First Blu-ray recorder due out in November

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. said Wednesday it will launch the world's first Blu-ray DVD recorders in Japan on Nov. 15, rising to do battle with High-Definition DVD, a rival format.
Both are vying to become the standard for next-generation DVDs, touting higher-quality graphics that stand out especially on larger TVs.
The DMR-BW 200 will retail for about 300,000 yen and the DMR-BR 100 for roughly 240,000 yen, the company said.
"We're proud of our products and we hope to end the battle soon, with the Blu-ray becoming the...
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