Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[CEDIA 2011 odds and ends wrap up: THX, TiVo and plenty of projectors]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/cedia-2011-odds-and-ends-wrap-up-thx-tivo-and-plenty-of-projecto/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/cedia-2011-odds-and-ends-wrap-up-thx-tivo-and-plenty-of-projecto/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/cedia-2011-odds-and-ends-wrap-up-thx-tivo-and-plenty-of-projecto/#comments Another CEDIA is in the books, and if you weren't there, just know the story was -- as it has been in many corners of the country -- the economy. Oh sure, projectors that cost only $10k still seemed value priced, but everywhere you looked companies were extending their products a little closer to the mass market. Whether it's a heavy duty wall mounts, wireless hi fi systems or, most surprisingly, $300 powered shades from companies like Lutron, custom theater equipment is getting cheaper and ready to work in more homes. Interested in remaking a home theater while spending less than $10k and without building an entirely new house around it? 2011 may be your year.

As far as the hardware on display, we also got a look at TiVo's new Premiere Elite DVR (hint: it looks and runs like a TiVo) and Dish Network's new Tailgater portable satellite dish. Another treat was an MHL-to-HDMI adapter from DVDO that could make hooking your celly up to pretty much any TV on the go and charging it at the same time easy. At the THX booth, it had its stamp slapped on LG's newest Nano LED lit 3D LCD, as well as a new program for soundbar / subwoofer combinations it says will result in more accurate sound for implementations where surround speakers don't make sense. We also got a demo of its new Media Director protocol that can automatically configure compatible home theater equipment based on the content being watched. The Star Wars Blu-ray discs will be the first ones to ship with the embedded metadata, while partnerships with chipmakers mean software updates could start rolling out shortly for manufacturers that choose to deliver them -- the demo ran on an HDI Dune player -- and next year's new devices should ship with the feature included.

The usual slew of projectors included new models from Mitsubishi and Digital Projection, with automatic settings for ultrawidescreen viewing as one of the hot features (other than 4K) this year. For a better look at some of the things we spotted on the show floor check the gallery below, and details in their press releases after the break.

Gallery: CEDIA 2011 wrap-up

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Gallery: Kaleidescape iPad app, M700 media server

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Gallery: Sony CEDIA 2011 booth

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcediacedia 2011Cedia2011googlegoogle tvGoogleTvhands-onhdpostcrosshoneycombmedia stremerMediaStremerset top boxSetTopBoxsmp-n200streamerThu, 08 Sep 2011 21:27:00 EST<![CDATA[JVC shows off projectors with 4K precision, but not quite 4K pixels]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/08/jvc-shows-off-projectors-with-4k-precision-but-not-quite-4k-pix/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/08/jvc-shows-off-projectors-with-4k-precision-but-not-quite-4k-pix/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/08/jvc-shows-off-projectors-with-4k-precision-but-not-quite-4k-pix/#comments JVC first brought 4K home with its $175k DLA-RS4000 and now it's back with four new models with greater than HD resolution at much easier to swallow prices. You'll note the term used is "with 4K precision", because strictly speaking these don't project over 4,000 pixels of horizontal resolution, coming in at a still impressive 3,840 x 2,160 resolution. While this is still about four times the number of a standard HD image, it's less than say, Sony's VPL-VW1000ES. Filling in the difference is JVC's e-Shift technology, which was originally developed for its 8K projector. It works by creating two 1080p frames, with one shifted down diagonally and alternated at 120Hz to create the effect.

The scheme is not far off from the old wobulation technology featured in some "1080p" DLPs once upon a time, but this time there are no moving parts as it's all being done electronically. Shown off with an HD resolution source the upscaled image was still impressively sharp to us, even up close, while it also handles native 4K feed. While JVC may not be winning on raw pixel count, what it does have is a serious price advantage. Sony indicated its hardware would be available for "less than $25,000" but the top of the line JVC has an MSRP of just $12k, while the cheaper model will be $7,999 when they all ship in November. Check out the press release after the break and images in the gallery for details, including those so rarely seen native contrast ratio measurements.

