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There’s more than just HDTVs on the way from Samsung this year, it’s also picked today to reveal the price and ship dates for its Samsung Apps -equipped Blu-ray HTIB systems (HT-C7530W pictured above and all due in March or April) and HDMI 1.4-equipped 3D passthrough compatible receivers. Even though the cool kids are already on to HDMI 1.4 a , that should be good enough to pass through 3D video and handle audio all in one cable so if you’re planning a whole home theater revamp before Avatar comes home in 3D ( whenever that is ) you’ll probably want to grab one with the feature . Other than the 7.1 channel HW-C770BS for $549 shipping this month, there’s also a $499 HW-C900 model with multi-zone and video upscaling features for $499, though when it will arrive is still TBD. Samsung puts price tags on its next receivers, soundbars and Blu-ray HTIB systems originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments
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Planning on buying one of those fresh Samsung 3D HDTVs and Blu-ray players now that they are available ? Well, the good news from Samsung’s press conference is that you’ll get a free 3D Starter Kit if you decide to fork over the cash for them both. Included are two pairs of active shutter glasses (available separately for $150 ) and the 3D Blu-ray version of Monsters vs. Aliens , which is exclusive to Samsung for the time being. And speaking of new 3D titles, DreamWorks’ own Jeffrey Katzenberg took stage to announce that Shrek will be coming soon. We’re not sure how we feel about these super expensive sets, but the hands-on pictures of the kit do seem to make spending plus $2,000 for that new Sammy 3DTV and Blu-ray player a bit more enticing. Gallery: Samsung 3D Starter Kit hands-on Samsung 3D Starter Kit gets 3DTV and Blu-ray buyers started originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments
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Kicking off an expected repeat flood of 3DTV info over the next few days (Samsung and Panasonic both have events scheduled over the next couple of days) Sony has revealed pricing and shipping information for its new televisions and related accessories in Japan. The new sets share that sweet/ominous monolithic style of the already available NX800 series (also announced today in Japan, along with fellow 2D-only HX700 LCD and DVR-packing BX30H televisions,) with the edge-lit LED LX900 bringing the entire 3D package. With IR emitter built in and two pairs of RealD active shutter glasses, all you’ll need to add is a source to the 60-, 51-, 46- and 40-inch models, ranging in price from ?580,000 ($6,444) to ?290,000 ($3,222.) Even if the TDG-BR100 / TDG-BR50 3D glasses (also available as an accessory for ?12,000 ($133) or so) aren’t on your face this WiFi-connected abyss of entertainment will look back into you, using face tracking to detect if someone is sitting too close and warn them to move back, as well as dimming and eventually turning off the screen if you leave the room or simply looked away from the TV for an extended period. Want to get the full 3D effect with the LED backlit HX900 and edge-lit HX800? Expect to purchase the glasses and TMR-BR100 IR emitter (?5,000 or $55) separately, or just live a 2D lifestyle and know the 3D is there if you ever want to upgrade. Feel free to wander through Sony Japan’s machine-translated website for more specs and prices of these June & July scheduled displays or alternatively, wait a little while, enjoy the trailer embedded after the break, and we should get some find out U.S.-specific details soon that will likely be considerably easier on the wallet . Continue reading Sony unveils 3DTV release dates and pricing for Japan Sony unveils 3DTV release dates and pricing for Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments
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Enjoy your CES peek at Samsung’s ultrathin 9000 series LED-lit LCD HDTV , with its touchscreen, video displaying remote control (also available as a $350 add-on for the 7000, 8000,and 750 series televisions) and 3D capability? That’s good, because bringing the 55-inch UN55C9000 home in April will cost you a cool $6,999 (the thrifty can slum it with the 46-inch version for $5,999.) Still, if you’re just looking to jump in on 3D without spending the max money, the cheapest model available at first will be the standard LCD LN46C750 available in May. In between, there’s all manner of LED (most of them listed above, both with and without 3D capabilities) or old-school CCFL backlit LCDs plus a healthy lineup of plasmas arriving over the next few months, so with a note that grabbing 3D Blu-ray player and display at the same time will net a couple free pairs of active shutter glasses and a copy of the Monsters vs. Aliens 3D Blu-ray, check Samsung’s site for each type to see what your budget can handle. Samsung’s 2010 3DTVs priced from $1,700 to ridiculous and everywhere in between originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments
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Powerful Performance in Smaller Sizes The LG LU4000 Series features smaller screen sizes without sacrificing anything in the way of performance, which makes them the perfect secondary TV for your home, bedroom, kitchen, or office. HD-Ready High-definition television, or HDTV, is a new standard of TV with better-quality picture and sound than normal TV ,
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We’ve been waiting on Woz’s favorite 3D display ever to ship for quite some time, and as of now, no delays have been seen. According to a new interview with HDI CEO Ingemar Jansson, the June ship date for its 103-inch, laser-based monster is still on track, with a $10,000 price tag being placed on it when ordered “in volume.” Frankly, there’s not much here that we haven’t already heard about the new face of 1080p 3D in the home; what is new, however, is the mention that smaller versions could very well be on the horizon. Regardless of whether you’re man or woman enough to admit it, a 103-inch set is far too large for the vast majority of homes, so a 46-inch iteration — which was mentioned specifically in the dialog — could be a perfect alternative. There was no time table or estimated price given for the smaller version(s), but you can bet we’ll be keeping an ear to the ground for more. Oh, and if you don’t think an HDTV upstart can give Sony, Sharp and Samsung a run for their money, there’s a ” Mr. Vizio ” in the back room that would like to have a word with you. HDI CEO admits that smaller laser 3D HDTVs could become a reality, 103-incher coming in June originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments
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CNET editors provide the reasoning behind the overhaul of HDTV ratings from 2009 to 2010.
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If you needed more proof that rumors of plasma’s demise were greatly exaggerated, just look at Panasonic’s latest, the G20. FlatpanelsHD took a 42-inch model fresh out of Panny’s massive new plant and ran it through a gamut of tests. The 1080p panel with its 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio blitzed all of them, delivering the infinite viewing angles, deep blacks, and rich colors that are the hallmark of charged gas, and doing so without the annoyance of active cooling fans. That said, the improvements here over the previous G10 series are said to be evolutionary rather than revolutionary, with black levels about the same and network functionality little improved, meaning current owners don’t need to feel too bad. But, if you don’t mind waiting a little longer and paying for the latest and greatest, this looks to be it. [Thanks, John] Panasonic G20 HDTV review shows plasma’s still got it originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments
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We’ve had only tantalizingly brief (or is it briefly tantalizing?) chances to see LG’s glorious OLED television , but each and every time it’s left us with the feeling that our lives are poorer for not having one in our homes. Sure, that says as much about our tech addiction as it does about the 3mm-thick displays, but at least the deep-pocketed among us won’t have to wait too much longer to sate the need for 10,000,000:1 contrast ratios and 0.001ms response times. LG has announced it’ll be bringing it’s 15-inch OLED panel to Europe this May (to be swiftly followed by summer availability in the US) with a hefty MSRP sticker of €1,999 ($2,725) for the Austrian market. Nobody ever said the cutting edge was gonna be a cheap place to live. LG’s 15-inch 15EL9500 OLED TV sets sail for Europe, scheduled to arrive this May originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments
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Philips ain’t much for introducing new gear here on US soil, but for those fortunate enough to buy their milk with Euros, the company has a cornucopiaof new kit to tempt you with. It seems as if the company chose to skip right over CES and do its own thing here in late February, with the “2010 Consumer Lifestyle” event bringing to us a refreshed lineup of LED-backlit Ambilight HDTVs (7000, 8000 and 9000 series), a new Immersive Sound home theater system (with tri-speaker satellites) and the aluminum-tinged Soundbar HTS9140. We’re also told that the new line of 8000 and 9000 LED 1080p TVs are 3D capable, with a “3D upgrade pack” to be made available separately and include two Active3D glasses and a wireless transmitter. In related news, that now-forgotten Cinema 21:9 set — which was supposed to ship many moon ago — now has a “summer 2010″ estimated arrival date on it, though we certainly aren’t holding our breath just yet. Hit the source link for all the other goods, but don’t expect to find much in the way of pricing and availability. Philips intros new Ambilight HDTVs, speakers and other AV wares originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments
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If you’re looking to bridge the gap between the boob tube and YouTube, Elgato (literally, “the gato”) has always been a good bet. The company’s newly announced EyeTV Netstream DTT takes the ol’ EyeTV tuner we’ve all grown to know and love and lets you connect it to your router, allowing you to watch DTV on any computer connected to your network, provided it’s a Mac or a PC. Plays well Windows 7 Media Center and ships with both TerraTec Home Cinema (Windows) and EyeTV 3 (OS X). Available now for €250 (about $350). Hit the source link and never miss an episode of The New Benny Hill Show again. PR after the break. Continue reading EyeTV Netstream DTT tuner streams reruns of The Fall Guy to your entire home network EyeTV Netstream DTT tuner streams reruns of The Fall Guy to your entire home network originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments
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We caught our first glimpses of the Sling Monitor 150 placeshifting display at CES 2009, but it only got an official launch at this year’s show , and now it looks like it’s getting even closer to store shelves with an appearance at the FCC for some RF testing action. We’ve always been intrigued by the 15-inch 720p display that can stream HD over WiFi, but until a cable or satellite operator actually deploys some of those hot SlingLoaded set-top boxes this thing isn’t going to do anyone too much good. Sling Monitor 150 hits the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments
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An anonymous tipster has spilled the beans to CNET, revealing the 2009 to 2010 planned product rollout for LG’s new HDTVs, Blu-ray players and home theater systems.
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Mitsubishi ’s latest press release is filled with both joy and sorrow. Today, the company announced that they have developed a new upscaling algorithm and software that will transform full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution images into a 4K x 2K resolution. The company also announced that this technology is compatible with the new 1.4 HDMI connections and standards. The downside though is that Mitsubishi is still trying to make the software compatible with the Blu-ray format. There is no word yet if the technology will be used for Mitsubishi’s projectors, HDTVs, or both at this time. But either way, it is not information that will benefit the typical consumer. [via Akihabara News ]
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Fox has been slow to show its hand concerning the Avatar home video release schedule, but that didn’t stop director James Cameron from spilling assorted dates and SKUs in a Wall Street Journal interview. He’s pegged a standard DVD & Blu-ray release for April 22, with a special edition DVD and Blu-ray 3D version arriving in November. Considering how much electronics companies have invested in bringing 3D to market this year and specifically Panasonic’s push to make Avatar a box office smash the timing seems right on target. Whether you love the Na’Vi just a little or far, far too much , budgeting for a 3D related Black Friday upgrade to go along with blue body paint for Halloween is seeming like a more sensible option every day. James Cameron sees Avatar on Blu-ray 3D in November, HDTV manufacturers mark their calendars originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments
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Owners of Panasonic’s recent plasma HDTV s have continued to push for more details on the “automatic control” the company cited as the cause of suddenly elevated black levels and it has revealed a few more details in an email exchange with CNET . Those hoping for some kind of patch or action in response to the changes will likely be disappointed however, as Senior VP Bob Perry put it, “there’s nothing to fix.” Citing trade secrets and a lack of a standard measure for black level performance, he also was unable to give any specifics about when the changes are designed to happen or by exactly how much. The company is promising technology in its 2010 models will offer a more gradual adjustment thanks to design adjustments, but that doesn’t help current model owners left wondering if their set has, or will have in the future, degraded picture quality either by design or some software glitch. He did close by offering the olive branch of the VIERA Concierge Program for dissatisfied customers — we’ll see if a happy resolution for all is still within reach. [Thanks, Chris] Panasonic’s response on shifting black levels in plasma HDTVs: ‘There’s nothing to fix’ originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments
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CNET editors poll readers asking which 2010 HDTV model they’d like CNET to review in the coming year.
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VidaBox is a digital entertainment and controls solutions company focused on manufacturing premium media centers, audio servers, and integrated home control & automation solutions. Today, the company released a new product called the ThinClientHD extender. This device allows a user to send Blu-ray and other HD content to a projector using only a CAT5 cable. The ThinClient is slim and can be easily tucked away out of sight. The CAT5 cable is your typical phone line cable and is perfectly capable of transmitting HD content. The difference between the CAT5 and an HDMI cable is that the CAT5 is a fraction of what an HDMI cable costs, making it ideal for situations that require a lot of wire. “The low cost, light-weight, and small size of the ThinClientHD™ makes it the perfect complement to any VidaBox server,” exclaims Steven Cheung, President of VidaBox, LLC. “It comes with its own VESA mounting bracket, and at less than 38mm or 1.5” thin, it can be mounted behind an HDTV, hidden above a projector, or installed virtually anywhere. Best of all, even though it’s 43% less in cost compared to our older lines of Blu-ray extenders, the ThinClientHD™ doesn’t make any sacrifices in core features.” The ThinClientHD is available through the company’s website now but the retail price has not been released. [via Home Toys ]
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Sure, the Wall Street Journal says there’s only 11 minutes of actual action in every NFL game, but on Super Bowl Sunday we’ll be prepped to catch every one of them — and all the commercials, play stoppages and halftime shows in between — in the best quality possible. The Colts and Saints both came close to racking up undefeated regular season records but missed, due either to lackluster play and late season injuries or just a decision to play Curtis Painter. While that means the ‘72 Dolphins get to hang onto a glorious past for one more year, these pass-happy offenses of the future are expected to light up the scoreboard all night and we’ll need to make sure our equipment is up to par for a 2010 Super Bowl experience . Continue reading Totally blow out the big game! Part V: Super Bowl XLIV Totally blow out the big game! Part V: Super Bowl XLIV originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments
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Yeah, you can snag a TV larger than this , but good luck finding a 150-inch set with an OLED panel. In a presumed effort to quietly exert superiority over those “other guys,” Mitsubishi is purportedly planning to unveil a 149-inch OLED TV at ISE 2010, which kicks off in earnest next week — though, we have to say, we sure hope it’s not one of those modular units that we saw at CEATEC . Unfortunately, the native resolution of just 1,088 x 640 is downright boring, but we’re forcing ourselves to focus on the positives here. Essentially, something like this wouldn’t have much use outside the world of digital signage, but man, talk about making an impact on to-be customers. So, Mitsu — when’s the 1080p 4K version coming out? Update : Ugh — looks as if this will be based around the modular technology we spotted at CEATEC. So much for our hopes and dreams. Mitsubishi to introduce preposterously large 149-inch OLED TV at ISE 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments
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