DVDPlay First Rental Kiosk Operator to Offer Blu-Ray Discs.Select Grocery Stores to Offer Consumers Blu-Ray Discs A Blu-ray Disc (also called BD) is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of digital information, including high-definition video. Overview The name Blu-ray Disc is derived from the blue-violet laser used to read and write this type of disc. at Standard DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. Prices CAMPBELL, Calif. -- DVDPlay Inc., a DVD rental kiosk kiosk Originally, in Islamic architecture, an open circular pavilion consisting of a roof supported by pillars. The word has been applied to a Turkish summer garden pavilion and a type of early Persian mosque. operator and developer, today announced their plan to add the Blu-ray disc format to their standard DVD selection at the beginning of June. Blu-ray Discs will be offered at the same $1.49 rental cost as standard DVD rentals. "DVDPlay is thrilled thrill v. thrilled, thrill·ing, thrills v.tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly. 2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture. to be the first in the kiosk space to offer Blu-ray discs," said Chuck Berger, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of DVDPlay. "The focus of this strategic decision is to prepare for the long term success and sustainability of the kiosk and ultimately give consumers what they want. We have an extremely adaptable a·dapt·a·ble adj. Capable of adapting or of being adapted. a·dapt  a·bil product. Recognizing the mainstream adoption of
Blu-ray and offering it to our customers is something we were able to
turnaround quickly."
DVDPlay will continue to release movies in standard DVD format See VOB and DVD. with select Blu-ray titles. Among the first Blu-ray disc format releases are Untraceable and Men in Black which will be available as soon as June 10th. With competitive pricing that is up to 70 percent lower than traditional video stores, DVDPlay continues to experience rapid growth within the industry. Unlike retail brick-and-mortar outlets, DVDPlay kiosks combine innovative technology and seamless customer experience without requiring significant retail space or manpower. "We are very pleased to support DVDPlay in offering Blu-ray titles," said Marshall Forster, senior executive vice president of sales of Sony. "Rental kiosks are one of the fastest growing segments in the business, and we are aware more and more movies are being rented this way, making Blu-ray movies available to an even broader consumer-base." About DVDPlay DVDPlay is the creator, manufacturer and operator of the world's first automated au·to·mate v. au·to·mat·ed, au·to·mat·ing, au·to·mates v.tr. 1. To convert to automatic operation: automate a factory. 2. and remotely managed DVD rental kiosk. Consumers experience the ultimate in DVD rental convenience, the latest Hollywood releases, and an every day low price, all with just a swipe of their debit or credit card. Rental transactions take less than a minute. The entire system is simple, secure and easy to use. www.dvdplay.com |
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