Toshiba of Canada Limited announced the company’s first 3D-capable television and Blu-ray Disc (BD) player, the REGZA WX800 series and the BDX3000. According to the statement, the REGZA WX800 series is available in 46-inch and 55-inch screen sizes for $2799.99 and $3299.99 respectively and the BDX3000 for $299.99.
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. announced that it has expanded its collection of Blu-ray Disc (BD) players with the new BDX3000. According to the statement, joining the currently available BDX2700 ($199.99) and BDX2500 ($149.99) models, the BDX3000 ($249.99) is the company’s first 3D-capable Blu-ray Disc player.
Sonic Solutions announced a new version of its Scenarist BD Workgroup toolset with options for encoding, authoring, debugging and formatting content for commercial release on Blu-ray 3D.
The Testing Group announced that it assembled a selection of Blu-ray Disc (BD) players, placed each in one of three categories (budget buy, family friendly, feature rich) then evaluated each player for outstanding performance in that category. According to the statement, the units were judged on audio/video quality, compatibility, user interface and added features using …
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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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Panasonic announced its HDC-SDT750 consumer camcorder, which includes a 3D conversion lens that enables the unit to shoot 3D video content. According to the statement, in addition to shooting 3D, the Panasonic HDC-SDT750 can record full 1080p High Definition (HD) in AVCHD, when the 3D conversion lens is unattached, and includes powerful features such as …
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Panasonic announced that it has expanded its line of Full HD 3D Blu-ray Disc players to include the new DMP-BDT100. According to the statement, the DMP-BDT100, available in August, joins the DMP-BDT300 and DMP-BDT350 in providing superior 2D and 3D picture quality, as well as innovative features such as VIERA CAST internet functionality.
Sony Creative Software announced that Deluxe Digital Studios has adopted Sony’s Dualstream 3D MVC encoder for compliant production of Blu-ray 3D titles. Using this software tool, Deluxe will incorporate 3D features into Blu-ray discs for its clients, which include Hollywood’s largest film studios. According to the statement, Sony Pictures Entertainment and its Digital Authoring Center …
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Sharp Corporation announced that it will introduce two new AQUOS Blu-ray Disc recorders featuring support for Blu-ray 3D playback as well as the new BDXL format. The BD-HDW700 and BD-HDW70 recorders will be available in Japan beginning July 30, 2010. According to the statement, in addition to Blu-ray 3D, the BD-HDW700 and BD-HDW70 are the …
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CyberLink Corp. announced that Fujitsu has chosen CyberLink PowerDVD 3D and 3D Camera Viewer as the base applications for the first Blu-ray 3D PC in the market, the ESPRIMO FH550/3AM.
CyberLink Corp. announced that it has released PowerDVD 10 Ultra 3D Mark II to the retail and online market, which enables Blu-ray 3D movie playback on desktop, notebook and All-in-One PCs. According to the statement, PowerDVD is the first software player to receive Blu-ray 3D (profile 5) certification from the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA). PowerDVD …
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