| (Unranked) | NPD: Nearly 13 Million Blu-ray Players Connected to the Internet (Home Media Magazine, 1/02/2013 2:57pm) |
| Blu-ray Disc players aren’t just for watching high-definition content, as 12.9 million devices are also connected to the Internet, according to new data from The NPD Group.
The tally is nearly 35% more than the 8.9 million connected [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | 7 Connected HDTVs (CE Pro, 1/16/2009 7:00pm) |
| There's been a lot of buzz surrounding all those connected HDTVs that have been recently unleashed. Here are the 7 latest models. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Popularity of Internet-connected HDTVs surges, says CEA (Broadcast Engineering, 1/09/2013 4:49pm) |
| More than 20 percent of U.S. adults now own a smart-app-enabled HDTV, according to research from the Consumer Electronics Association.
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| (Unranked) | Study Says Web-Connected HDTVs to Hit 650 Million by 2017 (Big Picture Big Sound, 8/02/2012 10:42pm) |
| Juniper Research also says that smart-home revenue will climb to almost $60 billion in the same [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Sonic Bows CinemaNow Widget for Connected HDTVs (Home Media Magazine, 7/13/2009 10:34pm) |
| Sonic Solutions has developed a Yahoo widget for its Roxio CinemaNow movie service, allowing those with Internet-connected HDTVs to rent and buy movies. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | CES 2013: HDTV and connected devices roundup (Engadget, 1/14/2013 5:00pm) |
| As you may have guessed by scanning our CES coverage this year, HDTV -- particularly of [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Report: Streamers Buying Connected Blu-ray Disc Players (Home Media Magazine, 8/07/2012 12:43am) |
| Interest in video entertainment via Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu Plus may be rising, but accessing that content is happening through Internet-connected Blu-ray Disc players and video game consoles, according to a new report.
While game [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Fewer than 1 in 3 PS3 systems connected to PlayStation Home (Joystiq, 6/25/2009 10:30pm) |
| According to Peter Edward, director of PlayStation Home for SCEE, PlayStation Home has gained 7 million users worldwide, with 3 million in Europe alone. That certainly sounds like an accomplishment -- but with over 21 million PS3s sold worldwide, that number reveals that fewer than one third of PS3 systems have connected to Home. That's a surprising figure, considering Edward calls Home "the sta ... (Read Full Article) |
 | High-Definition Audio-Video Network Alliance Showcases Connected Home Entertainment Experience at CONNECTIONS(TM) (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance, 5/02/2006 1:00pm) |
| The High-Definition Audio-Video Network Alliance will demonstrate the next-generation connected home entertainment experience in Pulse~LINK Booth #413 at CONNECTIONS: The Digital Home Conference and Showcase, May 2-4, at the Santa Clara Convention Center. ... (Read Full Article) |
| High-Definition Audio-Video Network Alliance Showcases Improved Consumer HD Experience at CEDIA EXPO (Broadcast Newsroom, 9/12/2006 7:00am) |
| The High-Definition Audio-Video Network Alliance (HANA) will demonstrate the next-generation of connected home entertainment in Booth #2205 at CEDIA EXPO, September 13-17, at the Denver Colorado Convention Center. Attendees will see how HANA's design guidelines for secure HD audio-video networks will facilitate commercial deployment of connected products and services and enhance the consumer HD ... (Read Full Article) |
| 'Saw IV' Blu-ray to Feature Web-Enabled "MoLog" (High-Def Digest, 12/14/2007 12:00am) |
| Promising to push the limits of next-gen interactivity, Lionsgate says its January Blu-ray release of 'Saw IV' will allow consumers to blog about the flick directly from a web-connected Blu-ray player.... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Hacking Your TiVo (Connected Home (Connected Home Media, 5/11/2005 4:17pm) |
| With more than a million units sold, TiVo is fast becoming a household name. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Study Finds Consumers Prefer Connected HDTVs (CE Pro, 1/12/2009 10:00pm) |
| 71% of respondents "would prefer a default media browser to be installed" into their next HDTV. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Tech Toys 2005: A Holiday Shopping Guide (Connected Home Media, 11/30/2005 4:21pm) |
| Once again, the holidays are upon us. And as we do every year at Connected Home Media , we're turning our attention to the top technology products of the year. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Twitter, Facebook on your HDTV: VIZIO Announces new IPTV Partners (Big Picture Big Sound, 6/25/2009 8:56am) |
| The manufacturer has just added nine new content providers for its upcoming VIZIO Internet Apps Connected HDTVs.
