Sony’s new “Elevated Standard” (ES) line of AV receivers and Blu-ray player represent the company’s top-of-the-line 3D-ready video equipment – but will only be available to custom installers and select AV retailers. On a more user-friendly note, iPhone & iTouch users will be able to control the new models using a free mobile app – featuring zone control, a full GUI menu, and Sony’s Quick Click remote function.
The newest Blu-ray Disc players from Philips will feature Blockbuster On Demand support, allowing streaming movie purchases without having to go to a rental store. The Philips 5320 and 7320 Blu-ray player models have supposedly added support for the service. However, good luck finding one of the BD models to purchase. We checked the Best Buy, Radio Shack and Amazon stocks but came up short. Here’s a link to the BDP7320 on the manufacturer’s website. Full Story
Vizio has announced three new wireless Blu-ray Disc players, one of which boasts dual-band built-in wireless. Both the VBR210 and VBR220 support 802.11n single-band 2.4 GHz wireless, while the the VBR231 (for an extra $10 bucks) supports both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. If used with Vizio’s new dual-band HD router, the VBR231 could access different content services simultaneously. Full Story
Former Blu-ray rival Toshiba has officially announced availability of two reasonably priced Blu-ray Disc players. The BDX2500 ($179.99) and BDX2700 ($249.99) include Wi-Fi, 7.1 channel audio, 24 frames-per-second, and compatibility with Netflix and Blockbuster On Demand. Full Story
Blockbuster is selling a Sylvania Blu-ray Disc player for $99.99 throughout its nationwide chain of stores. However, as reported by Home Media Magazine the player is the Sylvania NB501SL9, an older model BD player with 1.1 profile and no internet connectivity. The originally priced $249 BD player is also available at Amazon and Walmart for about the same price. Full Story
Amazon is bundling three Blu-ray Discs from selected titles with the purchase of the Panasonic DMP-BD65 Blu-ray player. The BD player is currently on sale for $139.98, normally priced at $179.95. There are about 100 selected Blu-ray titles to choose from. Full Story
One reviewer called the BDP-S1000ES “grossly overpriced” when it released last year at $699 and we agreed. But at $279 (a $420 markdown) this is a high-end BD player (what Sony calls an Elevated Standard) that comes with built-in Wi-Fi, 7.1 channel audio output and 4GB of external USB memory to support BD-Live features. Full Story
For a limited time SonyStyle is offering the Sony BDP-N460 Blu-ray Disc player for just $149.99. The network-enabled BDP-N460 allows access to streaming content from Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand, YouTube and others. Video playback includes 24p True Cinema at 1080p. The player supports 7.1 channel audio including Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio. Access BD-Live content and navigate Blu-ray Discs using Sony’s xross media bar (XMB) technology. Use coupon code SONYBDPN460X if the cart doesn’t show $149.99 right away. The limited pricing ends April 17, 2010. Check out the offer at SonyStyle. Full Story
The $200 Blu-ray player is the Sony BDP-S470 and it will handle 3D content after a firmware upgrade headed your way this summer. No it’s not quite a 3D player yet, but the firmware upgrade will make it one, along with the higher-end BDP-S570 ($250) player and the BDV-E770W and BDV-E570 home theater systems. Full Story
What are the current top selling Blu-ray Discs? According to Home Media Research, the top selling BD for the week ending Jan. 17 was The Hurt Locker (Summit Entertainment), followed by The Hangover (Warner) and District 9 (Sony Pictures). In fourth and fifth place positions were Inglourious Basterds (Universal) and Halloween II (Sony Pictures). Full Story
Oppo has released the BDP-80 Blu-ray Disc player, their cheapest player yet at $289. The BDP-80 features 1080p24 at 24Hz, SACD & DVD-Audio/Video, and BD-Live (w/1GB memory). For audio the BDP-80 supports Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, 7.1 Channel output, and comes with digital optical and coaxial outputs. Full Story
Last year at this time there were a few cheap Blu-ray players out there for around $150. But they were generic brands – you know the kind that probably work decent but you don’t brag to your friends about. Well this year there are several brand name models, even some with streaming capabilities, that are hard to pass up given the recent price drops. Full Story
Best Buy is promoting two Netflix enabled Blu-ray players which will allow Netflix content streaming. The Insignia brand Blu-ray players include the Advanced Series Blu-ray Player (NS-WBRDVD) and Connected Blu-ray Player (NS-BRDVD3). Full Story
Sony’s new VAIO L Series multi-media PC comes touch-enabled, allowing you to navigate your PC and control your HDTV or DVR. Optional features include a Blu-ray Disc player or player/recorder, NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner, and up to 1TB (7200rpm) hard disk drive. Full Story
The LG BD390 Blu-ray Disc player will add streaming HD service from VUDU later this month, via a free automatic upgrade. The new service allows BD390 owners to buy or rent movies and TV shows from VUDU’s HD library. Full Story
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