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Coming Soon to Streaming: THE CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA, HOUSE OF CARDS, and More[teaser]A dark take on the Archie comic and the final season of House of Cards are among this week's crop of streaming trailers.[/teaser] Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon have released new previews and info for several of their upcoming programs and films. Here's a full rundown of titles scheduled to arrive on each service: BoJack Horseman: Season 5 (Netflix, September 14) - Will Arnett voices BoJack, the failed legendary 90's sitcom star from the favorite family sitcom Horsin’ Around, who has been trying to find his way through a muddle of self-loathing, whisky and failed relationships. Now, in the presence of his human sidekick Todd (Aaron Paul) and his feline agent and ex-paramour Princess Carolyn (Amy Sedaris), BoJack is primed for his comeback... Quincy (Netflix, September 21) - Artist. Father. Visionary. Quincy is an intimate look at musical icon and influential legend, Quincy Jones. Beyond his own acclaim as a trumpeter, producer, conductor, composer and arranger, Quincy Jones’ inimitable gift to discover the biggest talents of the past half of the century is unprecedented. He has shaped the pop culture landscape for 70 years, mentoring and cultivating the careers of young talents, from Lesley Gore and Michael Jackson to Oprah Winfrey and Will Smith. Directed by Rashida Jones (Angie Tribeca and Hot Girls Wanted) and Alan Hicks (Keep On Keepin’ On), QUINCY seamlessly threads personal vérité moments with private archival footage to reveal a legendary life like no other. Featuring the all-new original song "Keep Reachin'" by Quincy Jones, Mark Ronson, and Chaka Khan. Made In Mexico (Netflix, September 28) - Get to know the opulent lifestyles and famous families of Mexico City's socialites and the expats vying for a spot in their exclusive social order. The show is produced by Love Productions USA and includes Richard McKerrow, Kevin Bartel and Brandon Panaligan as executive producers and Lauren Volonakis and Matthew Moul as co-executive producers. Elite (Netflix, October 5) - Las Encinas, the best and most exclusive school in Spain where the elite send their children to study, is also where three working class kids have just been admitted after their academy was destroyed by an earthquake and the local council divided up the students between the different schools in the area. The clash between those who have everything and those who have nothing to lose creates the perfect storm that ultimately ends in a murder. Who is behind the crime? 22 JULY (Netflix, October 10) - Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Paul Greengrass (Captain Phillips, United 93) tells the true story of the aftermath of Norway’s deadliest terrorist attack. On 22 July 2011, 77 people were killed when a far-right extremist detonated a car bomb in Oslo before carrying out a mass shooting at a leadership camp for teens. 22 July uses the lens of one survivor’s physical and emotional journey to portray the country's path to healing and reconciliation. The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Netflix, October 26) - Tells the story of Sabrina Spellman (Kiernan Shipka), a half-witch half-mortal teenage girl. She’s been waiting her whole life for her 16th birthday, but something wicked this way comes, forcing her to choose between the path of light and the path of night. A Netflix Original Series from the makers of Riverdale. House Of Cards: The Final Season (Netflix, November 2) - Diane Lane and Greg Kinnear join Golden Globe winner and Emmy Award nominee Robin Wright, as well as Michael Kelly, Jayne Atkinson, Patricia Clarkson, Constance Zimmer, Derek Cecil, Campbell Scott and Boris McGiver in the upcoming sixth and final season. House of Cards executive producers are Melissa James Gibson, Frank Pugliese, Robin Wright, David Fincher, Joshua Donen, Dana Brunetti, Eric Roth, Michael Dobbs and Andrew Davies. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (Netflix, November 16) - A six-part Western anthology film, a series of tales about the American frontier told through the unique and incomparable voice of Joel and Ethan Coen. Each chapter tells a distinct story about the American West. Narcos: Mexico (Netflix, November 16) - This raw, gritty series chronicles the gripping real-life stories of the drug kingpins of the late 1980s and the corroborative efforts of law enforcement to meet them head on in brutal, bloody conflict. It details the many, often-conflicting forces - legal, political, police, military and civilian - that clash in the effort to control cocaine, one of the world's most valuable commodities. Marvel's Daredevil: Season 3 (Netflix, Coming Soon) - Blinded as a young boy but imbued with extraordinary senses, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) fights against injustice by day as a lawyer, and by night as the Super Hero “Daredevil” in modern day Hell's Kitchen, New York City. Into the Dark (Hulu, October 5) - In partnership with Blumhouse Television, Into The Dark is a horror event series from prolific, award-winning producer, Jason Blum’s independent TV studio. The series includes 12 super-sized episodes, with a new installment released each month inspired by a holiday and will feature Blumhouse’s signature genre/thriller spin on the story. The Romanoffs (Amazon Prime Video, October 12) - From the creator of Mad Men, The Romanoffs is a contemporary anthology series set around the globe featuring eight separate stories about people who believe themselves to be descendants of the Russian royal family. Starring Aaron Eckhart, Diane Lane, Isabelle Huppert, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Amanda Peet, Jack Huston, Kathryn Hahn, Noah Wyle, Paul Reiser, Andrew Rannells and more. - A current Netflix subscription starts at $11 per month for HD streaming and $14 per month for Ultra HD streaming. - A current Amazon Prime subscription costs $119 per year or $13 per month. Likewise, Prime Instant Video is available as a standalone service for $9 per month. - A current Hulu subscription starts at $8 per month with commercials. In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), Hulu (YouTube), Amazon (YouTube)Posted Thu Sep 13, 2018 at 07:50 PM PDT by: -
Apple Reveals Launch Date for tvOS 12 with Dolby Atmos Support for Apple TV 4K[teaser]The update is set to arrive next week.[/teaser] Though a beta version has been available since June, Apple has now announced a September 17 launch date for the official release of tvOS 12 for the Apple TV 4K. The update will offer several new features, including Dolby Atmos audio support. Dolby Atmos is an immersive, object-based audio technology that can add overhead effects to supported content and sound systems through ceiling speakers or Dolby Atmos speakers with upward firing drivers. Once installed, tvOS 12 will make the Apple TV 4K the only streaming media player on the market that is both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos certified. Likewise, iTunes will offer the industry's largest library of Dolby Atmos-supported movies. And just as Apple provides free 4K HDR upgrades to iTunes titles that customers already own (when available), Dolby Atmos audio mixes will also be added for no extra charge on supported films. And based on the beta update, it appears that Atmos audio will be available for both 4K and HD playback of supported titles. In addition to iTunes, VUDU will also offer a large selection of Dolby Atmos titles via tvOS 12 at launch. Meanwhile, Netflix is also expected to offer select Dolby Atmos titles as well, though it's not yet clear if that will be part of the initial launch. Beyond Dolby Atmos support, the upcoming tvOS 12 update will also provide several additional features, including a zero sign-on option for all supported pay-TV apps; new aerial screensavers; the ability to autoFill passwords from iPhone and iPad; Apple TV Remote support via the Control Center on iPhone or iPad; and Apple TV compatibility with Home control systems like Control4, Crestron and Savant. The Apple TV 4K utilizes the A10X Fusion chip and offers 4K playback capabilities at up to 60 frames per second with support for Dolby Vision and HDR10 content. In addition, the device includes 4K scaling for HD sources, Siri voice search, iCloud support for media sharing, standard AirPlay capabilities, and the ability to serve as a smart home hub for HomeKit accessories with remote access and automated control. Apple TV 4K models are now available in 32GB ($179) and 64GB ($199) versions. Source: Apple, EngadgetPosted Thu Sep 13, 2018 at 10:55 AM PDT by: -
