Pioneer BDP-140 Network 3D Blu-ray Player
Nov 18, 2011 3D, Blu-Ray Players
Pioneer has a great reputation in the home theater world and this time the company releases a new network-enabled 3D Blu-Ray player that’s bound to excite the fans.
The Pioneer BDP-140 is a 3D Blu Ray Player with network and wireless capabilities. The BDP-140 will play 1080p 3D Blu-Ray discs as well as DVD, SACD, CDs and regular Blu-Ray discs. That’s good news because you’ll still be able to play your old movie collection with the BDP-140 from Pioneer.
There’s strong audio support coming with the BDP-140 3D Blu-Ray player as well. This Pioneer Blu-Ray player is also able to decode high definition audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and Super Audio CD. The BDP-140 uses its HDMI 1.4a on-board to transmit Full HD 3D images to your big screen TV and is also able to handle formats such as DivX HD and DivX Plus HD(MKV/H.264) up to 1080p.
The network capabilities come in very handy and you’ll never be bored again in front of your HDTV. You will be able to access streaming content from streaming services such as Pandora, YouTube or Netflix.
The Pioneer BDP-140 3D Blu-Ray player also supports DLNA 1.5 and can wirelessly stream content from other DLNA-enabled devices in your home and also features a new technology. The Precision Quarts Lock System Bit-Stream Multi-Channel reduces jitter when you playback DVD, CD and Blu-Ray discs if you use a compatible Pioneer PQLS AV receiver.
The Pioneer BDP-140 is now available for $199.99 at Amazon.com.
Autostereoscopic 3D TVs reviewed on 3dtvs.co.uk
Sep 27, 2011 3D
3D TVs have been around for a while now and many have already purchased their own. The trend started with Avatar and since than, the technology has started to improve. Companies are trying to build upon the success of the active 3D technology and bring in a clearer picture and lighter 3D glasses that will please the crowd.
The passive 3D technology is eliminating the use of 3D glasses altogether and paves the way for a new breed of 3D TV: the autostereoscopic display. A blog that keeps you up with the latest 3D TVs on the market is 3Dtvs.org.uk. These guys even encourage their readers to send in their own product reviews and earn money for it. If you’re passionate about 3D technology or you just want to read a few product reviews before you settle for the product of your choice, this blog is definitely worth reading.
Gadmei releases glasses-free 3D media player
Jul 20, 2011 3D, HD Media Players
The problem when it comes to watching 3D content right now is the need for 3D glasses. When you’re on the road most of the time, you could do without the extra hassle of bringing your 3D glasses, that’s for sure. There’s an option from Gadmei that will let you watch your 3D movies on the road, without the need of 3D glasses.
The Gadmei P83 PMP Media player renders your 3D glasses obsolete and lets you watch 3D content withot extra equipment. This media player from Gadmei uses its internal 3D engine speed chip, intertwined decoding and lenticular LCD screen that helps it display the 3D naked eye effect many have been praying for.
The Gadmei P83 PMP media player supports a wide array of both audio and video formats, including Real Video, DivX, Xvid, MP3, MKV, MPEG1/2/4. It will allow you to see your photos on its display and it also supports subtitle formats for movies.
This Gadmei player features support for the MPO 3D format, used by many other devices such as digital cameras to render 3D images.
You will get an 8-inch LCD screen with a 1280×768 resolution, 4GB internal storage and support for USB drives as well as SD/SDHC memory card up to 32GB. There’s enough space for you to store a decent size 3D movie collection on it.
This media player is available right now on marvel-digital.com for $169.
Tags: MPO 3D format
LG DM50D 3D HDTV monitor available in July
LG introduces a new monitor to its line-up. The LG DM50D is not just a monitor, if we take a look at the features we can see that it’s closer to a Cinema 3D TV. This would be a great addition for your personal computer, that will allow you to play 3D games or watch movies like you would on your HDTV.
The LG DM50D comes with HDTV picture quality and a DTV Tuner that will support DVBT, DVBC and MPEG4. There’s also the HDMI output that will allow you to plug in your gaming console or 3D Blu-Ray player.
LG states that the new DM50D 3D HDTV monitor will impress users with twice the amount of bightness of the conventional 3D monitors, leading to an amazing 3D experience. The 3D glasses coming with LG’s monitor are light and have no batteries, so you can wear them for a long time without feeeling unconfortable.
Reportedly, the LG DM50D 3D HDTV monitor will become available for sale in July, however the pricing hasn’t been announced.
Tags: 3D HDTV monitor, Cinema 3D TV
Panasonic DMP-BDT110 3D Blu-Ray Player Review
May 11, 2011 3D, Blu-Ray Players
Panasonic has introduced its 3D Blu-Ray player line-up back in January at the CES 2011 in Las Vegas. Panasonic’s 2011 line-up includes three new models, namely the DMP-BDT110, DMP-BDT210 and the DMP-BDT310. The Panasonic DMP-BDT110 is the entry-level model of the 2011 line from Panasonic but it sure doesn’t look like it.
