Universal goes for Blu-Ray Discs

[Num3]

Eheheh

Seems Blu-Ray is winning supporters...

Seems the new BR-DVD sets will have java incorporated for superior author/presentation modes!

"HDMV" mode
Offers all features of DVD-Video and more. The authoring process in line with DVD-Video creation.

"BD-J" mode
Offers unparalleled flexibility and features, because it is based on Java runtime environment. It allows for extensive interactive applications, and offers Internet connectivity.

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"BD-J" mode

Introduction
"BD-J" mode was designed to offer the content provider almost unlimited functionality when creating interactive titles. It is based on Java 2 Micro Edition, so programmers will quickly be familiar with the programming environment for BD-J. Every Blu-ray Disc player will be equipped with a Java interpreter, so that it is capable of running discs authored in BD-J mode.

And the bad news:

Internet connection
The BD-J system supports basic Internet protocols like TCP/IP and HTTP. The player may connect to the disc publisher's web site to unlock certain content on the disc (after certain conditions, like payment, are met), or dynamically display certain info (like theater playing schedules for a movie) on the screen. The disc's program may be extended with JPEG pictures or audio fragments downloaded from the Internet, or it can even stream full new audio/visual content to Local Storage.

More info here

http://www.blu-raydisc.com/Section-13627/Index.html

[Killswitch]

Why is the bad news, bad news?

[freak]

> Why is the bad news, bad news?

banners, ads and spam on the dvd player?

Also this one:
"The player may connect to the disc publisher's web site to unlock certain content on the disc (after certain conditions, like payment, are met)"

If you happen to live in china and the dvd contains the word "democracy", well you are out of luck...