Gallery: JVC CEDIA 2011

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>120hz4kcediacedia 2011Cedia2011contrast ratioContrastRatiodlpe-shifthands-onhdpostminijvcprojectorupconvertThu, 08 Sep 2011 18:50:00 EST<![CDATA[LG's 55-inch LW9800 3D HDTV earns THX certification, our home theater respect]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/07/lgs-55-inch-lw9800-3d-hdtv-earns-thx-certification-our-home-th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/07/lgs-55-inch-lw9800-3d-hdtv-earns-thx-certification-our-home-th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/07/lgs-55-inch-lw9800-3d-hdtv-earns-thx-certification-our-home-th/#comments Let's face it. We live in a world chock full of entertainment options. With more means of accessing the visual goods, comes less reason to leave the house. Well, LG's aiming to make the cinema experience even more passé with its 55-inch Nano Full LED Cinema LW9800 3D HDTV set. Recently shown off at CEDIA 2011, the slim, flat panel is the first passive 3D display to garner THX certification, delivering HD enthusiasts closer to true "movie experiences." The 480Hz TV utilizes film-pattern retarder tech to optimize 3D image separation, and also includes LG's Smart TV suite of streaming video services (Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, et al.) and app store. So, if you're ready to roll your eyes at Lucas' latest tweaks from the comfort of your couch, get set to fork over $3,800 and join the at-home grousing.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3dTv55 inch55InchCEDIACEDIA 2011Cedia2011certificationfilm pattern retarderFilmPatternRetarderhdpostcrosshdtvLGLG Smart TVLgSmartTvLW9800passive 3dPassive3dtelevisiontelevisionsTHXTHX CertifiedThxCertifiedTVWed, 07 Sep 2011 19:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony announces a 4K projector for the home, prices HMZ-T1 3D head mounted display in the US]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/07/sony-announces-a-4k-projector-for-the-home-at-cedia-prices-hmz/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/07/sony-announces-a-4k-projector-for-the-home-at-cedia-prices-hmz/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/07/sony-announces-a-4k-projector-for-the-home-at-cedia-prices-hmz/#comments There's a new king atop Sony's line of ES projectors: the VPL-VW1000ES. Presented at CEDIA this afternoon, it bypasses all the beamers Sony's delivered for home use so far -- including the recent VPL-HW30AES and VPL-VW95ES models -- by featuring a stunning 4K resolution, four times that of standard HD projectors based on an all new SXRD panel. Scheduled to go on sale this December it also claims a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and 2,000 ANSI lumens of brightness that allows it to project on screens of sizes up to 200-inches. Whether or not you can scrape together the ducats for a 4K projector this Christmas, there are other options for home theater nuts in the form of two new receivers for the ES line that will also be available. The STR-DA5700ES and STR-DA3700ES will ship in November but more than their hardware specs, they feature a new onscreen UI that's supposed to be easier to use. The only device at the presentation with a pricetag was the HMZ-T1 3D viewer we tried out at IFA last week, which has been announced for the US in November with a price "around" $799. Expect more in person pics in a moment, meanwhile the press releases after the break have all the information currently available.

Update: Now with more pictures. During the presentation Sony showed a 4K clip from its upcoming Spiderman flick on a VPL-VW1000ES that looked every bit as beautiful as you might imagine. Also in the gallery is a shot of the new "activity based UI" for the receivers that looks at least something like the graphical upgrade the XMB has always needed. You'll also spy one more device, the funky new SA-NS500 Network Speaker. It's a portable sound blaster with 6 hours of battery life and AirPlay compatibility for $399, shipping in November.

Gallery: Sony CEDIA 2011 presentation

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Update: The official TiVo.com/elite page is live, and reveals the price as $499 "with service", $499 additional for a lifetime subscription. [Thanks @PhilipSaad]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7mcAmuletAmulet devicesAmulet remoteAmuletDevicesAmuletRemoteCEDIACEDIA 2010CEDIA2010hdremotevoice-activatedWindows 7 Media CenterWindows7MediaCenterSun, 26 Sep 2010 18:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Sling founder concocts Crestron home automation app for Android, demos it on Galaxy Tab]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/26/sling-founder-concocts-crestron-home-automation-app-for-android/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/26/sling-founder-concocts-crestron-home-automation-app-for-android/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/26/sling-founder-concocts-crestron-home-automation-app-for-android/#comments Two years ago in Denver, we watched as a Crestron iPhone app wowed crowds at CEDIA. At this year's show in Atlanta, a similar app has been unveiled for a rival platform: Android. Blake Krikorian, better known as the founder of Sling Media, was recently able to demonstrate a new Crestron home automation app for Android, and he did it on Samsung's much-hyped Galaxy Tab. The program (codenamed 'R2') is the result of 1.5 years of work, and in large part, it was built to overcome the many limitations of iOS. Specifically, he wanted to bypass iOS' Slide to Unlock screen, and he greatly preferred Android's multitasking implementation and background notification system. Eventually, we're expecting the app to sell for around $99, but plans beyond that have yet to be made. Hop on past the break for a video demonstration, and stay tuned for any information we dig up regarding a solid release date.