In terms of features, the DMP-BDT110 doesn’t look at all like an entry-level player. For around $100 you will get 3D playback, color processing, 2D to 3D conversion, Viera Cast through wireless connectivity, DLNA as well as enhanced ergonomics and, of course, the quality of a Panasonic product.
Panasonic DMP-BDT110 Features
- The Panasonic DMP-BDT110 will payback the latest 3D blockbuster in amazing high-definition to place you right in the middle of the action, while the 3D Effect Controller will allow users more control over the leaping effects of 3D images to best suit your preferences.
- This Blu-Ray Player is also able to turn your old DVD collection into 3D with the 2D to 3D conversion feature. This is a feature introduced this year to compensate for the lack of 3D content currently on the market.
- The Panasonic VIERA Cast service will allow users to playback streaming content from popular streaming services such as Netflix or YouTube and even tweet or read the latest news from Bloomberg right in front of your HDTV
- To further expand the array of connectivity options coming with this entry-level player, you will also find the ability to Skype your friends with only a click of a button on your remote control. The Skype capabilities also include Auto Answering Video Message, Video Voice Mail Recording and Stand-By mode.
- The Panasonic DMP-BDT110 Blu-Ray player is also a DLNA enabled device, a feature which will allow content streaming to and from other DLNA enabled devices in your home.
The Panasonic DMP-BDT110 doesn’t look at all like an entry-level Blu-Ray player. The features are well worth your money and will provide an amazing 3D experience for you and your family. The Panasonic DMP-BDT110 is now on sale at amazon.com for just $118.
Samsung D9500 75-inch 3D LED TV
Samsung has just announced their new 3D LCD TV by the name of D9500. The D9500 is a 3D LCD TV with LED backlight and impresses with a whooping 75-inches in screen size. Bad news is that you will still need to wear active shutter 3D glasses to view the next 3D movie, as this display is based in active 3D technology.
The panel features 1080p and a 240-Hz refresh rate as well as edge lighting. The Smart TV features are also present with the D9500 which will allow users to connect wirelessly to the Internet to browse websites, make Skype video calls or take advantage of the growing range of Samsung apps available right now.
The company plans to sell the D9500 for $17,600, just in Korea for now.
LG D2342P 3D HD monitor now available for pre-order
LG has introduced it’s two new 3D HD monitors just las week and we’ve covered them yesterday on hometheaterinsider.net.
The good news is that the 23-inch LG D2342P model is now available for pre-order on amazon.com. This 3D monitor is able to playback your high definition media in 1920×1080 resolution and features 100:1 contrast ratio. LG introduces LCD technology with this display as well as passive 3D technology. In terms of connectivity, the LG D2342P 3D HD monitor offers DVI, HDMI and RGB ports.
There’s no word about the other models of the line, however, the D2342 is now available for pre-order on amazon.com for $350.
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LG D41P and D42P Cinema 3D monitors
LG had come forward with its Cinema 3D monitors back in january at the CES in Las Vegas. Now, it’s time for LG to introduce this couple offically to the market. The LG D41P and LGD42P monitor ranges come with Cinema 3D meaning passive 3D technology.
Gamers will be overjoyed by this release as it means easier 3D gaming without the need for expensive active 3D shutter glasses. Cinema 3D will also provide users with a much more pleasant experience without eye strain or flicker with the use of regualr 3D polarized glasses sold in your regular movie cinema.
As for the features, there’s talk about sizes of 2.1 and 25 inches with 1920×1080 Full HD resolution as well as 2D to 3D conversion and 5ms response time.
The LG D41P and D42P will be on the market in June 2011, the prices are yet to be announced.
Mitsubishi RDT233WX. the 23-inch IPS/3D monitor
The new RDT233WX from Mitsubishi is a new IPS/3D monitor featuring passive 3D technology and cheaper poarized glasses. This 23-inch display comes with an IPS panel and LED backlight, a 1920×1080 Full HD resolution as well as a 3.8 ms response time.
The most interesting thing about the RDT233WX is the passive 3D technology which only requires cheap polarized glasses, making 3D gaming a breeze. The size is pretty decent and will make the newest 3D games on the market look pretty amazing. There’s also a slim design coming with the Mitsubishi RDT233WX and a stand which will allow tilting.
The Mitsubishi RDT233WX will become available in Japan for starters, on May 30th.
Acer HN274H, the 27-inch Full HD 3D monitor
Acer has introduced its newest 3D-capable monitor measuring 27-inches and coming with Full HD capabilities as well. The HN274H is a LED backlit display featuring 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution and a HDMI 1.4 port on-board for 3D support. Other features for the Acer HN274H monitor include a 16:9 aspect ratio, 2ms response time, 100,000,000:1 contrast ratio as well as a built-in IR-emitter. You can use this 3D monitor as a HDTV and connect it to your 3D Blu-Ray player.
The Acer HN274H uses active 3D technology and requires nVidia’s 3D glasses.
The display will become available on the market in May 2011.