]]> ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | On-Demand Services, 3D Printing and Connected Car Devices – More Cool Innovations at 2013 CES (CEA Digital Dialogue, 12/20/2012 8:32pm) |
| We are highlighting some of the most amazing and inspiring technologies and innovations that will be featured at this year’s show. (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | PlayStation 3 is 'largest TV-connected platform' for Netflix (CNET Blogs, 12/04/2012 11:18pm) |
| Do you enjoy Netflix at home? Chances are good you're watching the streaming video service through a PlayStation 3. (Read Full Article) |
| Blu-ray and Sony enhance their profile on DVD (I4U, 3/24/2008 7:27am) |
| By Thomas K. Arnold
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is targeting
April 8 as the date it will release its first batch of Blu-ray Disc titles that
can be connected to the Internet for more bonus materials and ... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Yamaha Ships Aventage BD-A1020 Universal Blu-ray Player (High-Def Digest, 9/11/2012 7:00pm) |
| You'll find DVD Audio and SACD support as well as the bells and whistles you're used to from connected Blu-ray players. Yamaha found what they call "cult success" with the BD-A1010 universal Blu-ray [...] (Read Full Article) |
| By David Hatfield, Inside Tucson Business (Inside Tuscon Business, 6/06/2005 6:28pm) |
| Quiet on the set! The name on the outside of the building says Film Creations Ltd., but go beyond the dark gray façade at 2021 E. Broadway and you'd be hard-pressed to find anything obviously connected to film production. Instead it's the sleek new work of high-definition digital video. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | By David Hatfield, Inside Tucson Business (Inside Tuscon Business, 6/08/2005 11:43pm) |
| Quiet on the set! The name on the outside of the building says Film Creations Ltd., but go beyond the dark gray façade at 2021 E. Broadway and you'd be hard-pressed to find anything obviously connected to film production. Instead it's the sleek new work of high-definition digital video. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | CES 2014: the Engadget interviews (Engadget, 1/11/2014 9:30pm) |
| Coming into CES 2014, we knew there would be some recurring themes at the show: wearables, connected cars, home automation and 3D printing would all have a major presence on the show floor. So, we were sure to talk to some of the biggest names in [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Report: Gamestop circular shows Zelda 3DS coming stateside (Joystiq, 10/18/2013 5:00pm) |
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It's that time of year again, when caveman artifacts paper advertisements are once again relevant to our hyper-connected little corner of the world. Gamestop's Black Friday circular has (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | MakerBot announces a new Replicator: a connected 3D printer for $2,899 (Engadget, 1/07/2014 12:26am) |
| You heard all about the new Replicator Mini, right? Well, MakerBot's got a new "prosumer" machine to go along with it. "We didn't call it the Replicator 3," CEO Bre Pettis explained about the device, which breaks with the naming conventions of its [...] (Read Full Article) |
| HDTV antenna - Ask Your Provider how to get connected to HDTV Programming (1 HDTV Blog, 9/15/2007 10:16am) |
| If you already have digital cable, then it may be simpler to get HDTV into your home than you ... them to view HDTV channels. This switch out is sometimes as low as $5 additional per month ... which HDTV provides. You will get more of the picture, a wide screen effect, which will make you feel ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Six Questions: Tim Alessi, Director of New Product Development for LG Electronics (Home Media Magazine, 10/12/2012 6:20pm) |
| From Internet-connected devices to being the No. 1 advocate for passive-glasses 3DTV, LG Electronics has staked its claim as a leader in more than one home entertainment arena. The company recently partnered with the Walt Disney Studios to offer [...] (Read Full Article) |
| LG HDTVs Offer Vudu HD (Home Media Magazine, 9/01/2009 5:40pm) |
| LG Electronics broadband-connected HDTV owners now have access to Vudu HD content, with a limited time offer to get their first high-def rental from the content service for free. (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Samsung TVs, Blu-ray Players Get FiOS App (Home Media Magazine, 8/07/2012 4:02pm) |
| Samsung Electronics America Aug. 7 said it will begin including direct access to Verizon Communication’s FiOS TV through an embedded app in new smart TVs and connected Blu-ray Disc players.