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Update: And now with video, direct from Kaleidescape's CEDIA booth, embedded after the break.

Gallery: Kaleidescape @ CEDIA 2010

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blu-ray vaultBlu-rayVaultcediacedia 2010Cedia2010hdirKaleidescapekidsremotevaultSun, 26 Sep 2010 15:20:00 EST<![CDATA[HDI Dune's universal media player / home automation boxes show up at CEDIA]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/26/hdi-dunes-universal-media-player-home-automation-boxes-show-u/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/26/hdi-dunes-universal-media-player-home-automation-boxes-show-u/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/26/hdi-dunes-universal-media-player-home-automation-boxes-show-u/#comments After making their debut at IFA earlier in the month, the HDI Dune family of media streamer / Blu-ray combo units appeared Stateside at CEDIA 2010. We spent most of our time checking out the HDI Dune Max, a $499 unit which includes a well-thought out menu system that pulls in info and box art from internet databases and features the ability to play back Blu-ray content from discs or image files equally well, but builds on that with additional streaming capabilities (we saw some Russian TV in action, but were told a Netflix app is on the way) and stream content to the company's HDI Dune Smart family of extenders, or integrate with an control Z-Wave compatible home automation setups with the HDI Dune Home add-on. Also present, but not connected, was the $1,999 HDI Dune Pro unit that builds on the Max with upgraded internal components at home in any high quality rack and home automation hardware built-in, check out a few pictures in the gallery and a press release after the break.

Gallery: HDI Dune @ CEDIA 2010

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Sonos Wireless Dock hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CEDIACEDIA 2010Cedia2010hands-oniPod DockIpodDockSonosSonos Wireless DockSonosWirelessDockFri, 24 Sep 2010 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Runco stays in the plasma game with 3D-ready Vistage flat panels]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/runco-stays-in-the-plasma-game-with-3d-ready-vistage-flat-panels/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/runco-stays-in-the-plasma-game-with-3d-ready-vistage-flat-panels/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/runco-stays-in-the-plasma-game-with-3d-ready-vistage-flat-panels/#comments We understand, you can't just put a $50k 3Dimension series projector in every room, so Runco's continuing to develop its plasma HDTV offerings with the new Vistage series. Available in 63-, 58- or 50-inch sizes, the 1.7-inch think panels also include the company's latest scaler, the DHD-LS. Unlike that projector we just mentioned, these do 3D with the addition of active shutter glasses and an IR emitter, courtesy of an add-on pack shipping early next year. We got a quick glance at the screens which promise contrast and black levels "previously unachieved in the industry" and while they did look amazing, you may not be able to decide if cashing out for between $6,000 and $10,000 for one of these screens is worthwhile -- until you find out you can outfit the back of the panel with decorations including your college logo of choice.

Continue reading Runco stays in the plasma game with 3D-ready Vistage flat panels

Runco stays in the plasma game with 3D-ready Vistage flat panels originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3dtvcediacedia 2010Cedia2010hdplasmaruncoscalervistageFri, 24 Sep 2010 15:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Pioneer previews its trio of 3D Blu-ray players at CEDIA]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/pioneer-previews-its-trio-of-3d-blu-ray-players-at-cedia/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/pioneer-previews-its-trio-of-3d-blu-ray-players-at-cedia/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/pioneer-previews-its-trio-of-3d-blu-ray-players-at-cedia/#comments Not quite as good as an actual announcement, but at CEDIA Pioneer was previewing its BDP-430, BDP-43FD and BDP-41FD 3D Blu-ray players which are expected to cost the same or less than the current models at $299, $399 and $499. The look and feel is pretty much what we've come to expect from Pioneer and the line includes the usual suspect of streaming options, with one yet to be announced option that should be revealed before they hit the street this December. The Entertainment TAP and Manage Copy demos from last year were no where to be found, sadly, but Pioneer did have a new line of HDMI cables and entry level home theater speakers they were very proud of -- and for good reason considering the price and quality of the items.

