-
Sharp Details 15.6-inch Windows Tablet[teaser]A new large-screen tablet geared toward business applications is on the way. [/teaser] Sharp has announced a new 15.6-inch tablet. The RW-16G1 features a 3,200x1,800 WQHD display with 235 ppi that uses IGZO technology to allow for thinner sizes and lower prices. Under the hood, the tablet is powered by a 1.6 GHz Core i5-4200U CPU and 4GB of RAM all running Windows 8.1 Pro. A 128GB solid state drive is integrated as well, along with an SD card slot, USB 3.0 inputs, and a Mini DisplayPort connection. The device will offer support for about nine hours of battery life and measures a half-inch thick and weighs 2.64 pounds. In addition, Sharp also recently unveiled a 10.1-inch Windows 8 tablet dubbed the Meibus Pad. This model features a 2,560×1,600 IGZO screen with about 300 ppi, and is powered by an Intel Atom Z3770 processor, 4GB of RAM, and includes 64 GB of storage. Exact pricing and availability have not been revealed yet, but the RW-16G1 tablet is expected to launch in March and the Meibus Pad is scheduled for later this month. Sources: CNET, PCWorld, Digital TrendsPosted Thu Jan 16, 2014 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'The Book Thief' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The acclaimed WWII drama arrives on Blu-ray in March. You can pre-order this title here! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'The Book Thief' for Blu-ray on March 11. The 550-page, World War II-era novel, narrated by Death, tells the story of Liesel Meminger from the time she is taken at age 9 to live with a foster family in a German working-class neighborhood. Liesel arrives having just stolen her first book, "The Gravediggers Handbook" -- it will be the beginning of a love affair with books. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Deleted Scenes, A Hidden Truth: Bringing The Book, Thief to Life, and Original Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Book Thief' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 11.Posted Thu Jan 16, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Copperhead' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Ronald F. Maxwell's 2013 Civil War drama based on the novel by Harold Frederic will be marching to Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing 'Copperhead' for Blu-ray on April 15. Inspired by actual events, Copperhead takes place in upstate New York, circa 1862. Dairy farmer Abner Beech (Billy Campbell) despises slavery, but just as passionately opposes the war that President Lincoln is waging hundreds of miles away in the name of "union." Abner is what's known as a "Copperhead"; neither Yankee nor Rebel. Soon a local anti-slavery zealot named Hagadorn (Angus Macfadyen) stirs up the town against him, first with pamphlets and rumors that prompt shopkeepers to boycott Abner's dairy products, and next by coaxing the community to shun his family. Worse, Abner's son falls in love with Hagadorn's daughter, marching off to war to please her only to go missing in action. Hagadorn's wild-eyed rhetoric ignites a torch-bearing mob to descend upon Abner's farm, placing all that both men love in mortal danger. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements have yet to be revealed for this release. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Copperhead' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 15.Posted Wed Jan 15, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Seiki Announces U-Vision 4K HDMI Accessories[teaser]Seiki's new 4K up-conversion cable and adapter have been approved by Technicolor's 4K Image Certification program to optimize HD content for Ultra HD displays. [/teaser] Seiki has revealed two new HDMI products, the U-Vision 4K Up-conversion HDMI Cable and the U-Vision 4K Up-conversion HDMI Adapter. Both products are aimed at enhancing HD content on Ultra HD screens. The U-Vision line uses Marseille Networks' VTV-1222 video processing chip for image enhancement and upscaling to 4K resolution. Available as a standalone cable and as an up-conversion adapter, the products are capable of performing 4K up-scaling and "real-time detail enhancement, edge restoration and noise reduction" on 1080p signals at up to 30Hz. In addition, the U-Vision cable and adapter have received certification from Technicolor's 4K Image Certification Program, ensuring a "Hollywood video experience." "Together with Marseille's advanced VTV 4K video processing technology, Seiki aims to speed up the adoption of the new Ultra HD TV standard with more 4K content enabled by one of the best up-conversion technologies available today," said Frank Kendzora, executive vice president at Seiki. The U-Vision 4K Up-conversion HDMI Cable is expected to launch in Q1 2014 for $39.99. Pricing for the U-Vision 4K Up-conversion HDMI Adapter has not been revealed, but the device will be available in Q2 2014. Source: to Seiki via PR NewswirePosted Wed Jan 15, 2014 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