The app allows subscribers of [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Online Interactivity to Spearhead Universal's 2007 HD DVD Assault (High-Def Digest, 3/19/2007 9:50am) |
| Universal Studios Home Entertainment is betting that interactivity will boost HD DVD in the next-gen battle against Blu-ray, with the studio planning to release three major titles in 2007 with web-connected... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Vizio Plugs More Internet Content Into HDTVs (Multichannel News, 6/23/2009 5:05pm) |
| Vizio expanded the content available through its Internet-connected HDTV sets, announcing a new... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | High Definition Golf Simulator Doubles as Home Theater (CE Pro, 10/08/2012 5:03pm) |
| The High Definition Golf simulator Interactive Sports Technologies features a 16:9 aspect ratio and can be connected to any cable or satellite system, a game console, or other favorite [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Americans Score With New HDTV Sets, but Fumble When It Comes to Getting Connected (Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance, 1/22/2007 5:28pm) |
| While millions of Americans are gathering to watch a picture-perfect football bowl game between Chicago and Indianapolis on their new high-definition television sets, experts predict that many may fumble when it comes to hooking up the HD programming service that makes it work. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Nintendo Japan: Wii and DS internet multiplayer services will shut down, Video for 3DS too (Engadget, 2/27/2014 4:45am) |
| Nintendo Japan is putting internet-connected services for some of its older consoles out to pasture, although it's not clear when or if these plans could impact the US. The Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection that served the original Wii and DS units [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Microsoft Updates Media Center (TechNewsWorld.com, 10/14/2005 3:02pm) |
| A highlight of yesterday's Media Center update is software to sync the systems to the Xbox 360 consoles going on sale Nov. 22. The systems were designed to work together, so users can play video, music and photo content stored on their PC through a separate TV connected to the Xbox. ... (Read Full Article) |
| REVIEWS: LG BD370 Blu-ray player (Pocket-lint, 7/16/2009 2:23pm) |
| A networked player that brings a new dose of fun
Over the past year we've seen many devices that offer some form of internet connectivity, stepping beyond the still rather youthful BD-Live services, to a more comprehensive offering. The LG BD370 is such a connected player, with YouTube getting a firm slot on the Home page menu.
Leaving this new level of connectivity aside for one m ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Seiki's U-Vision HDMI cable arrives today to transform your HD video into 4K (Engadget, 3/17/2014 7:25pm) |
| We saw a brief demo of Seiki's U-Vision HDMI cable back in January at CES, and now the $50 cable is officially on the market. When connected to your fancy 4K TV, the chord promises to up-convert HD content from your cable box or Blu-ray player [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | PS3 Is Most Popular Netflix Streaming Device (eCoustics, 12/05/2012 12:59am) |
| Netflix and Sony announced today that the PlayStation 3 is now the most popular Netflix streaming device. “PS3 is our largest TV-connected platform in terms of Netflix viewing, and this year, at times, even surpassed the PC in hours of Netflix [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Sony VAIO VGC-RA830G (PC Magazine, 6/02/2005 2:43am) |
| The Sony VAIO VGC-RA830G is a near-silent home desktop that can serve as both a powerful desktop PC and as the central repository of your digitally connected home. As an evolution of VAIO's already wonderful design, it has entered the realm of excellent Media Center PCs. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Vudu 1080p Streaming Movies Come to Connected Mitsubishi TVs [HDTVs] (Gizmodo, 9/03/2009 1:00pm) |
| Like LG before them, Mitsubishi is embracing the HD streaming video awesomeness of Vudu with two new HDTVs: A 46-incher at $2800 and one at 52 inches for $3300.
