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Sharp Announces New Wi-Fi Enabled Portable TVs for Japan[teaser]This 20 inch set includes a handle for carrying and a kickstand so you can set it anywhere. [/teaser] Your TV may be planted firmly in your living room, but what about when you're in your kitchen, bedroom, bathroom or even outside and you want to watch television? You might take a laptop for some Netflix or turn your TV so you can see it at an angle, but Sharp has a different idea. The new Freestyle Aquos is a portable 20 inch television that's made to move all over your house. It has a built-in handle and a kickstand so you can stand it up wherever you need. Not a bad setup for staying entertained while doing the dishes. Sharp's Freestyle comes packed with a wireless DTV tuner, Wi-Fi connectivity and DNLA compliance so you can even stream media from your home PC. The set comes in at around $1,220 when it releases in Japan this June. There's no word on whether we'll see it stateside. Source: EngadgetPosted Fri Apr 22, 2011 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order![teaser]King Arthur's perilous quest involing dark knights, wicked sorcerers, and rabbits with sharp pointy teeth will hit Blu-ray soon according to Amazon! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony looks to be releasing the 1975 comedy 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' on a Blu-ray release in the near future. The Hugo-nominated classic is currently ranked #74 on IMDb.com's Top 250 and stars Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. Specs, supplements, and a release date have not been set yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $19.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri Apr 22, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Pretty Woman' Blu-ray $9.99 at Amazon[teaser]No matter how hard you try you'll never find a high class hooker cheaper than this! [/teaser] The online retailer is selling the classic 'Pretty Woman' starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere for $9.99 (50% off suggested price). Click here to add this timeless rom-com to your high-definition collection today!Posted Thu Apr 21, 2011 at 01:30 PM PDT by: -
The PicoHD5.1 is a Tiny and Effective Media Player[teaser]If you want a video file played on your TV, the PicoHD5.1 can do it. [/teaser] Devices like Roku and WD players, Google TV and the Boxee Box are great when it comes to doing a little bit of everything, but if you don't need access to streaming services and other online content they can be too much. The PicoHD5.1 goes the other direction. It takes a minimalistic approach to getting content from your computer to your TV. It can handle a good range of video files, three different subtitle types and the range of popular audio files. The device itself looks like a memory card reader and can handle SD cards, USB storage devices and more. It's not available in the US currently, but European customers can pick it up for around $80. Source: WiredPosted Thu Apr 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Shark Week: Restless Fury' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The Discovery Channel will be chumming the waters of Blu-ray once again this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Gaiam Americas says 'Shark Week: Restless Fury' for Blu-ray on July 19. Lurking silently beneath the ocean's surface is one of nature's most terrifying creatures - a powerful predator who can rip its prey apart in a matter of seconds! Now experience actual shark attacks and rescues capture on film. Learn why these attacks are increasing at an alarming rate and see the awe-inspiring lengths sharks will go to when they're after prey. Explore the science, myths and mystery of this fearless predator. Specs and supplements still haven't been revealed yet, but suggested list price is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Shark Week: Restless Fury' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 19.Posted Thu Apr 21, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Warpia Launches a New PC to TV Wireless Streaming Device[teaser]Both can send a signal as far as 30 feet, but only one does 1080p. [/teaser] Devices that allow you access to multiple streaming sources are nice, but even the best is limited. If you want to be able to get video from any source you can think of, there's only one way to do it - use a PC. Since keeping a computer next to the TV isn't optimal for everyone, wireless streaming devices have been rising in popularity. They allow you to show video from a laptop or PC without having to hook up any wires or upset the look of your room. The latest of these is the StreamHD from Warpia. It allows you to stream video at 1080p and 5.1 channel surround sound wirelessly up to 30 feet. It's available now at $169. For $129 you can step down to the much less cleverly named Wireless USB PC to TV Display Adapter, which gives you 32-bit color, but only a 720p resolution. Source: eCousticsPosted Thu Apr 21, 2011 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Tropical Rainforest' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Another IMAX documentary is in the works for Blu-ray this July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Inception Media has listed 'Tropical Rainforest' for Blu-ray on July 12. The program explores the tropical rainforests of Australia, Costa Rica, Malaysia, and more and is narrated by Geoffrey Holder ('Charlie and the Chocolate Factory') and features a music score by the Grammy Award-winning South African men's choral group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Specs and supplements still haven't been revealed yet, but suggested list price is only $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Tropical Rainforest' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 12.Posted Thu Apr 21, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Netflix Debates Multi-User Streaming[teaser]Multiple people in one household often stream from the same account, so why not embrace that? [/teaser] The folks at Netflix are starting to address an issue that's been cropping up more and more recently - multi-user streaming. Currently, when one person is watching streaming content on their account they're unable to start another stream on a second device. It's an issue for families that share accounts and want to be able to watch whenever they want without having to schedule around each other. The folks at Netflix know it's a problem and are considering two options to help solve the issue. The first is to lower the cost of accounts so that families can have multiple accounts without breaking the bank. The other is to enable a sort of multi-user account that allows for separate queues. "In either case," says the company in a recent release to investors, "our long-term goal is to evolve the Netflix service so that it feels more natural to have a personal account." Source:Posted Thu Apr 21, 2011 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'A Matador's Mistress' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Olé! The 2008 independent bullfighting romance will make Blu see red this June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Xenon is prepping 'A Matador's Mistress' for Blu-ray on June 7. The film is set in 1940s Spain and stars Oscar winners Adrien Brody and Penélope Cruz as the legendary Spanish matador Manolete and his feisty hot-tempered girlfriend Lupe Sino. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $20.98. You can find the latest specs for 'A Matador's Mistress' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 7.Posted Thu Apr 21, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Barry Lyndon' and 'Lolita' Blu-rays Amazon Exclusives[teaser]The individual Blu-ray releases of the two Stanley Kubrick classics will be Amazon exclusives at the end of May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers has slated 'Barry Lyndon' (starring Ryan O'Neal) and 'Lolita' (featuring James Mason and Shelley Winters) for Blu-ray release exclusively at Amazon on May 31. Both films will also be included as part of the 'Stanley Kubrick Limited Edition Collection' available on the same date. Each release will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and the only supplements appear to be the theatrical trailers. Suggested list price for the Blu-rays is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Barry Lyndon' and 'Lolita' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under May 31.Posted Wed Apr 20, 2011 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