Value Electronics Announces 2018 TV Shootout Event[teaser]The annual TV competition will be held later this month.[/teaser] Value Electronics will hold its 2018 TV Shootout on September 23. The event will feature a head-to-head competition between some of the industry's top 4K Ultra HD displays in order to determine the year's "King of TV" -- and High-Def Digest will be on hand to participate on the panel of judges. The Shootout will begin at 11am at the Value Electronics store in Scarsdale, NY with a series of industry presentations and display tests. The 14th annual competition will be webcast live and is set to feature a mixture of test patterns and real world content to help evaluate the various picture quality attributes of the competing TVs, including contrast, color fidelity, color saturation, motion resolution, input lag time, and off axis image quality. In addition, the evaluation will place a heavy emphasis on HDR performance, including HDR contrast range, P3 color fidelity, color volume, and EOTF. An expert panel of judges and attendees will then vote on each TV's performance for each category for both pre and post calibration conditions and for day and night ambient light viewing. The TVs will all be randomly sourced from the store's inventory rather than specifically supplied for the competition by the manufacturers. Though additional TVs are still under consideration for inclusion in the event, here's a list of the confirmed competitors as of press time: LG’s OLED65E8PUA Samsung’s QN75Q9FN Sony’s XBR-65A9F Sony’s XBR-75Z9F And here's a detailed rundown of the Shootout's testing methodology per the press release: The number one most-used professional calibration software, SpectraCal’s CalMAN®, and calibration hardware, procedures and workflow will be used. Konica/Minolta’s professional CS2000A spectroradiometer, Klein 10A meters and the new Konica/Minolta CA-410 color analyzer will all be used in the calibration process. The Klein 10A meters will be profiled using the CS2000A spectroradiometer for each TV. SDR, HDR and Dolby Vision patterns will be generated and fed from Murideo’s SIX-G 4K Pattern Generator and a preview selection from Stacey Spears upcoming HDR test disc. All of the cables and interconnects are Metra Home Theater Group Ethereal brand Velox True 24 Gbps passive cables with their Gigabit Accelerator the HDM-GA1. All of the TVs will be visually matched to the white point of Sony’s BMV-X300 professional color grading monitor. Sony’s BMV-X300 reference monitor will also be used as the reference for all TVs to be judged against. Well respected top professional calibrators will be tuning each TV to its best possible FHD/SDR and UHD/HDR performance. The calibrators are David Abrams, DeWayne Davis, and John Reformato, supervised by Tyler Pruitt. All tested panels will be concurrently fed through AVPro’s Edge for 18G Uncompressed professional HDMI distribution matrix switch from four Panasonic UB820 Blu-ray players, 1080 FHD/SDR for Cable/DIRECTV, 4K streaming, SDR and HDR test patterns. The televisions featured this year are the flagship 4K Ultra HD LCD/LEDs and OLEDs from the premium TV manufacturers. Video experts will then guide the attendees through the evaluation process and the panel of experts and all attendees will vote on each picture quality attribute. Attendees will be led through the different attributes of picture quality and will evaluate and judge the newest TVs from the leading consumer electronics manufacturers that are competing to be the" King of TV." Make sure to check back with High-Def Digest for a detailed breakdown of the 2018 Value Electronics TV Shootout later this month. Source: Value ElectronicsPosted Wed Sep 12, 2018 at 06:35 PM PDT by: -
Apple Details iPhone Xs & Xs Max with OLED Displays and Dolby Vision Support[teaser]The company's latest iPhone models have been revealed.