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.
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.
Philips PB9001 portable TV comes with Blu-Ray playback
Apr 14, 2011 Blu-Ray Players
If you’re looking for a portable solution to take your media on the road, whether on holidays or your next business trip, Philips seems to have the perfect solution.
The PB9001 portable TV from Philips comes with Blu-Ray Disc playback in Full HD, which you can also enjoy on the large screen with the aid of the HDMI output onboard. Philips has equipped this portable tv with a 800×480 pixels LCD screen and integrated speakers, as well as a headphone jack for your head set.
The Philips PB9001 comes with a three hour battery lifetime when watching movies, while the LCD screen also supports the 16:9 aspect ratio and 1080p playback. Further more, you will be able to find one USB port and a power adaptor for your car.
The Philips PB9001 Portable TV with integrated Blu-Ray playback will be available in stores soon for a retail price of 400 euro.
Tags: Portable TV
Samsung BD-D7500 3D Blu-Ray Player review
Mar 18, 2011 3D, Blu-Ray Players
The Samsung BD-D7500 has made quite an impression on the CES audience back in January, and it’s bound to enjoy some success upon release.
It is the flagship model for the 2011 Blu-Ray player line-up from Samsung which proudly announces that their BD-D7500 model is the world’s slimmest Blu-Ray player measuring just 0.9 inches. Despite its size, the BD-D7500 does not lack the high-end features such as the popular 3D capabilities, 2D-to-3D upconversion, Smart TV and BD-LIVE as well as plenty connectivity options to ensure compatibility with a wide array of 3D devices already on the market.
In terms of looks, it’s almost impossible not to be impressed by the BD-D7500. It’s a slim player, coming with a sleek aluminum case and a brand new loading mechanism, featuring Ultra Fast Play to start up your Blu-Ray movie in up to 3 seconds.
The Samsung BD-D7500 is wall-mountable and supports CDs, DVDs and CD-R/RW as well. You will also find support for the most popular HD audio codecs such as DTS Master Audio and Dolby Digital TrueHD and you will be able to play multimedia files such as MKV, DivX HD, MP3, WMA and MP4 through a USB connection.
The BD-D7500 features built-in WiFi and will let you access the popular Internet streaming services available right now: Netflix, Pandora, VUDU, Blockbuster on Demand and even update your Facebook status and tweet your favorite online content in front of your HDTV. The BD-LIVE feature will let you download content provided by the Blu-Ray disc through a network connection while the Smart HUB feature will enable users to make use of a countless number of Samsung Apps including games, movies, music, weather forecasts and news.
Further more, the AllShare feature will enable users to playback media form their smartphones, PC or NAS through a network connection. The Samsung BD-D7500 is also a DLNA-enabled device so you can stream your media directly from other DLNA-enabled devices in your home.
We can safely say that the Samsung BD-D7500 is a spectacular player, packed-full with the latest technologies on the market and coming in a very slim package. If you want the best Blu-Ray player in 2011, you will make no mistake when you choose the Samsung BD-D7500. It’s very likely that the future Blu-Ray players of 2012 will borrow features from this Samsung Blu-Ray player which is a few steps ahead of its time.
You can now pre-order the Samsung BD-D7500 3D Blu-Ray player at amazon.com, for $349.99.
Sony Blu-Ray player line gets VUDU support
Mar 15, 2011 3D, Blu-Ray Players
VUDU announced today in a press release its availability with Sony’s Blu-Ray player range. Users will be able to choose from 2D and 3D pay-per0view titles available in Full HD resolution. VUDU promises movie titles as soon as they appear on the market in 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound and 3D, on Sony’s 3D-enabled player line for 2011.
The 3D Blu-ray players getting VUDU support are the Sony BDP-S280, BDP-S380, BDP-S480, BDP-S580, BDP-S780, BDV-E280, BDV-E580 and BDV-E780W for now, and there are promises about the VUDU availability for all Sony Blu-Ray players in the shortest time.
Tags: 3D Blu-ray players
Panasonic DMR-BWT700 3D Blu-Ray Recorder unveiled
Feb 16, 2011 3D, Blu-Ray Players
Panasonic has just unveiled a new 3D Blu-Ray recorder, by the name of DMR-BWT700. The DMR-BWT700 has been announced by Panasonic as a high-end device dedicated to both high-quality 3D playback and recording.
The DMR-BWT700 comes with a twin HD digital terrestrial tuner to allow it’s users to record two digital TV broadcasts in high-definition, at the same time.