Gallery: Pioneer's new trio of 3D Blu-ray players

Pioneer previews its trio of 3D Blu-ray players at CEDIA originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 21:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BDP-41FDBDP-430BDP-43FDBlu-rayBlu-ray PlayerBlu-rayPlayerCEDIACEDIA 2010CEDIA2010PioneerPioneer ElitePioneerEliteThu, 23 Sep 2010 21:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Mitsubishi America offers up two new 3D projectors]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/mitsubishi-america-offers-up-two-new-3d-projectors/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/mitsubishi-america-offers-up-two-new-3d-projectors/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/mitsubishi-america-offers-up-two-new-3d-projectors/#comments The first new projector for the US is the HC4000 (pictured) which is touted as a great price for the performance DIY HT projector and features the 1080p DarkChip 3 DLP light engine. It is capable of 1300 lumens and provides up to 750:1 ANSI contrast ratio. It has support for an optional anamorphic lens for those 2.35:1 movies and is rated at a very quiet 25dBA in low mode. The estimated price is $1495 and should be available immediately. The bigger brother is the Diamond 3D which evidently has no price, but does use the 120hz Sony SXRD light engine, has an auto-iris function for easy setup, only musters 19dBa of noise while it is running and features two HDMI 1.4 inputs and an RS232 port for control.

Continue reading Mitsubishi America offers up two new 3D projectors

Mitsubishi America offers up two new 3D projectors originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3Dauto-irisCEDIACEDIA 2010Cedia2010Diamond 3DDiamond3dDLPHDMI 1.4Hdmi1.4Mitsubishiprojectorrs232Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Epson rolls out new 3LCD projectors for budgets big and medium]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/epson-rolls-out-new-3lcd-projectors-for-budgets-big-and-medium/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/epson-rolls-out-new-3lcd-projectors-for-budgets-big-and-medium/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/epson-rolls-out-new-3lcd-projectors-for-budgets-big-and-medium/#comments Since it's CEDIA time, Epson has seen fit to unveil several new 1080p projectors, ranging from price brackets in the (reasonable for this crowd) sub-$7,000 category with the new Pro Cinema 6100 to the Home Cinema 8350 which comes in at less than $1,300. The Pro Cinema 6100 (above) debuts the company's new 3LCD Reflective and UltraBlack tech courtesy of a dual-layered auto iris that is its first to reach dynamic contrast ratios of up to 1,000,000:1, while the Pro Cinema 31000 and Home Cinema 21000 beamers feature similar lens technology with appropriately lower-end chipsets, stats and prices when all of them ship in December. The next jump down is the Home Cinema 8350 and 8700UB models that eschew the new HDMI 1.4 ports and more exotic lens technology of the higher end models while still bringing improved specs over last year's lineup to retailer shelves when they ship later this month. Detailed specs follow after the break if you're wondering just how far an extra dollar or two will go.

Continue reading Epson rolls out new 3LCD projectors for budgets big and medium

Epson rolls out new 3LCD projectors for budgets big and medium originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p3lcdcediacedia 2010Cedia2010contrast ratioContrastRatioepsonhome cinemaHomeCinemapro cinemaProCinemaprojectorreflectiveThu, 23 Sep 2010 18:48:00 EST<![CDATA[FloBox, FloBox Mini and Vital amp all include an iPad dock]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/flobox-flobox-mini-and-vital-amp-all-include-an-ipad-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/flobox-flobox-mini-and-vital-amp-all-include-an-ipad-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/flobox-flobox-mini-and-vital-amp-all-include-an-ipad-dock/#commentsFloBox from Speakercraft It was only a matter of time before someone released a speaker system with an iPad dock, but there is more to Speakercraft's new lineup than a way to listen to music. The FloBox, its miniature version, and the Vital amp can also stream music via Apple's AirPlay, DLNA or Speakercraft's own Nirv system. The two FloBoxes also include a mini USB port to sync your i-device with iTunes. The Vital 250 is only available in black and will sell for $699 when it hits in the forth quarter. The two FloBoxes will be available in a black, white, silver, red or yellow high-gloss, piano finish with no word on price, but are also expected in a few months.

Continue reading FloBox, FloBox Mini and Vital amp all include an iPad dock

FloBox, FloBox Mini and Vital amp all include an iPad dock originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CEDIACEDIA 2010Cedia2010FloBoxFloBox MiniFloboxMiniNirvSpeakercraftVitalVital 250Vital250Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:51:00 EST<![CDATA[JVC intros new entry level D-ILA projector plus several 3D models]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/jvc-intros-new-entry-level-d-ila-projector-plus-several-3d-model/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/jvc-intros-new-entry-level-d-ila-projector-plus-several-3d-model/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/jvc-intros-new-entry-level-d-ila-projector-plus-several-3d-model/#comments Even outside of its budget busting $175k 4K projector, even JVC's "consumer" lineup of D-ILA projectors have remained outside the price range of most, but that changes with the DLA-HD250 line (pictured), which brings its LCoS technology home for less than $3,000. Its more typical $5k and up crowd will want to cast an eye towards the other projectors announced today at CEDIA 2010, most of which include 3D capability with IR synced active shutter glasses and preset 3D profiles to match whatever screen you happen to already be using. The lamp and optical technology has also been reworked for 2010 to provide plenty of brightness when you're watching 3D and up to a 100,000:1 native contrast ratio, and the more expensive models have even more settings for color management. Specs and pricing information are in the press releases after the break.

