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Mitsubishi Announces 2010 3D DLPs[teaser]From 60 inches on up to 82 inches Mitsubishi’s sets are slick, and surprisingly affordable. [/teaser] Mitsubishi has announced three new lines of 3D DLP televisions that are not only enormous, but incredibly affordable as well. Every one of Mitsubishi’s new DLPs features 3D capability and ships with a 3D DLP Link. They also have 3 HDMI inputs, nighttime and game modes, and a 6-Color Processor for accurate color reproduction. The 638 is the baseline model which starts at 60 inches and $1,119. The 738 series adds StreamTV, which allows access to Pandora, Facebook, Vudu, and more. It’s compatible with Wireless N adapters, but doesn’t come with one of its own. It also kicks up video quality. You get a 12-bit video processor, DeepField Imager and Advanced Video Calibration. The 738 starts at $1,399 for the 60 inch model. At the very high end you’ll find the 838. In addition to everything found in the other models, the Diamond 838 adds outputs for surround speakers and a subwoofer, Bluetooth audio streaming, a full-on sixteen speaker soundbar. The 838 series starts at $2,199 for 60 inches and goes up to $4,499 for the 82 inch version. Source: MitsubishiPosted Fri Apr 9, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
AVRev Highlights 5 Ways the iPad will Change Consumer Electronics[teaser]Audio Video Revolution (AVRev.com), High-Def Digest's sister site, has fallen in love with the iPad. They say this little device is set to change the industry.[/teaser] You've no doubt been hearing a lot about Apple's new tablet device. It's been getting just a whee bit of coverage in the media. So you've probably been wondering if this is all a bunch of hype. Well fear not, AVRev has been putting the iPad through its paces, and they have a lot to report. From remote controls, to device integration, to music, to home automation, to video consumption (our favorite!), they have plenty of predictions regarding this device's prospects for revamping the consumer electronics industry. Check out the full article here!Posted Thu Apr 8, 2010 at 03:15 PM PDT by: -
Comcast 3D Goes Live For the Masters[teaser]If you’ve been dying to get some 3D out of your 3D TV, Comcast’s bringing you… well, golf. [/teaser] Maybe it’s just us, but when we think about 3D, we think about action movies, fast moving sports, and fantastic locations. One thing we don’t think about is golf. It’s just not the spectacle you’d expect from the still nascent technology. Still, Comcast has officially turned on its 3D feed just in time for The Masters Tournament. So if you’ve got a 3D television and you’ve been looking for some content – you can only watch 'Monsters vs Aliens' so many times – Comcast is as good a place to get it as any. Comcast customers will get about 2 hours of 3D coverage from the masters. You’ll have to set your TV to 3D mode, which enables a 3D picture but will make the channel guide appear distorted. And of course, you’ll need a 3DTV, glasses and a Comcast HD box. The Comcast FAQ page has a few tips on getting 3D to work correctly, including “Your 3D glasses may have batteries in them. Please make sure they're good.” Source: ComcastPosted Thu Apr 8, 2010 at 02:40 PM PDT by: -
Dish Netwok’s SlingLoaded ViP922 DVR Available Now[teaser]It’s been over a year since we first got to see the ViP922, but it’s finally available. [/teaser] If you’ve been waiting to upgrade your Dish DVR, now’s the time. The ViP922 is a slick DVR that’s packed full of features, including SlingBox functionality. The coolest functionality in any Sling product is the ability to send your TV signal to somewhere else. If you want to watch something on a capable mobile device or a laptop, you’re good to go. The Sling functionality utilizes a separate chip in the unit itself, so your DVR performance won’t be affected. The ViP922 has a full terabyte of hard drive space, so you’ll really have to make the effort to run out of room. It’s got two tuners, and it’s got some internet features to boot. Dish’s latest DVR also comes with a pair of remotes. There’s a standard remote for the old school crowd, and a new touchpad style remote for folks looking for something a bit different. You can pick this ViP922 up now for $649. If you’re an existing Dish customer, it’ll run you between $200 and $400. Source: AVS ForumPosted Thu Apr 8, 2010 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Sharp’s AQUOS LE820 Gets DivX Certified[teaser]The Quattron TVs just got a bit more attractive. [/teaser] You’ve heard plenty about Sharp’s new Quattron televisions by now. They add a fourth color - yellow - to the spectrum, which allows for richer colors and more accurate pictures. I saw the technology at CES and it looked great, but it was hard to tell if it looked better. Without two otherwise similar TVs showing the same source material, it’s hard to tell. Sure, the Caribbean beach footage on Sharp’s TVs looked more colorful than 'The Dark Knight' demo on Sony’s, but that’s not saying much. Still, the LE820 just got a little more attractive with the addition of DivX certification. It’s the first set from Sharp to have it, though it’s not a new feature for HDTVs. Sharp’s new TVs will play not only DivX files but DivX HD files. A bit of added functionality never hurts, and DivX certification means that the LE820 has been tested and found acceptable. Source: Nexus 404Posted Thu Apr 8, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
