Integra announced that it has introduced two 3D-video-ready THX Select 2 Plus certified home theater receivers. According to the statement, the new Integra DTR-30.2 and DTR-20.2 use the latest HDMI 1.4a A/V interface. This allows them to pass 3D video signals from a player to a 3D video display, and to simultaneously extract uncompressed full-definition …
Consumer Reports announced that it tested several new 3D HDTV sets in its labs and found that the sets live up to their advance billing, but the average consumer shouldn’t rush out to buy one. According to the statement, Consumer Reports evaluated two 46-inch Samsung LCD sets (UN46C7000 $2,600 ; UN46C8000, $2,800) and a 50-inch …
Harman International announced that, beginning this September, all Harman Kardon AVR 2600, AVR 3600 and AVR 7550HD A/V receivers will ship with HDMI v. 1.4a with 3D capability. According to the statement, in addition, all current owners of these models will be able to update their existing units to HDMI v.1.4a with 3D. The upgrade …
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The Digital Entertainment Group (DEG) announced its creation of a 3D working group to promote the latest developments in 3D home entertainment.
Sonic Solutions announced a broad program to support the the arrival of 3D in the home, with new professional and consumer solutions for the creation, publishing, and playback of 3D digital video content.
DivX, Inc. and Panasonic announced that Panasonic will introduce DivX Plus HD playback technology in its next generation of 3D Blu-ray Disc (BD) players.
Denon Electronics announced two new 3D-ready universal Blu-ray Disc (BD) players. According to the statement, the new models include the DBP-2011UDCI ($799 available Aug.) and DBP-1611UD ($399 available June). Both units offer a broad range of features including BD-Live, Netflix and YouTube streaming, DVD-Audio and SACD playback as well as 3D capability (via fall firmware …
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Panasonic announced pricing and retail availability dates for its VIERA VT25 Series of Full HD 3D Plasma TVs. According to the statement, the first VIERA VT25 models will be available in early May in 50-inch class ($2,599.95) and 54-inch class ($2,999.95) sizes with 58-inch class ($3,399.95) and 65-inch class ($4,299.95) sizes to follow in June.
Sony announced three new home audio solutions offering 3D pass-through: the HT-CT350 ($400) and HT-CT150 ($300) 3.1 channel sound bars and the HT-SF470 ($550) 5.1 channel home theater system.
Sony announced that its 3D TVs and Blu-ray Disc (BD) players will be available in stores throughout Europe in June. According to the statement, Sony has also launched its HX800 series 3D TV and will release four promotional 3D stereoscopic PS3 “game experiences” through the PlayStation Network, available as a free collection to purchasers of …