Gallery: JVC 2010 D-ILA projectors

Continue reading JVC intros new entry level D-ILA projector plus several 3D models

JVC intros new entry level D-ILA projector plus several 3D models originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dcediacedia 2010Cedia2010d-iladla-hd250hdjvclcosprojectorThu, 23 Sep 2010 10:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Speakercraft's BoomTomb brings subharmonics under ground]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/speakercrafts-boomtomb-brings-subharmonics-under-ground/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/speakercrafts-boomtomb-brings-subharmonics-under-ground/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/speakercrafts-boomtomb-brings-subharmonics-under-ground/#commentsSpeakercraft BoomTomb The company that invented in-wall speakers wants to make sure your sound system in your backyard looks and sounds as good as the one in your house. The BoomTomb subwoofer with integrated 250 watt amp gets buried in the ground with only the port exposed -- and hopefully somewhere it isn't likely to be tripped over -- where it can accompany your Ruckus speakers that look like rocks. It'll start shipping in the fourth quarter for a yet unannounced price, which means you might have to wait until the spring for the ground to thaw for those in the colder parts of the northern hemisphere.

Continue reading Speakercraft's BoomTomb brings subharmonics under ground

Speakercraft's BoomTomb brings subharmonics under ground originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BoomTombCEDIACEDIA 2010CEDIA2010SpeakercraftThu, 23 Sep 2010 09:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Runco's first 3Dimension projector uses passive glasses]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/runcos-first-3dimension-projector-with-passive-glasses/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/runcos-first-3dimension-projector-with-passive-glasses/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/runcos-first-3dimension-projector-with-passive-glasses/#commentsRunco 3Demension D-73D projector The Ferrari of the projector world kicks off its version of 3D at CEDIA with the 3Dimension Series projectors which surprisingly use passive glasses instead of the battery operated active ones. The big catch of course is the price of $49,995 for the D-73 pictured above, and the fact that the glasses are proprietary and not the standard RealD glasses you've used at your local cinema. Obviously there are a wide range of inputs and controls including HDMI 1.4 (no 1.4a?) and RS-232 for the home automation fans. The D-73 starts shipping in the fourth quarter for those lucky enough to afford such luxuries and the full press release is available after the break while you wait.

Continue reading Runco's first 3Dimension projector uses passive glasses

Runco's first 3Dimension projector uses passive glasses originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 08:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3DimensionCEDIACEDIA 2010Cedia2010D-73HDMI 1.4Hdmi1.4RS-232RuncoThu, 23 Sep 2010 08:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Sonos Wireless Dock for iPod and iPhone launched at gdgt party]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/sonos-wireless-dock-for-ipod-and-iphone-launched-at-gdgt-party/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/sonos-wireless-dock-for-ipod-and-iphone-launched-at-gdgt-party/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/sonos-wireless-dock-for-ipod-and-iphone-launched-at-gdgt-party/#comments See anything new in that picture Sonos fans? If you look closely, you'll spot some new Sonos Wireless Docks on the table. The scene is last night's gdgt party in Boston. The device is the WD100 that streams the music collection stored on your docked iPod / iPhone throughout your Sonos multi-room music system. Look for it launch at the end of October for $119. With any luck, we'll be hands-on with it later today. Official press shot after the break.

Continue reading Sonos Wireless Dock for iPod and iPhone launched at gdgt party

Sonos Wireless Dock for iPod and iPhone launched at gdgt party originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cediacedia 2010Cedia2010dockgdgtipod dockIpodDocksonossonos wireless dockSonosWirelessDockwd100wireless dockWirelessDockThu, 23 Sep 2010 00:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp unveils AQUOS Quattron 3D for the States]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/22/sharp-unveils-aquos-quattron-3d-for-the-states/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/22/sharp-unveils-aquos-quattron-3d-for-the-states/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/22/sharp-unveils-aquos-quattron-3d-for-the-states/#commentsSharp LC-60LE925UN Sharp made US 3D fans very happy today by announcing the immediate availability of its new 52 and 60-inch AQUOS Quattron 3D TVs at CEDIA. The LED backlight side-mount scanning LE925 series starts at $4199 with the bigger brother going for $5299, feature two pairs of 3D glasses bundled in, a dynamic contrast ratio of 8,000,000:1 and IP control plus RS-232 for home automation fans. The Ethernet port or optional WiFi adapter can also be used to stream Netflix, VUDU or a variety of other over the top video services. What's interesting is that Sharp is claiming its 4th color (yellow) Quattron technology offers a brighter image which can overcome the dimming, that 3D glasses are known for. Also, a first is that the 3D glasses can convert the 3D signal to 2D for that one 3D hatter in your party (not to be confused with the TV's ability to convert 2D material to 3D). The full release with many more details after the jump.

