Portable DVD

Okay, so we told you about Samsung's big and bad 65-inch 3D LED on Saturday. But that's not all this consumer electronics giant has been working on. Samsung also announced the BD-C8000, the first portable Blu-ray player capable of playing 3D content. Priced at $499, the BD-C8000 delivers 1080p HD video on its 10.1-inch screen, and when connected to a 3D-capable TV (and used with 3D glasses) it can play 3D movies. Wi-Fi is built-in and it has Samsung Apps and HDMI 1.4a support. Expect to get about 3 hours of battery life…long enough to watch two short movies.

Three 3D Blu-ray players and three new 3D Blu-ray Home Theater Systems were also announced.Read more

Audiovox has a new portable DVD player that includes FLO TV (subscription required). Available now at Best Buy for $199.99, the DFL 710 features a built-in rechargeable battery, stereo speakers and a 7-inch diagonal 16 x 9 wide screen. It also includes an AC power adapter and car adapter.

The FLO TV service gives you access to television programs such as Comedy Central, Disney Channel, ESPN MobileTV and more (subscription required). Because the FLO TV service is delivered over a dedicated mobile TV network, there are no buffering or bandwidth issues. The device also plays CDs and DVDs (of course).

"This product represents the latest step in our ongoing efforts to bring live mobile TV to every small screen," said Bill Stone, president of FLO TV. "With Audiovox's Portable DVD Player with FLO TV, consumers who enjoy taking their media with them get the unique dual capability of playing DVDs and watching live television on the same device."Read more

LG just unveiled the DP570MH Mobile Digital Television with a built-in DVD player. The Mobile Digital TV features a tilt-able 7-inch wide screen (with a Wide QVGA resolution of 480x234), DVD player and stereo speakers. When not in use, the screen folds down to make the player just 9.5-inches by 6.5 inches in size.

The DP570MH can play DVD movies, audio CDs, and can also display .JPG photos and play WMA music files from its USB2.0 connection. Two earphone jacks are included so that more than one person can watch Mobile DTV shows or movies. The removable battery powers the device for up to 2.5 hours in TV mode or up to 4.5 hours during DVD playback. The device includes both AC and Auto power adaptors.Read more

iLuv has announced that the i1166, a 9" Portable Multimedia Player for iPod and DVDs will be available in October for $269.99. A "CES Best of Innovation 2009" award winner, this portable multimedia player gives you hours of widescreen multimedia entertainment, perfect for keeping the kids (or yourself) occupied during holiday travel.

Features for Your iPod:

• Play video content of your iPod on the 9" widescreen digital TFT LCD
• Full control of your iPod with user friendly graphic interface
• Charge your iPod when docked (with AC adapter)
• Compatible with iPod touch 2nd generation, iPod nano 5th generation, iPod nano 4th generation, iPod touch, iPod nano 3rd generation, iPod classic, iPod with video

First unveiled at CES, the Panasonic DMP-B15 was and still is the only portable Blu-ray player. Well, starting today, Panasonic is now shipping this awesome little device.

At a MSRP of $800, the DMP-B15 features an 8.9-inch WSVGA display and includes Panasonic's VIERA CAST Internet accessibility, BD Live functionality and an SD card slot. The battery is said to hold around a 2.5 hour charge.

You can easily connect the DMP-B15 to an HDTV via HDMI cable, and use it as a stand-alone Blu-ray Disc player. Also, the player can also be connected to an HD-Audio compatible AV receiver with a home theater speaker system, enabling you to enjoy movies with outstanding surround sound.

Get the full press release here.

Okay, so I've seen a few reports on the new in-car Blu-ray player from Panasonic. Cnet is talking about it, as well as GadgetVenue and a few others. Supposedly the Panasonic CN-HX900D is the "world's first" portable Blu-ray player. Let me take that back…it is the first in-car Blu-ray player. I told you about the first portable Blu-ray in January at the 2009 CES trade show- the DMP-B15 (also from Panasonic).

Details on the CN-HX900D are kind of sketchy, but this is what I've read: It is Windows powered with GPS, and is a CD / DVD player with 5 channel amplifier. It also has Bluetooth, a 7-inch LCD screen, a 40 GB hard drive and is iPhone / iPod compatible. You do need to hook it up to the optional CY-BB1000D Blu-ray player. My question is this: if the optional CY-BB1000D is required, why doesn't this come bundled into one unit (or maybe they will prior to launch?). Only time will tell, I guess.

Pricing and availability have not been officially announced, but most are saying it will be available fall 2009.

At last weeks’ 2009 Consumer Electronics Show, Panasonic introduced the World’s first portable Blu-ray player. The DMP-B15 features a 9-inch WSVGA LCD screen with VIERA CAST internet accessibility and BD Live functionality. It also has an SD Memory Card slot so you can share photos and HD video you’ve recorded on your card.

Along with its three hour rechargeable battery, it can also be connected to an HDTV via HDMI cable to use as a standalone Blu-ray player. Hook it up to your AV receiver with a home theater speaker system for full surround sound.

For travelers, the DMP-B15 has an optional headrest mounting bracket for use in your car.

The DMP-B15 will be available in May. Pricing has not yet been announced.