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[GTVHacker tool brings Sony Google TVs root access, full Flash streaming]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/20/gtvhacker-tool-brings-sony-google-tvs-root-access-full-flash-st/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/20/gtvhacker-tool-brings-sony-google-tvs-root-access-full-flash-st/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/20/gtvhacker-tool-brings-sony-google-tvs-root-access-full-flash-st/#commentsEarly Google TV adopters looking for root access can get it easily on their Sony units, thanks to the just released GTVHacker Sony Recovery Downgrader & Rebooter. Unlike brute force hacks we've seen so far for the Revue, this is an all-software method that requires (only) four 512MB or larger USB sticks to get the job done. Once completed the developers indicate their unsigned kernel includes a modified Flash plugin that will let users stream all the Hulu and other network TV content that has otherwise been denied the Google TV, plus other tweaks like optional support for NTFS formatted drives. It disables automatic updates, but users can still switch back to the stock software by resetting the unit in recovery mode. Once you've dug up your Atari Jaguar Sony Google TV remote, hit the links below for all the software and instructions necessary to get the job done although as always, YMMV.

GTVHacker tool brings Sony Google TVs root access, full Flash streaming originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.13.2androidblu-ray playerBlu-rayPlayerflashgoogle tvGoogleTvgtvhackerhackhdpostminihdtvnsx-gt1nsz-gt1rootsonystreamingtvunsigned kernelUnsignedKernelMon, 20 Feb 2012 12:44:00 EST<![CDATA[2012 HDTV pricing leaks out for Panasonic, Sony, Sharp and Samsung]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/2012-hdtv-pricing-leaks-out-for-panasonic-sony-sharp-and-samsu/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/2012-hdtv-pricing-leaks-out-for-panasonic-sony-sharp-and-samsu/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/2012-hdtv-pricing-leaks-out-for-panasonic-sony-sharp-and-samsu/#comments The madness of CES 2012 is long over and now that we've seen all of the new HDTVs, it's time to find out when they're actually going on sale, and for how much. HDGuru has just dug up advertised pricing for some of the new models from Sony (BX, EX and HX lines) and Sharp (640, 745, 844, 847 and 945), while US pricing and ship dates for Panasonic's new plasmas have been revealed by Value Electronics. For Samsung, some of the new HDTVs have already showed up for preorders at retailers like Vanns, including the top of the line 75-inch ES8000 priced at $7,999, while a more reasonably sized 46-inch model is $2,699. Sony's prices range from $399 for the KDL-32BX320 to $2299 for the KDL-55HX750, while Sharp's range from LC-46-L540U for $1,099 to the LC-80LE844U for $6,499. Most of the ship dates are still TBA, although Panasonic is planning to unleash the ST50 later this month, followed by the UT50 and GT50, then the top of the line VT50 in May. While we wait for official announcements, you can hit the source links below for more details, and let us know if you've seen any other 2012 model information peeking out early.

2012 HDTV pricing leaks out for Panasonic, Sony, Sharp and Samsung originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20123d3d tv3dtves8000Financegt50hdpostcrosshdtvkdl-55hx750LC-46-L540ULC-80LE844UlcdledpanasonicPanasonic CorporationplasmaquattronsamsungSci/Techsharpsonyst50UN46ES8000un75es8000ut50vt50Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:58:00 EST<![CDATA[CES 2012: HDTV and connected devices round-up]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/16/ces-2012-hdtv-and-connected-devices-round-up/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/16/ces-2012-hdtv-and-connected-devices-round-up/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/16/ces-2012-hdtv-and-connected-devices-round-up/#comments The Consumer Electronics Show is always a big deal for HDTVs and the devices that plug into them, and the 2012 edition was no different. With the majority of households already owning an HDTV, manufacturers are pressed to convince you to upgrade, and are pulling out all the stops. We've got new display technologies like OLED, 4K and Super Hi-Vision, plus more 3D and internet connected features than ever. DVRs and media streamers haven't slowed down either, so while some services focused on eliminating the set-top box, those that remained either shrunk (Roku) or added features (Boxee, TiVo, Ceton -- pictured above). The pace of the announcements made it nearly impossible to keep up with everything going on last week, so we've wrapped everything up in one neat summary available after the break.

