Lenovo announced its IdeaPad Y560d, the company’s first multimedia laptop with a 3D display. According to the statement, the Y560d features the TriDef 3D technology solution, which includes a 3D screen, software and glasses. The 15.6-inch Y560d 3D-enabled multimedia laptop, with its High-Def 16:9 widescreen and polarizer glasses, provides a 3-dimensional experience when combined with …
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced that, according to its latest study, interest in 3D gaming is strongest among early adopters and gaming enthusiasts but that interest extends to the casual video game player as well. According to the statement, “The 3D Gaming: Entertainment’s Next Dimension” study of online U.S. adults (conducted from May 24-June …
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Fujitsu announced its latest 3D-enabled PC for the Japanese market. According to the statement, the ESPRIMO FH550/3AM all-in-one entertainment desktop PC incorporates a 20″ widescreen LCD, is compatible with Blu-ray 3D, displays 3D videos from YouTube and other Internet sites, converts 2D videos in real time for 3D viewing as well as records 3D videos …
CyberLink Corp. announced that its 3D software player, PowerDVD 3D, is included with NEC’s 3D All-in-One Desktop PC in Japan.
Sonic Solutions and MOD Systems announced a strategic partnership aimed at providing retailers with a complete, multi-platform system for digitally delivering entertainment.
CyberLink Corp. announced that it demonstrating Blu-ray 3D movie playback on PCs using PowerDVD 10 ULTRA 3D at Computex 2010. According to the statement, with PowerDVD, consumers will be able to enjoy full 1080p high-definition stereoscopic video on Blu-ray 3D movies. Optimized with CPU and GPU hardware acceleration, PowerDVD delivers two 1080p frames to create …
MvixUSA, Inc. announced the launch of its flagship HDHome HTPC system. According to the statement, the device delivers a convergence across high definition home entertainment, gaming and home computing into a single, compact unit along with storage space for high definition media files. Built along traditional HTPC architecture, Mvix HDHome integrates the latest Windows 7 …
Gartner, Inc. announced that it projects worldwide PC shipments to total 376.6 million units in 2010, a 22% increase from 308.3 million units shipped in 2009. Worldwide PC spending is forecast to reach $245.4 billion in 2010, up 12% from 2009.
PopBox announced that in tandem with RealD Inc. it will equip all PopBox devices with the ability to display high-definition 3D content. According to the statement, PopBox is the first over-the-top set-top box to support the stereoscopic RealD Format for the delivery and display of high-quality 3D content. PopBox will ship 3D-ready at launch, so …
Target announced it is retooling its consumer electronics and video game department across its stores nationwide. The full chain roll-out began in April 2010 and the majority of Target stores will have the new electronics layout completed by June 2010. According to the statement, as part of the transformation, the video game section is being …
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Best Buy Co. Inc. announced the availability of its new digital video service CinemaNow, which will provide customers same-day instant access to new release movies and TV shows.