[tweetmeme source= "blurayreporter" only_single=false] T3 magazine has had an advance look at the Panasonic DIGA DMR-BF200, a Digital Video Recorder that integrates both a Blu-ray Disc player/recorder and a hard disk drive. The player’s dimensions are a tiny 65 x 210 x 194mm, making it the smallest Blu-ray recorder ever seen. It will be available [...]
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Sony reveals Blu-ray player with integrated Google TV
Published October 21st, 2010[tweetmeme source= "blurayreporter" only_single=false] A new Blu-ray Disc player from Sony has been shown off this week, with T3 among the first to take a look. The stylish Sony NSZ-GT1 is the first to feature support for Google TV, the web-based content streaming service. Of course it also has all the Blu-ray features that you’d [...]
3D Blu-ray steals the show at Atlanta CEDIA Expo
Published September 28th, 2010[tweetmeme source= "blurayreporter" only_single=false]The 3D Blu-ray Disc revolution continues with leading electronics manufacturers exhibiting a range of Blu-ray players and other 3D home entertainment devices at CEDIA Expo in Atlanta. Organised by the Customer Electronic Design and Installation Association, CEDIA Expo showcases products and services for electronic systems in the home and features exhibitions from [...]
Sony confirms date for PS3 Blu-ray 3D support
Published September 16th, 2010[tweetmeme source= "blurayreporter" only_single=false]Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation 3 firmware update that will enable playback of Blu-ray 3D Discs will be available to download for free on Tuesday 21st September. The announcement was made at the Tokyo Game Show, one of the biggest events in the videogame calendar. With sales of 3D TVs expected [...]
Blu-ray Group Germany announces new chairman
Published September 15th, 2010[tweetmeme source= "blurayreporter" only_single=false] Kai Uwe Marner has become the new chairman of the Blu-ray Group Germany, taking over from Thilo Röhrig. Röhrig, who held the role of chairman since the group’s formation in 2007, oversaw Blu-ray Disc’s success over the competing format HD DVD. “Blu-ray has gained real fans in the home cinema sector [...]
IFA 2010 round-up: Toshiba
Published September 8th, 2010[tweetmeme source= "blurayreporter" only_single=false] Toshiba made a big splash at this year’s IFA conference in Berlin. Not only did the Japanese electronics giant get on board with both the tablet and the 3D TV revolutions, it also found time to unleash some new cameras, a whole new bunch of TV’s and last but certainly not [...]
IFA 2010 in pictures
Published September 3rd, 2010We’ve been visting the booths at IFA over the last couple of days and wanted to share some images of the biggest and best. Philips: Panasonic: Sony:
IFA 2010 round-up: Panasonic
Published September 3rd, 2010Panasonic’s press conference and booth revealed¬†a wide array of new 3D technology for the home, including 3D camcorders and a streaming service which will deliver 3D content directly to TVs. The company’s Blu-ray Disc highlights included: Panasonic’s first¬†3D Blu-ray players The DMP-BT100 and DMP-BT300 are Panasonic’s first foray into the world of Blu-ray 3D. Both [...]
IFA 2010 round-up: Philips
Published September 3rd, 2010Yesterday Philips held its press conference at¬†IFA 2010, and its¬†Blu-ray players and¬†3D Cinema LCD¬†HDTVs are set to wow Philips’ fans… Philips¬†3D Cinema 21.9 Platinum Cinema fans everywhere will be jumping for joy at the¬†latest news from Philips, who yesterday announced its¬†3D Cinema 21.9¬†display.¬†The LED backlight technology makes for an¬†extremely¬†pleasant viewing experience, and although the set [...]
IFA 2010 round-up: Sony
Published September 2nd, 2010Yesterday, Sony held its press conference at¬†IFA 2010. Sony¬†CEO, Howard Stringer, made several announcements in his keynote speech, and as expected¬†3D was the main focus – ¬†with the entire press conference being filmed in 3D. Here’s¬†a lowdown of¬†some of¬†the news:¬† Sony showcases prototype¬†3D¬†Vaio Laptops The¬†3D¬†Vaio Laptop prototypes on show at¬†IFA¬†(although not on-sale until at least [...]