Panasonic 3D Plasma HDTVs Shipping in May

Panasonic announced pricing and retail availability dates for its VIERA VT25 Series of Full HD 3D Plasma TVs. According to the statement, the first VIERA VT25 models will be available in early May in 50-inch class ($2,599.95) and 54-inch class ($2,999.95) sizes with 58-inch class ($3,399.95) and 65-inch class ($4,299.95) sizes to follow in June.

Silverlight Coming to a Blu-ray Player Near You

Microsoft Corp. announced it is working with system-on-chip (SOC) partners Intel Corporation and Broadcom Corp. to deliver support for reference designs that will provide the complete Silverlight platform to set-top boxes, connected TVs, Blu-ray Disc (BD) players and other consumer devices.

Pioneer Unveils 3D-Ready 7.1 Channel AV Receivers

Pioneer Electronics announced its new line of 3D-Ready 7.1 A/V receivers. According to the statement, the three new 7.1 channel, “Works with iPhone” certified receivers, the VSX-920-K ($399), VSX-1020-K ($549) and VSX-1120-K ($749), offer enhanced iPhone and iPod touch control and functionality, are 3D capable with HDMI 1.4 and feature wireless Bluetooth audio streaming for …

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Onkyo Introduces THX Certified 3D-Ready AV Receiver

Onkyo USA announced March deliveries of its first 3D-Ready home theater receivers and home theater in a box (HTiB) systems. According to the statement, the new models consist of three A/V receivers and three HTiB systems ranging in price from $299 to $599, and all of them support the new HDMI v1.4 connectivity standard for …

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BluFocus Launches 3D Laboratory

BluFocus Inc. announced the launch of its 3D-Focus Laboratory, which will provide services in the areas of 3D testing, certification, consulting. It will also offer a THX Certified High Performance 3D demonstration and testing environment for device manufacturers, content owners and producers to use as needed during their production process.