The Panasonic DMR-BWT700 3D Blu-Ray recorder supports the AVCHD format, comes with DLNA as well as recording and playback of 3D movies. This device also comes with 2D to 3D upconversion of your old movie collection from DVDs or Blu-Ray discs. You can also upconvert a regular 2D TV broadcast to 3D, as long as you have the 3D display and the 3D shutter glasses required.
There is also WiFi support as well as a SD slot on-board. The Panasonic DMR-BWT700 3D Blu-Ray recorder is able to record directly on Blu-Ray discs.
Tags: 3D Blu-Ray recorder
Mozaex Solo 2 Blu-Ray Server is ready for shipping
Feb 8, 2011 Blu-Ray Players
Mozaex has just announced that they are starting to ship out their Solo 2 Blu-Ray 3D Media server, packing no more than 12 TB of storage space for your Blu-Ray 3D discs, music and photos.
The Mozaex Solo 2 offers a complete media server solution packing enough space to last for some time, while photo and music playback are also available with this massive device. If you get bored of your media collection you also have the option of web content from Internet services such as Pandora or Netflix.
The Solo 2 is full packed with options and features, but amazingly it doesn’t take up too much of your space. It comes in a slim chassis containing a nVidia GPU, 7.1 channel HD audio, Full HD 3D vision, and technologies such as PureVideo HD and CUDA.
The Mozaex Solo 2 comes with compatibility with an entire array of 3D Tvs and 3D glasses already on the market.
The 12TB Solo 2 3D entertainment server comes with a price tag of around $6000 .
Sherwood BDS-876 3D Blu-Ray Player announced
Feb 3, 2011 3D, Blu-Ray Players
We’ve talked about Blu-Ray player releases from major companies for a while now. Both Panasonic and Sony have released their Blu-Ray player lines for this year at the 2011 CES and now it’s time for Sherwood to announce an alternative for these products.
The Sherwood BDS-876 Blu-Ray player is the first company product to introduce Sherwood’s high-performance Newcastle designation, comes with 2D and 3D support as well as Full HD resolution. In addition to rendering Blu-Ray 3D discs, the BDS-876 Blu-Ray player also allows its users to watch high-definition content from the popular Internet streaming services.
There is also support for high-definition audio, in the form of Dolby Digital True HD, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Digital as well as DTS HD master, for you to enjoy the next Hollywood blockbuster the way it was meant to be seen. Further more, the 192k/24-bit digital-to-analog converters will enable the highest-quality audio content to be available through analog outputs.
The Sherwood BDS-876 also comes with BD-Live and Blu-ray Profile 2.0 and is the company’s first player to support Internet streaming, although the streaming services list has not been announced just yet. Sherwood also announces DLNA and DivX support for its player, while the HDMI 1.4 outputs feature Audio Return Channel (ARC) to reduce the number of wires to and from the player.
Shrewood’s BDS-876 3D Blu-Ray player will become available in July 2011 for a suggested retail price of $399.
Toshiba D-BW500 Blu-Ray Player comes with VHS support
Feb 2, 2011 Blu-Ray Players
The D-BW500 Blu-Ray player is the latest product coming from Toshiba. Along with the latest technologies available on the market, this Toshiba Blu-Ray player also comes with a VHS slot to take users back to simpler times. It seems that Toshiba is the only company releasing products supporting the old and buried formats such as VHS, and that’s a bit disappointing.
You will also be able to find DVD support coming with the D-BW500 Blu-Ray player, as well as a 230 GB hard drive to store all your favorite shows for future viewing, on-board. There is also a SD/SDHC memory card slot and AVHCD and JPEG support just to make sure you don’t mistake this Blu-Ray player with your old VCR.
There is no word about the availability of the D-BW500 world-wide, we only know that this Toshiba product will soon be available in Japan, for 70,000 yen.
Panasonic DMP-B200 Portable Blu-Ray Player
Jan 19, 2011 Blu-Ray Players
Panasonic introduces its BMP-B200 portable Blu-Ray player which has been designed to provide a high definition experience for users on the road, or just an additional Blu-Ray player for people to connect their HDTV to.
The Panasonic BMP-B200 Blu-Ray player is able to play AVCHD video and Blu-Ray discs and also comes with DVD with 1080p upconversion. This portable Blu-Ray player comes with a 8.9-inch WSVGA screen and VIERA Link. Further more, users will be abe to find a SD memory card slot which can be used for AVCHD video and even JPEG images.
No word about pricing or availability of the BMP-B200 portable Blu-Ray player just yet.