Pioneer Unleashes Four AV Receivers

Pioneer Electronics (USA) announced four new Pioneer-branded 5.1 and 7.1-channel audio/video receivers, the VSX-521 ($249), VSX-821 ($349), VSX-921 ($449) and VSX-1021 ($549).

Sharp to Offer LCD HDTVs Under Pioneer Elite Brand

Sharp Electronics and Pioneer Electronics (USA) announced that Sharp will be granted license of Pioneer’s “Elite” brand for a line of flat panel displays to be introduced in the U.S. and Canada this year.

Pioneer Ships Blu-ray 3D Players

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. announced that it is now shipping its first line of Blu-ray 3D players, which includes the $299 BDP-430 and two Elite models ($399 BDP-41FD, $499 BDP-43FD).

Pioneer Unveils BDR-206MBK Blu-ray BDXL Writer

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. announced its new BDR-206MBK Blu-ray Disc recorder ($199), which reads, writes and rewrites all CD, DVD and Blu-ray formats including BD-R XL and BD-RE XL.

Best Buy Expands Magnolia Presence in California

Best Buy announced that it will open new Magnolia Design Centers this week in the San Francisco Best Buy store on Harrison St. and in the Mission Valley Best Buy location. According to the statement, new Magnolia Design Centers in Roseville and San Carlos stores also opened their doors for business in recent weeks.

Pioneer Launches Blu-ray BDXL Burner

Pioneer Japan announced its new BDR-206MBK, a PC-based Blu-ray Disc (BD) recorder compatible with the new BDXL format. According to the statement, in addition to BD-R and BD-RE 25GB (single-layer) and 50GB (dual-layer) discs, the BDR-206MBK reads and writes BD-R XL 100GB (triple-layer) and 128GB (quadruple-layer) as well as BD-RE XL 100GB (triple-layer) discs.