Sony rolls out first Blu-ray 3D-ready player
Sony is at the forefront of things yet again with the launch of its first Blu-ray 3D-ready player in the market, known as the BDP-S470 for those of you who absolutely love memorizing gizmos by their names. This model is not ready to display Blu-ray 3D content just yet, but it will be able to do so later this summer via a firmware upgrade, and we do believe that this is the same firmware which will enable the Sony PS3 to handle 3D playback over Blu-ray as well. Apart from that, Sony has also made known that its BDP-S570 Blu-ray Disc model and the BDV-E770W and BDV-E570 Blu-ray Disc home theater systems will be able to support Blu-ray 3D as well via their respective firmware updates this summer.
It was at the most recent CES where we were treated to a plethora of 3D TVs, including a live 3D performance by Taylor Swift before being whisked away to Los Angeles to attend another awards show. I digress – all the new models will not only be able to handle 3D playback support, but can also instantly stream movies, videos, music and more from Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand, YouTube, Slacker Internet Radio, Pandora (this Spring), NPR, Sony Pictures, Sony Music, and over 25 total providers through the Sony BRAVIA Internet Video platform as long as you have a decent broadband Internet connection.
Another unique selling point of these new models would appeal to iPhone and iPod touch owners, as long as they decide to control the players thanks to a free app called “BD Remote” which is downloadable via the Apple App store. This app will enable the iPhone or iPod touch to double up as a remote control, letting one access the Blu-ray Disc’s details including jacket artwork, actor, and production information from a highly portable device. All of Sony’s new stand-alone Blu-ray Disc players can start-up from power off in about three seconds, which makes it pretty speedy in comparison to its rivals. The Sony BDP-S470 Blu-ray Disc Player ought to hit the market sometime this month for around $200.
Join 5 reviews or comments
Sony rolls out first Blu-ray 3D-ready player | Boing Boing Says: February 13, 2010 at 5:28 pm
[...] Email to a friend [...]
Sony’s first Blu-ray 3D-ready player | Gizmo Ave Says: February 14, 2010 at 3:39 am
[...] source 3d ready, bluray, sony [...]
Sony släpper sin första Bluray-spelare med 3D | Allt om prylar – din prylguide på nätet Says: February 14, 2010 at 7:25 am
[...] [Coolest Gadgets] Spara / dela med dig [...]
Sony launches more Blu-ray 3D players | PhoneFever | The mobile phone and mobile news network Says: February 15, 2010 at 8:15 am
[...] [Link] [?] Share This Sphere: Related Content [...]
PHP Hosting Says: February 13, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Sony has always at the upfront for releasing latest of the industry gadgets and devices.So there isn’t anything to be amazed with this player. The best thing I liked is the price of this new release.I am curious to try it out myself, but the firmware thing isn’t convincing me.