United States United States United Kingdom Canada Germany France South Korea
USERNAME
PASSWORD
 |  New member  |  Lost password

Home   News   Movies   Players   Recorders   Drives   Media   Firmware   Community   Forum   Deals


Most Popular Blu-ray Deals at Amazon
Show latest price drops  
Up (Blu-ray)
$19.99
Star Trek (Blu-ray)
$21.49
Monsters, Inc. (Blu-ray)
$22.99
Terminator Salvation (Blu-ray)
$16.99
The Nightmare Before Christmas (Blu-ray)
$15.49
Watchmen (Blu-ray)
$30.99
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Blu-ray)
$16.99
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (Blu-ray)
$19.99
Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Season One (Blu-ray)
$32.99
Inglourious Basterds (Blu-ray)
$19.99
Rocky: The Undisputed Collection (Blu-ray)
$49.99
Heat (Blu-ray)
$16.49
Forrest Gump (Blu-ray)
$21.49
North by Northwest (Blu-ray)
$19.99
Angels & Demons (Blu-ray)
$18.99

About


 What is firmware?

Firmware


 Search firmware

What is firmware?



Just as computers require software to run, a Blu-ray player requires firmware to run. Firmware is a type of computer program that resides inside the hardware device and makes it possible to play movies and access other features.


Purpose of firmware



The great thing about firmware is that it can be easily updated, so even though a Blu-ray player might not support a feature when it is released that feature might be added later as long as the hardware can support it. Firmware updates can also fix problems with existing features and offer other improvements.


Hardware problems



If you experience any problems with your hardware, whether it's a player or anything else, the first thing you should do is to make sure that you have the latest firmware installed. If not, then it's very likely that a firmware update will solve your problem.


Limitations of firmware



Unfortunately some features can't be added with a firmware update because they also require a hardware upgrade, but as long as the current hardware can support the new features, all that is needed is a firmware update.

Latest Deals United States



The latest deals
on Blu-ray movies
at Amazon.

Show new deals »



Best Deals

 United States

The hottest deals
on Blu-ray movies.
Save up to 75%.

Show top deals »



Big Price Drops United States



The biggest price drops on Blu-ray movies at Amazon.

Show price drops »



Up

 United States




$45.99  $19.99
Pre-order now!



Monsters, Inc.

 United States




$40.99  $22.99
Pre-order now!



Star Trek

 United States




$39.99  $21.49
Pre-order now!



  

Top Sellers

  United States

1.  Up

2.  Monsters, Inc.

3.  Star Trek

4.  Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

5.  G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

6.  Terminator Salvation

7.  The Hangover

8.  Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

9.  Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Platinum Edition)

10.  Cars

  » See more top sellers



  

Top Pre-orders

  United States

1.  Up

2.  Monsters, Inc.

3.  Star Trek

4.  Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

5.  Terminator Salvation

6.  The Hangover

7.  Inglourious Basterds (Special Edition)

8.  Angels & Demons (Theatrical and Extended Edition)

9.  Heat

10.  Watchmen (The Ultimate Cut)

  » See more pre-orders



  

Top Bargains

  United States

1.  Up
$19.99, Save 57%

2.  Star Trek
$21.49, Save 46%

3.  Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
$16.99, Save 53%

4.  G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
$19.99, Save 50%

5.  Terminator Salvation
$16.99, Save 53%

6.  The Hangover
$17.99, Save 50%

7.  Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
$21.99, Save 45%

8.  Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Platinum Edition)
$19.99, Save 50%

9.  Inglourious Basterds (Special Edition)
$19.99, Save 50%

10.  Pinocchio (70th Anniversary Platinum Edition)
$18.99, Save 47%

  » See more bargains





This web site is not affiliated with the Blu-ray Disc Association.
All trademarks are the property of the respective trademark owners.
© 2002-2009 Blu-ray.com. All rights reserved.
Registration problems | Business Inquiries | Legal Notices