Haier Unleashes HDTV Blu-ray Combo

Haier announced that it is launching its ultra slim LED TV lineup at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, including an HDTV Blu-ray Combo. According to the statement, the K-Series 32″ LCD TV with Blu-ray/DVD combo (HLB32XK2) plays DVD and Blu-ray discs, and features a built-in wifi connection as well as Adobe Flash …

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Haier Announces Blu-ray Players

Haier announced that it is expanding its line of home DVD products with the introduction of two new Blu-ray players. According to the statement, the BDP100 ($169.99) and BDP200W ($229.99) support Blu-ray and stream movies and TV programs from Netflix or music from Pandora. Both are BD-Live capable for access to added features on Blu-ray …

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VUDU Available on HDTVs and Blu-ray Players

VUDU Inc. announced that it has extended its distribution as an embedded platform to include broadband home theaters, HDTVs and Blu-ray Disc players (BDPs) from LG Electronics, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Samsung Electronics Co. Inc., SANYO Manufacturing Corporation, Sharp Corporation, Toshiba America Consumer Products L.L.C., and VIZIO. According to the statement, the VUDU Streaming Movie …

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Sony Pictures to Deliver Blu-ray 3D Movies

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) announced it will begin releasing 3D content on Blu-ray Disc worldwide in 2010. According to the statement, the first planned SPHE Blu-ray 3D release will be “Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs,” timed to the availability of Sony Electronics’ 3D compatible BRAVIA LCD TVs and 3D compatible Blu-ray disc players …

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Disney to Release Blu-ray 3D Movies

The Walt Disney Studios announced plans to start releasing Disney Digital 3D content for the home on Blu-ray Disc beginning in 2010 with Disney’s A Christmas Carol and a special 3D Showcase Disc. According to the statement, Disney’s new Digital 3D content for the home on Blu-ray will be made available in coordination with hardware …

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JVC Introduces 2D to 3D Converter

JVC Professional Products announced its IF-2D3D1 Stereoscopic Image Processor, which works as a 2D-to-3D converter and as a 3D L/R mixer for video content producers. According to the statement, the IF-2D3D1 is housed in a rugged, 1RU metal cabinet, is compatible with a wide range of HD formats and designed to help 3D content producers …

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JVC Demonstrates 3D

JVC announced that it is demonstrating an array of 3D television technologies at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. According to the statement, technologies on display include a 3D LCD monitor already on the market, an ultra high resolution high definition 3D demonstration and a processor for the professional market that …

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Samsung Previews Slim External DVD Writer

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced it will display a prototype of its new slim external DVD writer, the SE-S084D optical disk drive (ODD) at the Treasure Island Hotel in a private product display room during CES 2010. According to the statement, the SE-S084D features a more compact footprint and lighter weight than competitive offerings and …

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Samsung Shows Off 3D Plasma HDTVs

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced its new portfolio of ultra-slim plasma HDTVs at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. According to the statement, the premium plasma TV line (8000 and 7000 Series) includes Samsung’s proprietary built-in 3D processor, which complies with major 3D formats including the recently ratified “Blu-ray 3D” standard.

Dreamer Blu-TV on OPPO Blu-ray Player

Dreamer Corporation announced that OPPO Digital is offering Dreamer’s Blu-TV interactive television service on the OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc player. According to the statement, to activate the Blu-TV service, OPPO BDP-83 users simply perform a firmware update from the device menu. At the initial introduction of the service, the Blu-TV channel will feature nearly 20 …

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