LG Electronics has just added the high-definition streaming movie service from Vudu, Inc. to its BD390 Wireless Network Blu-ray Player. Vudu offers rental or purchase of a wide range of movie and TV titles, including more than 2,200 in 1080p. The BD390 ($399) currently provides Netflix, Roxio, CinemaNow, and YouTube streaming content as part of its “NetCast Entertainment Access” feature. The Vudu addition will be available later this month (September 2009) as a free player upgrade.
LG has brought wireless to some of its new LCD HDTVs. The flagship 55-inch, 55LHX (shown, $4799) offers wireless operation of up to 30 feet between the supplied media box to which the sources are connected (shown on the right in the photo) and the set itself. Just as important for enthusiasts, however, is the set's LED backlighting with local dimming, for a claimed 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.
LG Electronics also showed its new ultra thin “Full HD” LED LCD HDTV. The SL90 series, available in 42-inch and 47-inch sizes, features LED lighting with local dimming for a claimed dynamic contrast ratio of 3,000,000:1, a depth of 1.15 inches, extensive calibration capabilities, and TruMotion 120Hz.
With NBC's hit comedy, the Office, premiering its sixth season in a few weeks, why not get caught up on what happened last season on Blu-ray for $41.99 (normally $69.98). Plus more HD and gadget deals* after the jump. JVC 7" Touchscreen...
A new acoustical design technology that promises to get
deep, powerful bass from tiny drivers got its first public audition this
morning in a suite at Atlanta’s Ellis Hotel, just before the start of the 2009
CEDIA Expo. The new technology...
After attending two press conferences so far at the CEDIA Expo 2009, I have discovered that either, A: America is a lot richer than I thought, or B: I'm just, sadly, much poorer.
During SpeakerCraft's launch of their new A/V distribution...
Harman Kardon, the first receiver maker to feature Dolby Volume, has added it to three models. That's good news because Dolby Volume will even out level differences among source inputs and make dynamically extreme movie soundtracks less excruciating. The new models start at $600 and 50 watts times seven for the AVR 1600. Step up to the AVR 2600 for $800 and you'll get 65 wpc, Faroudja Torino video processing, and compatibility with the Bridge III (optional) which brings iPod docking and charging. Step further up to the AVR 3600 for $1200 and get 80 wpc with the Bridge III supplied. We hope to get the latter (pictured) for review.
In case you haven't been dilligently refreshing one of the live blogs about Apple's press event today, there are some new iPods to be had.
We'll start with the Nano, which got the most notable upgrade in the form of a video camera...
Building A/V receivers might be the toughest job in the audio industry. The technology seems to change on a monthly basis—and if you don’t have the latest features you're in big trouble. Harman Kardon hasn’t exactly been on the cutting edge of...