[/teaser] Apple has announced the newest additions to its smartphone lineup. The collection includes the flagship iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max, along with the new iPhone Xr. The iPhone Xs features a 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display with a resolution of 2,436 x 1,125. Meanwhile, the iPhone Xs Max features a larger 6.5-inch Super Retina OLED display with a resolution of 2,688 x 1,242. In addition, both models offer support for Dolby Vision and HDR10. Under the hood, the smartphones are powered by Apple's A12 Bionic chip with next-generation Neural Engine, six-core fusion architecture, and a four-core GPU running iOS 12. A dual rear camera design with a wide-angle 12MP and telephoto 12MP lens is integrated as well, along with a 7MP front camera. Likewise, the phones support premium image features like advanced depth segmentation using the Neural Engine, Smart HDR, advanced bokeh quality in Portrait mode photos, and a dynamic depth of field option. "iPhone Xs is packed with next-generation technologies and is a huge step forward for the future of the smartphone. Everything is state of the art including the industry-first 7-nanometer A12 Bionic chip with 8-core Neural Engine, faster Face ID and an advanced dual camera system that shoots Portrait mode photos with Smart HDR and dynamic depth of field," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. "iPhone Xs is not one, but two new iPhone models, and iPhone Xs Max offers the biggest display ever in an iPhone with the biggest battery ever in an iPhone, delivering up to an hour and a half more battery life in your day." And beyond the flagship models, Apple also announced the new iPhone Xr. This model features an aluminum and glass design with a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina LCD display and a resolution of 1,792 x 828. Under the hood, the device is powered by the same A12 Bionic chip as the step-up models. Finally, a rear 12MP wide angle camera and front 7MP camera are integrated as well. "iPhone XR helps us reach even more people with the latest iPhone innovations. It is packed with the newest technologies including a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina display that goes edge to edge, the latest TrueDepth camera with faster Face ID authentication, new 7-nanometer A12 Bionic chip with second generation Neural Engine and a 12-megapixel camera that takes advanced Portrait mode and Portrait Lighting photos," said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. "The new iPhone XR has a gorgeous new aerospace-grade aluminum and glass enclosure that has IP67 protection from liquids and dust, long all-day battery life and comes in six beautiful finishes. iPhone XR makes it possible for even more people to have the great experience of the latest iPhone X technology, in beautiful new designs, at a more affordable price." The iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max will be available in 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB models in space gray, silver, or gold finishes starting at $999 and $1,099. Pre-orders are set to launch on September 14 and units will start shipping on September 21. The iPhone Xr will be available in 64GB, 128GBm and 256GB models in white, black, blue, yellow, coral, or red starting at $749. Pre-orders will begin on October 19 and units will start shipping on October 26. Sources: Apple 1, Apple 2, EngadgetPosted Wed Sep 12, 2018 at 01:35 PM PDT by: -
Denon Offers Trade-In Program for AV Receivers[teaser]Customers can earn credit toward new models by trading in their old Denon products.[/teaser] Got your eye on Denon's new flagship 13-channel AVR-X8500H A/V Receiver, but don't have an extra $4,000 on hand to pull the trigger with? Well, fret not! There's actually a way to help reduce the cost of new Denon gear. Per a tip from HDD reader Judd Weisgal, it turns out that Denon offers a handy trade-in program for its products, allowing users to upgrade to new models for a discounted price. Though the company's website does not appear to make any mention of this feature, the program can be initiated via a call to Denon's customer service at 201-762-6665. In order to be eligible for a trade-in, users must have a Denon product that is less than 5 years old. Likewise, customers must have a valid receipt from the original purchase. After calling customer service, Denon will then email eligible users an upgrade letter with more details. Corporate will then decide the exact value of the trade-in when being applied to the purchase of a new Denon model. As an example, Judd Weisgal was kind enough to offer details on his own experience with the program. After calling customer service, Weisgal was assigned a sales rep who continued the rest of the process via email. He was then able to trade in his 1.5-year-old AVR-X6200W for $2,000 worth of credit (the same price he paid when it was originally bought) toward the purchase of a new AVR-X8500H ($4,000), bringing the total down to $2,000. In addition, Denon also paid for the shipping costs of the old unit and the new unit. Exact offers will of course vary depending on the models being traded in and the new items being purchased, but interested parties looking to upgrade their Denon gear should definitely give the program a shot! Source: DenonPosted Wed Sep 12, 2018 at 12:25 PM PDT by: -
