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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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On August 24, LOST drops in full HD glory on Blu-ray, although you standard-def types can still get a DVD version. Tons of extra content, including bloopers and deleted scenes will be available in the set.
The Blu-ray set carries a retail price $280, while the DVD set goes for $230.
Amazon currently has much cheaper prices for both sets:
LOST: The Complete Collection (Blu-ray) – $195
LOST: The Complete Collection (DVD) – $149
More details on what’s in the set below. [click to continue…]
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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.
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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…]
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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.
More details below. [click to continue…]
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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…]
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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.
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.
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GefenTV’s 60Ghz HDMI extender is now shipping. The wireless extender is capable of transmitting uncompressed HD signals across the 3Ghz bandwidth at a range of up to 30 feet.
How it works:
The Wireless for HDMI 60 GHz Extender system uses a pair of Sender and Receiver units. The HDMI source is attached to the HDMI input on the Sender unit. The Receiver unit is attached to an HDMI-compliant display in the desired viewing area. The Sender and Receiver are arranged in a line-of-sight orientation with respect to each other and without obstructions in the way of the radio signal path. The Sender and Receiver are powered on and put into pairing mode using their dedicated reset buttons. Within a few seconds, the units find each other and wireless radio pairing mode commences. A sharp and vibrant high-definition picture emerges on the remote extended HDMI-compliant display as AV signal extension completes. - GefenTV
The sender and receiver pair runs $1000.
More details on the GefenTV product page and in the press release below. [click to continue…]
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Boxee Box, unveiled at CES 2010, is a “box” of sorts that will allow end users to connect to their social networks and stream video right from their recliner in on a huge HD screen. Easily connect to the internet with Boxee Box and watch what you want to when you want to, whether it be TV show, movies and videos or checking in with friends on Facebook and Twitter. [click to continue…]
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Popbox is a setup box that plays just about any kind of media you can throw at it. The box is about the size of a router and comes with a variety of built-in “Pop Apps,” including Netflix 2.0, Photobucket, Shoutcast, Revision3, Weatherbug, Twitter, Channels.com, Fun Spot Games and others. Additionally, Popbox has a full featured SDK available to developers for full screen applications or applets.
During my brief interaction with Popbox at a CES press preview show, the navigation seemed pretty smooth and intuitive.
The Popbox carries an initial retail price of $129 and should be available in March 2010.
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]
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