Sony 3D Blu-Ray Home Cinema Systems
Sony have announced that their top-of-the-range Blu-Ray home cinema system, the BDV-IZ1000W, will be 3D Ready.
BDV-IZ1000W: clean, elegant looks and access to a world of entertainment
The BDV-IZ1000W is the first all-in-one home cinema system from Sony ready to play high-definition 3D content from Blu-ray Disc, and can also access a world of online video entertainment from the BRAVIA Internet Video platform.
The BDV-IZ1000W delivers the full cinema experience via five ultra slim speakers, using a virtual 7.1 wireless rear speaker system and 1000W of S-Master full digital technology by Sony. Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (DCAC) provides perfect, simple and accurate set-up, while HD-D.C.S. (Digital Cinema Sound) uses sound recordings from Sony Pictures Entertainment studios to recreate an at-the-movies experience in your living room.
The price and date of release for the BDV-IZ1000W are still unknown. However, the Blu-ray Home Cinema’s BDV-E370 and BDV-E870 can all have 3D playback added with a software update.
BDV-E370
• Four satellite speakers with 850W total output power and HD audio codecs
• DCAC for simple set-up and flexible speaker placement
• Minimalistic Monolithic Design Concept
• Enjoy catch-up TV services and Internet videos with BRAVIA Internet Video
• Wireless LAN Ready (UWA-BR100 USB wireless LAN adapter sold separately)
• Watch your DVD movies in near HD quality with Precision Cinema Upscale
• Gracenote® Entertainment Database Browser
• Use your iPhone or iPod touch as a remote control
Due March 2010, Price, £500. Software upgrade to Blu-Ray 3D due June 2010.
BDV-E870
• Two tall speakers with 1000W total output power and HD audio codecs
• DCAC for simple set-up and flexible speaker placement
• Minimalistic Monolithic Design Concept
• Enjoy catch-up TV services and Internet videos with BRAVIA Internet Video
• Wireless LAN Ready (UWA-BR100 USB wireless LAN adapter sold separately)
• Watch your DVD movies in near HD quality with Precision Cinema Upscale
• Gracenote® Entertainment Database Browser
• Use your iPhone or iPod touch as a remote control
Due March 2010, Price, £550. Software upgrade to Blu-Ray 3D due June 2010.
update: BDV-E670W (uk-only model) and BDV-E970W will also be able to play 3D content as will the 2.1 home cinema systems, BDV-F500 and BDV-F700.
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