Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company announced the debut of its first Full HD 3D Blu-ray Disc (BD) home theater systems. According to the statement, the top-of-the-line SC-BTT750 features a wireless LAN adaptor and is equipped with sleek Tall Boy speakers, a stylishly slim center channel speaker and a Kelton-type subwoofer. The SC-BTT350 is wireless LAN-ready (requires …
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Netflix, Inc. announced the availability of its free Netflix App for iPhone and iPod touch, allowing Netflix members to instantly watch a wide selection of TV episodes and movies streamed to their iPhone or iPod touch at no additional cost. According to the statement, the Netflix App supports any iPhone or iPod touch device running …
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Denon UK announced the company’s first two-channel Blu-ray mini system, the RBD-X1000. According to the statement, the RBD-X1000 features 70W across its two channels and supports a variety of digital media such as Blu-ray Disc (including BD-Live), DVD and CD. Furthermore, it features Dolby Headphone (to deliver 5.1 channel surround sound over any pair of …
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The Canadian Private Copying Collective (CPCC) is criticizing proposed amendments to the Copyright Act for failing to expand the existing levy on blank storage media (CD-R, CD-RW, CD-R Audio, CD-RW Audio, MiniDisc) to include MP3 players, cell phones, computers and other devices and media capable of storing digital audio.
ArcSoft, Inc. announced that it has released a new version of its MediaConverter file converter application. According to the statement, ArcSoft’s MediaConverter 7 updates include enhanced device support, optimized conversion speed and quality and the ability to turn 2D photos and videos into 3D for playback on supported devices.
Yamaha Electronics Corporation announced its new line of AVENTAGE Series A/V receivers. According to the statement, Yamaha’s 7.2 channel AVENTAGE Series features full HD audio decoding (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio), iPod and Bluetooth compatibility, HDMI V.1.4a 3D Pass-through with Audio Return Channel (ARC), YPAO room optimizer, analog-to-HDMI …
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Onkyo announced that it has introduced the world’s first THX I/S Plus Certified (Integrated System) and 3D-Ready packaged home theater system. The HT-S9300THX will be available at the end of July for $1,099.
Marantz America announced its new NR1601 slimline A/V receiver ($599). According to the statement, the 7-channel NR1601, which will be available later this month, joins Marantz’ NR1501, which will be reduced in price to $399, in the company’s family of space-saving A/V receiver solutions. Just over 4” high and 13” deep, both units are approximately …
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Marantz America announced two new 7-channel audio video receivers. According to the statement, the SR6005, which will be available in September for $999, will replace the SR6004 features a built-in HD radio tuner, 6 HDMI 1.4 inputs, 7.2 dual subwoofer output and more. The SR5005, which will be available beginning in August for $799, will …
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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.
The NPD Group announced that it recently surveyed Apple iTunes, iPod, iPhone, and iPod Touch users to explore their reactions to various music subscription-model concepts. According to the statement, NPD’s “iTunes Usage Report” says more than a quarter of respondents expressed strong interest in a free cloud-based music option, and many were willing to pay …
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