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CES 2012: HDTV and connected devices round-up originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>boxeecesces 2012Ces2012cetondishdish networkDishNetworkdvrgoogle tvGoogleTvhdpostcrosshdtvlgoledpanasonicrokusamsungshvsonysuper hi-visionSuperHi-visiontivotoshibavizioMon, 16 Jan 2012 15:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony fights the OLED future with new 'Crystal LED' prototype (Update: Hands-on!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/sony-fights-the-oled-future-with-new-crystal-led-prototype/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/sony-fights-the-oled-future-with-new-crystal-led-prototype/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/sony-fights-the-oled-future-with-new-crystal-led-prototype/#comments While LG and Samsung trumpet their OLED prototypes, Sony has apparently moved on from the tech, choosing to highlight a new 55-inch Crystal LED prototype at CES 2012. Its display relies on "ultrafine" LEDs mounted to each RGB color, equivalent to the number of pixels, which is all affixed directly to the front of the display. We don't have the full details, but so far Sony is claiming 3.5 times contrast, 1.4 times the color gamut and 10 times faster response time than LCDs.

Update: We've seen it in person and we can certainly say it was both bright and beautiful, however it was only displaying still images at a frustratingly slow refresh rate. In other words, it was a prototype, but one we'd love to watch some real videos on some time soon.

Gallery: Sony Crystal LED prototype eyes-on

Continue reading Sony fights the OLED future with new 'Crystal LED' prototype (Update: Hands-on!)

Sony fights the OLED future with new 'Crystal LED' prototype (Update: Hands-on!) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>55-inchcesces 2012Ces2012crystal ledCrystalLeddisplayhands-onhdpostcrosshdtvledprototypergbsonyvideoMon, 09 Jan 2012 20:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Live from Sony's CES 2012 press conference]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/live-from-sonys-ces-2012-press-conference/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/live-from-sonys-ces-2012-press-conference/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/live-from-sonys-ces-2012-press-conference/#comments It's prime time and Sony is ready to shine as always, ready to show off its latest flood of consumer products for us, and you. Check after the break for our up-to-the-minute liveblog of every TV, camera or other device that's been flown into Las Vegas for our perusal.

Continue reading Live from Sony's CES 2012 press conference

Live from Sony's CES 2012 press conference originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2012Ces2012displaygaminggoogle tvGoogleTvhdtvhome theaterHomeTheaterkeynoteledpress conferencePressConferenceps vitaPsVitasonyvitaxperia ionXperiaIonMon, 09 Jan 2012 19:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony divisions to elope in Vegas, celebrate the marriage of Television and Internet at CES 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/sony-divisions-to-elope-in-vegas-celebrate-the-marriage-of-tele/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/sony-divisions-to-elope-in-vegas-celebrate-the-marriage-of-tele/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/sony-divisions-to-elope-in-vegas-celebrate-the-marriage-of-tele/#comments Well, we can't decide if this is one of the cheesiest or most clever event invites in CE history. Sony's PR arm just sent us an e-vite to the marriage of Sony Electronics Home Division and Sony Entertainment Network, simplified to "Television and Internet" on the company's appropriately generic Wedsite wedding page. Now this won't be a cheap Vegas wedding by any means -- the ceremony will take place at the Bellagio Wedding Chapel on the evening of January 11th, with a "Reception Immediately Following." Since this is technically a marriage between cousins, we've spent time with both the bride (Bravia) and the groom (Sony Entertainment Network -- or SEN, when among friends), so we mean no offense if forced to choose sides in the chapel. Coincidentally, we'll already be in town, so we may pop in to greet the likes of family members "Al Gore, Father of the Internet" and HMZ-T1, aka "Aunt Madge." Care to come along? The couple-to-be's site appears to be open to all, so hit up the source link to sign the guest book and send in your RSVP.

Sony divisions to elope in Vegas, celebrate the marriage of Television and Internet at CES 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blu-raycesces2012contentcontent streamingContentStreaminghdpostcrosshdtvhdtvsmarriagesonySony Electronics Home DivisionSony Entertainment NetworkSonyElectronicsHomeDivisionSonyEntertainmentNetworktelevisiontelevisionstvtvsweddingweddingsWed, 21 Dec 2011 13:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's CEO is ready to launch a four-screen platform 'that can compete with Steve Jobs']]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/11/sonys-ceo-is-ready-to-launch-a-four-screen-platform-that-can-c/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/11/sonys-ceo-is-ready-to-launch-a-four-screen-platform-that-can-c/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/11/sonys-ceo-is-ready-to-launch-a-four-screen-platform-that-can-c/#comments After announcing that it would completely revamp its struggling TV business after yet another quarter of financial setbacks, what's next for Sony? CEO Howard Stringer tells the Wall Street Journal that R&D is focusing on a "different kind of TV set." He didn't specify whether he was talking about the company's efforts with Google TV or any other technology, however he did note the "really well organized" beauty of the iPhone and said that after a five year quest to build a platform that would compete with Steve Jobs, it's finally ready to launch. This all hinges on Sony's ability to pull its four screens (phones, tablets, PCs, TVs) together with network services like Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited (and hopefully make those Qriocity-birthed offerings famous for something other than being a footnote in its hacking scandal). Sony has finally begun to acknowledge its weaknesses in software and providing a uniform user experience, we'll probably find out more about how it plans to turn that around at CES 2012 in January.

