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Pioneer Jumps on Board and Joins HDBaseT Alliance Pioneer Jumps on Board and Joins HDBaseT Alliance Pioneer Electronics announced that it has joined the HDBaseT Alliance. This is a HUGE deal and allows Pioneer to incorporate HDBaseT technology into its Blu-ray players, televisions and AV receivers.
Vizio M-Series Razer and Ultra HD Smart LED TVs Vizio M-Series Razer and Ultra HD Smart LED TVs Vizio revealed its expanded 2013 HDTV collection today, but we were particularly impressed by the all-new line of M-Series Razor LED Smart TVs. These have an elegant, modern ultra-slim bezel.
Panasonic DMP-BDT330 and DMP-BDT230 3D Blu-ray Disc Players Panasonic DMP-BDT330 and DMP-BDT230 3D Blu-ray Disc Players At CES Panasonic introduced two new 3D Blu-ray Disc Players, the DMP-BDT330, DMP-BDT230. Panasonic is also continuing to manufacture its 3D 2012 models (the DMP-BDT500 and DMP-BBT01).
Hisense XT 880 UHD and XT900 Series U-LED Televisions Preview Hisense XT 880 UHD and XT900 Series U-LED Televisions Preview Hisense unveiled its new flagship television range, the Ultra-LED (U-LED) XT900. The TVs come in 65", 84" and an eye-popping 110" sizes and offer the ultimate in picture quality with 4K resolution.
DISH Adds Sling to Hopper Whole-Home DVR Platform DISH Adds Sling to Hopper Whole-Home DVR Platform DISH introduced their latest whole-home DVR, the Hopper with Sling. This is the second generation of its brand new HD DVR system released, in our opinion, even before that new car smell, has worn off
Onkyo ES-HF300 and ES-FC300 Headphones Preview Onkyo ES-HF300 and ES-FC300 Headphones Preview Onkyo surprised us by introducing of new array of headphones at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show. The headphones are built to deliver "component-quality sound" but in a portable form-factor.
ISF Gives Away 4K Test Patterns to Calibrators ISF Gives Away 4K Test Patterns to Calibrators The Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) has released some free 4K test patterns for B&W levels and geometry/resolution. This is just in time to meet up with the new 4K displays hitting the market.
Power Sound Audio XS30 Subwoofer Preview Power Sound Audio XS30 Subwoofer Preview The Power Sound Audio XS30 subwoofer is equipped with a pair of dual opposed 15" woofers which can deliver two inches of peak to peak throw and a 750 watt rms amplifier. This baby packs a punch.
DISH Explorer Second-Screen App for iPad Announced DISH Explorer Second-Screen App for iPad Announced DISH introduced something new to complement its new Hopper and Joey whole home DVR system—the DISH Explorer app for iPad. This is an intuitive "second-screen" app that lets you do a lot more.
Sony STR-DA2800ES A/V Receiver Review Sony STR-DA2800ES A/V Receiver Review The Sony STR-DA2800ES is a bright light in a typically dull AV receiver market, largely thanks to its home automation and network features. At $999 it is unlike any other receiver on the market.