Reminder: You Don't "Own" Digital Copies[teaser]A user's recent iTunes experience is shining a light on the dark side of digital "ownership."[/teaser] Do users truly own the digital copies they buy on services like iTunes? Well, not when content providers can simply decide to yank movies from your library whenever they choose. And that's exactly what happened to iTunes user Anders G da Silva. As recounted in a thread on his Twitter account (embedded in full below), da Silva recently loaded up his iTunes library only to notice that three of his purchased titles were now missing. After contacting customer support, da Silva was told that the content provider had removed those titles from the Canadian iTunes store. And while that's bad enough, the only compensation Apple offered in response was two free rentals. When da Silva understandably requested for his movies to be added back to his iTunes library or for Apple to issue an actual refund, the company informed him that iTunes was merely a "store front" for content providers to sell their titles. As such, they couldn't keep offering any movies that a studio had removed. Likewise, refunds can only be granted within a certain time frame, and da Silva's purchases were apparently no longer covered under Apple's refund policy. The company's solution to da Silva's continued and totally justified frustration: two more free rentals! Though not terribly surprising, situations like this only serve to further illuminate the difference between physical media and digital media "ownership." If a content provider no longer wants to offer a physical disc online or in an actual brick-and-mortar store (or perhaps is no longer able to due to a rights issue), they of course have the option to pull remaining copies from retail locations and the ability to stop sending any new stock. But that doesn't mean that they also have the right to sneak into the home of a customer who already bought the movie and take the disc back. And that's essentially what this iTunes policy is allowing in the digital realm. While iTunes does state that "previous purchases may be unavailable if they are no longer on the iTunes Store" on its website, removing previously bought copies from a user's library without issuing a refund just seems wrong. On the bright side, at least there will be no confusion about the free rentals Apple granted as compensation. It's understood that those are supposed to disappear in a couple of days. Here's Anders G da Silva's complete Twitter thread on the matter with Apple's responses in full: Part 2:Me: I am not really interested in the rentals. I want my movies back or my money back.Apple: I totally get how you feel...Me: Condescending, but go one...Apple: You see, we are just a store front.Me: Store front?1/7 pic.twitter.com/U1D3Wj0zmZ — Anders G da Silva (@drandersgs) September 11, 2018 Apple: Yeah, we take your money, but we are not responsible for what is sold. And, we certainly do NOT guarantee you get to keep anything you buy in our store front. We only guarantee that we get to keep your money.2/7 — Anders G da Silva (@drandersgs) September 11, 2018 Me: I see... So, that "Buy" button is meaningless? It should maybe be called: "Feelin Lucky?"Apple: I see you are unhappy. Have two more rentals on us.3/7 — Anders G da Silva (@drandersgs) September 11, 2018 This reminds me of a story I used to hear growing up in Brazil. A person goes to a store, sees a stereo they really like. They buy it. They get a box that looks like there is a stereo inside. 4/7 — Anders G da Silva (@drandersgs) September 11, 2018 They get home only to find the box only contains a few stones. The modern twist is that, here, the person goes back to the store to ask for the stereo they bought. The store manager says sorry, can't help you.5/7 — Anders G da Silva (@drandersgs) September 11, 2018 We are just a front. So they cannot be held responsible for what the manufacturer puts in the box. I see you are unhappy. I'll do you a sweet deal. Rent the stereo from us free ofcharge. 6/7 — Anders G da Silva (@drandersgs) September 11, 2018 You can keep it for 30 days. But, once you plug it in, you have to return it in 48 hours.Time to dust off the old DVD player, I guess. For all their faults, at least DVDsstuck around.Thank you to everyone that has retweeted.7/7 — Anders G da Silva (@drandersgs) September 11, 2018 Source: @drandersgs (Twitter)Posted Wed Sep 12, 2018 at 10:45 AM PDT by: -