Both 1080p HDTVs include wired and... (Read Full Article) |
 | Gefen Updates HDTV Input Switcher (The Mac Observer, 11/30/2005 1:53pm) |
| Gefen announced the immediate availability of its updated 4x1 HDMI Switcher on Tuesday. The switcher lets you connect up to four HD sources to a single HDTV display. The switcher can also accept DVI sources with an adapter, is controllable with an IR remote, and more. The case has been weighted so that it doesn't tip when cables are connected, and now is available in black in addition to ... (Read Full Article) |
| Intel, Adobe plan a chicken in every pot, Flash on every HDTV (Engadget, 1/05/2009 9:19am) |
| Intel's been talking up the CE 3100 (née Canmore) processor for quite some time now, and with Adobe as its newest partner -- late again Yahoo? -- pushing HD Flash streams to Internet connected TV's and set-top boxes. Frankly, we've already gotten quite used to YouTube and other online video access in the living room, but with the first Flash Lite-enabled system-on-a-chip due by mid-2009 and eve ... (Read Full Article) |
| New Xbox Experience Causing HDMI Lost Sound Problems, Some Users Say [Xbox 360] (Gizmodo, 11/21/2008 6:57pm) |
| According to a long thread at the AVForums, several Xbox 360 users are losing all sound after upgrading to the New Xbox Experience. Apparently, the problem only appears in HDMI-connected systems. but... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sony Unleashes New Blu-ray Players (Computerworld, 3/03/2009 5:00am) |
| Sony skipped the hoopla of last month's Consumer Electronics Show and saved its Blu-ray player refresh for its product-line show Tuesday in Las Vegas. In addition to launching some new connected HDTVs, the company revealed its new Blu-ray Disc players and home-theater systems. The most expensive stand-alone Blu-ray models this time will cost US$350--a far cry from the big-ticket player prices of ... (Read Full Article) |
| NXE creating HDMI headaches for UK Xbox 360 owners? (Engadget, 11/21/2008 11:33pm) |
| The path to Netflix-enhanced glory hasn't been entirely trouble free for everyone, this time it's posters on AVForum noticing a distinct lack of audio on Xbox 360s connected to their HDTV by HDMI. So far suggested solutions for the afflicted include plugging in the hard drive while the system is on, or waiting several minutes before switching the monitor to HDMI, and repeating them every time th ... (Read Full Article) |
| VIZIO Internet App HDTVs launch later this year, for less than you might expect (Engadget, 6/23/2009 9:43pm) |
| Sure VIZIO only just showed off new updates in its high end XVT series, but it's already planning the next generation of LCDs with VIZIO Internet Apps included. Packing widget functionality, 802.11n wireless networking and slider QWERTY Bluetooth remote, the SV422XVT, SV472XVT and VF552XVT Connected HDTVs are coming home in November, October and December, respectively. Already on deck to serve up ... (Read Full Article) |
| Engadget HD reviews VUDU's high-definition side (Engadget, 2/12/2008 6:00pm) |
| Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment
Yeah, the critics have already had their shot at the VUDU, but now that the latest software update has towed in support for HD streaming, Engadget HD figured it prudent to dedicate a review specifically to the high-definition capabilities of the movie set-top-box. Eager to see if it's worthy of being connected to your HDTV? Come on over, the water's fine. Re ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sony expands connected BRAVIA HDTV line with new W-Series (Engadget, 3/03/2009 1:00am) |
| While these three weren't quite ready for CES, they're still being debuted in Las Vegas alongside Sony's new Blu-ray devices. The W-Series, as with the recently announced BRAVIA Z5100 and XBR9 models, is fully equipped with an Ethernet jack and a Yahoo!-powered widgets engine. Consumers who bite on the 52-inch KDL-52W5100, 46-inch KDL-46W5100 or 40-inch KDL-40W5100 can expect easy access to Ama ... (Read Full Article) |
