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It's movie time, folks. The bad news is that you have to bring your own popcorn. The good news, on the other hand, is that the feature film and the TV are on us! Thanks to the folks at Universal Studios Home Entertainment, there's a 40-inch 1080p HDTV up for grabs. The occasion is the studio's release of The Grey, starring Liam Neeson, on Blu-ray this coming Tuesday May 15th. If you're the lucky winner, however, you won't even have to venture out to stores to pick up a copy of your own -- one will come included with the TV! Unfortunately, there's one additional restriction this time around: only US residents are able to enter. But if you qualify, head below and leave a comment, and good luck!

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Britons and citizens of the ROI! Sony's bringing Netflix to all Sony Entertainment Network-connected devices. It looks like Kaz Hirai's plan to "unify" the company and its media offerings is beginning to gain a little momentum. If you have a SEN-connected 2012 Bravia TV or Blu-ray player, then the app should be available soon -- although no-one seems to know precisely when. If you're on PS3, or in the States, then Netflix is old news, so don't bother with the press release after the break

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If you've been itching for Sony to take your money since it announced its flagship BDP-S790 Blu-ray player, then get ready to open up that wallet. The device is now available at Sony's online store for $249.99, with an estimated ship date of April 24th. The dual-core player (yes, there's a dual-core CPU in here!) will also be available in stores on May 6th for folks who prefer schlepping their electronics the old-fashioned way. Besides 4K upscaling and 3D playback, the BDP-S790 features DLNA, Netflix, VUDU, Amazon Instant Video, Slacker, Pandora, Twitter and Facebook capabilities. For more details, feel free to peruse the PR after the break.

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If a simple tweet by the Google TV squad is to be believed, those of you who own Sony-branded hardware should be receiving an update within the next few days. In a scant 140-characters, Big G promises a Chrome browser that "works faster," as well as the ability to get your Blu-ray content in all three dees (if that's your thing). Google's not telling precisely when the fresh features will make their way to Sony's set-top boxes, so you'll just have to stay glued to your GTV and wait for it to magically appear.

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Update: We got our hands all over the new hardware and our first impression is: it's tiny. The network streamer is still bigger than a Roku, but compared to say, a Revue, the switch to ARM has clearly had a slimming effect on Google TV. The Blu-ray player is similarly shrunken, with its footprint down to merely what a normal player would occupy. The remote is conveniently backlit this time around, and dual sided. It certainly has an improved feel this time around, but is it good enough to satisfy the masses? We'll know better after we've spent more time with it. Check the pics in the gallery to see for yourself.

Gallery: Sony Google TV Blu-ray player, network player & remote hands-on

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In essence, it sounds as if they're crafting a way to distribute Blu-ray-quality material on SD cards and embedded memory (sound familiar?), and they're also hoping that this will "enable various HD content applications such as HD network download, broadcast content to-go and HD Digital Copy / Managed Copy from Blu-ray Disc." Notably, we're told that Android-based smartphones, tablets, TVs and Blu-ray products in particular can look forward to taking advantage -- in other words, Apple's going to keep doing what Apple does. If all goes well, they'll start licensing the new secure memory technology early next year, and if we had to guess, we'd say the adoption trajectory perfectly matches that of slotRadio. Good luck, folks -- you're going to need it.

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Nielsen, the purveyor of all things statistical and demographic, published a new study this week on game console usage within the US. According to the report, released on Wednesday, gamers this year spent notably more time streaming video to their consoles than they did in 2010, due in large part to the growing availability of services like Netflix, Hulu, MLB Network and ESPN3. Xbox 360 users spent 14 percent of their console time streaming video this year (compared with ten percent last year), PlayStation 3 owners devoted 15 percent (nine percent in 2010), and Nintendo Wii users spent a whopping 33 percent -- a 13 percent increase over last year's study. Each console, moreover, seems to appeal to different functions. Xbox 360 users, for example, devoted 34 percent of their time to online gaming, Wii owners spent 55 percent of their console time on offline gaming, and the PS3 was the device of choice for DVD and Blu-Ray viewing, comprising 22 percent of usage. Overall, Nielsen found that usage increased by seven percent over the last year across all three platforms, which suggests that streaming may be keeping us glued to our consoles for even longer. Read more at the source link below.