Sony's CEO is ready to launch a four-screen platform 'that can compete with Steve Jobs' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applebusinessceoconnected tvConnectedTvfour screenFourScreengoogle tvGoogleTvhdpostminihdtvhoward stringerHowardStringersonysteve jobsSteveJobstabletFri, 11 Nov 2011 01:05:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 will support 4K stills after a future update, moving pictures remain out of reach]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/03/ps3-will-support-4k-stills-after-a-future-update-moving-picture/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/03/ps3-will-support-4k-stills-after-a-future-update-moving-picture/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/03/ps3-will-support-4k-stills-after-a-future-update-moving-picture/#comments Once you've cleared the $25k or so in your budget that it will take to snag one of Sony's 4K VPL-VW1000ES your next problem will be finding some 4096x2160 res content to view on it. While showing off the new beamer for its Japanese audience at CEATEC today, Sony announced the PS3 will get a firmware update around the beginning of 2012 that will allow it to natively output 4K stills. There's a PlayView "visual magazine" already available on the PlayStation store in Japan that supports 4K and 3D, but this update will bring super high res viewing of your vacation pics, or any other high res image files you can snag, to the living room. While your friends will no doubt be impressed by the museum-quality art gala you're now capable of hosting, we're starting the timer for 4K video sources -- if we don't hear anything concrete at CES then we'll be incredibly disappointed.

Gallery: Sony VPL-VW1000ES 4K projector

PS3 will support 4K stills after a future update, moving pictures remain out of reach originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4kcameraceatecceatec 2011Ceatec2011hdpostminihdtvhigh resHighResimageplaystation 3Playstation3ps3sonyupdateMon, 03 Oct 2011 14:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Google remains committed to TV business, expects more partners soon]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/27/google-remains-committed-to-tv-business-expects-more-partners-s/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/27/google-remains-committed-to-tv-business-expects-more-partners-s/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/27/google-remains-committed-to-tv-business-expects-more-partners-s/#comments Wondering what Mountain View has in store for Google TV -- that half-baked content platform available on only a small handful of devices? Well, it's not going away, apparently, and may even cross the Atlantic into Europe next year. Google Chairman Eric Schmidt is currently making waves in Scotland, giving Edinburgh International Television Festival attendees a rather vague overview of what the next generation of Google TV may look like. Schmidt said that the service has yet to take off because it's currently integrated with (a rather limited selection of) TVs, which we don't tend to upgrade more than once or twice a decade. He added that additional hardware and content partners will be coming soon, though, and didn't deny that Google TV could end up on Motorola cable boxes -- an obvious move, given the company's recent acquisition announcement. With widespread implementation and many more content partners, Google TV could definitely be a hit, but with ABC, NBC and CBS still unwilling to come onboard, the struggling service likely has a very rocky road ahead before it can be deemed a success.

Google remains committed to TV business, expects more partners soon originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>abcandroidcbsedinburgh television festivalEdinburghTelevisionFestivaleric schmidtEricSchmidtGooglegoogle tvGoogleTvhdhdpostcrosshdtvitvitv playerItvPlayerlogitechnbcsonystreamingtelevisiontvukvideo streamingVideoStreamingSat, 27 Aug 2011 14:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's TV reform to begin 'immediately,' could involve partnering with other firms]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/01/sonys-tv-reform-to-begin-immediately-could-involve-partnerin/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/01/sonys-tv-reform-to-begin-immediately-could-involve-partnerin/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/01/sonys-tv-reform-to-begin-immediately-could-involve-partnerin/#commentsIt's been a year. Particularly if you're Sony. The same company that's staring at a $171 million price tag due to an unforgettable PSN breach and a gamut of bad news detailed in its most recent earnings report is now facing the daunting task of reforming its flagging TV division. 'Course, Sony's still moving gobs of panels, but according to Chief Financial Officer Masaru Kato, "markets are maturing and price competition is stiff" in advanced nations. Mr. Kato recently spoke candidly with The Nikkei (linked below; subscription required), noting that the company is aiming to turn its TV business "into one that can be profitable even if we do not pursue volume." In order to do so, the entire platform is being looked at -- "no stone will be left unturned" -- and he even mentioned that partnerships with other companies will be considered. Oh, and if you thought you'd have to wait a quarter or two to see any changes, have a listen at this: "Even though we haven't yet decided how to announce the plans, they'll be implemented immediately." Attaboy!

Sony's TV reform to begin 'immediately,' could involve partnering with other firms originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Aug 2011 22:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>businessdisplayhdtvindustryMasaru KatoMasaruKatorestructuringsonytelevisionMon, 01 Aug 2011 22:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: 3.5 million 3D Blu-ray discs 'sold' in first year, half were bundled with hardware]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/15/report-3-5-million-3d-blu-ray-discs-sold-in-first-year-half/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/15/report-3-5-million-3d-blu-ray-discs-sold-in-first-year-half/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/15/report-3-5-million-3d-blu-ray-discs-sold-in-first-year-half/#comments
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.

Report: 3.5 million 3D Blu-ray discs 'sold' in first year, half were bundled with hardware originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading LG claims 4 out of 5 viewers prefer its 3D to Sony or Samsung, whips up some new ads

LG claims 4 out of 5 viewers prefer its 3D to Sony or Samsung, whips up some new ads originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3dtvactive glassesActiveGlassesadshdhdtvlgpassive glassesPassiveGlassessamsungsonysurveyThu, 30 Jun 2011 16:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony licenses Dolby's HDR tech to make brighter, better Bravia HDTVs in the future]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/08/sony-licenses-dolbys-hdr-tech-to-make-brighter-better-bravia/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/08/sony-licenses-dolbys-hdr-tech-to-make-brighter-better-bravia/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/08/sony-licenses-dolbys-hdr-tech-to-make-brighter-better-bravia/#comments Ever since BrightSide first showed off its Extreme Dynamic Range displays that claim to display luminance throughout the entire range of vision back in 2005, we've been waiting for the technology to overtake current LCDs. The years have passed and a after being purchased by Dolby all we've had to show for it so far is a slightly smaller bezel and a handful of reference displays for professionals from Sim2. That could turn around though, now that Dolby has licensed the technology to Sony to make BRAVIA LCD HDTVs with. Of course, so far Sony hasn't done much with its implementation of OLED and after six years we're cautious to get too excited before actual products are announced, but we could be in for some much better looking displays very soon. Check the press release after the break for details or slick the link to Sim2 below for more explanation on just what this technology is and why you should look forward to it.

Continue reading Sony licenses Dolby's HDR tech to make brighter, better Bravia HDTVs in the future

Sony licenses Dolby's HDR tech to make brighter, better Bravia HDTVs in the future originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony and LG price a swath of 3D HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Mar 2011 05:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3DTVBraviaGorilla GlassGorillaGlassHDTVHX720HX820HX929InfiniaLED-backlitLGlocal dimmingLocalDimmingPZ750Sonystereoscopic 3DStereoscopic3dTelevisionTVMon, 28 Mar 2011 05:21:00 EST<![CDATA[LG woos Sony while it battles with Samsung over which 3D is best]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/11/lg-woos-sony-while-it-battles-with-samsung-over-which-3d-is-best/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/11/lg-woos-sony-while-it-battles-with-samsung-over-which-3d-is-best/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/11/lg-woos-sony-while-it-battles-with-samsung-over-which-3d-is-best/#comments The fight between the active shutter glasses 3D technology favored by TV manufacturers like Samsung, Panasonic and Sony against the Film Pattern Retarder (FPR) passive glasses 3D technology being pushed by LG got uglier this week. The Wall Street Journal points out LG's print ads currently running in Korea (they could be running here already, but we'd have to read physical magazines or newspapers to know for sure) claim that unlike the competition, it will work even when viewers lay down on their sides, though the effect may be slightly weakened. Samsung responded by citing experts recommending keeping your head horizontal to watch 3D since the cameras used to film it are aligned horizontally, and an executive apparently called LG's engineers "stupid" at a press conference, although reports of a "yo mama so fat" diss could not be confirmed.

Of course, since these are the world's two biggest TV manufacturers, they sell to end users and other manufacturers like Sony, which Reuters reports LG is waiting to hear from about using its technology in the future. Sony and Samsung are already tight when it comes to LCD manufacturing but it's obvious LG is looking for a few more friends to line up alongside Vizio, Toshiba and Philips (which just announced its latest displays using active and passive glasses.) But back to the end users for a moment, if anyone's going to buy any of these 3DTVs, it may be wise to start selling consumers on why the feature is worthwhile at all and pointing out the growing amount of content -- this week's Big East basketball tournament, Killzone 3, the NBA Finals or Blu-ray 3D releases like Tron: Legacy -- before folks decide just waiting for 4D would be the wisest choice.

LG woos Sony while it battles with Samsung over which 3D is best originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Mar 2011 04:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d classes3d glasses3d tv3dClasses3dGlasses3dTvactive shutterActiveShutterfilm pattern retarderFilmPatternRetarderfprhdtvlcdlglg displayLgDisplaymanufacturingpassivepassive glassesPassiveGlassess-lcdsamsungsonytvFri, 11 Mar 2011 04:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Skype for iPhone upgrade lets it videocall Skype for TV, if you actually want to]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/10/skype-for-iphone-upgrade-lets-it-videocall-skype-for-tv-if-you/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/10/skype-for-iphone-upgrade-lets-it-videocall-skype-for-tv-if-you/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/10/skype-for-iphone-upgrade-lets-it-videocall-skype-for-tv-if-you/#comments There's a new update out for Skype on iOS devices today that which expands the new videocalling compatibility to "a wider selection of Skype clients and devices" by adding the h.264 compatibility necessary to chat with any Skype for TV clients. That's available on certain LG, Panasonic and Samsung HDTVs right now, while Sony and Vizio have both announced it will be in some of their new HDTVs coming out later this year. The ability to call mobile devices seems to give a big edge to Skype over other living room videochat setups from Cisco, Logitech or Microsoft's Kinect, but even with a compatible (& pricey)camera in hand, good luck finding someone out enjoying the world who wants to chat while you're chilling on the couch.

Skype for iPhone upgrade lets it videocall Skype for TV, if you actually want to originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Feb 2011 03:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applehdtviosiphonelgliving roomLivingRoommobilepanasonicsamsungskypeskype for tvSkypeForTvsonytvvideo conferencevideochatVideoConferencevizioThu, 10 Feb 2011 03:44:00 EST<![CDATA[3DTV roundup: LG, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Samsung & Sony square off]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/06/3dtv-roundup-lg-mitsubishi-panasonic-samsung-and-sony-square/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/06/3dtv-roundup-lg-mitsubishi-panasonic-samsung-and-sony-square/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/06/3dtv-roundup-lg-mitsubishi-panasonic-samsung-and-sony-square/#comments After a year of hearing about 3DTVs nonstop we finally got some of the main contenders in house to examine, although we'll start by pointing out that this isn't so much of a "3DTV" roundup, since a more apt description of these displays is 3D-capable HDTVs. That's an important distinction to make, since nothing about the 2D performance of these TVs suffers because of their ability to do 3D, and in many cases they cost the exact same price as their comparable 2D-only models from last year. With that said Samsung, Sony, Panasonic, Mitsubishi and LG's finest have had their moment and on the next page we've done our best to compare them in a way that makes sense for the average HDTV buyer who might also want to take in a 3D event or movie from time to time. Right now, there's barely enough 3D content to support more than a couple of hours viewing per week, much less support a full viewing conversion to all-glasses, all the time -- but more about that later. Check out our full impressions after the break.

Continue reading 3DTV roundup: LG, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Samsung & Sony square off

3DTV roundup: LG, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Samsung & Sony square off originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3d games3d glasses3D shootout3d sports3dGames3dGlasses3dShootout3dSports3DTV50PX950active shutterActiveShutterHDHDTVlgmitsubishipanasonicsamsungsonyTC-P50VT25UN40C7000videogamesWD73838XBR-46HX909Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Yahoo! Connected TV store will let developers start charging for apps in March 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/yahoo-connected-tv-store-will-let-developers-start-charging-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/yahoo-connected-tv-store-will-let-developers-start-charging-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/yahoo-connected-tv-store-will-let-developers-start-charging-for/#comments Yahoo! has been building its Connected TV widget platform up since debuting at CES 2009 and opening up its SDK in 2010, and it's already getting started on a new push for 2011 - paid apps. Right now the various TVs from Samsung, Sony, VIZIO, Toshiba and LG based on its platform only offer free widgets but the Connected TV Store is expected to launch in March, letting developers hawk their wares at the remote-wielding masses for anywhere from 99 cents to $99, with Yahoo! receiving a 30 percent cut for its trouble. Kadoo, PlayJam, Virtual Nerd, ScreenDreams, Accedo Broadband and Mycast weather are already testing the waters and the company promises a full demo at CES 2011. Since we figure it's only a matter of time until Apple works its app store into the Apple TV, Google has already announced its plans to add the Market to Google TV next year and everyone from Samsung to Boxee is actively courting developers in the living room, 2011 should be a very interesting year.

Yahoo! Connected TV store will let developers start charging for apps in March 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Brian]

Continue reading Hulu Plus hits 2010 BRAVIA HDTVs, coming to all PS3 users next week

Hulu Plus hits 2010 BRAVIA HDTVs, coming to all PS3 users next week originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>braviaBRAVIA Internet Video LinkBraviaInternetVideoLinkcontentdashhdtvhuluHulu PlusHuluPlusinternet tvInternetTvinvitesplaystationplaystation 3playstation plusPlaystation3PlaystationPlusprogrammingps3psnsonysony dashsony playstation 3sony ps3SonyDashSonyPlaystation3SonyPs3Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's Google TVs on sale at Best Buy tomorrow, already hitting stores? (update)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/16/sonys-google-tvs-on-sale-at-best-buy-tomorrow-already-hitting/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/16/sonys-google-tvs-on-sale-at-best-buy-tomorrow-already-hitting/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/16/sonys-google-tvs-on-sale-at-best-buy-tomorrow-already-hitting/#comments Sony told us that Best Buy wouldn't begin selling its Google TV sets until October 24, but it looks like that wasn't quite right -- sources within the big box retailer tell us the TVs have already arrived, and will be free for all to purchase when an October 17th street date breaks tomorrow morning. The scrap of paper you see above goes on to suggest that full shipments may not actually arrive until the 19th and that the Logitech Revue won't appear until the 20th, but if you're looking to get a nice big NSX without hunting for a Sony Style store, it's definitely worth a shot. That assumes, of course, that you're not planning to wait for our full review. Might we recommend at least a brief glimpse at our early hands-on? Find a pic of Sony's Google TV packaging after the break.

Update: Sure enough, we're getting reports that the TVs and Blu-ray player are now on sale, and you can find them ready to ship online at our more coverage link. [Thanks, Jon]

Continue reading Sony's Google TVs on sale at Best Buy tomorrow, already hitting stores? (update)

Sony's Google TVs on sale at Best Buy tomorrow, already hitting stores? (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Oct 2010 23:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>googleGoogle TVGoogleTvHDTVNSX-24GT1NSX-32GT1NSX-40GT1nsx-46gt1SONYsony internet tvsony internet tv powered by google tvSonyInternetTvSonyInternetTvPoweredByGoogleTvTVSat, 16 Oct 2010 23:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Google TV HDTVs and Blu-ray player launch details revealed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/12/sony-google-tv-hdtvs-and-blu-ray-player-launch-details-revealed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/12/sony-google-tv-hdtvs-and-blu-ray-player-launch-details-revealed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/12/sony-google-tv-hdtvs-and-blu-ray-player-launch-details-revealed/#comments Straight from Sony's Google TV unveiling in New York we finally know the official details of its plans, which include four HDTVs (24-, 32- , 40- and 46-inch) with prices from $599 to $1,399, plus a funky white set-top box with built-in Blu-ray player for $399. The 24-inch is a CCFL backlit LCD, while the larger models all feature edge LED lighting, while all of them feature built in WiFi, so no need to go stringing any new network cables to the living room. The only custom app we're seeing among the preinstalled ones (Netflix, CNBC, Napster, Pandora and more) is a Sony Qriocity VOD player, for more you'll be waiting for the Android Market to hit in early 2011. If you want to be the first on your block with one, hit up the local Sony Style outlet when they go on sale this weekend, or Best Buy stores starting October 24, meanwhile, check the press release after the break for full specs and details.

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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Blu-Rayblu-ray playerBlu-rayPlayerbraviagooglegoogle tvGoogleTvhdtvinternet tvInternetTvliveblogsonyTue, 12 Oct 2010 17:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's leaked Google TV prices were wrong, says alleged insider]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/10/sonys-leaked-google-tv-prices-were-wrong-says-insider/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/10/sonys-leaked-google-tv-prices-were-wrong-says-insider/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/10/sonys-leaked-google-tv-prices-were-wrong-says-insider/#comments If the discovery of down-to-the-cent leaked prices for Sony's Google TVs sounded too good to be true, you might have been partially right -- the publication that reported that the sets would range from $1,299 to $1,899 has now backed away from those figures. Sony Insider says that though its original prices seemed legit, the website's spooks inside Sony now claim they'll actually cost less when they hit the market, though the screen sizes and model numbers were apparently on the money. We don't really feel inclined to trust the new anonymous sources any more than the original anonymous sources, so we'll just leave it at that so as not to get you excited -- if they're cheaper after all, we'll celebrate, and if not we'll be forewarned.

Sony's leaked Google TV prices were wrong, says alleged insider originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 10 Oct 2010 21:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>GoogleGoogle TVGoogleTvHDTVleakleaked priceLeakedPriceleaksNSX-24GT1NSX-32GT1NSX-40GT1NSX-46GT1SonySony Google TVSony insiderSonyGoogleTvSonyInsiderTVSun, 10 Oct 2010 21:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Zeitgeist attendees comped with Google TV gift bag: Sony Blu-ray player, Dish Network and free installs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/14/zeitgeist-attendees-comped-with-google-tv-gift-bag-sony-bravia/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/14/zeitgeist-attendees-comped-with-google-tv-gift-bag-sony-bravia/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/14/zeitgeist-attendees-comped-with-google-tv-gift-bag-sony-bravia/#comments We suppose one way around Google TV's initial reliance on IR blasters to communicate with some set-top boxes is to just give away everything necessary for a good experience -- Sony HDTV, Google TV (it's unclear whether the first two are separate or one item), six months of Dish Network service and a free installation from Best Buy's Geek Squad -- which, according to AllThingsD, is exactly what the 600 attendees of today's Google Zeitgeist event received. That even the great minds of our time presumably require a custom installation just to get everything going may not be a great initial sign for the product, but as the post points out, Aaron Sorkin probably isn't used to plugging in his own HDMI cables anyway. With those 600 units in the wild and a retail release presumably around the corner, we should see some first hand reports leaking out just about any time now.

Update: Search Engine Land reports users actually received 3 months of complementary service from Dish and a Google TV-equipped Blu-ray player from Sony, not a an HDTV -- which certainly makes more sense than suddenly tossing new flatscreens into random households.

Zeitgeist attendees comped with Google TV gift bag: Sony Blu-ray player, Dish Network and free installs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We got a chance to check out a few of these 3DTVs this evening at Sony's open house in NYC. As per usual, the BRAVIAs were stunning and made us want to save up some cash to get one of these into our living room. And yes, we put on the 3D glasses and watched an assortment of clips. It was like those cute little bears in the snowy picture below were at the swanky event with us. Go on, you know you want to look at the cuddly things, err screens...

Gallery: Sony NX810 3DTV eyes-on

Continue reading Sony delivers a new midrange 3DTV line with the NX810 series (updated with hands-on)

Sony delivers a new midrange 3DTV line with the NX810 series (updated with hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3dtvbraviahdtvKDL-46NX810KDL-55NX810KDL-60NX810nx810qriocitysonywidgetswifiWed, 25 Aug 2010 16:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp slowing larger LCD panel production, but Sony to feel the squeeze]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/sharp-slowing-larger-lcd-panel-production-but-sony-to-feel-the/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/sharp-slowing-larger-lcd-panel-production-but-sony-to-feel-the/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/sharp-slowing-larger-lcd-panel-production-but-sony-to-feel-the/#comments Reports have surfaced that Sharp will be lowering the production capacity of its new Sakai LCD panel factory by 20 to 30 percent for the next two months, apparently in response to piling inventory in the US and China as production outpaced demand. Sharp however hasn't verified these claims and dutifully reiterated its expectations to meet sales forecasts for the fiscal year of 2010. If true though, the decision is unlikely to affect production of Sharp's own panels anyway, since they're made at the Kameyama plant in Mie Prefecture, which in contrast to 2008, will supposedly maintain its current production rates. Instead, other TV manufacturers like Sony will experience the pinch, as a result of billion dollar joint venture deal inked last year, which moved production of their 40-inch and above panels to the Sakai facility in question. Philosophically though, if a few less Bravia panels roll off the production line, and no recession-burdened consumer is around to mourn them, would we even care?

Sharp slowing larger LCD panel production, but Sony to feel the squeeze originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Sony 3DTVs go on pre-sale at Sony Style stores immediately, 'Cloudy' hits Blu-ray 3D June 22

Sony 3DTVs go on pre-sale at Sony Style stores immediately, 'Cloudy' hits Blu-ray 3D June 22 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PlayStation 3 is finally HDTV ready with an HDMI cable pack-in for Father's Day originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Vic Gundotra just confirmed in a post-keynote press conference that TV will go international next year.

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Sony Internet TV, DISH first with Google TV this fall; Adobe, Logitech and others along for the ride originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 May 2010 13:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung still thinking over Google TV? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony UK's 3DTV launch includes a few free games to get early adopters started originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d blu-ray3dBlu-ray3dtvbacklitblu-ray 3dBlu-ray3dbraviacloudy with a chance of meatballsCloudyWithAChanceOfMeatballsedge litEdgeLithdtvhx803hx903lcdledlx903ps3psnsonyukvideogamesWed, 14 Apr 2010 20:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony and FIFA release more details on World Cup 2010 3D broadcast]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/08/sony-and-fifa-release-more-details-on-world-cup-2010-3d-broadcas/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/08/sony-and-fifa-release-more-details-on-world-cup-2010-3d-broadcas/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/08/sony-and-fifa-release-more-details-on-world-cup-2010-3d-broadcas/#comments Sony and FIFA have just released a list of World Cup 2010 games that'll be broadcast in 3D, with ESPN taking care of the US audience, Sogecable for Spain, and more partners to come (including eight matches for selected 3D cinemas around the world). Out of all ten stadiums, only five of these -- Soccer City and Ellis Park in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth -- are chosen for the 3D broadcast, which sadly leaves out Rustenberg and its England-USA match that most of us here anticipate. Each venue will have seven 3D-camera positions with three above the pitch and four on pitch level, and don't forget the two "3D Outside Broadcast" trucks that'll be busy shuffling between stadiums to process the footage for us all. If you end up totally loving the 3D experience, a Blu-ray 3D compilation disc will be available within 2010. This souvenir should go nicely with the updated PS3 by then -- we were told by Sony that its console's expecting its 3D upgrade around the same time as the launch of its 3D TVs, which just so happens to be around E3 as well. Boy, June sure going to be a fun one this year.

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Sony and FIFA release more details on World Cup 2010 3D broadcast originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pricing for Sony's 2010 3DTVs revealed at JR.com originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Who doesn't want Android and Intel in their HDTV? Panasonic & Samsung originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Apr 2010 01:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony intro'd some 3D Bravia HDTVs a while back, and while that didn't really whet our appetite an LCD with built-in storage is always palatable. To be released by Sony Japan, the BX30H is available in up to 32-inches and packs 500GB of storage -- not particularly earth-shattering, but it should prove useful for DVR-ing episodes of The Marriage Ref. [Did we say that? We meant WWE: Raw.] Available in both colors (black and white), this model is, sadly, only available in Japan. For those of us stuck in the states, the BX300 is available in 22- and 32-inch sizes (and only in black). All of the above feature a 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, CCFL backlighting, 720p HD resolution, 5.1 channel audio output and more. Yankees can expect to pay $279 for the 22-inch or $419 for the 32-inch, while prices in Japan TBA.

Sony Japan unveils Bravia HDTVs with 500GB storage, Sony USA unveils no such thing originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Want to get the full 3D effect with the LED backlit HX900 and edge-lit HX800? Expect to purchase the glasses and TMR-BR100 IR emitter (¥5,000 or $55) separately, or just live a 2D lifestyle and know the 3D is there if you ever want to upgrade. Feel free to wander through Sony Japan's machine-translated website for more specs and prices of these June & July scheduled displays or alternatively, wait a little while, enjoy the trailer embedded after the break, and we should get some find out U.S.-specific details soon that will likely be considerably easier on the wallet.

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Sony unveils 3DTV release dates and pricing for Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: 3D was everywhere at CES 2010

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3D stole the show at CES 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sony Bravia EX300, EX500, and EX700 LCDs

Sony launches EX300, EX500, and EX700 Bravia TVs in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cyber Monday deals roundup: Core i7, HDTVs, SSDs, free Droid Eris originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Netflix hitting internet-capable Sony BRAVIA sets today originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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