| HDMI Receiver IC is suited for use in design of HDTVs. (ThomasNet, 3/09/2005 2:51pm) |
| High-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) TDA9775A IC allows TV manufacturers to combine uncompressed HD video and multi-channel audio through one digital interface and connector. Implemented in reference design, TDA9975A features triple 10-bit ADC input interface, dual-input HDMI receiver, and High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection decryption keys on one chip. When connected to 17 in., (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Samsung launches HomeSync 1TB Android Media Box for your HDTV (Big Picture Big Sound, 2/26/2013 6:16pm) |
| Just in case you didn't already have a media box connected to your HDTV, Samsung now has you covered with its brand new HomeSync 1TB [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Netflix 'Watch Instantly' added to Sony Bravia HDTVs (AfterDawn, 7/10/2009 7:11am) |
| According to Netflix's latest blog post, the company's 12,000-strong 'Watch Instantly' library is headed to Internet-connected Sony Bravia HDTVs.
Starting in a few months, users will be able to watch any movie or TV show in the library for free via the TVs, given you have a subscription with the rental company.
Says the post:
"Come fall, Netflix members on any unlimited plan will be a ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Capcom collaborating with Treasure on Gaist Crusher (Joystiq, 7/21/2013 5:00pm) |
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Capcom's 3D, action-oriented game connected to its cross-media Gaist Crusher [...] (Read Full Article) |
| NComputing Selects Intellon's HomePlug(R) 1.0 With Turbo Chipset to Provide Instant Networking for UTMA (Ultra Thin (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance, 9/27/2005 12:00pm) |
| HomePlug Powerline Technology Conference -- Intellon Corporation, the leading provider of HomePlug-compatible ICs for home networking, networked entertainment and connected powerline applications, today announced that NComputing Co., Ltd, has selected Intellon's INT5500 HomePlug 1.0 with Turbo chipset to provide powerline communications for NComputing's innovative multi user networked computer ... (Read Full Article) |
| Warner Bros. Technical Operations Inc. and Texas Instruments Join High-Definition Audio-Video Network Alliance (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance, 3/09/2006 1:00pm) |
| Warner Bros. Technical Operations Inc. and Texas Instruments have joined the High-Definition Audio-Video Network Alliance , a cross-industry collaboration addressing the end-to-end needs of connected, high-definition, home entertainment products and services, it was announced today by Dr. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Warner Bros. Technical Operations Inc. and Texas Instruments Join High-Definition Audio-Video Network Alliance (SYS-CON Media, 3/09/2006 5:14pm) |
| Warner Bros. Technical Operations Inc. and Texas Instruments (TI) have joined the High-Definition Audio-Video Network Alliance (HANA), a cross-industry collaboration addressing the end-to-end needs of connected, high-definition, home entertainment products and services, it was announced today by Dr. Heemin Kwon, HANA president and Samsung executive vice president. ... (Read Full Article) |
| LG Brings VUDU HD Service to Broadband HDTVs (I4U, 7/30/2009 2:00pm) |
| LG announced today that it is the first TV maker to bring on-demand movies from VUDU to broadband connected HDTVs. The movies form VUDU will be available on the LG LH50 1080p LCD TV and the PS80 Plasma 1080p series with NetCast Entertainment Access startin...
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| New Insignia NS-BRDVD3 And NS-WBRDVD Blu-ray Player Stream Netflix (I4U, 10/23/2009 9:54am) |
| Best Buy and Netflix announced this week that the new Insignia Advanced Series Blu-ray Player NS-WBRDVD and the Insignia Connected Blu-ray Player NS-BRDVD3 (photo) are streaming Netflix movie rentals.