Gallery: Sharp unveils AQUOS Quattron 3D

Continue reading Sharp unveils AQUOS Quattron 3D for the States

Sharp unveils AQUOS Quattron 3D for the States originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sharp unveils AQUOS Quattron 3D

Continue reading Sharp adds two 3D Blu-ray players to its lineup

Sharp adds two 3D Blu-ray players to its lineup originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Sharp prepares XV-Z17000 3D DLP projector for 2011 release

Sharp prepares XV-Z17000 3D DLP projector for 2011 release originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d projector3dProjectoractive shutter glassesActiveShutterGlassescediacedia 2010Cedia2010dlpdlp linkDlpLinkirprojectorsharpWed, 22 Sep 2010 20:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Sherwood tosses two new receivers into the CEDIA fray]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/22/sherwood-tosses-two-new-receivers-into-the-cedia-fray/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/22/sherwood-tosses-two-new-receivers-into-the-cedia-fray/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/22/sherwood-tosses-two-new-receivers-into-the-cedia-fray/#comments Sherwood's jumping in the game with a couple of new receivers to highlight during this week's CEDIA event, the RD-7505 (pictured) and RD-705i. Similar except for the 705i's addition of WiFi and network (DLNA, UPnP) streaming features they bring all the HDMI 1.4, 3D ready, dual zone control and lossless audio codec support we've come to expect, even with just three HDMI inputs. Both ship in November for $499 and $399, press release is after the break.

Continue reading Sherwood tosses two new receivers into the CEDIA fray

Sherwood tosses two new receivers into the CEDIA fray originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cediacedia 2010Cedia2010hdrd-705ird-7505receiversherwoodsherwood receiverSherwoodReceiverWed, 22 Sep 2010 15:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Disney launching calibration disc for pros and novices alike at CEDIA]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/22/disney-launching-calibration-disc-for-pros-and-novices-alike-at/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/22/disney-launching-calibration-disc-for-pros-and-novices-alike-at/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/22/disney-launching-calibration-disc-for-pros-and-novices-alike-at/#commentsDisney WOW Blu-ray Disc Offering calibration patterns on Pixar flicks is one thing, but Disney is leaping wholeheartedly into the calibration and test market with its WOW (World of Wonder) Blu-ray disc launching November 2. We don't have details on all 35 calibration tools for audio and video packed in, but other bonuses include tools to reverse stuck pixels, test viewing angles and encoder performance and a second disc called VISIONS: Inspired By Nature full of real and imagined landscapes to demo all those equipment and settings. Expect to see this on shelves in DVD and Blu-ray form in one or two disc sets, or packed with a "high performance HDMI cable" in a home theater pack that could include an unspecified Disney flick. Real pros will probably leave the HDMI cable on the shelf, but if Goofy can get people to sort out their home theater settings, all the better -- all the details are in the press release after the break.

Continue reading Disney launching calibration disc for pros and novices alike at CEDIA

Disney launching calibration disc for pros and novices alike at CEDIA originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 08:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Crestron is a name synonymous with two things in the world of home automation: cost and quality. So it's always good to the see the company shed its proprietary nature and embrace an off-the-shelf consumer product. Take its new iPanel for example. Instead of dropping a few thousand dollars on a Crestron touch-panel that does just one thing, you can purchase this $500ish snap-on case with thirteen dedicated buttons for home, lights, guide, and info functions. In other words, for the half the price of a typical touchscreen Crestron touchscreen controller you also get a WiFi-connected iPad. Sounds like a winning combination to us. Look for the iPanel to get official at CEDIA next week.

