LG Delivers 3D Experience in the Home

LG Electronics announced that is has introduced a full suite of 3D technology products for consumers. According to the statement, by pairing LG’s new top-of-the-line Infinia LED HDTVs with its first-ever 3D-capable Network Blu-ray Disc player, consumers can now enjoy superior picture quality and the immersive 3D experience of their favorite sporting events and Hollywood …

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Western Digital Unveils WD TV Live Plus HD Media Player

Western Digital announced its new WD TV Live Plus HD media player ($149.99), which delivers thousands of TV episodes and movies for Netflix members to watch instantly. According to the statement, in addition to Netflix, the WD TV Live Plus HD media player also enables users to stream personalized Internet content from YouTube, Flickr, Pandora, …

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Panasonic UK Unleashes New Blu-ray and DVD Recorders

Panasonic UK Ltd. announced that it has released two new DIGA Blu-ray Disc (BD) recorders in the UK (DMR-BW880EB, BW780EBK) as well as a DVD Recorder with Freeview HD (DMR-XW380).

ViewSonic Embraces Sigma Media Processors

ViewSonic and Sigma Designs announced that ViewSonic’s new VMP74 and VMP75 Media Players are based on Sigma’s SMP8650 series media processor System-on-Chip (SoC) products. According to the statement, ViewSonic’s new media players allow consumers to surf the web, watch television programs from around the world and tap into online video sources.

Denon Unveils Universal 3D Blu-ray Players

Denon Electronics announced two new 3D-ready universal Blu-ray Disc (BD) players. According to the statement, the new models include the DBP-2011UDCI ($799 available Aug.) and DBP-1611UD ($399 available June). Both units offer a broad range of features including BD-Live, Netflix and YouTube streaming, DVD-Audio and SACD playback as well as 3D capability (via fall firmware …

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Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD Streams Netflix

Seagate announced that its FreeAgent Theater+ HD media player now delivers easy access to content from Netflix Inc. and other providers such as YouTube, vTuner and Mediafly. According to the statement, customers of these services will have access to an even larger pool of both user-generated and licensed Internet-based media on their TV using the …

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Panasonic Touch the Future Tour Kicks Off

Panasonic announced that its 15-city “Panasonic Touch the Future Tour” will kick off on Monday, March 15 with events in New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago. The public tour will give consumers across the US an opportunity to see, hear and interact with the latest cutting-edge home entertainment products, including a chance to experience …

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Pioneer Unveils 3D Ready AV Receivers

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. announced its new line of 3D ready 5.1 channel A/V receivers. According to the statement, Pioneer’s VSX-520-K and VSX-820-K feature wireless Bluetooth transfer of audio content allowing users to enjoy their music directly from their Bluetooth-enabled device to their home theater system and are 3D ready with the latest HDMI, version …

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