Gamers spending more time streaming video to their consoles, Nielsen finds originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ah, the holiday season. That special time of year when we give our loved ones the new hotness of the video game world, and then promptly exploit their over-excited reactions to propel them into unwanted YouTube fame. Even if your familial relations don't have the stuff to become this generation's "N64 kid," you can still kick a few rad toys their way just for the love of it. And if you're having trouble finding the perfect gift for the gamer in your life, we're here to help. Head past the break to take a peek at Engadget's 2011 Holiday Gift Guide for video games. Not finding what you're looking for? Skip on back to our 2011 Back to School Guide for bonus gift ideas.

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If we're looking at sales figures of 3.5 million units in the first year for a new laptop, smartphone, or camera, then we might be impressed. But 3D Blu-ray discs? When half were included in the box with a Blu-ray player? Man, that's gotta sting. Those numbers are based on an IHS Screen Digest estimate, tallying US sales beginning in June of 2010 and ending last month, though many larger titles didn't make their debut until later in the year. Still, if those results are even in the ballpark of official (unreleased) numbers from BD distributors, then things really aren't looking up for 3D. With fewer than 100 titles even available on Blu-ray, however, we're not really surprised that discs aren't exactly flying off the shelves. Obviously, as a growing number of movies are filmed in 3D we'll see BD title availability increase as well, but with the technology's lackluster beginnings over the last year and no sign that consumers are ready to spend more to embrace that new dimension, 3D may continue its slow crawl toward the mainstream for some time to come.

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HDTV manufacturers have used a variety of tactics to attract customers to the 3D segment, bundling free glasses, discounting Blu-ray players, and nearly eliminating unsightly bezels, but with content selection still incredibly limited, there's been little incentive for consumers to shell out extra cash for a 3D set. Sony's new 3D Experience sets out to expand those content offerings, streaming on-demand sports highlights and select movie trailers to Bravia LCD TVs, and eventually Blu-ray players and home theater systems. The Experience launches with just 30 clips in the US, Canada, France, Germany, and the UK today, but will eventually grow to include more movie, music, sports, and documentary titles. There's no word on whether or not we can expect full-length films (or anything else we may actually be interested in watching) in the future, but with a commitment from Samsung to launch paid content later this year, we imagine Sony won't follow too far behind.

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Hyperkin's PS3 Remotext weds Blu-ray remote with keypad controller, DualShock 3 frets originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 May 2011 10:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Anthony]

Best Buy wants your horrible DVDs and is willing to give you Blu-ray discs for them originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 May 2011 17:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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All of that pales in comparison to what Sony's plotting for this "Hybrid PC," though. The publication says we're looking at a thin-and-light Core i7 notebook with an incredible 8 to 16.5 hours of battery life, Intel Thunderbolt and an internal SSD, all of which plugs into a dock of some sort that adds a Blu-ray burner and external graphics (by AMD) for gaming and multimedia. We don't have any pictures or proof at this point, but it sounds like a whopper of a tale, and just the sort of thing that Intel was talking about making possible with the 10Gbps of bandwidth that Thunderbolt brings.

Sony crafting VAIOs with Chrome OS, external GPUs and Thunderbolt tech? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As a tech publication, we're obviously focused on the impact these events will have on Japan's vast consumer electronics industry -- an industry that has responded with millions of dollars in cash, equipment and services to help with the relief effort. Thus far, Canon, Panasonic, and Sony have each pledged ¥300 million ($3.67 million) in donations. Sony is also matching employee contributions as will Mitsubishi who's donating a whopping ¥500 million ($6.1 million) in aid. On the equipment side, Sony is donating some 30,000 radios to relief efforts while Panasonic is providing 10,000 radios, 10,000 flashlights, and 500,000 batteries. NEC, Kyocera, and Epson are each donating ¥100 million in funds, computers, and telecoms and IT equipment.

While it's still too early to quantify the exact impact the earthquake, tsunami, and ongoing nuclear troubles will have on the global tech industry, the scope of the issues is becoming clearer now that the initial chaos has passed. Click through to see how everything from laptop batteries to iPads are at risk.