Crestron iPanel controller for iPad does twice as much for half the price originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Sep 2010 04:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoryapplecasecediacedia 2010Cedia2010controllercrestrondockhome automationHomeAutomationipadipad dockIpadDockipanelFri, 17 Sep 2010 04:31:00 EST<![CDATA[VidaBox adds tablet control for its Media Center PCs, iPad is first in line]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/24/vidabox-adds-tablet-control-for-its-media-center-pcs-ipad-is-fi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/24/vidabox-adds-tablet-control-for-its-media-center-pcs-ipad-is-fi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/24/vidabox-adds-tablet-control-for-its-media-center-pcs-ipad-is-fi/#comments Tablet control for HTPCs is nothing new to VidaBox, but with users quickly buying up tablets of their own it's switched focus from the proprietary vPad and $2,600 TouchClient to wider compatibility through web apps. This iPad control interface demonstrated at the Asian Pacific CEDIA Expo, lets users browse and control their Media Center PC's videos and music with cover art and related information right in the palm of their hands. Built on the company's vAutomation 2.0 platform the software can control other connected devices including lights and cable boxes, while integration with online sources like Rhapsody and Pandora is also in the works. The iPad version is scheduled to make it to dealers and integrators in Q3 and its web based roots should make Android or other platform support a snap, though you will need to own one of the company's systems to take advantage.

Gallery: VidaBox iPad remote control

Continue reading VidaBox adds tablet control for its Media Center PCs, iPad is first in line

VidaBox adds tablet control for its Media Center PCs, iPad is first in line originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asian pacific cedia expoAsianPacificCediaExpocediahdhtpcipadmedia centerMediaCenterremoteremote controlRemoteControltablettouchclient12vautomation 2.0Vautomation2.0vidaboxvpadweb appWebAppThu, 24 Jun 2010 19:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Microsoft emancipates Digital Cable Tuners with second Media Center update today]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/microsoft-emancipates-digital-cable-tuners-with-second-media-cen/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/microsoft-emancipates-digital-cable-tuners-with-second-media-cen/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/microsoft-emancipates-digital-cable-tuners-with-second-media-cen/#comments Scant hours after the SDV tuning, DRM-relaxing firmware update for Vista and Windows 7 Digital Cable Tuner users became available, Missing Remote let us know Microsoft has come through on the other half of its CEDIA promise by pushing the Digital Cable Advisor to Media Center Extras galleries everywhere. This half should enable all Windows 7 PCs to work with the CableCard tuners, sans-OEM requirement or inconvenient hacking. Sure we could ask for more from Windows 7 Media Center, but for now Netflix and these two (in less than 100 days) will have to do.

Read - MCE: Digital Cable Advisor Tool Available Now!
Read - ATI DCT Firmware update pops up on Windows Update, DRM-free MCE recordings are a go

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aticable cardCableCardcediadigital cable advisordigital cable tunerDigitalCableAdvisorDigitalCableTunermc7media centermedia center extrasmedia pcmedia pcsMediaCenterMediaCenterExtrasmediapcmediapcsoemwindowswindows 7windows media centerWindows7WindowsMediaCenterFri, 06 Nov 2009 22:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Microsoft emancipates Digital Cable Tuners with second Media Center update today]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/microsoft-emancipates-digital-cable-tuners-with-second-media-cen/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/microsoft-emancipates-digital-cable-tuners-with-second-media-cen/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/microsoft-emancipates-digital-cable-tuners-with-second-media-cen/#comments Scant hours after the SDV tuning, DRM-relaxing firmware update for Vista and Windows 7 Digital Cable Tuner users became available, Missing Remote let us know Microsoft has come through on the other half of its CEDIA promise by pushing the Digital Cable Advisor to Media Center Extras galleries everywhere. This half should enable all Windows 7 PCs to work with the CableCard tuners, sans-OEM requirement or inconvenient hacking. Sure we could ask for more from Windows 7 Media Center, but for now Netflix and these two (in less than 100 days) will have to do.

Read - MCE: Digital Cable Advisor Tool Available Now!
Read - ATI DCT Firmware update pops up on Windows Update, DRM-free MCE recordings & are a go

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aticablecable cardCableCardcediadigital cable advisordigital cable tunerDigitalCableAdvisorDigitalCableTunerhdmc7media centermedia center extrasMediaCenterMediaCenterExtrasoemwindowswindows 7windows media centerWindows7WindowsMediaCenterFri, 06 Nov 2009 22:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget HD reviews what's new in Windows Media Center after CEDIA]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/25/engadget-hd-reviews-whats-new-in-windows-media-center-after-ced/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/25/engadget-hd-reviews-whats-new-in-windows-media-center-after-ced/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/25/engadget-hd-reviews-whats-new-in-windows-media-center-after-ced/#comments Yet another CEDIA has come and gone, and while some of our greatest hopes for Media Center came true (CableCard is no longer OEM only, Switched Digital Video support for the tuning adapter is coming) several more did not (Zune HD integration and any new CableCard announcements from ATI.) Peep the recap post on Engadget HD for the full rundown on what did and didn't happen in Media Center news from Atlanta, and what Microsoft's next plans for Windows Media Center could (& should) be.

