Bang & Olufsen has unveiled the BeoVision 7-40 3D TV with an integrated Blu-ray player . The 3D TV uses two-sided edge-type LED backlighting with 1.5D local dimming, which improves the contrast level.What’s more, the BeoVision 7-40 also supports a maximum refresh rate of 240Hz and provides a 450 cd/m2 of brightness (measured at the center of the screen). Additional features include a motorized stand, a built-in sensor which measures ambient light, a built-in digital surround sound module, a wide series of video inputs, and support for the Beo6 remote. The BeoVision 7-40 is currently available via authorized Bang & Olufsen dealers. [Bang & Olufsen]
Toshiba has unveiled the new Regza Blu-ray DBR-M190 at CEATEC 2011 in Japan. This eight-tuner Toshiba PVR comes equipped with a huge 5TB hard disk drive, allowing you to record up to six digital broadcasts for up to 15-day. The Toshiba Regza Blu-ray DBR-M190 will be available for the Japanese customers in December 2011 for 200,000 Yen or around $2,600. [Electronista]
The new Onkyo BD-SP809 plays every format you require in today’s world including CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. The player comes complete with 3D capabilities and a THX Blu-ray certification. What’s more, it has a USB port for media playback, a couple of HDMI outputs for up to two HDTVs or projectors, and an Ethernet port for local DLNA 1.5 support or online streaming services such as Netflix, Blockbuster, Film Fresh, and VUDU. The Onkyo BD-SP809 Blu-ray player will be available in August 2011 with a suggested retail price of $599. [CrunchGear]
Samsung has finally launched the BD-D7000 3D Blu-ray player in South Korea. This portable Blu-ray player has a slot-loading disc drive with touch-sensitive buttons at the front. The BD-D7000 upconverts 2D Blu-ray titles to near 3D image quality. In order to view movies in 3D, you need to connect a 3D-compliant AV receiver and a 3D-compliant TV to the player using HDMI cables, and play the 3D content while wearing 3D glasses. What’s more, the Samsung BD-D7000 also features a built-in Wi-Fi and Samsung Smart Hub, allowing you to download various free or paid apps and a range of Internet services and content including news, weather forecasts, stock market quotes, games, movies and music. The Samsung BD-D7000 3D Blu-ray player retails for 390,000 Won or $359 each. [Samsung]
Amazon has started selling the Samsung BD-D6500 3D Blu-ray disc player. Introduced for the first time at CES 2011, the Samsung BD-D6500 is a slot-in type Blu-ray player that comes with DLNA support, Smart Hub, SNS and a built-in Wi-Fi. The player is priced at $209.95 a pop. [Amazon]
The Sharp BD-HDS63 is the latest entry level Blu-Ray player for the Japanese market. Priced at 75,000 Yen or around $905, the BD-HDS63 comes with a 320GB HDD, 3D Blu-Ray compatible and a digital TV tuner with BS/CS and SKYPerfecTV support. What’s more, this BD player is also able to record movies and other TV shows on BDXL discs. [Sharp]
Audiovox’s new Automotive Blu-ray DVD player, AVDBR1, allows you to enjoy high definition movies on-the-go. The player can be installed under the seat or in a storage compartment in the vehicle and connects to any monitor by using either the HDMI, composite or component output. The AVDBR1 has been road tested to tolerate the vehicle’s environment and its small size allows for multiple horizontal and vertical mounting options in the vehicle. A blue accent light is used to illuminate the slot load disc area and button array. The unit draws its power from a 2-pin, 12-volt connector to the vehicle’s accessory power source and comes with a full function wireless IR remote control. Priced at $349.99, the Audiovox AVDBR1 will be available in Spring 2011. [PCMag]
The Samsung BD-D7500 is known as the world’s sllimmest Blu-ray disc player that measures at only 0.9-inch thick. This 3D enabled Blu-ray player has a built-in Wi-Fi and Smart Blu-ray, Samsung’s content streaming service. Additional specs include a Full HD 1080p up-scaling, multi format disc playback, a touch sensor control, a slot-in loading mechanism and AllShare (DLNA-enabled). Too bad, there is no info on pricing at this moment. [Ubergizmo]
Denon will launch the DBP-1611UD 3D universal Blu-Ray player in the Japanese market later this month. The DBP-1611UD plays all 5-inch disc formats such as BD, DVD, CD, DVD-Audio and SACD. The company has always been a leader in producing good sounding equipment and their continued dedication to supporting high resolution audio formats like DVD-Audio and SACD is highly commendable. What’s more, the Blu-ray player also supports BD-Live, Netflix and YouTube streaming. The DBP-1611UD is also DLNA certified, which makes it possible for you to stream audio/video/photo files from other DLNA certified devices on your network. The entry level model Denon DBP-1611UD will be sold in Japan for 52,000 Yen or around $623. [Akihabara]
Sharp today introduced two new 3D network Blu-ray players with full HD 3D 1080p/24 fps video output for home entertainment experiences with outstanding and lifelike image clarity. Known as the Sharp BD-HP90U and BD-HP80U, both players provide you an access to content from a wide variety of sources such as Netflix, VUDU and Pandora from the Internet via Wireless LAN. Additionally, the Sharp BD-HP90U and BD-HP80U also play standard-definition DVDs and CDs, as well as DIVX HD, JPEG and MP3 files. The Sharp BD-HP90U and BD-HP80U will be available later this month for $499.99 and $429.99, respectively. [iTechNews]
