by Eric on March 24, 2011
Samsung has just announced a $150 external Blu-ray drive that supports 3D playback. The new drive is bus powered via USB so there are no clunky power cables, and it fits nicely into a slim housing for portability. While Samsung says that the SE-406A works with “all major operating systems,” it only specifies Windows 7 and Mac OS.
The SE-406 runs at a variety of speeds depending on the task at hand and media involved. Read/write speed specs are as follows: 6X BD-R, 4X BD-R Dual Layer, 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD±R recording, 8X DVD-RAM recording, 6X DVD+R Dual Layer recording, 6X DVD-R Dual Layer recording, 8X DVD+RW recording and 6X DVD-RW recording.
The SE-406 should start shipping in April. Check availability on Amazon.com.
by Eric on December 22, 2010
Pioneer has announced the availability of its first 3D Blu-ray players, which include the based model BDP-430 and two Elite models, the BDP-41FD and BDP-43FD. All models feature HDMI 1.4a outputs, 36-bit Deep Color support, DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD. They also feature compatibility with Pioneer’s free iControlAV App, which turns the iPhone and iPod touch into a fully functioning remote control.
The BDP-430 is priced at $299, while the BDP-41FD and BDP-43FD are priced at $399 and $499, respectively.
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]
by Eric on December 9, 2010
LaCie’s new Slim Blu-ray lets you use Blu-ray discs with your desktop or laptop without any internal modifications. The new drive connects via USB 2.0, which also provides bus power to the drive.
Cyberlink Blu-ray Disc Suite software is bundled with the LaCie Slim Blu-ray drive for Blu-ray disc authoring in PowerDVD 9. The LaCie Slim Blu-ray drive runs $264.99 direct from LaCie.com.
More product pics below. [click to continue…]
by Eric on November 26, 2010
by Eric on November 7, 2010
Amazon is offering instant rebates on certain LG Blu-ray players this week. The discounted models include the BD550, BD570, BD 590 and the 3D-capable BX580. Here’s the link to Amazon for details.
Additionally, you can get a free LG Blu-ray player with certain LG TVs. Details on the free Blu-ray player are here.
by Eric on October 5, 2010
James Cameron’s Avatar is finally coming to Blu-ray in the way it should – with a massive Extended Edition version that features a third cut of the film adding 16 more minutes to the run time, and a ton of special features.
The new box set will include all three versions of the film: the original theatrical release, theatrical re-release from August 2010, and special edition extended cut. Additionally, there will be family edition cuts with foul language removed for the two theatrical cuts.
Special features include a feature-length documentary on the making of the film, over 45 minutes of deleted scenes, interactive scene deconstruction, production shorts and quite a bit more.
Avatar Extended Collector’s Edition should be available on November 16 at a retail price of $54.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]
by Eric on August 16, 2010
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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by Eric on February 16, 2010
Redbox and Warner Bros. just inked a deal that will result in WB providing DVD and Blu-ray titles to Redbox . . . 28 days after they are released.
See, WB doesn’t want people to rent DVDs for $1 the day they are released. Instead, WB wants consumers to buy the discs for $20+. As a result, the only sure thing that comes from this deal is that consumers will have to wait longer to watch new movies, or pony up and line WB’s pockets a little more.
Way to go Redbox.
See the press release with all the puffery below. [click to continue…]