Gallery: Microsoft's CEDIA booth

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Engadget HD reviews what's new in Windows Media Center after CEDIA originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NuVision crashes the projector party with LED-lamp P2, 3-chip P3 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JVC's trio of consumer-ish projectors still make wallets weep originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It looks like the gang over at Just Add Power have cooked up a device that will let you manage multiple HDMI sources without the limits of traditional HDMI switches (and no, it isn't an HDMI Balun). The Projector Connector consists of an encoder unit that converts your HDMI source signal to IP packets and a networked receiver that decodes the signal at the display end. Add a managed switch and you can keep adding sources and display devices to your heart's content (up to 200 displays). Controlled by a PC over HTTP, this is definitely a product that will see more use in large organizations than it will in home theater setups. But still, what HD aficionado wouldn't love to get his hands on something this powerful and (relatively) inexpensive? The encoder (VBS-HDMI-308A) sells for $299, while the decoder (VBS-HDMI0108A) will run $250 -- you'll have to buy your own switch. Supports 1080p, HDCP, and up to 5.1 digital audio. Hit the read link to pick one up for yourself.

[Via CE Pro]

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Just Add Power introduces Projector Connector HDMI-over-IP solution originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It looks like the gang over at Just Add Power have cooked up a device that will let you manage multiple HDMI sources without the limits of traditional HDMI switches (and no, it isn't an HDMI Balun). The Projector Connector consists of an encoder unit that converts your HDMI source signal to IP packets and a networked receiver that decodes the signal at the display end. Add a managed switch and you can keep adding sources and display devices to your heart's content (up to 200 displays). Controlled by a PC over HTTP, this is definitely a product that will see more use in large organizations than it will in home theater setups. But still, what HD aficionado wouldn't love to get his hands on something this powerful and (relatively) inexpensive? The encoder (VBS-HDMI-308A) sells for $299, while the decoder (VBS-HDMI0108A) will run $250 -- you'll have to buy your own switch. Supports 1080p, HDCP, and up to 5.1 digital audio. Hit the read link to pick one up for yourself.

[Via CE Pro]

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Just Add Power introduces Projector Connector HDMI-over-IP solution originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When we were walking around CEDIA this past week we noticed a thing or two that we would've missed if we just focused on reader press releases. One of those things was the emphasis DirecTV put on multi-room viewing. This is good news to us, because we think that MRV is one of the next big things in the world of HD and DVRs. Most consumers just want to be able to watch whatever they want, wherever they want, so having the exact same experience on every TV in the house is key. Specifically DirecTV was showing its vision of the future including how the next generation of DirecTV HD DVR would work. What's interesting is that although DirecTV does allow customers to download beta software for the current HD DVR that enables MRV features, that isn't what these pictures are of. The current technology also isn't using the new RVU Alliance's technology, of which DirecTV promised to deploy next year. Overall we'll be keeping a close eye on the progress, but we were disappointed to hear the booth representatives describe the system without mentioning the full experience on the thin clients.

Gallery: DirecTV's 2009 CEDIA booth

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DirecTV's CEDIA booth was all about multi-room viewing originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Press shots are great and all, but you really can't appreciate a great piece of hardware from the likes of Yamaha until you see it in person. Of course the two new players were just announced so unless you went to CEDIA -- not trying to rub it in or anything -- you'll have to live vicariously through us and enjoy our pictures. Contrary to what we originally reported, both BD-S1900 and BD-S1065 feature a detachable power cord, and in addition, the 1900 also offers a direct mode that will help the obsessive compulsive type rest easy knowing their Blu-ray player is just passing on the original bits from the disc untouched.

Gallery: Yamaha BD-S1065 7 BD-S1900

Rear of BD-S1065Rear of BD-S1900

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A up-close look at Yamaha's two new Blu-ray players originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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These two are the latest addition to the Nevo remote family. First up is the one of the left, which is the C3 and sells for $299. What's really cool here is that it not only works with an optional RF base ($99) but it will also directly control 3rd party RF hardware like the DirecTV DVR. What's also a welcomed addition beyond what the competition offers is that not only can program with a nice web GUI, but you can also program it directly -- so without a computer. The IR only C2 looks much like the C3, but is only $229, the 2.2 inch color screen isn't touch sensitive and it uses standard batteries rather than the rechargeable type included in the C3.

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Universal Electronics intros the new Nevo C2 and C3 remotes originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Sep 2009 13:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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