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Firmware enables internet connectivity on HD DVD players |
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Tuesday, 03 July 2007 |
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| Toshiba HD DVD players can connect to the internet with the currently available firmware update, once connected to the network, users can download bonus features, as available, from a movie studio’s server. |
This data is then saved in the player’s persistent storage and can be accessed by the user. In addition to downloading new bonus features, some HD DVD discs may even include locked prerecorded content which can be unlocked with a downloadable key from the studio’s online server.
In addition to downloading content, HD DVD users also have the ability to upload content and interact with content providers. For example, with the award winning title, “Blood Diamond” from Warner Home Video, users can participate in interactive polls. After providing feedback, results are delivered back to users via the HD DVD player.
Web-enabled network content became available on June 26 with the launch of Bandai Visual’s anime title “Freedom” volume 1. This title is the 1st HD DVD anime title available in the United States, the 1st web-enabled network content disc and the 1st “twin format” disc (featuring both HD DVD and DVD on one side of the disc).
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