The Panasonic Viera VT25 Series of 3D plasma TVs should be arriving on store shelves soon. There will be 4 models available ranging from 50″ to 65″ screens. [click to continue…]
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The Panasonic Full HD 3D Home Theater System was on display at CES 2010. In the video below, you can see a Panasonic rep giving a rundown of the features and capabilities of the Panasonic plasma 3D TV and accompanying components. He explains a little of the basics about how 3D TVs work, and has a couple of asides where he takes a jab or two at other manufacturers by asserting that Panasonic’s TVs are better. They are.
A couple of other highlights include a Panasonic 3D channel on DirecTV, which I got a chance to see first hand at CES 2010 via a live satellite feed from DirecTV, as well as 3D Blu-rays with the menus themselves that are actually in 3D.
I can say with confidence that the Panasonic plasma TVs are unmatched in the 3D picture quality they provide. None of the other manufacturers have shown anything that rivals Panasonic yet. If you are first-gen 3D TV buyer, you would do well to go with a Panasonic plasma 3D TV over other brands.
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Resident Evil: Afterlife is set to launch in theaters September 10, 2010. The movie was shot using the same 3D camera system as Avatar. The visuals should be stunning for sure – whether or not the plot will be solid remains to be seen.
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Panasonic announced at NAB 2010 that it is joining a consumer-oriented 3D project at the Entertainment Technology Centera @ USC, which is part of USC’s School of Cinematic Arts. The goal of the ETC 3D Project is to continually evaluate everything related to 3D in an effort to provide insights to content providers and, in the end, hopefully make 3D better for the consumers.
More details about the 3D Project and Panasonic’s involvement can be found in the press release below. [click to continue…]
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NAB 2010: Level 3 and Microsoft Collaborating for Live and On-Demand 3D Streaming for PCs and 3D TVs
At NAB 2010, Level 3 announced a number of collaborative efforts to move forward in providing on-demand and live streaming of 3D content to both PCs and 3D TVs.
Full details in the press release below. [click to continue…]
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Mitsubishi’s 2010 line-up of 3D DLP TVs are out in screen sizes of 60, 65, 73 and 82-inches. Below you’ll find a quick rundown of screen sizes and retail prices.
Mitsubishi 638 3D DLP Series
60-inch model (WD-60638) – $1199
65-inch model (WD-65638) – $1499
73-inch model (WD-73638) – $1999
Mitsubishi 738 3D DLP Series
Adds StreamTV for using apps like Pandora, Flicr and Picasa.
60-inch model (WD-60738) – $1399
65-inch model (WD-65738) – $1799
73-inch model (WD-73738) – $2399
82-inch model (WD-82738) – $3799
Mitsubishi 838 3D DLP Series
Has everything other other models have, and adds a 16-speaker built-in surround sound system.
65-inch model (WD-65838) – $2199
73-inch model (WD-73838) – $2799
82-inch model (WD-82838) – $4499
None of the models include 3D glasses, which are required for watching 3D content. An adapter or compatible Blu-ray player is also require for 3D content.
Additional features and details can be found in the press release below. [click to continue…]
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Clash of the Titans is a remake of the 1981 film of the same name. The story in the new film generally follows the plot line of the old film with a few key changes. Clash of the Titans 2010 was directed by Louis Leterrier, and features an all star cast that includes Sam Worthington (Avatar, Terminator: Salvation), Liam Neeson (Star Wars: Episode I, Taken, A-Team) and Ralph Fiennes (Harry Potter, The Hurt Locker, Schindler’s List). Clash of the Titans was also packed with CGI effects. [click to continue…]
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While I had seen many previews for How to Train Your Dragon, it seemed to have slipped under the radar. After the first weekend and the rave reviews, however, I expect that it will pick up momentum in the weeks to come. [click to continue…]
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The XpanD X103 3D Glasses are the first universally compatible 3D glasses for use with virtually any 3D-ready TV. Many manufacturers are packaging their 3D TVs with one or two pair of 3D glasses. As a result, there are a lot of buyers who will need additional pairs of glasses for the rest of the family. While manufacturers offer additional 3D glasses that are compatible with their TVs, there’s no word at this point on whether they are cross-platform compatible.
Additionally, the X103 3D glasses are compatible with cinema displays, so consumers can actually take their own glasses to the theater for a more comfortable viewing experience. The X103 glasses are available in 12 colors at a yet-unannounced price; however, the $150 price point of the X102 3D glasses should give us an idea of the ballpark.
More details at XpanDCinema.com and in the press release below. [click to continue…]
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Panasonic has announce that its Full HD 3D Home Entertainment System will be available exclusively at Best Buy’s Magnolia Home Theater department. The system consist of a number of individual components, which include the following:
- Panasonic VIERA VT20 50″ Plasma 3D HDTV (model # TC-P50VT20)
- One pair of Panasonic 3D Active Shutter Lens Eyewear (model # TY-EW3D10U)
- BDT300 3D Blu-ray Disc Player
The glasses are actually included with the 3D TV, and additional pairs of glasses are available for $150 retail.
Of course, you can buy any of these components separately at other retailers. [click to continue…]
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