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Roku Intros $79 Instant Streaming Player

by jessica on Thu, 2009-10-29 09:01


Roku Player

Roku has added the Roku SD and Roku HD-XR to their instant streaming player lineup, the company announced this week. They now have three models available, the SD, HD, and HD-XR. All players deliver instant entertainment from Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand and MLB.TV.

The new Roku SD player connects to the TV using the included Yellow-Red-White video/audio cable. In addition, the Roku SD player incorporates Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) and an Ethernet port for broadband connectivity. The new Roku SD is priced at only $79.99 and can be purchased at www.roku.com or www.amazon.com.Read more

PlayStation 3 Gets Netflix Streaming

by jessica on Mon, 2009-10-26 11:17


Netflix on TV, PlayStation 3

Sony and Netflix today announced that Playstation 3 users with Internet connectivity will be able to stream Netflix movies and TV episodes to TVs via the PlayStation 3 system. Netflix expects to begin streaming via the PS3 system next month at no additional cost to Netflix members in the United States who have a PS3 system.

Netflix members will receive a free Blu-ray disc that will activate the Netflix user interface on the PS3 system. The system must be online via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Once the disc is in the PS3, Netflix members can then watch movies and TV episodes instantly. Members can also use the Netflix Web site or navigate directly on their PS3 systems to add movies and TV shows to their Queues.

Netflix members and PS3 system owners can now reserve the free instant streaming disc by going to www.netflix.com/ps3.

Best Buy's New Insignia Blu-ray Players Stream Netflix

by jessica on Thu, 2009-10-22 05:00


Insignia Advanced Series Blu-ray Player

Best Buy and Netflix announced this week two new Insignia Blu-ray players with Netflix streaming capability. The new Insignia Advanced Series Blu-ray Player (NS-WBRDVD) and the Insignia Connected Blu-ray Player (NS-BRDVD3) are now available for $249.99 and $179.99, respectively, at all Best Buy stores and online at bestbuy.com.

Both models are Internet ready, with the Insignia Advanced Series model using built-in Wi-Fi to connect to the Internet and the Insignia Connected player using an Ethernet connection. Both players feature Dolby TrueHD and they up-convert standard DVDs. Read more

Samsung Announces New Home Theater System with Blu-ray

by Justin Hubbell on Thu, 2009-07-23 09:48


Samsung HT-BD3252 home theater system

Samsung has just announced its new HT-BD3252 home theater system that combines a high quality viewing experience with powerful audio and an array of advanced networking options in a boldly designed player that can help convert almost any living space into a premium HD showroom.

This system delivers theater-like sound and exceptional video playback with its integrated Blu-ray player, which supports BD-Live interactive content. Consumers can instantly stream the latest SD and HD content from Netflix and access Pandora's library of online music right on their TV (subscriptions required). Starting in the Fall of 2009, BLOCKBUSTER OnDemand service will become available via a future firmware upgrade.Read more

Need a Luxury Gaming PC for the Living Room?

by Justin Hubbell on Mon, 2009-06-22 00:30


MAINGEAR Axess HD Gamer

Look no further with MAINGEAR's Axess HD Gamer, a luxury gaming PC that brings high end gaming to the living room. Built into a sleek, low profile, aluminum HTPC form factor with an acrylic trim, the Axess HD was designed to integrate seamlessly into any home theater set up with existing A/V components.

The Axess HD comes equipped with a Core i7 processor and a pair of 9800 GT video cards in SLI to deliver a stunningly 1080p output.

MAINGEAR also teamed up with NVIDIA to integrate GeForce 3D Vision so that gamers with Mitsubishi DLP's or Samsung desktop LCDs can experience 3D gaming. MAINGEAR is the first company to offer the Phantom Lapboard, a unique keyboard that liberates users from desktop settings through an innovative 360-degree rotating design. Read more

First Broadband HDTVs that Instantly Stream Netflix

by Justin Hubbell on Fri, 2009-06-12 11:11


LG 47LH50

There are four new HDTVs that will instantly stream Netflix. The 47-inch LCD 47LH50 and 50-inch Plasma 50PS80 are available now, while the 42-inch LCD 42LH50 and 60-inch plasma 60PS80 are coming out later this summer.

