Java to Appear in Next-Gen DVD players

Ivan P. writes "Sun Microsystems's Java technology will be built into Blu-ray DVD players, executives said on Monday during Sun's JavaOne trade show, a development that advances the technology in the consumer electronics market for which Sun originally developed the software. 'Java will be used for control menus, interactive features, network services and games,' said Yasushi Nishimura, director of Panasonic's Research and Development Company of America. 'This means that all Blu-ray Disc player devices will be shipped equipped with Java.'" Next stop, annoying Flash intros.

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Hopefully, we can have consistent menus, etc

[fuzzymutant]

Assuming the beasty retains state, I can have consistent look and feel to the menus and options in my collection. I can set what I sound system I have, what languages I speak, etc. And also, I can export my preferences and viewing habits, so I know when I last watched something, which special features I have used, etc. And for the doting (control freak) parent, last time the porno collection was played :) For the recorder, lots of neat options abound (in NZ, we do not have tivo). And finally, WIZZY screensavers !!! :)