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CES 2011
Thiel SCS4T Now Shipping
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 06, 2011  |  First Published: Jan 07, 2011
That's it in the middle. As we've previously reported, it's the floorstanding big brother of the SCS4 stand-mount (left) with a slightly different crossover and outrigger feet that make it stable even in a house full of rocketing toddlers. Price $3690/pair.
CES 2011
(Mostly) Wireless 3D
Darryl Wilkinson  |  Jan 06, 2011
IOGEAR took the wraps off a prototype of a Wireless 3D Media Kit that can wirelessly stream HD video and audio up to 100 feet and supports full HD 3D video with resolutions up to 1080p (24/30/60 fps) along with 5.1-channel digital audio. The transmitter includes four HDMI inputs, one composite, one component, and one USB. The receiver has one HDMI output and one USB port. The USB ports are to be used with wireless keyboards (which IOGEAR also happens to make). The receiver also has built-in IR that allows control of hidden source devices. Each transmitter can support up to four receivers. Price for one kit (includes one transmitter and one receiver) is projected to be under $500 when it begins shipping sometime in June of 2011.
CES 2011
iPico Projector Dock
Darryl Wilkinson  |  Jan 06, 2011
Optoma introduced the Neo-I, an all-in-one AV iPod dock with a built-in pico projector, speakers, 16-watt amplifier, and an HDMI input. The promotional materials say it’s capable of projecting up to a 120-inch image, but I think that’s pushing it a bit. Skins will be available for the bezel surrounding the speaker grilles that will allow you to personalize the dock. MSRP is $449.
CES 2011: Glasses-Free 3D Deserves to Shine
Stan Horaczek  |  Jan 06, 2011

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Sony Press Conference
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jan 06, 2011
By far, the most entertaining press conference of the day was presented by Sony in its massive booth at the Convention Center. The event kicked off with Sony CEO Sir Howard Stringer arriving on stage in the Black Beauty with Seth Rogan and Jay Chou, stars of the Green Hornet, which opens this weekend from Sony Pictures. According to Stringer, by March of 2011, over 50 million TVs in US homes will have access to the Internet via Sony PS3, IPTVs, and Blu-ray players, and 3D is going to be as much a part of TV as cable.

This year's TV lineup will include 27 new models with 3D and Internet access via Google TV. In addition, Sony has struck a deal with Time Warner to deliver cable programming via the Internet, so no set-top box is required. The flagship will be the HX920 series in 46- and 55-inch screen sizes, which will offer 3D capabilities and Internet connectivity in an LED-edgelit design with X-Reality Pro video engine and enhanced Motionflow frame interpolation. Also announced was the BDP-S780 3D Blu-ray player with WiFi, DLNA, and Skype.

(Click below for a couple more photos from this event.)

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Panasonic VT30 Plasma
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jan 06, 2011
The flagship of Panasonic's 2011 lineup is the VT30, with Infinite Black Pro 2, THX certification, and ISFccc modes along with 3D and Viera Connect.
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Panasonic ST30 & GT30 Plasmas
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jan 06, 2011
As you might imagine, Panasonic is bullish on 3D, claiming that 32 percent of TV sales will be 3D by 2014. And as echoed by many TV manufacturers, demand for Internet-connected TVs will increase dramatically in the coming few years. Panasonic's Viera Cast has evolved into Viera Connect, complete with a Viera Connect Market for apps.

Like Samsung, Panasonic has increased the size of its plasma screens this year—54-inchers grow to 55, and 58 becomes 60. Improved performance includes greater 3D crosstalk reduction, deeper blacks thanks to new louvre filters, 30 percent more brightness with new phosphors, and 25 percent lower power consumption. (No mention was made about incorporating more Kuro technology in the new sets.) A total of 27 new models in five lines will be introduced in 2011, including the ST30 series (pictured here on the left), an entry-level 3D model with Viera Connect and Infinite Black 2 panel. ON the right is the step-up GT30 with a thinner bezel than last year and THX certification.

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Samsung 3D Glasses
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jan 06, 2011
To address the complaints about heavy, uncomfortable 3D glasses, Samsung introduced a new design with wrap-around, flexible temples, and they weigh only 1 ounce.
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Samsung BD-D7500 3D Blu-ray Player
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jan 06, 2011
Samsung's new BD-D7500 makes a striking design statement as the world's slimmest 3D Blu-ray player at just 0.9 inches thick. Even better, it boasts a boot time of only 3 seconds.
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Samsung Plasma+1
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jan 06, 2011
In the realm of plasma, Samsung has reduced the size of the bezel while increasing the standard screen sizes by 1 inch, calling this development Plasma+1. Screen sizes are now 43, 51, 59, and 64 inches, while the outer dimensions remain the same as last year's models. Pictured here is the D6500, a super-slim 3D plasma with full Smart TV capabilities.
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