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Japanese quake will likely affect the global supply of gadgets originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Taxi Driver comes to Blu-ray for its 35th Anniversary April 5th originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Orb BR software comes to PS3 and other Blu-ray players, 1080p streaming for $20 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony's prototype glasses-free 3D portable Blu-ray player hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New Sony Blu-ray players are faster than ever, there's even a portable one originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BDP-S380BDP-S480BDP-S580BDP-S780BDP-SX1000BDV-E280BDV-E580BDV-E780WBlu-raycesces 2011ces2011SonyWed, 05 Jan 2011 23:39:00 EST<![CDATA[The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Film in 3D Blu-ray review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/the-official-2010-fifa-world-cup-film-in-3d-blu-ray-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/the-official-2010-fifa-world-cup-film-in-3d-blu-ray-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/the-official-2010-fifa-world-cup-film-in-3d-blu-ray-review/#comments It's hard to believe that the 2010 World Cup was just a few months ago, but even though many 3D events have come since, it was certainly the biggest broadcast at the time and this week viewers at home can archive it with Sony's The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Film in 3D disc. This 3D Blu-ray disc (don't even try it in 2D players, we have no idea what will happen but the warnings are very somber -- we suspect a universe eating wormhole) captures 64 minutes of action from all the key games and matchups from South Africa in the highest quality you'll find. While we're currently experiencing an unprecedented flood of movie releases on Blu-ray 3D, this is our first opportunity to dive into some real sports action, check after the break to see if we found it worth the effort.

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The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Film in 3D Blu-ray review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Titanium Blue PS3 hits Japan on November 25th, long-awaited racing game in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Nov 2010 13:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Optiarc debuts 12x Blu-ray writers, makes 'em friendly with BD 3D originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Nov 2010 01:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This review is primarily of the Sony Internet TV NSZ-GT1 Blu-ray player hardware -- make sure you read our full Google TV review to get a feel for the platform itself!

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Sony Internet TV Blu-ray Disc Player with Google TV review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Pictures schedules Resident Evil, Piranha flicks for Blu-ray 3D release originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony queues up The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Film in 3D on Blu-ray for November originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sony Google TV / Keyboard press pictures

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Sony Google TV HDTVs and Blu-ray player launch details revealed originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Things are all set to go down at 5:30EST -- we'll see you then!

Live from Sony's Google TV event originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Now that the BDXL spec is finalized, a handful of DVR announcements have trickled out to support the higher-capacity Blu-ray format. Sony's release of the SLD3237VF 400mW-output blue-violet laser diode, however, could flat-out open the floodgates. That's because, besides supporting the new larger capacity standard, it's the first diode of its kind to have an output of 400mW or higher. This gives manufacturers more flexibility in their hardware design to use a wider array of optical components. The cost for the part itself is roughly $12, but no telling what kind of premium it'll actually entail by the time it hits retail. We do know that all that additional memory should provide plenty breathing room for higher production 3D Blu-ray discs in the future, or enough HD bonus features space to make The Lord of the Rings extended edition box go on a serious South Beach diet.

Sony releases 400mW-output blue-violet laser diode, could make BDXL blossom originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>400mW400mW output400mW-output400mW-output Blue-violet laser diode400mw-outputBlue-violetLaserDiode400mwOutputbd xlbdxlblu rayblu ray burnerblu ray recorderBlu-Rayblu-ray burnerblu-ray recorderBlu-rayBurnerBlu-rayRecorderBlue violetblue-violentblue-violet laser diodeBlue-violetLaserDiodeBlueVioletBluRayBurnerburnerdiodediodeshdHD videoHdVideolaserlaser diodelaser diodesLaserDiodeLaserDiodeslasersSLD3237VFSONYSony BDXLsony blu raySony Blu-RaySony Blu-specSony SLD3237VFSony SLD3237VF blue-violet laser diodeSonyBdxlSonyBlu-raySonyBlu-specSonyBluRaySonySld3237vfSonySld3237vfBlue-violetLaserDiodeMon, 04 Oct 2010 13:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's blazing fast BDX-S500U Blu-ray drive tests USB 2.0's true transfer chops]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/sonys-blazing-fast-bdx-s500u-blu-ray-drive-tests-usb-2-0s-true/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/sonys-blazing-fast-bdx-s500u-blu-ray-drive-tests-usb-2-0s-true/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/sonys-blazing-fast-bdx-s500u-blu-ray-drive-tests-usb-2-0s-true/#comments Here's a lesson in actual vs. theoretical. Sony Optiarc America has announced the new BDX-S500U external USB 2.0 Blu-ray drive capable of burning single-layer BD-R discs at smoking speeds of 6x or dual-layer discs at up to 4x. If you do the math, those specs imply transfer speeds of 27Mbps for single-sided 25GB discs and total burn times of roughly 20 minutes. That's great news for folks with PCs looking to use the high-storage medium or watch 3D Blu-rays -- except for one tiny hitch. See, USB 2.0's theoretical maximum transfer speed is 60MBps, but in the real world most are lucky to get even half that rate. According to tests by Techworld, those with certain USB 3.0 chipsets can even experience USB 2.0 rates as low as 11MBps. In that light, the BDX-S500U's impressive speeds -- just like Paul Walker -- may be too fast and too furious for its computer counterparts to keep up, making it a different kind of bag of hurt for buyers. While no official pricing has been offered the drive will go on sale later this month and online retailers are already listing prices in the range of $214 to $240. For full specs and details, check out the PR after the break.

