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Blu-ray Disc (also known as BR or Blu-ray) is an optical disc storage medium designed to supersede the standard DVD format. Blu-ray Disc is a next-generation, optical disc format that enables the ultimate high-definition entertainment experience. Its main uses are for storing high-definition video, PlayStation 3 video games, and other data, with up to 25 GB per single layered, and 50 GB per dual layered disc. Although these numbers represent the standard storage for Blu-Ray drives, the specification is open-ended, with the upper theoretical storage limit left unclear. 200 GB discs are available, and 100 GB discs are readable without extra equipment or modified firmware. The disc has the same physical dimensions as standard DVDs and CDs.
High-definition video may be stored on Blu-ray discs with up to 1920x1080 pixel resolution at up to 59.94 fields per second, corresponding to 29.97 frames per second interlaced or 24 frames per second progressive. Alternatively, progressive scan at 1280x720 pixel resolution can go up to 59.94 frames per second.
Blu-Ray Discs can only be played on Blu-Ray Players or Drives which support Blu-Ray Disc.
Blu-ray Disc provides these key features and advantages:

• Maximum picture resolution. Blu-ray Disc delivers full 1080p video resolution to provide pristine picture quality.
• Largest capacity available anywhere (25 GB single layer/50 GB dual layer). Blu-ray Disc offers up to 5X the capacity of todays DVDs.
• Best audio possible. Blu-ray Disc provides as many as 7.1 channels of native, uncompressed surround sound for crystal clear audio entertainment.
• Enhanced interactivity. Enjoy such capabilities as seamless menu navigation, exciting, new bonus features, and network/Internet connectivity.
• Broadest industry support from brands you trust. More than 90% of major Hollywood studios, virtually all leading consumer electronics companies, four of the top computer brands, the worlds two largest music companies, PLAYSTATION 3 and the leading gaming companies, all support Blu-ray Disc. Many Hindi Movies are also now available on Blu-Ray Disc.
• The largest selection of high-definition playback devices. Blu-ray Disc is supported by many of the leading consumer electronics and computing manufacturers. That means you can maximize the use of your HDTV and your home entertainment system with the widest selection of high definition playback devices including players, recorders, computers, aftermarket drives and the PLAYSTATION 3 game console.
• Disc robustness: Breakthroughs in hard-coating technologies enable Blu-ray Disc to offer the strongest resistance to scratches and fingerprints.

Region Codes: The Blu-ray Disc region coding scheme divides the world into 3 regions, labeled A, B, and C.

• Region A includes most North, Central and South American and Southeast Asian countries plus Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea.
• Region B includes most European, African and southwest Asian countries plus Australia and New Zealand.
• Region C includes India and the remaining central and south Asian countries, as well as China and Russia.