Onkyo announced that it is expanding its product line to include upscale THX-Certified separate components. According to the statement, this debut includes a new $2,199 top-of-the-line 3D-Ready 9.2-channel AV preamp/processor (PR-SC5508), a $1,699 companion 9 x 150W power amplifier (PA-MC5500) and a $599 premium Blu-ray Disc player (BD-SP808).
LG Electronics announced that it will unveil its LEX8 full LED TV with Nano Lighting Technology at the 2010 IFA trade show in Berlin.
Onkyo announced that it is now shipping the newest generation of its HT-RC home theater receiver line–adding two new models, the mid-priced HT-RC260 and the more upscale HT-RC270.
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. announced new Blu-ray 3D content exclusive to Samsung along with four new 3D LED-backlit LCD and Plasma HDTVs. According to the statement, this fall, Samsung will make available Blu-ray 3D versions of DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.’s How to Train Your Dragon, IMAX’s Into the Deep and Galapagos as well as Giant …
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Samsung Electronics America, Inc. announced the U.S. availability of the world’s first portable Blu-ray player with 3D capability. According to the statement, the Samsung BD-C8000 ($499.99) delivers true 1080p HD video, enables 3D playback when connected to a 3D-capable TV and used with 3D glasses, and features a 10.1-inch screen. It includes built-in Wi-Fi, HDMI …
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The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) announced that the number of DLNA Certified Blu-ray Disc (BD) players has nearly doubled in 2010, bringing the total to 105. According to the statement, DLNA Certified Blu-ray players adhere to DLNA Interoperability Guidelines and have met rigorous interoperability tests. They join the more than 7,500 DLNA Certified products …
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Marantz America, announced the introduction of its SR7005, a 7-channel, integrated audio/video receiver that satisfies a broad range of multi-room signal distribution needs for home entertainment enthusiasts and custom installers. The SR7005, which replaces the SR7002, will be available in August 2010 for $1,599.
Marantz America announced two new Blu-ray 3D players, the UD7005 ($899), which will replace the BD7004 and be available in September and the UD5005 ($499), which replaces the BD5004 and will be available next month.
Sony Corporation announced several new Elevated Standard (ES) AV receivers including the STR-DA5600ES, STRA-DA4600ES, STR-DA3600ES and STR-DN2010 as well as a Blu-ray 3D player, the BDP-S1700ES. According to the statement the STR-DA5600ES ($2,000) 7.1 Channel Network Multi-room AV Receiver will be available in September 2010 while the STR-DA4600ES ($1,500) and STR-DA3600ES ($1,100) are planned for …
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Rovi Corporation announced the availability of its Personal Media Manager solution, a software application that enables consumers to “clean” or update the entertainment data residing in their media libraries as well as stream and share music, videos and photos stored on devices on a home network.