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
The Sony BDP-N460 Blu-ray player will stream Netflix, YouTube, Slacker and on-demand content from the BRAVIA internet video platform. It appears content from YouTube and Slacker is ready to go, while Netflix integration will be added later this fall. Full Story
Certain Samsung Blu-ray players will be able to display YouTube content — the feature to be displayed at CEDIA EXPO 2009, from Sept. 10-13. The Samsung BD-P1600, BD-P3600 and BD-P4600 Blu-ray players will support user-contributed YouTube videos at no additional cost. Full Story
Finally, the PS3 80GB has dropped to $299. This long awaited news comes with the announcement that a slimmer Playstation 3 will arrive Sept. 1 in stores across North America and will also sell for $299. In addition to the 80GB price drop, retailers also dropped the price of the 160GB model to $399 starting today. Full Story
2009 models of Panasonic Blu-ray Disc players with VIERA CAST now have access to Amazon’s video-on-demand (VOD) titles. The Amazon library consists of 1,000 high-definition (HD) titles including popular movies like “Knowing” and “Rush” and TV shows “House” and “Battlestar Galactica.” Full Story
Amazon has knocked $105 off its Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Disc Player
At the same time Sony announced two 400-disc Blu-ray changers, the company also announced the BDP-S1000ES single disc ES player, which brings Sony’s Blu-ray Disc player line to 13 models. The high-end BD player adds to the ES line with built-in Wi-Fi for BD-Live access, 1080/60p, and 24p True Cinema. It is also compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Setup and Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA). Full Story
Panasonic has officially released a portable Blu-ray Disc player to the consumer market. The DMP-BD15
Vizio will be delaying the release of their first Blu-ray Disc player until August, that according to an inquiry made by Engadget. The Vizio VBR100 first made news at CES 2009, when the $199 player (suggested MSRP) was expected to start shipping last month. Full Story
The Sony BDP-S360 Blu-ray player was announced for UK release this summer. The BD player has added DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD functionality for the first time in a Sony entry level player. The BDP-S360 will be released in the U.S. on May 4, 2009 and is available for Pre-order
Sony and Discovery Channel/HD Theater are offering a free sampler of Discovery programs when you purchase a select Blu-ray Disc player. The disc, obtained by coupon redemption, will contain episodes from Fearless Planet and Sunrise Earth in high-definition. The two-week promotion starts Oct. 5 at over 11,000 retailers including Sears, Circuit City and Sony Style. Full Story
Memorex has introduced a Blu-ray player for under $300. The MVBD-2510 will retail for $269, and feature everything you need in a BD player including 1080p resolution, 24p and 60p fps, Bonus View 1.1, and 7.1 HDMI digital audio output. The Memorex MVBD-2510 Blu-ray player will be available in November. Full Story
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