HDTV

Deal of the Day: $200 Sony Blu-ray Player

If you’ve been waiting for prices to come down on Blu-ray, you might want to check out the Sony BDP-S300 Blu-ray player. It’s a solid performer for a less-expensive model and comes from the company behind the BRD specification. If you’re still unsure, check out Ben Drawbaugh’s EngadgetHD review. And don’t forget that Sony’s been … Read more

Details on LG’s Blu-ray/Netflix Combo Box

LG’s out with pricing and timing details on their forthcoming network-connected Blu-ray player: The $400 BD300 launches nationwide next month. Of course, the big draw is that bundled Netflix Watch Instantly. While I’ve been down on their service (with Roku), the content selection will only improve over time. Hopefully the resolution does as well. Compared … Read more

80GB PS3 with DualShock now Available

While Amazon and SonyStyle don’t yet have inventory, the new 80GB Playstation 3 SKU slated for a September release started shipping to various other retail outlets as early as August 20th. In fact, my local GameStop received inventory last week. And today I swapped my (former) Xbox 360 for the new PS3. Sony’s more compact … Read more

ZvBox Unboxing

While I spent some time with a pre-release ZvBox in NYC not so long ago, the folks at ZeeVee have provided me an eval unit for a more comprehensive look. In following the coverage, it seems that “localcasting” is the best descriptor: ZvBox ($500) streams PC- or web-based content from a computer over coax to … Read more

Exorcising the Energy Vampires

I’ve noticed a decent amount of energy waste coverage lately. The general theme has been specific to devices that consume electricity while in standby mode or even powered off. While I’m lazier than I am cost conscious or environmentally aware, it did get me wondering what exactly goes on in my apartment. So I went … Read more

The Meandering LG, Sony, Blu-Ray, Netflix Post

Last week, Netflix and LG unveiled the BD300 – a Blu-ray player capable of accessing Netflix’s streaming content and expected to ship in September for less than $500. At $400 or more I expect integrated WiFi connectivity, but LG’s betting the target audience has hard-wired their living room. Statistically, they may be right. But why … Read more

Digital Media Bytes

A periodic roundup of relevant news… from our other blogs. Stream High-Def Content Wirelessly at Home: Media Experiences 2 Go Is the HTPC Dead Yet? Not Just Yet: Brent Evans Geek Tonic Motorola Tuning Adapter Clears CableLabs Certification Wave 60: Media Experiences 2 Go Rogers Canadian iPhone Plans, The Fine Print: The Daleisphere So Many … Read more