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Sharp's New 32" UHD Monitor is a Touchscreen[teaser]The IGZO LCD designed for pen input and multi-touch. [/teaser] Yesterday, Sharp unveiled a new UHD display for sale in Japan. The Sharp PN-K322B is described as a "professional-use monitor" that combines a 3820 x 2160 display with high-precision touchscreen. The IGZO LCD LED makes for a thin 36 mm that can be articulated into a drawing position with the display's included stand. Connectivity options for the PN-K322B include two HDMI ports, two stereo mini jacks for audio in and out, and the ever crucial DisplayPort. For the touchscreen, the display support pen input as fine as 2mm in size, as well as multi-touch support. The display has a "palm cancellation function that prioritizes pen input even when the user's hand is resting on the touchscreen." From Sharp, " Demand for ultra-high-definition 4K displays is growing for numerous business and professional applications such as graphic and video content creation and editing. To further grow demand for 4K displays, Sharp will propose usage applications in other fields too, such as in customer service applications at retailers and showrooms or in exhibition displays at museums and art galleries." The PN-K322B will go on sale in Japan on July 30th, at a yet undisclosed price. Source: Sharp Author: Brian HossPosted Wed Jul 3, 2013 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
'Byzantium' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Neil Jordan's acclaimed vampire film will seduce Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MPI has indicated that 'Byzantium' is planned for Blu-ray on October 29. Two female vampires wreak havoc on an unsuspecting English seaside community in this deliciously depraved supernatural drama from Oscar-winner Neil Jordan. Introverted Eleanor (Ronan) and the outgoing Clara (Arterton) both carry secrets from deep in their shared past—all 200 years of it. Shacked up in the seedy Byzantium Hotel, they scheme to keep their secret from unsuspecting new marks in Jordan's seductive, stylish new take on the vampire genre. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Byzantium' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 29.Posted Wed Jul 3, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Day: 'Stargate Atlantis: The Complete Series' Blu-ray $54.99 at Amazon[teaser]Today's Gold Box deal at Amazon is the entire run of the Stargate spinoff on Blu-ray! [/teaser] Amazon has reduced the price on the 'Stargate Atlantis: The Complete Series' Blu-ray set to $54.99 (73% off suggested retail price. This collection includes all five seasons of the sci-fi series on twenty Blu-ray discs. Click here to be linked to the offer that is available for today only!Posted Wed Jul 3, 2013 at 09:43 AM PDT by: -
HDTV Display Lag Measured Against 'Street Fighter 4' Competitive play[teaser]The 170 rated displays yield some interesting results. [/teaser] Display Lag, the theoretical enemy of completive game players. From 'StarCraft' to 'Team Fortress' to 'Street Fighter,' players know that any kind of lag can be the difference between victory and defeat. Rarely though, do players seem to find an issue with their HDTV sets and 'Street Fighter 4' and its variants. On the other hand, competitive 'Street Fighter 4' player Adeel Soomra has found that some sets are better than others. As a result, Soomro has taken a database of displays with display lag time measured by Leo Bodnar's Lag Tester and applied his own personal ratings. These ratings break down into either 'Excellent," "Great," "Okay," and "Bad." The resulting list can be found here. As detailed at Display Lag, the Samsung F7100 gets a top nod due to a combination of factors, "This HDTV boasts a 40ms input lag rating in our database, meaning it will be responsive for the majority of gamers. Normally, a HDTV with a low input lag rating would offer the expected bells and whistles such as Smart TV, 3D, etc. However, the F7100 goes an extra mile offering a true 240hz 3D LED panel, as well as micro-dimming! Most LED HDTVs suffer from terrible black levels and poor motion clarity when compared directly to their plasma counterparts, and can be a real pain for serious gamers to deal with. With the F7100′s 240hz panel, fast paced gaming will be noticeably clearer than other HDTVs in its class, and micro-dimming allows the HDTV to darken its pixels where dark content is present. This means that your shadows will be deeper, your contrast will pop, all while delivering the smooth motion clarity of 240hz, all housed into a thin LED panel! If you’re the kind of gamer that wants outstanding picture quality with a fast controller response time, look no further than the F7100. This HDTV comes in 46, 55, 60, and 65-inch varieties, starting from just under $1500 on Amazon." Naturally, the concept of display lag is easy to understand. The actual application of the concept, however, is another story. Source: Joystiq Author: Brian HossPosted Wed Jul 3, 2013 at 09:30 AM PDT by: -
'Arthur Newman' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Colin Firth and Emily Blunt will take on new identities in a journey toward self discovery on Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, New Video Group is preparing 'Arthur Newman' for Blu-ray on September 3. 'Arthur Newman' follows the mid-life travails of sad sack Wallace Avery (Colin Firth). He hates his job, his ex-wife and son hate him, and he's blown his one shot at living his dream. Not wanting to face all this, he stages his own death and buys himself a new identity as Arthur Newman. However, Arthur's road trip towards a new life is interrupted by the arrival of the beautiful but fragile Mike (Emily Blunt), who is also trying to leave her past behind. Drawn to one another, these two damaged souls begin to connect as they break into empty homes and take on the identities of the absent owners: elderly newlyweds, a high-roller and his Russian lady, among others. Through this process, Arthur and Mike discover that what they love most about each other are the identities they left at home, and their real journey, that of healing, begins. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Arthur Newman' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 3.Posted Wed Jul 3, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Theatrical Reviews: Lone & DespicableThe Fourth of July holiday is typically one of the biggest movie release times of the year, but will either The Lone Ranger' or 'Despicable Me 2' be the massive blockbusters that Hollywood expects? Read our reviews in the blog today.Posted Wed Jul 3, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Drift' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The Australian surf film starring Sam Worthington surfs tp Blu-ray in September! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate has revealed 'Drift' will have a Blu-ray release on September 17. Set in a remote town on Australia's spectacular and rugged coastline in the early '70s, 'Drift' tells the story of two brothers at the genesis of the modern surf industry. Determined to escape a life of factory work and petty crime, headstrong older brother Andy (Myles Pollard) and his wayward surf prodigy younger brother Jimmy (Xavier Samuel) form a volatile alliance. With their seamstress mother Kat (Robyn Malcolm) they fashion custom-made Drift wetsuits and new shorter surfboards out of their back yard garage. Their fledgling business generates a powerful buzz amongst the hard-core local surfers, but the brothers' progressive ideas are soon at odds with their conservative town and find themselves embroiled in a violent feud with a drug-dealing biker gang looking to manipulate Drift's early success. Enter JB, an infamous surf filmmaker (Sam Worthington) and Lani (Lesley-Ann Brandt), his gorgeous Hawaiian companion who drift into town just as the brothers' business and troubles begin to escalate. The travellers embody the era's anti-establishment vibe and are skeptical, but soon realize if the brothers can survive and stay true to their surfing roots, they might be part of something greater than they ever imagined. Based on true stories from the era, 'Drift' is the action filled story of a complex family of outsiders who struggle to escape their troubled past to forge a successful future…stumbling upon the worldwide multi-billion dollar cultural movement we know today. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Drift' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 17.Posted Wed Jul 3, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Homeland: The Complete Second Season' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The second season of the acclaimed Showtime series will be protecting Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Homeland: The Complete Second Season' for Blu-ray on September 10. 'Homeland' makes its triumphant return after winning six Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Lead Actress for Claire Danes, Outstanding Lead Actor for Damian Lewis and Outstanding Drama Series. Marine Sgt. Nicholas Brody (Lewis) is now a U.S. congressman, and former CIA agent Carrie Mathison (Danes) has returned to civilian life. But when a new and potentially devastating terrorist threat emerges, Brody and Carrie's lives become intertwined once again and they resume their delicate dance of suspicion, deceit and desire. Delve deeper into the edge-of-your-seat excitement with the thrilling second season of this "unmissable and gloriously suspenseful" (USA Today) hit show. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtracks, and supplements will include: The Border: Prologue to Season 3; Deleted Scenes; Return to the Homeland: Filming in Israel; Damian Lewis: A Personal Video Diary; and The Choice: The Making of the Season Finale. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $69.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Homeland: The Complete Second Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 10.Posted Tue Jul 2, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Hawaii Five-0: The Third Season' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]McGarret, Danno, and the rest of the Five-0 gang will be booking more criminals on Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is preparing 'Hawaii Five-0: The Third Season' for Blu-ray on September 24. With Lieutenant Commander Steve McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin, 'Whiteout') at its head, the core "Five-0" team consists of Danny "Danno" Williams (Scott Caan, 'Ocean's Eleven'), Chin Ho Kelly (Daniel Dae Kim, 'Lost'), and Kono Kalakaua (Grace Park, 'Battlestar Galactica'). Together, they're an elite federalized task force whose mission is to wipe out the crime that washes up on the Hawaiian Islands' sun-drenched beaches. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtracks, and supplements will include: Select Audio Commentaries with O'Loughlin, Park and others; Short Lines Featurette; Aloha Action!; Script to Screen; Hawaii Five-Over the Whole Wide World; Alternate Endings for Episode 12, "Kapu (Forbidden)"; Deleted Scenes; Gag Reel; and Easter Eggs. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $72.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Hawaii Five-0: The Third Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 24.Posted Tue Jul 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
ASUS PQ321Q 31.5 inch UHD Monitor Priced and Dated[teaser]PQ321Q feature set positions the model as a "professional" one. [/teaser] ASUS' impressive UHD 31.5 inch IGZO-powered LED LCD is now available for pre-order and is set to release on July 16th, 2013. The display's panel runs at 3840 x 2160 with 10-bit color support. The panel's specs boast a 176 degree angle and built-in speakers. More importantly, in addition to HDMI 1.4, the PQ321Q includes a true 4K necessity, DisplayPort 1.2, which supports UHD playback at 60 frames. As a monitor with DisplayPort, the PQ3231Q would seem to overcome two of the most vocal objections to UHD displays, viewing distance and playback support. The debut cost of this envious set of features debuts at $3500. While ASUS is pitching the PQ321Q as a "professional model," the company is quick to point that the PQ321Q is the thinnest 4K monitor available at 35mm. Source: ASUS Author: Brian HossPosted Tue Jul 2, 2013 at 08:30 AM PDT by:
