Sony to Begin Sales of Key Components for Blu-ray Disc Players/Recorders

Sony today announced that they will begin sales of key components such as optical heads and optical related semiconductor devices for BD players/recorders in December. "Sony has a long history of innovating new technologies that become the industry standard, and with today's announcement, we are confident in the continuation of that tradition", said Dr. Osamu Kumagai of Sony's Device Solutions Company at Microsystems Network Company.

"By making available to the industry the key components and technologies of Blu-ray Disc recorder, drive and other BD related products, we expect the Blu- ray Disc market to expand, and thus our consumers will enjoy, record and experience High Definition contents".