JVC Unveils First 8K e-shift Projector & New 4K Projectors[teaser]An 8K e-shift projector has been announced.[/teaser] JVC has revealed its latest lineup of home theater projectors, including the world's first 8K e-shift models. The collection includes the Procision Series DLA-NX9, DLA-NX7, DLA-NX5 and the Reference Series DLA-RS3000, DLA-RS2000, and DLA-RS1000. The DLA-NX9 and DLA-RS3000 feature 8K e-shift technology and native 4K D-ILA devices. This allows the projectors to quadruple their resolution to 8K by shifting pixels diagonally 0.5 pixel. And though actual 8K signal input is not supported, JVC's Multiple Pixel Control high resolution technology can convert full HD and 4K images to 8K. Meanwhile, the DLA-NX7/DLA-RS2000 and DLA-NX5/DLA-RS1000 models are all described as native 4K projectors equipped with the company's newest 0.69-inch native 4K D-ILA device with 3.8 µm-pixel pitch, enabling support for 8.8 million pixels (4096 x 2160). In addition, the entire lineup supports HDR10 and HLG high dynamic range formats, along with an Auto Tone Mapping feature and compatibility with 4K60P (4:4:4) signals. Likewise, the DLA-NX9/DLA-RS3000 and DLA-NX7/DLA-RS2000 feature wide color gamut capabilities beyond DCI-P3. Finally, ISF certification for color calibration, an installation mode capable of memorizing up to 10 different installation settings, an auto calibration function, a screen adjustment mode, and a low latency mode are all included as well. The new JVC projector lineup is set to launch in October. Here's a rundown of pricing and additional features for each model per JVC: DLA-NX9/DLA-RS3000 - $17,999.95 Brightness: 2,200 lm Native Contrast Ratio: 100,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1 DLA-NX7/DLA-RS2000 - $7,999.95 Brightness: 1,900 lm Native Contrast Ratio: 80,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 800,000:1 DLA-NX5/DLA-RS1000 - $5,999.95 Brightness: 1,800 lm Native Contrast Ratio: 40,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 400,000:1 Source: JVCPosted Mon Sep 10, 2018 at 11:20 AM PDT by: -
KEF Announces 2018 R Series Speaker Collection[teaser]The company's new speaker lineup has been detailed.[/teaser] KEF has unveiled the latest version of its R Series. The collection includes three floorstanding speakers, a stand mount speaker, a center speaker, and a Dolby Atmos-compatible speaker. "No matter which model you select from the R Series, it will take you on a journey of re-discovery through your music and film collection.," said Stephanie Scola, Director of Marketing for KEF America. "This series can reproduce music with such refinement and realism that when you close your eyes, you feel as though you're there live, in the very presence of the musician, listening from the front row. It's a very transformative experience." The new 2018 R Series has been reengineered with new technology and influences from the company's flagship Reference Series. KEF's 12th generation Uni-Q driver serves as the backbone of the lineup, along with a redesigned motor system for improved mid-range and treble performance. Likewise, the speakers use new bass drivers with greater excursion, an improved low-distortion motor, and a higher-rigidity cone. In addition, the R Series reduces unwanted vibrations and resonance through its Constrained Layer Damping internal bracing system and flexible port design. Here's a full rundown of 2018 R Series speakers and prices: R11 Floorstanders - $2,499.99 each R7 Floorstanders - $1,899.99 each R5 Floorstanders - $1,399.99 each R3 Stand Mount - $1,999.99 pair R2c Center Speaker - $1,199.99 each R8a Dolby Atmos-compatible speakers - $1,399.99 pair KEF's new R Series is now available for purchase from www.kefdirect.com and other retailers in Black Gloss, White Gloss, and Walnut finishes. Source: KEF via HomeTheaterReviewPosted Fri Sep 7, 2018 at 09:05 AM PDT by: -
Sony Reveals New IMAX Enhanced 4K HDR Home Cinema Projectors[teaser]Three new 4K projector models have been unveiled.[/teaser] Sony has announced the latest additions to its home theater projector lineup. The new lineup includes the entry-level VW295ES, mid-range VW665ES, and premium VW995ES. "Sony has led the 4K projector market since 2005 by providing models that all include full 4K resolution imagers on all three color channels, delivering 24 million pixels on screen at every instant," said Mike Fasulo, president and chief operating officer of Sony Electronics. "Our newest 4K home cinema projectors set a new standard for features and performance, and the result is an amazing viewing experience." All three models feature 4K Motionflow technology, HDR support, and 4K 60P 10bit processing. Likewise, all three projectors have been IMAX Enhanced certified. The IMAX Enhanced certification & licensing program is designed to offer premium 4K HDR and immersive audio performance across home theater gear and content. The entry-level VPL-VW295ES is a 1,500 lumen lamp-based projector with a native 4K SXRD panel, HDMI 18 Gbps compatibility, 4K Motionflow, HDR support, a new input lag reduction mode, and Vertical Stretch for 4K signals. Meanwhile, the VPL-VW695ES features 1,800 lumens of brightness through a UHP lamp, along with a Picture Position Memory feature and a high dynamic contrast of 350,000:1 via Sony's Advanced Iris technology. Finally, the premium VPL-VW995ES 4K laser light source projector uses Sony's All Range Crisp Focus (ARC-F) lens and "Digital Focus Optimizer." In addition, the unit features support for 2,200 lumens and a high dynamic contrast through a dual-contrast control engine with dynamic laser control and Advanced Iris technology. The VPL-VW295ES ($4,999.99) and the VPL-VW695ES projector ($9,999.99) are set to launch in October. Meanwhile, the VPL-VW995ES projector ($34,999.99) will be available in November 2018. Source: Sony via MarketWatchPosted Thu Sep 6, 2018 at 05:30 PM PDT by: -
Samsung Launches Pre-Orders for CJ79 & CJ89 Monitors[teaser]Pre-orders are now live for both displays.[/teaser] Samsung has announced the launch of its C34J791 and C43J890 monitors. Both models feature curved-screen designs and VA LCD panels. "Over the years, Samsung has revolutionized the viewing experience for professionals alike," said Seog-gi Kim, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. "The CJ79 is our latest endeavor in taking curved monitors to the next level that highlights our commitment to innovation. The addition of Thunderbolt™ 3 connectivity aligns to that vision and connects customers to infinite possibilities." The C34J791 features a 34-inch QLED LCD panel with an ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio, a 1,500R curvature, a 178-degree viewing angle, a 3,000:1 contrast ratio, and a QHD resolution of 3440×1440. In addition, the display offers support for 125 percent of the sRGB color spectrum. Likewise, the monitor is the first curved model to include Thunderbolt 3 which supports processing speeds of up to 40 Gigabits per second (Gbps) for connectivity across an array of docks, displays, and peripherals like Macs, USB type-C laptops, storage drives, and external graphics cards. Up to 85 watts (W) of laptop charging power can also be enabled via the Thunderbolt 3 connection. Finally, the screen also offers a few features geared toward gamers, including a four milliseconds (ms) response time, and a Game Mode with a dynamic gamma setting. "The Thunderbolt™ 3 ecosystem continues to expand and deliver innovative products with outstanding performance." said Jason Ziller, General Manager, Client Connectivity Division at Intel. "It is timely that Samsung, a leading manufacturer, is featuring their CJ79 QLED Monitor with Thunderbolt™ 3 connectivity. This new CJ79 QLED Monitor delivers the performance while enabling a powerful new display with integrated docking capabilities for a simple and easy to use solution." Meanwhile, the C43J890 features a 43-inch panel with a super ultra-wide 32:10 aspect ratio, a 1,800R curvature, and a resolution of 3840 x 1200. In addition, the display includes a built-in KVM switch, USB-Type C ports, and integrated stereo speakers. The C34J791 and C43J890 are both available for pre-order via B&H Photo for a current list price of $899.99. Source: SamsungPosted Thu Sep 6, 2018 at 04:45 PM PDT by:
