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A Case of Projection
Tom Norton  |  Sep 03, 2008
Panasonic has a new LCD video projector, the PT-AE3000. While it looks identical to its predecessor, the PT-AE2000, it includes a number of new features and enhanced specs. It now claims a dynamic range (peak contrast ratio) of 60,000:1, a light output of 1600 lumens. Features include 120Hz operation with the added frames interpolated (hopefully the interpolation can be turned off!). The most exciting feature is a Lens memory that can save different settings for zoom and focus so that you can do constant height projection on a 2.35:1 screen without using an anamorphic lens. $3500, in October.
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LG BD300
Scott Wilkinson  |  Sep 03, 2008

At CES last January, LG announced a strategic partnership with Netflix, but no details were revealed. Now, it can be told that LG has been working on the BD300, the world's first Blu-ray player that can stream content directly from Netflix. There are currently 12,000 movies and TV episodes available for streaming, out of over 100,000 DVD and nearly 1000 Blu-ray titles. All streaming content is standard-def, and the final resolution depends on the speed of your Internet connection.

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Ask Panasonic and Ye Shall Receive
Tom Norton  |  Sep 03, 2008
Panasonic announced a new A/V receiver, the SA-BX500 ($799) with three HDMI inputs, a bi-amp/bi-wire capability for its 7.1-channels of 130 watts per channel of amplification, and so-called 7.1-channel Virtual Surround mode in a 5.1-channel system.
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Fred Manteghian  |  Sep 03, 2008

I guess you have to say it a few times in a sentence before it starts to click, but damn, I'm excited. (Show floor pics to follow, I promise!)

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Panasonic Sings the Blues
Tom Norton  |  Sep 03, 2008
Hot on the heels of its DMP-BD50 Blu-ray player, which was (it seems, just introduced), Panasonic launches its newer DMP-BD35 and DMP-BD55. Even the less expensive DMP-BD35 (no prices or availability dates were announced) is full Profile 2.0 (BD-Live), will decode Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio, and has an SD card slot. The DMP-BD55 adds a number of features, including enhanced audio circuits.
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PressRoom
 |  Sep 03, 2008

Even without food, they keep writing . . .

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Blu-ray Double Dipping on Legend
SV Staff  |  Sep 03, 2008
If you happened to pick up  I Am Legend the first time it was released on Blu-ray, you might want dump it on eBay while you're waiting for this. Really, or just toss it. Warner Bros. announced the Ultimate Collector's Edition of I Am Legend...
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Panasonic CEDIA Press Conference
Kris Deering  |  Sep 03, 2008
Panasonic kicked off CEDIA and continues to show their commitment to innovation. They started out by debuting two new Blu-ray players solidifying their support once again for the new HD format.
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Fred Manteghian  |  Sep 03, 2008

With flat panel LCD sales soaring, Panasonic fights the true fight, opening their fifth plasma manufacturing plant in Amagasaki, Japan

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Panasonic Moves Into AVR Territory
Fred Manteghian  |  Sep 03, 2008

7.1 Channels, 130 wpc, 3 HDMI inputs, available in the Fall for $799. the SA-BX500 is shown here as part of an entire (almost) single supplier system.

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