StreamTV Might be the Future – Available for Pre-order Now[teaser]It’s got a 500GB hard drive, a built in Blu-ray player, and glasses free 3D. And we’re really hoping it’s real. [/teaser] Here’s a puzzler. Amazon has put up pre-order information for something called StreamTV. There are three models online, two that offer glasses-free 3D and one that’s not 3D capable. All three models claim to have a Super Blu-ray player built in, which I’m guessing just means that they can handle 3D Blu-rays. They also state that glasses aren’t required for 3D content, which would be a nice change. Additionally, all three models have browsing capabilities “using Entertainment Portal.” They also, apparently, come with a remote, a game controller, a wireless keyboard with a built-in mouse and a camera. The 3D versions are unsurprisingly expensive; $5,999 for 42 inches of screen. The most exciting listing is the 55” model. It still sports the 500GB hard drive, video conferencing and net browsing capabilities of the others, but without 3D it’s got a nice low price of $2,299. If StreamTV is real, it could be a great option for TV buyers. It would also put a lot of pressure on Toshiba to prove that the CELL is better, and to price it more competitively. We should find out more soon. The StreamTV is set to release May 7th. Source: AmazonPosted Thu Apr 8, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Sales Still Booming[teaser]Sales of Blu-ray Discs are up again; almost double those of last year. [/teaser] Another week, another sales record. While DVD sales are down 10 percent from last year, Blu-ray sales are up to $45 million. That’s 89.17 percent over last year’s numbers; nearly twice the amount as last year. Blu-rays still don’t make up the bulk of sales, but they account for an impressive 16 percent. DVD revenue still sits at an impressive $236.73 million. One area of note is that the increase in Blu-ray sales didn’t make up for the decrease in DVD sales. Packaged media in general was down 2.27 percent. We’re past the format wars and past the “Will Blu-ray survive?” phase, so it’s hard to get really excited about sales numbers. There’s no one around nay-saying, so all we can really do is sit back and rest comfortably in the fact that more and more people are enjoying real high definition content. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Wed Apr 7, 2010 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
People of Lava’s ‘Scandinavia’ HDTV Packs Android[teaser]Yes, there’s an Android TV coming to the market. Yes, there’s also a company called ‘People of Lava.’ [/teaser] You’ve got to hand it to Sweden. It’s a relatively small country with a lot to offer. It was the home of Ingmar Bergman, ABBA, and even Tor Johnson. Gothenburg, Sweden was the birthplace of the melodic death metal made famous(ish) by Dark Tranquility, At The Gates and InFlames. It’s also the country that gave us IKEA, Skype, and delightful candy fish. The latest from Sweden is a television from the company People of Lava. It’s an odd name, but it’s also a bit of an odd set. It’s a fully LED backlit LCD display powered by Android technology. It’s got a great design, and hides cords beautifully. They call this set the Scandinavia. It will initially launch in a 42” size for a price somewhere between $2,500 and $3,250 chock full of open source goodness. The Scandinavia will have access to Facebook, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube right off the bat, but since anyone can make Android apps, expect it to fill up fast. The television launches in September for Swedish customers. There’s no word on a US release yet, but hopefully we’ll see something similar in the near future. Source: People of LavaPosted Wed Apr 7, 2010 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Media Decor Releases Razor-2 Moving Art Frames[teaser]Want to hide your television under a work of art? Media Decor’s got you covered. [/teaser] If you’ve got a TV, you know the last thing you want to do is look at it, right? Well Media Decor’s got the hookup. The Razor-2 Moving Art frames – compatible with televisions from 43 inches up to 120 inches – can cover your television with a work of art. The company has over 2,500 works of art to choose from, including George Seurat’s ‘A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte’. You know, the one from ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.’ A quick perusal of the site didn’t reveal any dogs playing poker, but it’s almost certainly in there. The Razor-2 is slim, and the art can be retracted with the push of a button, or via a remote. You can pick from a variety of frames and art selections, and you can even be sent a blank canvas to add your own art. Media Decor’s Razor-2 frames are now shipping. MSRP ranges between $4,610 and $16,490 depending on the size of your screen. Source: Media Decor via eCousticsPosted Wed Apr 7, 2010 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
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