by Joe on August 20, 2010

For all you home theater junkies out there, Klipsch has updated their amazing and popular Reference Series line of top quality speakers. There calling the new line the Reference II Series and as you can see from the image the new speakers look very similar to the previous line, but have been stuffed with the latest technology. [click to continue…]
by Eric on August 3, 2010
Just a heads up for you Top Gear and Netflix fans. You can now watch all of Top Gear Season 11 via instant streaming on Netflix.
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Hulu Plus in now available to select PlayStation Plus subscribers now and is the exclusive game console provider for 2010. All PlayStation Plus subscribers may download the free Hulu Plus application and, within it, request an invitation to the exclusive preview. [click to continue…]
Sony has dropped a bomb on the 3D TV market today with introduction of 3D Bravia HDTV’s, 3D Blu-ray players, home theater systems and audio components.
Sony will be packing 3D heat with PS3 games, Blu-ray media and 3D streaming content.

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A tipster supposedly revealed to Engadget that the next Apple TV will closely resemble the next iPhone hardware, minus the screen. The new Apple TV will deliver content via a cloud-based storage solution, with the option to go local using Apple’s Time Capsule. No word on whether Apps or the App Store will be available, but it seems like a nature fit.
If the $99 price point is to be believed, this could be a truly killer piece of hardware. Although, given Apple’s control-freak mentality, there’s probably some scary subscription plans for cloud storage built in somewhere.
No word on when official announcement will come though. With Google TV in the mix though, you can bet that Apple won’t be too far behind.
by Eric on April 13, 2010

After I receive a disc from Netflix to enable instant streaming on the Wii, I should probably be a bit ashamed at the number of devices on which I can watch Netflix. In addition to my PC, I can stream Netflix content to my Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii. Like that is even remotely necessary. How spoiled are we?
That sad part is that I’m usually working on my PC and don’t want to stream video on it while doing so – and, as a result, I have nowhere to watch Netflix in my office since my G5 iMac isn’t supported by Netflix instant streaming. Perhaps I should move my Xbox 360 into the office? Yes, that seems like a productive move.

Netflix’s marketing speak on the Wii streaming can be found in the press release below. [click to continue…]

Mitsubishi’s 2010 line up of LED TVs is out. They range from 40 to 55-inches and include a number of features to enhance the overall entertainment experience. One of the killer new features is StreamTV, which gets your TV online for instant streaming apps like Vudu movies, Pandora radio, Flickr, Facebook, Twitter and more. Bluetooth audio streaming lets you stream music from any Bluetooth A2DP device (e.g., iPod Touch, iPhone or Blackberry) to your TV.

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by Eric on February 18, 2010
Sony STR-DN1010
Sony’s new receivers cover the entry-level line up for home theater enthusiasts. The new models range from about $230 at the bottom end (STR-DH510) up to roughly $500 for the 3D-capable STR-DN1010.
The DN1010 features the HDMI 1.4 standard, which allows it to pass 3D info between other 3D-capable devices, like Blu-ray players and the new 3D TVs.
Sony STR-DN1010 Rear Inputs
The DH810, DH710 and DH510 should all be available in March 2010, while the DN1010 should be available in June 2010.
More details and images of the new receivers below. [click to continue…]
by Joe on February 15, 2010

If you need a Blu-ray / DVD / VHS / CD combo player Amazon has a deal for you. The Panasonic DMP-BD70V Blu-ray Disc/VHS Multimedia Player is on sale now for $139.99.
Technical Features
- Blu-ray Disc/VHS combination player with SD memory card slot and USB
- Multi-media capability allows for convenient playback and up-conversion of content from any media storage format–VHS, DVD, CD and more
- 7.1-channel lossless audio decode and bit-stream output for exceptional sound
- VIERA Cast internet functionality for enjoying online entertainment from YouTube, Amazon VOD, and more
- Intelligent auto standby for more efficient power usage
VIERA Cast allows access to the internet without the need of either an external box or a PC and enjoy entertainment from sites like Amazon VOD, YouTube, Google’s Picasa Web Album, Bloomberg and more. The DMP-BD70V also includes an SD memory card slot and USB slot for viewing and sharing both digital still images and HD video recorded with an HD camcorder in the AVCHD format.
Outputs
- HDMI – Allows for upconverting
- Component
- Composite
- LAN – Allows for BD-Live™, VIERA CAST™ and Firmware Update
- Optical – The DMP-BD70V Decodes Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby® TrueHD and DTS™-HD