Engadget HD http://hd.engadget.com Engadget HD http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/hd.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget HD http://hd.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[TiVo, Sony and others to FCC: 'gateways' should replace CableCARD]]>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/12/23/tivo-sony-and-others-tell-the-fcc-gateways-should-replace-cab/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/12/23/tivo-sony-and-others-tell-the-fcc-gateways-should-replace-cab/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/12/23/tivo-sony-and-others-tell-the-fcc-gateways-should-replace-cab/#commentsCable Gateway Diagram
All the comments to the FCC in response to the call for ideas to replace the failed CableCARD idea were due this week so we spent a little time reading a few of them and found some overwhelming trends. Everyone seems to applaud the death of CableCARD and is pushing for an end to the associated mandates as well as those related to 1394. Neither of these two ideas worked out as planned as is evident by the fact that most consumers don't use them. What's more interesting though is the recommendations and none were as detailed and thought out as TiVo's -- although we admit we didn't read them all. The idea TiVo and others are getting behind is what might be known as a gateway, which we envision would look a lot like a cable modem. The key here is that while various gateways would be available depending on the medium your preferred provider used (coax, satellite, fiber), they'd all share a common interface on the consumer side and as you might expect this common interface would be of the IP variety with standard internet protocols like HTTP and SSL on top of it.

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TiVo, Sony and others to FCC: 'gateways' should replace CableCARD originally appeared on Engadget HD on Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bonjourcable gatewayCableGatewayDLNAFCCMoCASonyTiVoUPnPVerizonWed, 23 Dec 2009 12:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's 2011 PGA Tour event to be shot in 3D]]>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/12/18/sonys-2011-pga-tour-event-to-be-shot-in-3d/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/12/18/sonys-2011-pga-tour-event-to-be-shot-in-3d/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/12/18/sonys-2011-pga-tour-event-to-be-shot-in-3d/#commentsOk, this isn't quite the 3D sporting event we were expecting next after the BCS Championship and World Cup soccer, but the more we think about it, the more Sony and the PGA's plans to shoot the 2011 Sony Open in 3D makes sense. Golf on an HDTV is an absolutely beautiful sight, and the ability of 3D to let us see from the golfer to the ends of the fairways in Hawaii and keep everything in focus should not be underestimated. Of course, that's more than a year away, and Sony is planning to test out its 3D equipment at the upcoming 2010 event first. We'll see if any networks are ready to broadcast this PGA Tour Stop in the best quality available by that time -- or if the British Open is at least in HD.

Sony's 2011 PGA Tour event to be shot in 3D originally appeared on Engadget HD on Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2011 sony open2011SonyOpen3dgolfpga tourPgaToursonysportsFri, 18 Dec 2009 16:17:00 EST<![CDATA[HDBaseT Alliance needs just one LAN cable to bind them]]>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/12/17/hdbaset-alliance-needs-just-one-lan-cable-to-bind-them/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/12/17/hdbaset-alliance-needs-just-one-lan-cable-to-bind-them/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/12/17/hdbaset-alliance-needs-just-one-lan-cable-to-bind-them/#comments Add one more HD connectivity standard to the many clamoring for attention, as the HDBaseT Alliance has linked up to promote whole-home distribution of uncompressed HD content over simple network cables. Valens Semiconductor, the company behind HDBaseT and proponents of 5Play convergence -- that's video, audio, internet, power and various controls over a single Ethernet cable for the uninitiated -- has drawn LG, Samsung and Sony into the fold as founding members, with details about more global leaders joining due in "the upcoming weeks." The tech already had a demo at CES '09, and we've no doubt there's a few more examples of what to expect from a one cable connected multiroom future waiting for us next month in Las Vegas.

HDBaseT Alliance needs just one LAN cable to bind them originally appeared on Engadget HD on Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5 play5Playcablecat5cat6ethernethdbasetlgsamsungsonyvalensvalens semiconductorValensSemiconductorThu, 17 Dec 2009 12:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Netflix hitting internet-capable Sony BRAVIA sets today]]>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/11/14/netflix-hitting-internet-capable-sony-bravia-sets-today/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/11/14/netflix-hitting-internet-capable-sony-bravia-sets-today/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/11/14/netflix-hitting-internet-capable-sony-bravia-sets-today/#commentsGood news for folks who against all odds don't have a home theater Netflix streaming option yet, and yet inexplicably own an internet-connected Sony BRAVIA TV: Netflix just went live. It just takes applying the latest software update and you're in business. BRAVIA owners were promised the update back in July, and let us be the first to point and laugh insensitively at PS3 owners who have use a "DVD" to get Netflix working on their Cell-powered supermachines.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>braviainternet connectedInternetConnectednetflixnetflix streamingNetflixStreamingsonytvSat, 14 Nov 2009 15:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's 2010/2011 OLED and flagship XBR series LCD roadmap leaked?]]>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/11/13/sonys-2010-2011-oled-tv-and-flagship-xbr-series-leaked/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/11/13/sonys-2010-2011-oled-tv-and-flagship-xbr-series-leaked/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/11/13/sonys-2010-2011-oled-tv-and-flagship-xbr-series-leaked/#comments Ready to dig deep, really deep, for a tiny but magnificent OLED television? You'd better be 'cause some purportedly leaked Sony documents are showing a new "KDL-ZX Series OLED" on the 2010 / 2011 roadmap. All the sets are listed as prototypes so they may or may not make it to market for retail. But with Sony's two year old, 11-inch XEL-1 OLED TV now dwarfed by LG's new 15-inch OLED TV and a 20-incher promised for 2010, well, we expect Sony will want to regain its leadership in the new year. The docs also show updates to Sony's flagship XBR series with the XBR11 LED W-backlit LCD and XBR12 Advanced LED RGB-backlit LCD sets coming in sizes from 32- to 60-inches featuring 240Hz Motionflow, a new Bravia Engine 3 PRO with HD Video processor, and UV2A panel technology. Unfortunately, some of the XBR information (the most important, presumably) is blacked-out and we're only looking at 2 of what appear to be 24 pages of leaked content. Boy would we love to peak behind that curtain. XBR11 spec sheet on display after the break.

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Sony's 2010/2011 OLED and flagship XBR series LCD roadmap leaked? originally appeared on Engadget HD on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bravia engine 3bravia engine 3 proBraviaEngine3BraviaEngine3Prokdl-s6100kdl-v6100kdl-w6100kdl-x500kdl-x650kdl-xbr11kdl-xbr12kdl-z6100kdl-zxlcdleakledmotionflowoledprototyperoadmaprumors6100sonyuv2aw6100x500x6100x650xbrxbr11xbr12z6100Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony streaming Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs free to new customers, expensively to existing ones]]>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/11/09/sony-streaming-cloudy-with-a-chance-of-meatballs-free-to-new-cus/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/11/09/sony-streaming-cloudy-with-a-chance-of-meatballs-free-to-new-cus/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/11/09/sony-streaming-cloudy-with-a-chance-of-meatballs-free-to-new-cus/#comments It wasn't long ago that Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs was packing theaters, but given how quickly things hit DVD and Blu-ray these days we're surprised to learn this one won't be flinging vermicelli to disc until just after the holidays. Fear not carb-lovers: similar to the Hancock deal last year, new purchasers of internet-capable Sony TVs and Blu-ray players will be receiving one free stream of the film starting on December 8; that's nearly a full month ahead of the retail release. The stream will be in 720p and will allow full control during 24 hours. What if you've already purchased your Sony setup? The company is happy to extend the streaming offer to you as well -- so long as you don't mind paying a mere $24.95. Yes, a one-time 720p rental that costs as much as a Blu-ray. That's value.

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Sony streaming Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs free to new customers, expensively to existing ones originally appeared on Engadget HD on Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Otis]

Update: Our best buds over at Joystiq got some quality hands-on time with this (video is now after the break), so be sure and check it out!

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Netflix instant streaming demoed on PlayStation 3 (updated with more video!) originally appeared on Engadget HD on Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>consolegame consoleGameConsoleinternetnetflixplaystation 3Playstation3ps3ps3 netflixps3 streaming discPs3NetflixPs3StreamingDiscsonystreamingvideowatch instantlyWatchInstantlyFri, 06 Nov 2009 13:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Sears Black Friday ad revealed, we'll be sleeping off our tryptophan hangovers]]>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/10/30/sears-black-friday-ad-revealed-well-be-sleeping-off-our-trypto/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/10/30/sears-black-friday-ad-revealed-well-be-sleeping-off-our-trypto/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/10/30/sears-black-friday-ad-revealed-well-be-sleeping-off-our-trypto/#comments Woe betide the Black Friday bargain hunter; where once there were stellar deals on giant televisions and hard disk drives now there are slight discounts on underwear and handbags. Sears' ad for this year has been unearthed and, while it naturally has an eclectic selection of goodies on sale ranging from power tools to KitchenAid mixers (and that's just on the front page), from a gadgety perspective we're not finding anything quite worth lining up at 3:00am in November for. There's a 40-inch Samsung 1080p LCD for $599, about $50 cheaper than we can find it for online, and a similar Sony model for $664 -- a whole $10 less than Amazon is asking for a comparable model with free shipping and no uncomfortable small talk with other half-frozen shopaholics. A raft of cheap but mediocre games and movies will be available, some soon to be obsolete GPS devices, and lots of other random things stuffed into the PDF scan linked below. Not into the whole hunting for deals thing? The other link has everything listed out, making for easy text searching -- and for guilt-free snoozing the day after Turkey Day.

Read - PDF scan of Sears 2009 Black Friday ad
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Sears Black Friday ad revealed, we'll be sleeping off our tryptophan hangovers originally appeared on Engadget HD on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 VIZIO sure ends up in a whole lot of legal battles, but one way or another, it always seems to find its way out in the long run. Such is the case once again today, as the current LCD TV king has apparently said all the right things to Sony. If you'll recall, Sony (along with a slew of others) filed suit against Vizio awhile back over patent licensing concerns, but now it seems the two have reached a mutual agreement to use each other's technologies without bickering over who owns what. The release on the matter states that Sony "has become a licensee under VIZIO's patent portfolio," and that "VIZIO now is a licensee under Sony's color television patent portfolio." Who knows how much under-the-table cash and shaky promises had to be passed along in order to make everyone happy, but hey, a problem solved is a problem solved.

[Image courtesy of TooMuchNick / WireImage]

Update: Sony's response to all of this is after the break, courtesy of a company spokesperson who pinged us directly.

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Sony and VIZIO ditch the courtroom, clear up licensing issues originally appeared on Engadget HD on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With some help from Sony, Hollywood Theaters is upgrading to 4K digital cinema, some of which that will do 3D. The project kicks off over the next few months when 13 locations will get the upgrade that consists of 167 screens all of which will all be going digital. On top of that, 53 of those screens will also support 3D movies thanks to RealD and circular polarized glasses. Of course we won't be happy until every theater in the US is digital and 3D, but this is a decent step in the right direction.

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Hollywood Theaters upgrading screens to Sony 4k projectors originally appeared on Engadget HD on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Read - Netflix interview
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Netflix for PlayStation 3 requires a disc, software solution coming late 2010 originally appeared on Engadget HD on Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via PlayStation blog]

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Netflix coming next month to PlayStation 3 originally appeared on Engadget HD on Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via AV Watch]

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[Via AV Watch thanks Derek for English PR]

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Sony single lens 240 fps camera is great for 3D (& 2D) sports originally appeared on Engadget HD on Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New Digital Copies on the actual Blu-ray Disc from Sony exclusively for the PSP originally appeared on Engadget HD on Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia, Samsung, Toshiba and Sony align on Mobile High-Definition Link originally appeared on Engadget HD on Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What could possibly cause nearly 700 comments on an official Sony blog post announcing the relatively minor 3.01 firmware update for the PS3? Plaudits? A Kanye meme gone awry? No, it's the age old problem of an update that apparently breaks more than it fixes. In this case, a sizable number of users are reporting that the 3.0 and/or 3.01 update caused their PS3's Blu-ray drive to be all but unusable for both games and Blu-ray movies (although some folks report that DVDs still work). Other users are also reporting intermittent problems like no sound, and some problems with specific games, but it does seem like the complaints are pretty widespread and, as of yet, Sony isn't saying much about them. Bitten by the upgrade bug yourself? Let us know in comments.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Ever since the we first heard about the Sony 400 Disc Blu-ray changer we wondered what it must be like to try and navigate through 400 movies to find something to watch. Sony was quick to tout its award winning XrossMediaBar interface, but you really never know until you see it first hand. We stopped by Sony's booth at CEDIA and we have to say it's pretty sad. We can't even imagine paying that much for something that is frustrating. The fact is that one user interface design does not fit all, and while the XrossMediaBar works for many applications, it is hard to beat the good ol' tile view for browsing movies. The Sony representative giving the demo was quick to remind us that you can use another piece of equipment to browse your movies, which will in turn control the changer, but that's no excuse. The good news though is that the big guy did manage to change discs pretty fast.

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Why wait 'til October to get a peek at Sony's BRAVIA Internet features come to Blu-ray on the BDP-N460? Check them out right now in the following gallery, we got a good look at the future on the CEDIA show floor, though whether Sony delivering all new hardware or everyone else's strategy of upgrading existing players for Netflix, Amazon and other forms of streaming is the path to follow remains to be seen. The BDP-N460 should hit for about $250 starting next month.

Gallery: Sony BDP-N460 Network Blu-ray player

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We know, it's easy to be distracted by the sexy, slim BRAVIA LCD HDTV in front of you, but refocus your eyes for a moment on that unassuming box to the lower right. Given a distinct lack of (read: none) media inputs on the screen itself, that little devices is where all your HDMI, coax and other video sources will be going. With it's $5,000 pricetag the ability to hide DVR's, game consoles and whatever else well away from the television itself is a major selling point so feel free to peruse these pictures (no iPhone comparisons, we promise) and get familiar before this set hits shelves in October.

Gallery: Sony XBR10 wireless LCD HDTV eyes-on

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What you're looking at here is the latest addition to the Sony Blu-ray family. The BDP-N460 seemingly fits right in between the BDP-S360 and the BDP-S560 with an MSRP of $249. What sets it apart from its little brother is the fact that it can use its included network jack for more than just BD-Live and it features a USB port on the front, in addition to the one on the back for optional BD-Live storage. There's no built in WiFi or MKV support like other brands though, but it is shipping with access to YouTube and to Bravia Internet Video, and in addition Sony promises Netflix Watch Instantly later this fall. No word on whether this means the end for the BDP-S360, but considering the price and improved features of the 460, that's where we'd put our money.

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Proudly rocking the XBR10 nameplate, this is the latest Sony BRAVIA (peep the video from its Japanese launch), though the potential to be greatest is up for debate. These 52- and 42-inch models skip over the company's well received (but expensive) Triluminos LED technology for cheaper edge lit LEDs like Samsung. Sony is taking advantage of the tech's slim frames to include wireless HD streaming -- you'll be plugging set-top boxes, game consoles and other video sources into a separate media box, plugging in anything other than AC would ruin the style. Still, it's hard to see many people deciding that wireless HD, Internet powered TV Guide, BRAVIA Engine 3 processing, Motionflow 240Hz, video streaming from Amazon, YouTube and Netflix and Sony's version of Yahoo! Widgets is enough to overcome a serious case of sticker shock. The KDL-52XBR10 and KDL-46XBR10 arrive in October with $5,000 and $4,500 MSRPs, respectively; over a thousand bucks north of comparable, wireless-less Samsung models featuring the same backlighting tech. That Sony brand and experience worth the difference to you?

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Along with the rest of its CEDIA 2009 announcements, Sony will be showing off new projectors. Up first is the VPL-VW85 (pictured above) which one ups the exiting VPL-VW70 and VPL-VW80 models by combining the company's 120Hz Motionflow frame insertion tech, 120,000:1 contrast ratio, 800 ANSI lumens, RS-232C and an anamorphic zoom lens in an $8,000 package. If that's too rich for your blood, the VPL-HW15 (picture after the break) offers a spec bump over the VPL-HW10 with 60,000:1 contrast ratio and a lower initial MSRP at just $2,800 when both of these launch in October.

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Video: Slim, wireless, LED-backlit Sony ZX5 LCDs prepped for November release originally appeared on Engadget HD on Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Video: Sony confirms it's 'bringing home 3D' starting in 2010 originally appeared on Engadget HD on Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You know, we never thought that it was that big of a deal to change CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs by hand. Seriously, if you're too lazy to walk two feet to your entertainment center you probably didn't want to see Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch that badly in the first place. On the other hand, we are gadget fiends and part of us can see the logic in something like Sony's 400-disc Mega Charger. Hell, if a Blu-ray player is good, one that holds 400 discs must be 400 times as good, right? Well, maybe. As far as players go, this guy does pretty well, according to the reviewer at Electronic House. In fact, video quality was deemed "excellent" and on-screen navigation was a snap. And you can't find fault with any player that supports Gracenote (especially if you're going to store hundreds of discs in the thing). On the other hand, the lack of Netflix and DLNA integration, WiFi, or even memory for BD-Live functionality (you'll have to supply your own USB thumb drive, it seems) just might cramp your style. So what do you think? Do you have 400 Blu-ray discs? Think you ever will have 400 Blu-ray discs? Then hit the read link and check out the sordid tale for yourself.

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Sony may be working to expand the perception of the PS3 as a media powerhouse with half-hearted bundles and new advertising campaigns, but according to SCEA Director of PlayStation Network Operations Eric Lempel, it's already doing quite well in that department. He indicates that 74 percent of all PS3 users have "spent some time" watching Blu-ray movies, with barely a quarter left shunning the machine's high-def creds. Of course, the real question for Sony's sake is how many have gone ahead and purchased some of those fancy discs, a stat that Lempel doesn't share, but regardless we have to think it's time for Sony to stop putting tedious advertisements for Blu-ray players at the beginning of its Blu-ray discs -- we've already got one, you see? It's very nice!

[Via Joystiq]

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Sick of all the physical effort involved in shuffling multiple remotes? Back in the day (that is, until yesterday) if you wanted to use a universal remote control with your PS3 you had to get some sort of IR-to-Bluetooth adapter, like the one available for the Logitech Harmony. SMK, however, is looking to change that (and reinforce your inertia in the process) with Blu-Link. This bad boy combines a Bluetooth PS3 controller with a standard infrared universal remote. Other features include advanced learning (for gleaning button assignments from your other remotes) and support for more than 400 brands of standard and HDTV televisions and flatscreens, 150 VCR brands, 200 Satellite Receiver models, 100 Cable TV Receiver brands, 50 DVR models and 200 home theater surround sound systems. Available September 1st for $49.95. HIt the read link for more info.

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If you're very clumsy (or you love watching TV in the bathtub) Sony Japan has just the thing for you. The Rimotokomanda RM-PZ3SD universal remote comes in a palette of soothing colors, works with a wide variety of sets (including those by Panasonic / National, Toshiba, Hitachi, Mitsubishi, Victor / JVC, Sanyo, Aiwa, Sharp, Funai / PRECIOUS, NEC, Fujitsu, Pioneer, Philips, and, of course, Sony), and offers at least a modicum of water-resistance for wet-handed TV viewing (we'll leave that part up to your imagination). To be unleashed on the Japanese buying public "soon" for ¥2,468 (around $26). More pics after the break.

[Via Boing Boing]

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Finally, it's official and in our hands for a review. Now you decide, with the addition of HDMI-CEC, bitstreaming for the latest codecs, and in a quieter smaller case (although it might be a little slower loading, for now) the PlayStation 3 Slim is better and cheaper than ever for your home theater. So let us know, is that enough to get you to purchase one?

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Poll: Will you buy a PS3 Slim to use as a Blu-ray player? originally appeared on Engadget HD on Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Kotaku]

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Australian PS3 Ultimate Blu-ray Movie Kit isn't as ultimate as you might expect originally appeared on Engadget HD on Sat, 29 Aug 2009 06:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>000 bc000Bc1010000 bc10000Bc300blu rayblu-raybluraysonyultimateultimate blu-ray movie kitUltimateBlu-rayMovieKitSat, 29 Aug 2009 06:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony introduces five new feature-packed, confusingly-named Blu-ray DVRs]]>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/08/27/sony-introduces-five-new-feature-packed-confusingly-named-blu-r/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/08/27/sony-introduces-five-new-feature-packed-confusingly-named-blu-r/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/08/27/sony-introduces-five-new-feature-packed-confusingly-named-blu-r/#commentsSony introduces five new feature-packed, confusingly-named Blu-ray DVRs
Now that Toshiba's getting in on the Blu-ray train, Sony needs to up its game. Enter a quintet of new players, each packing TV recording tech, overlapping feature sets, and seemingly nonsensical names. Starting at the low end is the BDZ-RS10, which sports a measly single digital tuner and 320GB worth of storage. Next up is the BDZ-EX30, adding a second digital tuner and a Blu-ray recorder into the action. Then the BDZ-EX50 moves up to 500GB of storage and adds PSP support, the BDZ-RX100 goes up to a full 1TB, and the BDZ-EX200 2TB. All but the lowest two support DLNA and can spin an hours worth of video to a PSP or X-1000 in under two minutes, meaning you could sync the entire Battlestar Galactica series in just over two hours and get your Cylon fix wherever you like.

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Sony introduces five new feature-packed, confusingly-named Blu-ray DVRs originally appeared on Engadget HD on Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bdz-ex200bdz-ex30bdz-ex50bdz-rs10bdz-rx100blu rayblu-rayblu-ray dvrBlu-rayDvrbluraydvrsonysony bdz-ex200sony bdz-ex30sony bdz-ex50sony bdz-rs10sony bdz-rx100SonyBdz-ex200SonyBdz-ex30SonyBdz-ex50SonyBdz-rs10SonyBdz-rx100Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:23:00 EST<![CDATA[VIZIO keeps the LCD TV crown in Q2, but Samsung is closing]]>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/08/23/vizio-keeps-the-lcd-tv-crown-in-q2-but-samsung-is-closing/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/08/23/vizio-keeps-the-lcd-tv-crown-in-q2-but-samsung-is-closing/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/08/23/vizio-keeps-the-lcd-tv-crown-in-q2-but-samsung-is-closing/#comments
Injunctions, hail, sleet or snow, VIZIO kept shipping its LCD HDTVs in large amounts during the second quarter, enough of them to account for 21.7% of the market, according to iSuppli. That was enough to narrowly hold off Samsung, which saw its numbers rise sharply from 17.8% in the previous quarter to 21.3%, reportedly due to its introduction and marketing of new LED sets, which contributed to 2.2 percent of all LCDs sold during the period. The analysts also see a growing trend of customers coming back for their second flat panel television to replace an older one, just the kind of people it thinks might gravitate towards features like skinny, power efficient LED designs. We'll see if that's enough to swing the balance Samsung's way, or if customers stick with VIZIO's approach.

Read - VIZIO Again Ranked #1 in U.S. LCD HDTV Shipments
Read - Samsung Cuts Into Vizio's Lead in U.S. LCD TV Market in Second Quarter

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VIZIO keeps the LCD TV crown in Q2, but Samsung is closing originally appeared on Engadget HD on Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PS3 Slim bitstreams Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA audio, at last originally appeared on Engadget HD on Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hope you weren't too attached to the idea of "medium to large" sized OLED HDTVs coming from Sony this year, according to the Wall Street Journal's sources, the company's slipping share of TV sales mean profitability takes precedence over sweet, super slim new displays. Surprised by its inability to sell truckloads of $2,500 11-inch versions CEO Howard Stringer decided to put the project on the back burner, apparently more focused on things like competing in Wal-Mart and implementing cheaper LED technology for its LCDs. With LG also on a timetable that puts us a year or more away from seeing one of these on store shelves in decent sizes, things are up to Samsung to bring it home -- we're waiting.

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Sony's big plans for OLED HDTVs may slip to next year originally appeared on Engadget HD on Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2009hdtvhoward stringerHowardStringeroledsonywsjMon, 17 Aug 2009 18:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony CMT-DH50R mini-HTIB coming to small screens, big offices in Korea]]>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/08/11/sony-cmt-dh50r-mini-htib-coming-to-small-screens-big-offices-in/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/08/11/sony-cmt-dh50r-mini-htib-coming-to-small-screens-big-offices-in/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/08/11/sony-cmt-dh50r-mini-htib-coming-to-small-screens-big-offices-in/#commentsSony CMT-DH50R mini-HTIB We never thought we'd have to use the "mini" prefix for a HTIB system, but Sony Korea's CMT-DH50R introduction has forced our hand. The CMT-DH50R takes the familiar mini-system motif popularized in executive offices and adds in HDMI output with 1080p upscaling. Looking through the numerous badges on this 2x80-Watt system, though, you'll notice the Blu-ray logo is nowhere to be found -- sorry, folks, it's DVD only. It's also not clear if there's an HDMI input to go along with the USB device support; but Korean execs may be willing to overlook any shortcomings because the system will play back their ill-gotten and totally legit DiVX files and, more importantly, let them rock the karaoke right from their desks. We'd be surprised if this system made it to US shores in this form, so if you're itching, we suggest you grab up ₩428,000 and grab a flight.

Read - CMT-DH50R release
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Sony CMT-DH50R mini-HTIB coming to small screens, big offices in Korea originally appeared on Engadget HD on Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just because it's prepared to source millions of flat panels from a joint venture with Sharp, don't think Sony is even close to satisfying its hunger for LCDs. Word from the Seoul Economic Daily is that it may also deal with Samsung on LED backlit televisions (beyond the existing S-LCD partnership,) a decision probably somewhat related to its move towards cheaper white LEDs (already used by Samsung) in upcoming BRAVIA sets as opposed to its more expensive Triluminos backlighting scheme. This shouldn't affect the marketplace immediately, but tuck that knowledge away for TV shopping 2010, the price difference between one brand and another probably doesn't buy as much difference as you think.

[Via Bloomberg]

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Sony looking to purchase LED HDTVs from Samsung? originally appeared on Engadget HD on Sat, 01 Aug 2009 20:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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