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Plextor hits back with a new internal Blu-ray writer, the PX-B950SA. Coming in a 5.25-inch form factor, the drive features an 8MB of cache memory, a SATA connection interface and provides write speeds of 12x for BD-R, 8x for BD-R DL, 2x for BD-RE (DL), 16x for DVD-R/+R, 6x for DVD+RW, 12x for DVD-RW and 48x for CD-R. The PX-B950SA retails for 11,980 Yen (about $154) and comes bundled with the CyberLink BD Suite and PowerDVD. [Press Release]
Pioneer Japan has rolled out the BDR-207JBK 6x BDXL burner. Priced at 18,000 Yen ($230), the Blu-ray burner adopts the company’s PureRead2 and Peak Power Reducer technology. The BDR-207JBK is able to burn BD dual layer at 12x speed and BD-R XL QL (quad layer) at 6x speed. Too bad, there is no info on pricing at this moment. [Akihabara]
Sony today released a new portable Blu-ray/DVD player namely the BDP-SX1. The gadget features a 10.1-inch LED backlight display with up to 1,024×600 pixels resolution. The Sony BDP-SX1 is compatible with MPEG-1/2/4, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, WMV, AVCHD. MP3/WMA/AAC/Linear PCM, and JPEG file formats. Additional features include a USB 2.0 port, a memory card slot, stereo speakers and an HDMI-output. Its battery offers up to 5-hour of video playback. The Sony BDP-SX1 will be released on October 28th, 2011 for 50,000 Yen or approx. $650. [Newlaunches]
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]
Pioneer will launch the Pioneer BDP-140 in the Japanese market. This affordable 3D Blu-ray player supports DLNA 1.5, SACD, and both Blu-Ray and 3D Blu-Ray discs. The Pioneer BDP-140 can also read MP3, WMA, WMV, MKV and DivX Plus HD files, which are stored on your USB flash drive. This budget 3D Blu-ray player will be released later this month for 20,000 Yen($260). [Akihabara]
The new Pioneer Elite BDP-53FD Blu-ray player allows you to access audio and video content from a variety of online sources such as Pandora, YouTube, and Netflix. The player also supports audio and video playback from USB and DLNA sources, as well as up-converts SD content to 1080p HD with reduced image noise. Additional specs include a Marvell Qdeo video processor and an extra HDMI output. The Pioneer Elite BDP-53FD Blu-ray player retails for $499. [Geeky Gadgets]
The new Sony BDP-S185 Blu-ray disc player provides an affordable way to start enjoying the latest home entertainment without compromising on style or quality. Priced at only £80($128), the player includes Sony’s Bravia Internet Video for streaming online video content like BBC iPlayer, LoveFilm and Demand 5. The Sony BDP-S185 can access Sony Entertainment Network and includes a USB port for connecting an external hard disk drive. What’s more, the Blu-ray player is compatible with Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio and can access BD-Live for extra online disc features. [Press Release]
Bang & Olufsen has released the 3D version of the BeoVision 7 55-inch TV with an integrated Blu-ray player. The LCD screen in BeoVision 7-55 is based on new direct-type LED-backlight with local dimming for greater contrast. The 3D TV contains state-of-the-art features ensuring a smooth picture performance, a sophisticated digital surround sound module, and is one of the very few flatscreen TVs in the world to have an integrated Blu-ray player with 3D functionality. The BeoVision 7-55 also features B&O’s patent acoustic lens technology that will adapt the sound according the acoustics of the room. [Press Release]
The Sony VBD-MA1 is an external and autonomous Blu-ray/DVD burner that allows you to record photos and videos to a Blu-ray/DVD disk directly from your camera or camcorder without connecting to your computer. The gadget comes equipped with a built-in 2.7-inch color LCD screen, so you can preview your videos and photos before you press the record button. The Sony VBD-MA1 external Blu-ray/DVD burner will be launched next month in Japan. [Akihabara]
Sony will release a couple of new Blu-ray recorders in the form of the BDZ-AT350S and BDZ-AT750W. These entry-level Blu-ray players feature the company’s CREAS 4 Image engine processor that produces a sharper HD video quality, a 500GB of internal HDD and 3D video support. The BDZ-AT350S has a single digital TV tuner, while the BDZ-AT750W comes with a couple of digital TV tuners. The Sony BDZ-AT350S and BDZ-AT750W will be launched in Japan next month for 65,000 Yen($822) and 85,000 Yen($1,075), respectively. [Impress]
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