Blu-ray Burner?

I'm in the market for a blu-ray burner. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good brand, and what about blu-ray discs? What's a good place to get ones at a reasonable price?
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Do I need a Blu-Ray burner to make high-definition home movies, or is there a way to make them with a DVD burner?

Do I need a Blu-Ray burner for my computer to author my own high-definition home movies, or is there a way to make them with a DVD burner? I'm not ready to spring for a Blu-Ray bu …
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Why do Blu-ray players need an internet connection?

Is it to provide extra content or for security or something? Can I watch a blu-ray without an internet connection?
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How to watch blu-rays on Windows 7 HTPC?

What application works best for watching blu-rays on Windows 7 on an HTPC? All the apps I've seen assume you're using a keyboard/mouse to control them.

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