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Sony's blazing fast BDX-S500U Blu-ray drive tests USB 2.0's true transfer chops originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d blu-ray3d blu-ray player3d blu-ray players3dBlu-ray3dBlu-rayPlayer3dBlu-rayPlayersbd-rbdx 500 sBDX-S500Uexternal blu-ray driveBdx-s500uexternalBlu-rayDriveBDX-S500UZBdx500Sbdxs500uBlu-rayblu-ray discBlu-ray DrivesBlu-rayDiscdouble layerDoubleLayerexternal blu-rayexternal blu-ray burnerexternal blu-ray driveExternalBlu-rayExternalBlu-rayBurnerExternalBlu-rayDrivehdHD videoHdVideooptiarsingle layerSingleLayerSONYsony bdx-500uSony BDX-S500USony BDX-s500u blu-ray driveSony Blu-ray burnerSony OptiarcSonyBdx-500uSonyBdx-s500uSonyBdx-s500uBlu-rayDriveSonyBlu-rayBurnerSonyOptiarcusbusb 2USB 2.0usb 2.0 blu-rayusb 3USB 3.0Usb2Usb2.0Usb2.0Blu-rayUsb3Usb3.0Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:06:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 firmware 3.50 is a go, 3D Blu-ray movies suddenly feel more wanted]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/ps3-firmware-3-50-is-a-go-3d-blu-ray-movies-suddenly-feel-more/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/ps3-firmware-3-50-is-a-go-3d-blu-ray-movies-suddenly-feel-more/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/ps3-firmware-3-50-is-a-go-3d-blu-ray-movies-suddenly-feel-more/#comments Right on schedule -- or a day early, depending on your time zone -- Sony has unleashed version 3.50 of its PS3 firmware. And as previously promised, it's got 3D Blu-ray movie playback with it. According to the Official US PlayStation blog, there's also some added Facebook integration and new methods of grief reporting. We're still updating and will let you know what else we might unearth.

Update: Surprise, surprise, it works. We were able to test Blu-ray 3D out and got it running without too much hassle, as long as the HDMI setting is on "Auto" it will detect your 3DTV and switch to the correct mode just like it has for gaming since the update that enabled 3D functionality there. We didn't see any differences in the menus with the Disney Blu-ray 3D demo disc we had on hand, but we'll be checking out how BD-Java functions in 3D later on.

Update 2: Per Sony's v3.50 support page, and verified by several sources, the PS3 has to choose between Blu-ray 3D playback and lossless audio, whether from DTS-HD MA or Dolby TrueHD, it will fall back to a compressed codec while playing 3D content, while menus, items and BD-Java content "may be different" on the PS3 than on other systems.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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PS3 firmware 3.50 is a go, 3D Blu-ray movies suddenly feel more wanted originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Sep 2010 23:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blu rayblu-rayBluRayfilmmovieplaystation 3Playstation3psps3sonysony playstationsony playstation 3SonyPlaystationSonyPlaystation3Mon, 20 Sep 2010 23:27:00 EST<![CDATA[3D Blu-ray on the PS3: it works! (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/17/3d-blu-ray-on-the-ps3-it-works-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/17/3d-blu-ray-on-the-ps3-it-works-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/17/3d-blu-ray-on-the-ps3-it-works-video/#comments3D Blu-ray on the PS3: it works! (video) We've been waiting for 3D Blu-ray support to hit the PS3 for a good long while now, and Sony's been promising it would happen for, well, exactly that same amount of time. Yesterday the company confirmed that the 3D-enabling 3.50 firmware update is less than a week away, dropping on September 21, and here's proof that it works: a demonstration unit up and running at TGS. Fully animated evidence after the break.

