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3D Blu ray on Sony PS3 without HDMI 1.4: It’s Possible

3D Blu-ray over HDMI 1.3?

With the many rumours and stories circulating the media of 3D TV and Blu ray players capable of 3D playback it seems that Sony have not forgotten the millions of PS3 owners out there. Earlier in the year it was announced that in the coming months PS3 owners could have a 3D capable Playstation by the way of a firmware upgrade.

This however led to some confusion amongst owners and industry commentators as it was highlighted that without a HDMI 1.4 connection, 3D Blu ray would be impossible as no update to a Sony Playstation’s software would change the physical makeup of the device. Gizmodo however have reported that this may not exactly be the case, arguing that a loophole is clearly possible. Read the rest of this entry »

Sony 3D TV Bravia Ranges Unveiled in Store for Pre Order

All new Bravia 3D TV at CES 2010

The 3D TV bandwagon is certainly gaining considerable momentum, particularly since this year’s CES in Las Vegas. The latest 3D TV developments have come from Sony with their announcement that three Bravia ranges capable of faithfully recreating 3D images will be hitting the market soon, just days after Samsung and Panasonic made similar statements.

Of the models it is the LX900 that will be 3D capable out of the box whilst the HX800 and HX900 will need an add on. These TVs however seemingly offer more than a 3D experience, the HX900 for example provides viewers with Full HD 1080p resolution and a technology labelled as “Intelligent Dynamic LED”. The technology actively alters the backlighting of sections of the screen in order to heighten contrast levels and provide a richer picture. Read the rest of this entry »

Sony Expands 3D TV Offerings With Home Cinema Update

3D Television at home!

After news that Sony will be releasing 3D capable Blu-ray players they have now announced that 3D movie playback will now be available for some 2.1 and 5.1 home cinema systems via a software update.

Customers that want to experience the immersive experience that is 3D have a number of home cinema products available. The BDV-F500 and BDV-F700 2.1 channel packages offer Blu-ray 3D capability, the former with desktop or wall mountable satellites, the latter with slim floor standing speakers. Sony’s 5.1 home cinema system offering are equally impressive in technological terms. Style has also played an important part in the design of these models, created to perfectly match the latest BRAVIA televisions. Models include the BDV-E370, BDV-E670W, BDV-E870, BDV-E970W and the BDV-IZ1000W. Read the rest of this entry »

Sony Step up 3D TV Commitment with Blu ray and Home Cinema

3D Blu-Ray on the way!

At the CES this year 3D technology was certainly one of the major talking points. Following the show, Sony has now announced that they are now releasing a 3D blu-ray player at an affordable price. The BDP-S470 will be 3D capable after a quick firmware upgrade and of course when connected to a 3D enabled TV. The bonus for owners is the fact that blurry images will be no more; a full 1080p High Definition picture is brought to life with the specially designed Active Shutter glasses, bringing the action right into your living room.

The other product Sony has announced today is the BDP-S570. This blu-ray player will be 3D capable out of the box, doing away with the need for the firmware upgrade. This latest addition to the range of Sony 3D products complements existing 3D TV models and home cinema systems, all products building upon what is an already high performance HD experience to deliver 3D technology to the home viewer. Read the rest of this entry »

Keep on Trucking, Sony 3D Broadcast Truck Hits the Road

3D is going to be big for 2010

It seems that 2010 is going to be the year of 3D. The technology has made a massive resurgence due to the use of new techniques that deliver impressive results. The latest development in the world of 3D is that Sony has ordered a truck capable of performing outcast broadcasts in 3D. This news comes off the back of Japanese broadcaster Sky Perfect Communications announcing that they will begin transmitting programme in 3D from the middle of the year.

This is not a technology purely for Japan either, many television companies have started to consider the benefits of 3D. In the U.S. the major sports broadcaster ESPN has announced a commitment to 3D, whilst other companies such as the Discovery Channel and Sony have also shown interest in launching 3D channels. Over in the UK BSkyB have also announced the launch of a 3D channel this year, this trend is being shown all over the world. Read the rest of this entry »