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More Update on Oppo Blu-ray player BDP-83

, Sep 8th 2008 Discuss [0]

The Av squad at Gizmodo has tracked down and confirmed a few features from the manufacturer. The hardware image posted last week has stirred up the interests among Blu-ray fans, and many are second guessing the features based on the printed logo. So here they are – BDP-83 features Anchor Bay video processor as featured in latest DVDO-EDGE with ABT2010 chipset, integrated IR, supports SACD, bitstearm all HD audio codec with 7.1 analogue outputs and profile 2.0 Read The Full Story

LG DVS450H is stylish but standard-definition

, Sep 5th 2008 Discuss [0]

With Blu-ray players slowly taking on the market and their prices coming down to more affordable levels, LG has opted to go the standard-def route. And while that may seem counterintuitive, they've offered up a unique design that is sure to catch the attention of consumers looking for something new but who are still a bit leery about the whole Blu-ray thing. Read The Full Story

Pioneer Elite rolls out new reference series Blu-Ray player, BDP-09FD

, Sep 4th 2008 Discuss [0]

Here goes another flagship Blu-ray player way out of my price range. Pioneer Electronics has rolled out a reference series Blu-ray player with industry's most advanced audio/video components. The new Elite BDP-09FD features Blu-ray Bonusview and supports all HD audio codecs via bitstream or internal audio decoder. BD-Live is now a standard feature which was missing from their last line-up, BDP05FD and BPD51FD. Read The Full Story

Sharp Blu-ray players lack Profile 2.0

, Sep 4th 2008 Discuss [0]

Sharp is now known for having the Blu-ray player with the fastest load times, but now the company is adding two new models to the current line up. The BD-HP21U and the BD-HP50U also have this quick start feature, but they haven't received the same updates as some other company's players out on the market. One perk, however, is the low price. Read The Full Story

Denon low cost Blu-ray player is not that affordable

, Sep 3rd 2008 Discuss [0]

Denon Electronics has announced that they will begin shipping a lower-cost Blu-ray Disc player next month. The new DVD-1800BD only supports Bonus-View (profile 1.1) and bitstream of all HD audio codec including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio but guess what. It is retailed at $749! But for that price, they will kindly throw in Burr-Brown DACs for two channel analog output. Nice! Read The Full Story

LG DP889 is Digital Picture Frame, DVD player in one

, Sep 3rd 2008 Discuss [3]

If you are an all-in-one device fiend, this digital picture frame and DVD player in one should whet your appetite for gadgets. The LG DP889 packs in multiple features making for a well rounded device that can show off your photos and play your favorite movies.  Read The Full Story

Epson EH-DM2 all-in-one Portable Projector, DVD & Audio

, Aug 29th 2008 Discuss [0]

Epson have announced a new all-in-one projector, the EH-DM2, that couples a 1200 lumen projector with a DivX-capable DVD player and integrated 8W stereo speakers.  Intended to be highly portable, the EH-DM2 does not appear to be high-definition - Epson only say it supports an "HD compatible" resolution - rather it's targeted at the entry-level crowd who want a way to enjoy their movies and home media on a bigger screen. Read The Full Story

Sony BRAVIA Theater BDV-IT1000: Blu-ray & DVD upscaling in a box

, Aug 28th 2008 Discuss [0]

Sony has given the indecisive and easily confused a straightforward way to upgrade to Blu-ray, surround sound and network media, with the announcement of the BRAVIA Theater BDV-IT1000 home cinema system.  Built around a main unit with Blu-ray, DVD upscaling, 1080/24p picture resolution, Deep Color and x.v.Colour, and packing 700W of amplification, the BDV-IT1000 setup introduces Sony's latest super-slim speakers with finger-sized full-range drive units. Read The Full Story

JVC NX-BD3 is all-in-one Blu-ray system

, Aug 28th 2008 Discuss [0]

The Blu-ray format is struggling a bit to catch on in the mainstream and it will continue to do so until prices drop considerably. However, the emergence of several home-theatre-in-a-box systems as of late shows promise for things to come. And the JVC NX-BD3 is one such system that might help pull more consumers into the Blu-ray fray.  Read The Full Story

Yamaha BD-S2900 is latest high-end Blu-ray offering

, Aug 26th 2008 Discuss [2]

The Yamaha BD-S2900 was announced today and if you're in the market for a super high-end Blu-ray player, this may very well be the one for you. This player has HD Audio Bitstream output and several other features that set it apart from the norm. Read The Full Story

Groqit scans barcodes, keeps your purchases in your pocket

, Aug 19th 2008 Discuss [1]

Sometimes it's hard to remember if you have already purchased a product or not, especially when you're out window shopping or if you have an extensive DVD library. However, now you can keep track of all of your purchases, whether it be DVDs, books, CDs or what have you. Groqit makes keeping track of your product purchases a snap. Groqit works by scanning and reading the barcodes on your purchases and storing them in the device's 128MB storage. You can also create categories within the device to better manage your purchases. And don't worry about running out of room. This pen-shaped device can store more than a million barcodes. Read The Full Story

Toshiba XD-E500 DVD Player decidedly lacks Blu-ray

, Aug 18th 2008 Discuss [1]

Since deciding to not go the Blu-ray route, Toshiba has been struggling to come up with ways to grab a piece of the market. Rather than selling a standard DVD player, or go for an HD upgrade, Toshiba is opting to use their own technology with the XD-E500 DVD Player. Read The Full Story
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