by Oliver Amnuayphol
Another laid back week for home theater news, but Sony made a bit of a splash at CEDIA with their new XBR10 series of flat panels. Boasting truckloads of new school tech, like full 1080p resolution in an ultra thin design, wireless transmission, broadband Ethernet Bravia internet video connection, Motionflow 240Hz, and edge-lit LED backlighting, the XBR10s are stunning to say the least. Two models are currently available: a 47 inch at $4500, and a 52 inch model at $5000. Curiously though, Sony's opted not to include local dimming in the new sets; will this feature in upcoming models? Sony's always been at the forefront of video technology, so it'll definitely be interesting to see how the new flat panels compare with the last gen of local dimming sets, the XBR8. Get all the deets here.
Also, don't forget about the PS3 Slim that's been available for a minute now. Sure, there have been some 
cuts as usual to get the size/weight/price down (geez, will we ever see PS2 compatibility again?), but keep this gaming unit in mind if you're an HT enthusiast: The slim now allows you to output true bitstream DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby True HD to your A/V receiver! 'Bout time. And at $299 for an all-in-one gamer and Blu ray spinner, not a bad value either. Check out the Engadget review for all the deets here.
Movie Releases for This Week.
DVD: The Proposal; Drag Me to Hell; Legend of the Seeker: The Complete First Season; Land of the Lost; Every Little Step; The Stepfather; Happy Birthday to Me; Futurerama: The Complete Collection; Objectified; Bob Dylan; Keep Your Eyes on the Prize; Warren Miller: Children of Winter; Looney Tunes Spotlight Collection, Vol. 7.
Blu-ray: The Proposal; Drag Me to Hell; Land of the Lost; Hardware; Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas; The Craft; Screwballs; Warren Miller: Children of Winter.
Comments