'Here Comes the Devil' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The acclaimed Mexican chiller terrifying Blu-ray in March has been fully detailed. [/teaser] Pre-order it here. As previously reported, Magnolia is preparing 'Here Comes the Devil' for Blu-ray on March 18. A couple's preteen son and daughter inexplicably reappear after being lost overnight on a desolate, cave-riddled mountainside. Becoming withdrawn and beginning to exhibit strange behavior, their parents quickly assume something sinister happened to them while missing and alone. But after hearing an ominous local legend, the concerned mother and father begin to realize that their children may have fallen prey to something inhuman - and that this dark, unstoppable evil has now returned home with them. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 Spanish soundtrack, and supplements include: Audio Commentary with Director Adrián García Bogliano, Extended Nightmare Scene, Behind the Scenes Comparisons, Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery, Rehearsals, and Trailers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Here Comes the Devil' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 18.Posted Wed Jan 15, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
HP Returns to Smartphone Business[teaser]The company is releasing two new phablets in India, marking its reentry into smartphone development. [/teaser] After ceasing its smartphone plans in 2011, HP is now ready to get back into the mobile phone business. According to Re/code, the company is releasing two new large-screen phablets, the Slate 6 and Slate 7 VoiceTab in India. The 6-inch and 7-inch Android 4.2 phones feature a large tablet-like size with the voice calling capabilities of a smartphone. Both devices are powered by a quad-core processor, and include 16GB of storage, a microSD slot for up to 32GB of expanded storage, a 2MP front camera, and a 5MP rear camera. The Slate 6 uses a 6-inch 1280x720 IPS display and the Slate 7 uses a 7-inch 1280x800 IPS display. Pricing has not been revealed yet, but both devices are expected to launch in India this February. As of now, no plans for the US market or additional US smartphones from the company have been announced but expansion to other countries is likely. Source: Re/code via EngadgetPosted Wed Jan 15, 2014 at 09:15 AM PST by: -
Poll: Do You Sell Old DVDs When Buying Blu-rays?This week, we have a question for the Blu-ray collectors out there: If you upgrade a movie to Blu-ray that you previously owned on DVD, what do you do with the DVD? Do you keep it or sell it? Tell us in today's poll.Posted Wed Jan 15, 2014 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'Bad Dreams/Visiting Hours' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]This horror flick double feature will serve up some scares on Blu-ray in February, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is preparing 'Bad Dreams / Visiting Hours' for Blu-ray on February 18. In 'Bad Dreams,' the sole survivor of a psycho-led mass suicide awakens from a 13-year coma and begins having visions of the deceased cult leader. Starring Jennifer Rubin ('A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors') and directed by Andrew Fleming ('The Craft'). In 'Visiting Hours,' an opinionated news reporter (Lee Grant) is stalked by a psychopath in a hospital where she is recovering from his first attack on her. Features an all-star cast including Lee Grant, William Shatner, Michael Ironside and Linda Purl. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements for 'Bad Dreams' will include: Commentary with writer/director Andrew Fleming; Interviews with actors Jennifer Rubin, Bruce Abbott and Dean Cameron; The Special Effects of Bad Dreams; Behind the scenes of Bad Dreams Original Ending; and Theatrical Trailer. Supplements for 'Visiting Hours' will include: New interview with writer Brian Taggart; New interview with executive producer Pierre David; New interview with actress Lenore Zann; Photo Gallery; Original Radio Spot; and Original TV spots. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Bad Dreams / Visiting Hours' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 18.Posted Wed Jan 15, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Ice Soldiers' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Soviet super soldiers are gearing up to strike Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] You can order 'Ice Soldiers' now. In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'Ice Soldiers' for Blu-ray on February 25. Buried beneath the Arctic ice since the Cold War, genetically modified Soviet soldiers have been rediscovered, reactivated and are ready to unleash devastating destruction. They are cold-blooded killing machines with super-human strength and one man, a scientist who has been searching for them his entire life, will try to stop the carnage before they complete their terrifying, top-secret mission. Dominic Purcell (TV's 'Prison Break'), Michael Ironside ('X-Men: First Class') and Adam Beach ('Cowboys & Aliens') star in this pulse-pounding, action-packed thriller. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Ice Soldiers' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 25.Posted Wed Jan 15, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'The Big Red One' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Samuel Fuller's war drama is shipping out on Blu-ray in May, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Bros. is preparing 'The Big Red One' for Blu-ray on May 6. Lee Marvin is a grizzled WWII army sergeant leading the men of the First Infantry Division (the Big Red One) from one battlefield to the next across Africa and Europe. Robert Carradine, Mark Hamill, Kelly Ward and Bobby Di Cicco are among the young recruits in his charge. The gritty, autobiographical war saga was written and directed by Samuel Fuller. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Big Red One' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 6.Posted Wed Jan 15, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by:
