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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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Your HDTV comparison list just got a little longer, with Sony announcing a big long line of new Bravia LCDs of all shapes and sizes. Lowest end is the EX300, with 22-, 26-, and 32-inch models that all sport 1,366 x 768 resolutions, a suite of silly colors (white, pink, brown, and black), and prices ranging from ?70,000 - ?90,000 ($770 - $990). The EX500 is a ?130,000 ($1,400) 40-inch, 120Hz, 1080p model, while the EX700 models range from 32- to 52-inches and will set you back between ?120,000 ($1,300) and ?300,000 ($3,300). The extra money nets you LED backlighting, luscious thinness (22mm), and networkability, which means YouTube and DLNA streamability, plus widgets and all sorts of other goodies. All are scheduled to hit Japan on February 25, and all will surely make their way across the pond eventually — except maybe that pink one. Gallery: Sony Bravia EX300, EX500, and EX700 LCDs Sony launches EX300, EX500, and EX700 Bravia TVs in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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One of the best home theater projectors Sony has is the VPL-HW15 . This projector features 1000 ANSI lumens, full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, and an impressive 60000:1 contrast ratio. Recently, the writers from Expert Reviews got the opportunity to test this projector. One of the first features that they looked at was the preset image modes. After a quick setup, the writers turned on the projector and got to see the amazing image quality. The preset image modes only enhanced the quality. What was even better was the fact that the writers did not need to adjust the preset modes. Another aspect that they writers liked was the low noise level. This allowed them to watch movies with out being distracted. The only major problem that the writers had was with the remote control. They thought that even though the control provided suitable button control, it was just too big to hold. Also the remote only works with Bravia compatible devices, which means that it can’t be used as a universal remote if you use incompatible parts. The final verdict made was, “An outstanding projector with image quality that can be adjusted to rival the best on the market – we’d have liked frame interpolation too, though.” [via Expert Reviews ]

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In what is sure to be just the beginning of announcements from studios getting behind 3D Blu-ray, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that when Sony Bravia 3D HDTVs and Blu-ray Players hit the street this Summer that at least one movie from said studio will be available in the new format . Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs is the first 3D title on the list, but details and other titles are promised this Spring. Sony Pictures has 3D Blu-ray titles in store for 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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Good news for folks who against all odds don’t have a home theater Netflix streaming option yet, and yet inexplicably own an internet-connected Sony BRAVIA TV: Netflix just went live. It just takes applying the latest software update and you’re in business. BRAVIA owners were promised the update back in July, and let us be the first to point and laugh insensitively at PS3 owners who have use a “DVD” to get Netflix working on their Cell-powered supermachines. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Filed under: HDTV , Home Entertainment Netflix hitting internet-capable Sony BRAVIA sets today originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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The Sony VPL-VW85 is one of the company’s latest home theater projectors. This model feature full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, 800 ANSI lumens, and a 120000:1 contrast ratio. Today, Trusted Reviews released their review of this impressive machine. One of the first things, the writer noticed was the exceptional price hike on the VW85. Part of the reason is because the VW85 uses the latest in 3SXRD display panels. SXRD is Sony’s patented version of the LCoS display technology but feature a thinner panel, which also doubles the chips’ speed. The projector is virtually ready to go as soon as it is taken from the box. The writers did decide to fine tune the display a little but fortunately the menu was easy and provided all the adjustment settings they needed. The writers were very impressed with the projector’s performance, especially with the sharpness, which has been known to be Sony’s strength. The only concern is some of the preset settings that are suppose to help smooth the picture and make it easier to watch. However, these settings don’t need to be on and the image can still be enjoyable. The final verdict the writer made was, “As well as succeeding where its predecessor did not in justifying its price hike over Sony’s latest entry-level SXRD model, the VW85 sets a really high new standard for the £5,000 sector of the projector market. Will JVC’s new D-ILA models manage to be even better? Well, sadly I just don’t know right now. But man, it’s going to be fun finding out…” [via Trusted Reviews ]

