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Blockbuster Debuts MediaPoint Player
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Movies,
Still trying to compete with their nemesis, Blockbuster has announced their own set-top box. The MediaPoint Player was made by 2Wire and will set you back $99.00 with an initial 25 films. After that, customers can download HD movies via broadband for $1.99 and keep them up to 30 days. However, once play is pushed, it must be watched within 24 hours. Blockbuster OnDemand is available now and will be to future customers who do not subscribe to Blockbuster Online.
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Wall-E 3 Disc Special Edition Blu-ray DVD Release
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Movies,
We just couldn’t let the day go by without mentioning one of our fave movies of the year that was released today. How could you not love “Wall-E?” If you order the Blu-ray 3 disc deluxe version from Amazon, you also get access to BD Live, a free download for a mere $24.99. It comes with the short “Burn-E.” That will keep the little nippers busy while you get ready to tell them that this holiday may be slimmer than the last. You can also order a regular one disc widescreen DVD at a decent $14.99.
Read More | Amazon
Gallery: Wall-E 3 Disc Special Edition Blu-ray DVD Release
Allio HDTV and Built-in Media Center PC
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Movies, PC / Laptop,
If you have been saving up for a perfect all-in-one system, take a look at at Allio’s HDTV and Built-in Media Center PC. The deluxe 42-inch 1080p LCD TV doubles as a desktop. It features a 16:9 aspect ratio with a 2000:1 contrast, a 176º viewing angle, 7.1 surround sound with Dolby Home Theater and built-in 12W speakers. Computerwise, it has MS Vista Home Premium 32-bit and both a Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse. It comes with an A/V cable and remote beginning at a price of $1,999.99. Allios are also available in 32-inch models, but if you are moving up, you might as well do it in a big way.
Read More | Visionman
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VUDU XL2 - Video Store in a Box
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Movies,
VUDU XL2 has been released for home theater owners. There is access to hundreds of HD titles on demand with more than 10,000 films total that can be viewed instantly. The exterior is made of aerospace-grade aluminum bezel with the glowing logo and the device is rack-mountable. The XL2 has a terabyte of storage which equals out to about 500 movies and has both IP and IR control with 1080i HD output. You better love your movies as the player will set you back $1,299.00.
Read More | VUDU
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The screen on the iPod nano isn’t exactly huge with its 2-inch display. The Nano TV converts your 3rd generation device into a mini-TV. Designed to look like a TV/VCR player combination, the screen moves to a whopping 2.8 inches, ready to compete with the bigger iPods. Lightweight and compact, pop your nano into the top and it will play through its included speakers. Small enough for traveling, pre-order for £14.99 (~$22.00) for an early January delivery.
Read More | Thumbs Up
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ESPN Ultimate Remote
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Misc. Tech, Movies, Wireless / WiFi,
In anticipation of the holidays, and undoubtedly the upcoming Superbowl, ESPN has released their digital Ultimate Remote. The one-device-fits-all works with TVs, DVD players, TiVos, set top boxes and probably all of your home theater equipment. Simple to set up, it also has one-touch wireless access to gamecasts, fantasy leagues, and sport news, stats, scores and other information. The WiFi network has a weather widget on the home page according to your zip code and updates new equipment codes by itself. Find it at various retailers for $299.00 and the Remote Shoppe, which is currently offering a $50.00 off sale price.
Read More | Remote Shoppe
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Amazon selling HD DVDs for $7.99 each
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Hot Deals, Movies,
Okay, we know that some of us put all our stock into HD DVD, going all out on movies and players, only to be burned by the eventual Blu-ray victory. However, that also means that HD DVD player owners can enjoy some steep discounts on media for the failed format. As an example, Amazon is currently selling 99 HD DVD titles for $7.99. Seriously, perfectly good movies like The Bourne Supremacy, Army of Darkness, and the like, all for $7.99. Meanwhile, those of us buying Blu-ray are doing so at $20 or more a pop! See? Doesn’t that make you feel better about your HD DVD investment? We didn’t think so.
Read More | Amazon $8 HD DVD clearance
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“Lost” creator JJ Abrams has released footage from the new Star Trek prequel in London. Actors include Chris Pine as Kirk, Zachary Quinto as Mr. Spock and Simon Pegg (“Shaun of the Dead”) as Scotty, who considers himself a “fully paid up geek.” There are also four segments that feature Leonard Nimoy as the elder Spock, including one in which he delivers the line, “Live long and prosper.” Expect the film to have a May 8, 2009 release in both the UK and the U.S (even though the trailer says Christmas.)
Read More | BBC
Gallery: Star Trek XI Footage Screened in UK
Gefen’s HDMI Switcher sends HD video from 4 1.3 video sources, such as DVDs players and satellite systems at 340MHz up to1080p on your TV. Control is done by the included remote and it remembers the current selection. If you add another source and that one loses power, it goes back to the previous device. It also features lip-sync pass through, XV color support, Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master support, and CEC pass through. The switcher, which is HDCP compliant, comes with a MSRP of $199.00.
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Netflix to Cease Selling Used DVDs
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, HDTV, Home Entertainment, Movies,
Netflix has decided to stop selling previously viewed DVDs. Some are as low as $5.99 and include such titles at that price as “Casino Royale,” “Into the Wild,” “Charlie Wilson’s War,” “American Gangster,” and “Spiderman 3.” Of course there will also be suggestions according to your previous favorites. After November 30, they will focus on simply renting. That’s fine with us. We love the fact that we can watch a film as often or as much as we want and not have extra DVDs taking up space.
Read More | Hacking Netflix
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