Toshiba announces 3D Blu-ray player, streaming models
This is an image of last year's BDX2000--we'll update with photos of the new Blu-ray players when they're available.
LAS VEGAS--When Toshiba announced its first Blu-ray player back in September, the company's heart didn't seem in it, with the BDX2000 offering little beyond a basic feature set. Luckily, the company seems to be putting more effort into Blu-ray in 2010, with Toshiba announcing three new Blu-ray players, including a 3D Blu-ray player to be released in the third quarter of 2010. Let's take a look at the key specs.
Key features of the Toshiba BDX2500
As for the BDX3000, we haven't had enough hands-on testing with 3D Blu-ray to report whether the format will be worth it. It's worth mentioning that 3D Blu-ray will likely require both a compatible HDTV and a new HDMI 1.4 cable, so the true cost of 3D will be relatively high. There's also the issue of 3D Blu-ray media, which will probably be scarce for all of 2010.
http://ces.cnet.com/8301-31045_1-10426791-269.html?tag=mncol;title
This is an image of last year's BDX2000--we'll update with photos of the new Blu-ray players when they're available.
LAS VEGAS--When Toshiba announced its first Blu-ray player back in September, the company's heart didn't seem in it, with the BDX2000 offering little beyond a basic feature set. Luckily, the company seems to be putting more effort into Blu-ray in 2010, with Toshiba announcing three new Blu-ray players, including a 3D Blu-ray player to be released in the third quarter of 2010. Let's take a look at the key specs.
Key features of the Toshiba BDX2500
- Netflix, Vudu, CinemaNow, Pandora-streaming capability
- Onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio
- 7.1 analog outputs
- Wireless ready with a USB dongle (sold separately)
- $200 list price; available spring 2010
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- $250 list price; available spring 2010
- 3D Blu-ray player
- Additional features to be announced later
- Available in the third quarter of 2010; no pricing announced
As for the BDX3000, we haven't had enough hands-on testing with 3D Blu-ray to report whether the format will be worth it. It's worth mentioning that 3D Blu-ray will likely require both a compatible HDTV and a new HDMI 1.4 cable, so the true cost of 3D will be relatively high. There's also the issue of 3D Blu-ray media, which will probably be scarce for all of 2010.
http://ces.cnet.com/8301-31045_1-10426791-269.html?tag=mncol;title