LG's LH50 and PS80 series provide access to the Netflix library of more than 12,000 movies and TV episodes available to watch instantly, with hundreds available in HD. Netflix members pay as little as $8.99 per month for unlimited instant streaming (all you need is a broadband connection) to the LCD or plasma in addition to unlimited DVD and Blu-ray rental from a catalog of more than 100,000 titles. Honestly, why didn't people think of this earlier?

Besides these HDTVs, LG has also introduced two additional Network Blu-ray Players and two Network Home Theater Systems that incorporate the Netflix instant streaming capability. Find out more at www.LGusa.com.

Stay Ahead of the Tech Curve

Most people these days have houses full of digital gadgets and machines. From computers and laptops to mp3 players, televisions and gaming systems, Americans have a penchant for staying on the front edge of personal technology.

However, technology continues to move at a dizzying pace making products faster, smaller, more integrated and more efficient. To stay ahead of the curve, take a look at these product ideas given to us from Personal Tech Experts at BluePhone:


Eee PC 1000 Series

Mini Laptop - With enough processing power for most any kind of everyday use, and a small enough form factor to fit in many purses, mini laptops with screens from about seven to ten inches are a great option for people on the go, or looking for an ultra-sleek laptop computer. ASUS has been making the EEE-PC for a few years now, but has been making improvements that make them more and more viable as a true computer. Dell makes the Inspiron Mini 9, which has about the same form-factor as the EEE-PC, but comes backed by the well known Dell name. Neither one will hit the wallet very hard – both are about $300.Read more

LG Electronics Unveils Broadband HDTVs

January 5, 2009 – LG Electronics today extended its groundbreaking partnership with Netflix, Inc., as the two companies announced the first broadband-enabled HDTVs with Netflix streaming software embedded directly in the TV, requiring no external device. LG’s new LCD and plasma “Broadband HDTVs” will display the growing library of movies, TV episodes and high-definition (HD) content that Netflix members can watch instantly directly on the TV with Ethernet connectivity.

Available this spring, the new LCD and plasma HDTVs will join the LG BD300 Network Blu-ray Disc Player, the first Blu-ray disc player to stream movies instantly from Netflix. These products – and five new models of Blu-ray Disc players and home theater systems planned for 2009 – will offer consumers a variety of ways to enjoy more than 12,000 choices of movies and TV episodes instantly from Netflix. Netflix members owning one or more of the devices pay as little as $8.99 per month for unlimited instant streaming and unlimited DVDs from a catalog of more than 100,000 DVD titles in more than 200 genres. Read more

LG Electronics Announces New Streaming Content Partners for its Blu-ray Players

December 30, 2008 – LG Electronics today announced the expansion of network entertainment options for its Network Blu-ray Disc players through new alliances with CinemaNow and YouTube.

Available on new LG Network Blu-ray Disc Players in the first half of 2009, these new services complement LG’s instant streaming from Netflix and advanced Blu-ray capabilities to deliver consumers an exceptional entertainment experience. (In 2008, LG was the world’s first manufacturer to stream movies instantly from Netflix on a Network Blu-ray Disc Player.)

CinemaNow – an innovator in digital entertainment technology, delivering high-quality movies, TV shows and videos to users through online connectivity – and YouTube – a leading online video community for people to discover, watch, and share originally created videos – will be available in LG’s 2009 line of Network Blu-ray Disc players to be unveiled next week at the 2009 International CES. Read more

Roku Player Now Streams HD from Netflix

by Joe Stewart on Mon, 2008-12-22 12:18


Roku Netflix Player Roku's $99 set-top player now supports streaming HD content.

Netflix is the first service to deliver HD content to the Roku player. They are adding many HD titles to the catalog available for streaming. There will be more content providers announced fairly soon.

If you already have one, no need to worry. Roku will deliver the new software to you free of charge.

To get started, order one directly from Roku.

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