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I-O Data will launch the new BDXL external drive in the Japanese market. The I-O Data BRXL-PC6U2-BK will burn BD-R XL discs up to 4x as well as BD-R/R, DL and LTH discs up to 6x. The device also supports USB 2.0 interface. The I-O Data BRXL-PC6U2-BK BDXL external drive will be launched next month for 23,205 Yen ($283). [Akihabara]
The Panasonic DMP-B200 portable Blu-ray player will be released in the Japanese market next month. This portable Blu-ray player comes jam packed with an 8.9-inch ?-Si TFT panel with a 1024×600 resolution, an HDMI out and a pair of 500mW speakers. Its battery provides enough juice for up to 4-hour of operation time. The DMP-B200 also supports BD-R and BD-RE drive (single or dual layer) as well as video (MPEG-2, AVCHD, ISDB-T Mobile Video and H.264 Mobile Video) stored on an SDXC cards. There is no info on pricing at this moment. [Akihabara]
The Plextor PX-LB950UE is the company’s first external Blu-ray writer. The device features a combination of an incredibly fast 12x writing speed with USB 3.0 technology, advanced software applications and a stylish external chassis designed to offer reliability, accuracy and low noise. The PX-LB950UE is a perfect solution for home and business users who want to back-up large quantities of data without the hassle of waiting around. The Blu-ray burner is bundled with the advanced CyberLink Blu-Ray and DVD Playback software and recording applications, including 3D compatibility. The Plextor PX-LB950UE will be available across the UK and Europe later this month for approximately £179 ($288). [CDRLabs]
Toshiba has released the D-BW500 combo player, which will play nice with Blu-ray movies, hard disk drives and VHS tapes. This media player allows users to copy content from VHS cassettes on Blu-ray discs, DVDs or its built-in 230GB hard disk drive. What’s more, the D-BW500 also features REGZA link, a double digital TV tuner, an SDHC card slot (to view JPEGs and AVCHD files) and a USB port. Toshiba plans to start selling the D-BW500 combo player in the next few days on the Japanese market for 70,000 Yen ($860). [CrunchGear]
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]
Pioneer has finally released three new 3D Blu-ray players, the Pioneer BDP-430, Elite BDP-41FD and BDP-43FD. These Blu-ray players come equipped with the iControlAV iOS app that allows you to remote control your Pioneer Blu-Ray player with an iPhone or iPod touch. The Pioneer BDP-430 and the Elite BDP-41FD and BDP-43FD also feature an HDMI 1.4a port and an Ethernet port, allowing users to access to Internet streaming services such as Neflix or Pandora. What’s more, these 3D Blu-ray players also support DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD surround sound decoding, as well as 1080p upscaling for your DVD collection. The Pioneer Elite BDP-41FD and BDP-43FD come equipped with an RS-232 serial port to facilitate home automation, while the BDP-43FD has higher quality internal components and chassis. The Pioneer BDP-430, Elite BDP-41FD and BDP-43FD 3D Blu-ray players are now available for $299, $399 and $499, respectively. [Home Theater Insider]
Pioneer USA has decided to launch its first BDXL Blu-ray burner, the BDR-206MBK. This product can write up to 128GB on a single BDXL Quad Layer disc, which is equal to 27 single layer DVD discs. This computer drive allows users to author high-definition Blu-ray disc content, while also delivering the ability for high-capacity data storage. The 5.25-inch drive can read BD-ROM discs, read/write triple/dual/single layer BD-R and BD-RE discs, read DVD-ROM, and read/write most DVD and CD recordable media formats. The Pioneer BDR-206MBK BDXL Blu-ray burner can be purchased right now for $199 a pop. [Pioneer USA]
Do you still remember the Kaleidescape M500 and M300 Blu-ray players that we posted in May 2010? The company is back with a new device called the Modular Disc Vault that works with either the M500 or M300, allowing you to store your favorite Blu-ray films for instant playback. You can enjoy a Blu-ray movie, without touching a disc, from any M-Class player while its disc remains safely in the vault. The Modular Disc Vault holds 100 Blu-ray discs and connects to the Blu-ray player via a USB cable. The system automates the entire importing process and has a front slot for the discs. The Kaleidescape 100 Modular Disk Vault is now available for $1,495 in the United States and Canada, while the M500 and M300 Blu-ray player are priced at $3,995 and $2,495, respectively. [Product Page]
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