Both new Insignia Blu-ray player are Internet ready,...
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| Panasonic Adds Amazon Video On Demand Access To Blu-ray Disc Players (About.com, 8/10/2009 10:00am) |
| Blu-ray Disc players are quickly turning into all-purpose media players as more models are incorporating access to internet audio/video streaming capability. In the latest example of this trend, Panasonic has announced that if you own their DMP-BD60, BD-80, B15 Blu-ray Disc player or DMP-BD70V Blu-ray Disc/VCR combo, you can now access Amazon Video On Demand, provided you are connected to the internet via the player's ethernet port. If you haven't purchased a Blu-ray Disc player yet, this may be a feature to consider in your decision, if you are also a fan of audio/video content streaming. For more details, check out the Official Panasonic Announcement. Also, check out my review of the Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Disc Player, which was written and posted before access to Amazon Video On Demand was made available. (Read Full Article) |
| NEWS: LG HB954SP Blu-ray home cinema system announced (Pocket-lint, 10/08/2009 11:13am) |
Good looking 5.1 set-up complete with iDock
LG has launched a new Blu-ray home cinema system, the HB954SP, a BD-Live-enabled, Full HD 1080p, 1000 Watt, 5.1 effort.
With five oval satellite Mark-Levinson-tuned speakers, the connected system offers one-click access to YouTube videos, upscaling of standard DVDs, playback from USB and (only) two HDMI inputs.
There's also an iDock for an iPod or iPhone and LG's "Sound Gallery" for easy set-up as well as handy options such as turning off the bass in "night mode".
The system will be available from November 2009, but the really crucial bit for most people - pricing - is yet to be revealed.
LG don't offer RRPs, instead suggesting price comparison sites for an idea of cost, not a great strategy for a product that's yet to be released.
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| Best Buy and Netflix Announce Partnership to Instantly Stream Movies Over the Internet Via Latest Models of Insignia Blu-ray Disc Players (HDTV Magazine, 10/20/2009 1:46pm) |
Insignia, a Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) exclusive brand, and Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) , the world's largest online movie rental service, today announced the availability of two new Insignia Blu-ray Disc Players that enable Netflix members to instantly watch movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix over the Internet to their televisions.
The new Insignia Advanced Series Blu-ray Player (NS-WBRDVD) and the Insignia Connected Blu-ray Player (NS-BRDVD3) are now on sale for...
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| NETGEAR Introduces Digital Entertainer Live, Compact All-in-One Set-top Box for Playing Home Media and Streaming Internet Video on HDTVs (HDTV Magazine, 9/08/2009 5:14pm) |
NETGEAR launched the newest Internet-connected set-top box in its popular "Digital Entertainer" product family. The new Digital Entertainer Live (EVA2000) is an easy-to-use and affordable Internet set-top box that enables viewers to play their digital media collections, YouTube videos and a wide range of other Internet content on big-screen TVs. Rather than having to watch downloaded movies and online videos on small computer screens, families can now enjoy media collections stored on USB storage devices, computers and network storage directly on their HDTVs, from the comfort of their couch.
In addition to personal media collections and YouTube, consumers can now...
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| LG's THX-certified LH90 LCD HDTVs now shipping in US (Engadget, 7/22/2009 9:19pm) |
We've been following LG's 240Hz LH90 series of LED-backlit HDTVs since they were launched alongside oodles of internet-connected rivals at CES, and now -- at long last -- the 1080p trio is shipping to US soil. The sets, which are the first-ever to boast THX certification, also feature an ambient light sensor, 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 240Hz dejudder technology and a super glossy bezel. If you're jonesing to get one in your abode, you can cruise over to your nearest electronics dealer and part ways with $3,199.95 (55-inch), $2,399.95 (47-inch), or $1,899.95 (42-inch).Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home EntertainmentLG's THX-certified LH90 LCD HDTVs now shipping in US originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| VUDU comes to LG broadband HDTVs (AfterDawn, 9/02/2009 2:23pm) |
Owners of LG HDTVs with NetCast Entertainment Access now have access to another source of online video. LG announced an automatic update which adds the Vudu video rental (and purchase) service to LCD models .42LH50, 47LH50 and 55LH50 and plasma models 50PS80 and 60PS80.
If you have one of these TVs (and it is connected to the internet) you should see a VUDU option in the Netcast Interface. LG broadband HDTVs were announced at this year's CES and began selling in June with support for Netflix's Watch Instantly streaming video service already available.
Unlike Netflix, which packages streaming video with online DVD rentals, VUDU uses a pay as you go model. They also give you access to more new movies on the same day they are released on DVD and give you the option to purchase them.Permalink | Comments
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| NEWS: Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD media player launches (Pocket-lint, 9/17/2009 1:06pm) |
Along with FreeAgent DockStar network adapter
Seagate has announced the launch of the new FreeAgent Theater+ HD media player, described as the "next generation home theatre solution designed to instantly and easily connect your digital media library to your home entertainment system".
The player has a docking system that offers a quick and easy way to connect Seagate external hard drives to televisions or home entertainment centres.
With what's said to be an easy to navigate interface and supplied remote control, movies, videos, music and images can then be viewed on a large-screen TV with support for 1080p HD video, DTS 2.0 + Digital Out, and Dolby Digital technology.
There's also two additional USB ports for connecting other USB storage devices and an Ethernet port for network connectivity.
The Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD media player is available now for $149.99 (?90 as a direct translation), with a wireless adapter due to be available in October as a separate accessory through Seagate.com for $69.99 (?42).
In addition, Seagate has also announced the FreeAgent DockStar network adapter, that will connect a FreeAgent Go portable hard drive to a network, giving access to its content from anywhere in or outside of the home (with the Pogoplug service), as well as allowing for file sharing.
"In a matter of minutes a drive can become accessible through any Internet connected computer, as well as through an innovative iPhone application", says Seagate.
The FreeAgent DockStar network adapter is available now for $99.99 (?60). The Pogoplug service for remote access and sharing, is free for a year, then $29.99 per year afterwards.
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| Netflix, Best Buy deal brings Watch Instantly streaming to even cheaper Blu-ray players (Engadget, 10/21/2009 2:26am) |
Though they've been floating around retail channels for a few weeks, Best Buy and Netflix have finally made official a partnership bringing streaming to the latest Insignia Blu-ray players. The NS-BRDVD3 runs $179, while the NS-WBRDVD edition tosses in WiFi for $20 more, while they won't stream out of the box, a firmware update just made available should add all the . These two keep the (we'll be nice and call it plain) styling of earlier models, and likely live up to the family reputation of "basic Blu-ray playback at a bargain" reported on the second generation of players. Of course, the BD-P1600 offers more features and a nicer reputation at about the same price, but Reward Zone members may want to think twice, with AVS Forum posters mentioning the NS-BRDVD3 can be had for just $99.99 through the 24th. Decisions, decisions.
Read - Best Buy and Netflix Announce Partnership to Instantly Stream Movies Over the Internet Via Latest Models of Insignia Blu-ray Disc Players
Read - Save $50 On Select INSIGNIA(R) Connected Blu-ray Disc[TM] Players with Netflix [Via AVS Forum]Filed under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentNetflix, Best Buy deal brings Watch Instantly streaming to even cheaper Blu-ray players originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| Sonic brings HD streaming to CinemaNow (AfterDawn, 8/03/2009 12:42am) |
Sonic Solutions has announced that they will finally be bringing HD streaming to its Roxio CinemaNow online video service, using a new technology dubbed Sonic CineVision Adaptive HD which the company promises will make films look Blu-ray-esque in 1080p full HD.
Sonic's competitors, such as iTunes, Amazon, VUDU, and Sony have all had HD streaming or downloads for some time now.
CineVision Adaptive HD will also be available "as part of the company’s CineVision Master Encoding system" says TWICE, "enabling others to maximize the quality of streaming video content."
The CineVision Master Encoding system is used in current Blu-ray production, so the company says the streaming quality will be second to none.
Adds CinemaNow executive VP of strategy Mark Ely: “Consumers not only want instant access to new Hollywood hit movies on their connected TVs and Blu-ray players, they want it in HD.”Permalink | Comments
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| Sony TRIMASTER quad-HD LCD multiplies the resolution, and the price, of any home HDTV (Engadget, 10/06/2009 6:03pm) |
Can't wait until December for Toshiba's CELL REGZA LCD? Sony is bringing its own 56-inch 3,840x2160 quad-HD display to market November 1 in Japan. Priced at 6,825,000 ($76,583) including taxes this is clearly for pros only, hence the TRIMASTER name referring to the three elements combined within -- exact color, accurate picture and reliability -- thanks to a RGB LED backlit panel built with incredible picture reproduction and exact calibration (with included software via a connected PC) in mind. While it's cheaper than JVC's $175k 4K projector, unless you're mastering the next Pixar flick, viewing high res satellite imagery or can't live without four HD feeds on one screen even the most well heeled amongst may be better served scouring bargain bins for a used Westinghouse D56QX1 for now.
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| New Ratings: Blu-ray players now on CRO (Consumer Reports, 8/05/2009 3:30pm) |
| We’ve just posted our latest high-def Blu-ray Ratings (available to subscribers), and we’re happy to report that almost all the models tested can provide excellent HD and DVD picture quality. In fact, all the models in our Ratings offered excellent high-definition performance, though we did see some differences in how well players handled upconverted film-based programs from standard DVDs. In addition to models from familiar brands, such as LG, Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony (whose products we’ve previously reviewed), our latest Ratings include the first Blu-ray players from JVC, Sherwood, and Oppo (pictured), a smaller company whose upconverting DVD players earned strong word-of-mouth among the A/V enthusiast community. Check our Ratings to see how well these newcomers did compared to second- and third-generation models from other brands. With satisfying HD picture quality now almost a given, it’s primarily features that differentiate one player from another. For example, while almost all the new models in our Ratings are BD-Live (or BD-Live-ready) players—meaning they can connect to the Internet to access extra content, such as outtakes, additional directors', or actors' commentaries, or even video games, from a movie studio’s servers—some older models lack this feature. All the players in our test have BonusView, a picture-in-picture feature that lets you view additional content in a smaller window while the movie is playing. We’re also seeing more Internet-connected players that can now directly access instantly streaming movies from services such as Netflix or Amazon Video on Demand, or music from streaming Internet radio services such as Pandora. Some models offer wireless access to a home network so you don’t need to have a wired Ethernet jack near the player. Although we have seen Blu-ray prices fall since our last test, the addition of these new features has tempered the types of price drops we initially envisioned. As a result, you can still expect to pay $350 to $500 for a top-rated, BD-Live model from a major brand. A less expensive option is to choose a “BD-Live-ready†model; prices typically start at about $250. These players come with an Ethernet connection, but require you to purchase additional memory (typically a 1GB USB flash drive, which costs $10 to $15) to activate the BD-Live feature. But if you can live without BD-Live, you can save money by choosing one of the BonusView-only players, which typically sell for $200 or less. But we do anticipate prices dropping this fall, even on full-featured models from major brands, as manufacturing efficiencies come into play and brands compete for market share. We’ll be tracking Blu-ray prices over the next several months, especially during November’s Black Friday shopping period, when rumors suggest we’ll see the first $100 model. So keep checking back here for updates. Also, we recently changed our Blu-ray testing protocol, adding scores for Blu-ray disc load times and remote control operations. With so many players offering excellent picture quality, we’ll continue to adapt our Ratings to include new features or attributes that will help buyers differentiate among the choices.—James... (Read Full Article) |