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I’ve written articles in the past explaining various TV technologies, including the differences between 720p vs. 1080p and 120Hz and 240Hz LCD TVs. But with Samsung, LG, Sony, and other manufacturers pushing so-called LED TVs these days, it’s high time that I–with an assist from our resident video guru, David Katzmaier–provide some insight into just what an LED TV is and sort through all the marketing mumbo jumbo. Here goes. 1. An LED TV is not a new kind of TV. I appreciate a good marketing ploy as much as the next guy, but an LED TV is just an LCD TV that’s backlit with light-emitting diodes (LEDs) instead of standard cold-cathode florescent lights (or CCFL s). And while they’ve become best-known this year with Samsung’s ultra-thin models, LED-backlit LCDs have been on mainstream store shelves since 2007, when Samsung’s LN-T4681F debuted. Unlike plasma and OLED , which are emissive technologies where each pixel is its own discrete light source, LCD is a transmissive technology where each pixel has to be illuminated from behind, or backlit. 2.There are two types of LED backlighting. Initially, LED-based displays like the Samung LN-T4681F were backlit by what’s referred to as “full array” of LEDs behind the LCD across the back of the panel. But in order to create superthin TVs, engineers needed to eliminate that extra layer of LEDs and move it to the sides of the display. With this form of backlighting, the LEDs are affixed to all four sides of the TV and light is projected inward to the middle of the TV via “lightguides”. These types of TVs are commonly referred to as “edge-lit” LED-based LCDs. Samsung is the main maker of such sets this year with three series of edge-lit sets , although Sony did release one model earlier this year, the KDL-40ZX1M , and has another flagship series, the KDL-XBR10 models, waiting in the wings. Samsung, Sony, Sharp Toshiba, LG and Vizio all have non-edge-lit, or “full array” models available today. See our comparison of edge-lit vs. local dimming for more info. Edge-lit LED-based LCD by Samsung explodes–photos 3. Of the two, local dimming can produce deeper black levels, but also creates “blooming.” Local dimming LED backlights can dim or turn off individually as needed. The type of backlighting can impact how deep of a shade of black a TV can produce. All current LED-based LCDs with rear-placed, “full-array” LED backlighting–except the Sharp LC-LE700UN series –feature a technology called “local dimming.” With local dimming, specific areas of the backlight can be dimmed or brightened when different areas of the picture get darker or brighter. With fluorescent backlighting and edge-lit LED backlighting, by contrast, the entire backlight dims or brightens at once, if at all. Being able to dim specific quadrants helps reduce the amount of light that leaks through to darkened pixels, and the end result is blacks that appear darker and more realistic. Since black levels are crucial to contrast ratio, the deeper the blacks you get, the more the picture–and colors–appear to pop. Also, the image as a whole will seem crisper. A great example of local dimming done right is Samsung’s UNB8500 series , which is one of the best-performing TVs we’ve ever tested. One downside to local dimming is an effect called “blooming,” where brighter areas bleed into darker ones and lighten adjacent black levels. … Originally posted at Fully Equipped

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Amazon Video on Demand HD, as it appears on the Roku Digital Video Player (Credit: Roku/Amazon) It’s been a long time in coming , but Amazon Video on Demand is finally available in high-def. Owners of TiVo HD/Series 3 DVRs , the Roku Digital Video Player , the Sony Bravia Internet Video Link , …

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If Onei Solutions’ speaker-infused TV stand was a bit too extravagant for your den, why not consider Sony’s completely classy alternatives? The new RHT-G series follows up on last year’s model by including three new HDTV stands that include multi-channel audio systems. The RHT-G950 is designed to hold sets from 40- to 46-inches, while the RHT-G1550 handles big screens in the 46- to 55-inch range and the RHT-G550 holds those 32- to 40-inch models. The G950 and G1550 each host a 5.1-channel array of speakers with 470- and 550-watts of power, respectively; the smaller G550 does 3.1 with 330-watts. There’s also a dozen selectable sound modes, a trio of HDMI inputs, BRAVIA Sync support and a Digital Media Port for connecting one’s Walkman, PC, phone or iPod. There’s no mention of pricing just yet, but these should hit shelves in the May to July time frame. [Via Engadget Spanish ] Filed under: HDTV , Home Entertainment Sony hides audio system within stylish RHT-G HDTV stands originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read ?|? Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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Finally, we can stop playing hide and seek with Samsung’s 2009 lineup of edge lit LED HDTVs, now that its loosed official pricing and availability details for screens hitting shelves between now and June. They’ve already been busy popping up everywhere — around the world , in stores near you, on Best Buy’s website , and Samsung’s made sure to mention how eco friendly the LED scheme is compared to the old power munching CCFLs and local dimming methods in other manufacturer’s screens. The list appears to match up with earlier leaks , so if the 8000, 7000 and 6000 series are screens you’ve just gotta have, click the read link for all details currently available. Gallery: Samsung’s latest LED-lit TVs Filed under: Displays , HDTV Samsung’s latest LED-packing HDTVs get official prices, availability originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read ?|? Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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Samsung's edge-lit LED-based LCD costs about $700 more than its non-LED counterpart. But it’s really thin. (Credit: Samsung) Samsung announced its new lineup of “LED TVs” at CES in January, and gave CNET editors a walk-through today to preview the technology. The company also set prices, and as expected, it’ll cost you a fortune to take one of these thin models home. The name “LED TV” sounds simple enough, but it’s important to remember that these inch-thin sets are actually otherwise normal LCD (liquid-crystal display) TVs that use LEDs (light-emitting diodes) instead of the standard fluorescent backlights. But it gets even more confusing. We’ve reviewed LED-based LCD displays before, most recently the Sony KDL-55XBR8 and Samsung LN46A950 –the two best-performing LCD TVs we’ve ever tested. A lot of the credit for those TVs’ excellent picture quality can be attributed to their local dimming technology; groups of LEDs behind the screen can be dimmed or turned off to achieve those deep, inky blacks we all love so much. The 2009 Samsung LED TVs we’re previewing here do not utilize local dimming, so we don’t expect them to match the picture quality of the local dimming sets. Of course, we’ll know more once we can review one. In the meantime, we’ll refer to the new displays as “edge-lit LED-based LCDs.” More complex, we know, but also quite a bit more accurate. Edge-lit LED-based LCD by Samsung explodes–photos …

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