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Sony New Blu-ray Player Line Compatible with 3D via Firmware Update

February 10, 2010

Sony bucked the CES trend of introducing all-new Blu-ray 3D players at CES in January by announcing the newly launched BDP-S470 and coming within 30 days BDP-S570, BDV-E770W and BDV-E570 Blu-ray players will be compatible with Blu-ray 3D… Read More

CES 2010: Panasonic Unveils Full HD 3D Line

January 6, 2010

Panasonic enters CES 2010 having already demoed their 3D technology last year and ready to bring the first products to market this year as promised. The first “Full HD 3D” VIERA Plasma HDTVs are due in store sometime this spring… Read More

CES 2010: Mitsubishi to Show 3D via Blu-ray; Introduce 3D TV Adapter

January 5, 2010

Mitsubishi is set to show off its commitment to at-home 3D at the Consumer Electronics Show by delivering 3D content to booth visitors via numerous sources, including Blu-ray Disc. The company is also ready to introduce a new adapter designed… Read More

CES 2010: Skype on Panasonic Viera HDTVs

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January 5, 2010

Panasonic and Skype have announced a collaboration at the Consumers Electronic Show that will integrate Skype video chat into the spring 2010 line of Panasonic Viera-Cast enabled HDTVs. The inclusion of Skype will allow owners of one of these… Read More

CES 2010: Vizio Unveils XVT Pro Series TVs

January 5, 2010

Vizio has unveiled their top of the class 2010 lineup of HDTVs heading into CES that fall under the new XVT Pro Series line. Leading the way is the 72″ XVTPRO720SV LED TV with built-in wireless HDMI, LEDs that cover the entire screen surface,… Read More

Cool Stuff: The “Smart Strip” Surge Protector

November 20, 2009

I have often wondered why my rack of home theater electronics has to look like a string of Christmas lights when everything is supposedly turned “off.” The standby effect helps a little in finding a switch in near dark conditions,… Read More

First Hints at Blu-ray Drive Accessory for Xbox 360

October 22, 2009

The inclusion of a Blu-ray Disc drive with Xbox 360 consoles has been one of the more popular on again, off again rumors since the format war with HD DVD ended. Every time a new rumor pops up, Microsoft in turn shoots it down. The latest rumor, however,… Read More

Toshiba Unveils BDX2000 Blu-ray Disc Player

September 3, 2009

Behold Toshiba’s BDX2000 Blu-ray Disc Player, the final nail in HD DVD’s coffin as its main proponent dons the armor of a once hated enemy. Toshiba officially unveiled the player this morning with features, pricing, availability… Read More

Microsoft Officially Drops Xbox 360 Elite Price

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August 27, 2009

Ending a week of speculation and analyst predictions, Microsoft has officially announced the black Xbox 360 Elite console will see its price dropped $100 to $299 beginning tomorrow, Friday August 28. The Xbox 360 Pro will see its price dropped… Read More

Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player Now Shipping

July 3, 2009

Following a successful test campaign with select hand-picked buyers, Oppo Digital has announced their first and currently only Blu-ray Disc player, the Oppo BDP-83, is now available and shipping to the masses. The wait for this player has… Read More