Gallery: 3D Blu-ray on the PS3

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3D Blu-ray on the PS3: it works! (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.503dblu-rayfeaturefeaturedfeaturesfirmwarefirmware updateFirmwareUpdatehands-onplaystationplaystation 3Playstation3sonytgstgs 2010Tgs2010videoFri, 17 Sep 2010 09:06:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 update 3.50 adds 3D Blu-ray movie support starting September 21]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/16/ps3-update-3-50-adds-3d-blu-ray-movie-support-starting-september/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/16/ps3-update-3-50-adds-3d-blu-ray-movie-support-starting-september/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/16/ps3-update-3-50-adds-3d-blu-ray-movie-support-starting-september/#comments We're live from Tokyo Game Show where Sony just announced a version 3.50 software update coming to the PS3 on September 21st. On that date, we'll finally get 3D Blu-ray movie playback, in Japan at least, but likely worldwide.

Read more at our liveblog.

PS3 update 3.50 adds 3D Blu-ray movie support starting September 21 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.503.5g3d3dtvBlu-Rayblu-ray 3dBlu-ray3dfirmwarePlaystation 3Playstation3ps3Software UpdateSoftwareUpdateSONYThu, 16 Sep 2010 00:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Disney makes Alice in Wonderland, Bolt Blu-ray 3D discs Sony exclusives this winter]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/disney-makes-alice-in-wonderland-bolt-blu-ray-3d-discs-sony-exc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/disney-makes-alice-in-wonderland-bolt-blu-ray-3d-discs-sony-exc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/disney-makes-alice-in-wonderland-bolt-blu-ray-3d-discs-sony-exc/#comments Another day, another exclusive Blu-ray 3D deal. This time it's Disney, opting to align its Alice in Wonderland and Bolt movies with Sony products over the holiday season as the two team up on "consumer and retail education, promotion and marketing support for in-home 3D devices and content." That means buyers of Sony 3D TVs and Blu-ray players may have one of the above as a pack-in, while everyone else waits 'til the unspecified time when they're released at retail. Hear that? That's the sound of 3D early adopters queueing up Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs for the umpteenth time, camping out in line for Monster House next week or wildly overpaying for pack in/ overseas only 3D releases on eBay. As it stands, the year's slate of unbundled releases is otherwise blank beyond A Christmas Carol and Resident Evil, here's hoping it doesn't stay that way long. More details are in the press release after the break.

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Disney makes Alice in Wonderland, Bolt Blu-ray 3D discs Sony exclusives this winter originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dalice in wonderlandAliceInWonderlandblu-rayblu-ray 3dBlu-ray3dboltdisnetexclusivehdsonyWed, 08 Sep 2010 08:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony: PlayStation 3 Blu-ray 3D update due in October]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/01/sony-playstation-3-blu-ray-3d-update-due-in-october/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/01/sony-playstation-3-blu-ray-3d-update-due-in-october/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/01/sony-playstation-3-blu-ray-3d-update-due-in-october/#comments Despite what we'd heard before, Sony announced today at IFA that the firmware update bringing 3D Blu-ray playback to the PlayStation 3 will not arrive this month, instead pushed back to October which, we are told, is an entire 30 days away. until then we'll have to live with the recent MotorStorm 3D game that recently popped up on PSN and a slightly-lower res version of Wipeout. Unfortunately, there still aren't many movies to watch for the time being, and even the most ardent early adopters may want to wait until Sony rolls out the Michael Jackson's This Is It - 3D Enhanced Edition and Alice in Wonderland 3D bundles it also announced. For the rest of us, we'll probably still be firmly planted on the fence by the time the Green Hornet and Spiderman movies mentioned on stage come to disc.

Sony: PlayStation 3 Blu-ray 3D update due in October originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d blu-ray3dBlu-rayblu-rayifaifa 2010Ifa2010ps3sonyupdateWed, 01 Sep 2010 12:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony launches six new DVRs, all write to BDXL and play back in 3D]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/sony-launches-six-new-dvrs-all-write-to-bdxl-and-play-back-in-3/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/sony-launches-six-new-dvrs-all-write-to-bdxl-and-play-back-in-3/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/sony-launches-six-new-dvrs-all-write-to-bdxl-and-play-back-in-3/#commentsSony launches six new DVRs, all write to BDXL and will play back in 3D Well, Sony is a little late to the party on this one, two days behind Panasonic announcing six new BDXL-writing DVRs. But, the company is definitely still on the BDXL bleeding edge, announcing its own suite of six devices, ranging from 320GB to 2TB of internal storage and all but one offering dual tuners. When those tuners have filled that storage they can all write to 100GB BDXL discs, which we'll remind you one more time are not backwards compatible with current Blu-ray players. Finally, all six of them support 3D playback, because if you're already jumping on the BDXL bandwagon you surely have your 3D HDTV well and truly dialed in by now. Sony isn't saying just how much these six will cost, but the premium model with 2TB of storage ships in Japan on September 25. For the rest you'll have to wait until October 22.

Sony launches six new DVRs, all write to BDXL and play back in 3D originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bdxlBDZ-AT300SBDZ-AT500BDZ-AT700BDZ-AT900BDZ-AX1000BDZ-AX2000blu-raydtvdvrpvrrecordersonytv tunerTvTunerwriterThu, 26 Aug 2010 09:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony, Tohoku University develop blue-violet laser with 100 watt output, eyeing 1TB optical disk future?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/24/sony-tohoku-university-develop-blue-violet-laser-with-100-watt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/24/sony-tohoku-university-develop-blue-violet-laser-with-100-watt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/24/sony-tohoku-university-develop-blue-violet-laser-with-100-watt/#commentsAs much as some would like to envision a world entirely bereft of disk-based media, with Blu-ray being the medium's swan song, that ain't happening. Sony's already looking to the future, and in cahoots with Tohoku University, it has developed a blue-violet laser capable of 100 watt output. That's reportedly more than 100 times the "world's highest output values for conventional blue-violet pulse semiconductor lasers." In the press release, the company said its tested using such technology for next-generation, large-capacity optical disc-storage, and while that doesn't say too much at face value, the Examiner reports (by way of various Japanese news outlets) that it equates to 20 times the storage of current Blu-ray disks, or about 1TB of data. Don't worry, we're sure all those 4K 3D films will still find a way to justify a "barebones" release dearth of features before magically making room for a second (and even third) Special Edition in time for respective holiday seasons.

Sony, Tohoku University develop blue-violet laser with 100 watt output, eyeing 1TB optical disk future? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1tbblu rayblu-rayBluRaydiskopticaloptical diskOpticalDiskscesonytbtohokutohoku universityTohokuUniversitySat, 24 Jul 2010 02:54:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayStation Blu-ray 3D update arrives in September; 3D photo, PlayTV and YouTube support to follow]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/playstation-blu-ray-3d-update-arrives-in-september-3d-photo-pl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/playstation-blu-ray-3d-update-arrives-in-september-3d-photo-pl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/playstation-blu-ray-3d-update-arrives-in-september-3d-photo-pl/#comments Just in case you weren't really sure how deep into this 3DTV thing Sony is, senior director of Sony Europe Mick Hocking announced the PS3's update for Blu-ray 3D movie playback will be released in September -- but it won't stop there. Expect future firmware upgrades that give the PS3 3D rendering for photos (.mpo files), any broadcasts it can pick up on PlayTV, and even YouTube videos. Not running out the door to buy one yet? CVG reports the rest of the presentation was devoted to extolling the virtues of 3D to hardcore gamers in racing games, God of War, or LittleBigPlanet. Demos so far haven't completely convinced us the PS3 is capable of rendering games in high enough resolution to satisfy, but if Fat Princess 2 features a good 3D implementation, someone hide our credit cards, please.

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PlayStation Blu-ray 3D update arrives in September; 3D photo, PlayTV and YouTube support to follow originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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