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HighDefDiscNews.com - Carries news and reviews of latest HD BluRay 3D DVD releases.

Read about Sony's 2011 line up of 3D Blu Ray Players.
Comprehensive Guide To 3D TV - 3D Blu Ray
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3D TV Manufacturers & Models - Get the latest info on new available 3D TVs  from the leading manufacturers -

Toshiba    Samsung    Mitsubishi    Panasonic    Sony    LG    Vizio    Philips    Sharp
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Where is 3D TV Development Right Now?
Read our unique perspective on the 3D TV landscape as of early 2011....
Growth prospects, plans, and developments for the coming year...
Confused about what 3D TV means to you?
Go straight to Amazon's comprehensive 3D guide for a range of educational videos and buyer reviews of 3D products including 3D TVs, Blu Rays, Monitors, and Movies....or visit the 3DTVGuide.org 3D TV sites page for more useful info.
The Cost Effective, Simple Way To Get 3D TV
Read about 3D TV Starter Kit bundles. Get the TV, glasses, movies, and connectors all in one go.

The why, what, how, where, and when of buying a 3D TV.
The top 'need to know' facts you'll want to consider when looking to buy a 3D TV.


Where can I get more info on 3D TVs, Blu Rays, glasses etc
One of the best ways to get good information on any subject is by participating in forum discussions. Here you'll find a good choice of 3D TV forum threads chosen for their  interesting discussion value.
Learn how 3D TV works
Easy to follow guide to the 3D TV technology used to deliver 3D imaging. Answering the question 'how does 3D TV work?'


Is watching 3D bad for your health?
Examining the latest published 3D TV health warnings - is watching 3D images bad for your health?



Discover the parts that make up the 3D experience.
Revealing what you need to watch 3D TV - an introduction to the TV sets, Blu Ray players, and glasses.


What does the future hold?What's the next step for 3D imaging in our homes?
Let's take a look at the possible future of 3D entertainment - holographic TV developments.


3D TV Manufacturers - The latest developments and models from the leading TV manufacturers - Toshiba   Samsung   Mitsubishi
Panasonic   Sony   LG   Vizio
Phillips   Sharp


3D TV Models - Revealing the latest new 3D models to hit the stores.


3D TV Networks - Get the lowdown on the 3D content providers, and find out who has plans for dedicated 3D  channels - Cablevision, Cox, Time Warner, Comcast, DirecTV, Verizon, Sky


3D TV Converters - Guide to 2D to 3D converters.


3D Blu Ray Players - Read about the latest breakthrough developments in DVD players - an essential piece of the 3D TV puzzle.


3D Glasses - Understand why 3D glasses are required to see good quality images in 3D.


3D Movies - Examining the meteoric rise in popularity of the new 3D films to hit the cinemas.
Introduction to 3D Blu-Ray Players

Advances in 3D TV technology are growing at a stunning pace, and the first of these breakthrough 3D products - including the stereoscopic 3D Blu Ray players and 3D TV models - are slowly taking pride of place in many of our homes. 2011 is likely to see further growth in sales of 3D TVs and accessories, and with new 3D content from 3D TV networks and channels getting increasing airing along with the growth of available Blu Ray 3D titles, sales of 3D Blu Ray players can be expected to increase exponentially. Japanese users, in particular, are embracing the technology wholeheartedly with a reported 57% of Blu Ray player sales being in 3D ready units. It's rapidly becoming possible that 2011 might really be the year when it became the right time to buy a 3D TV or Blu Ray.

Only recently has the 3D media form seen a resurgence in popularity, thanks to 3D movies like Avatar and Alice in Wonderland. Movie theaters continue to use polarized anaglyph images and require the use of 3D glasses, but now there's an even newer technology in these 3D Blu Ray Players capable of bringing crystal clear 3D right into your living room. In addition to high quality DVD and Blu Ray playback, these new players  also support such online services as Amazon Video On Demand, and web based video services likeYouTube.

After the announcements of the first commercially available 3D televisions at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show, attention turned to the question of how we'd get the content in 3D that we wanted to watch. The answer was in the development of 3D Blu Ray players which give you the chance to get the excitement of Avatar's 3D experience in the comfort of your own living room. All of the leading 3D TV manufacturers - including Sony, Panasonic, Toshiba, and Samsung - have now either released models on to the market or have new models planned. Of course, these players still require a 3D ready TV to display movies at their full resolution.

Panasonic was first out of the gate, announcing a 3D Blu Ray player, the model DMP-BDT350, before any other company. This model is also the only standalone 3D Blu Ray player to offer dual HDMI outputs: HDMI 1.3 and the newer HDMI 1.4. All other announced Blu-Ray players only support HDMI 1.4. This means the Panasonic DMP-BDT350 was a great choice for consumers who didn't wish to upgrade their AV receivers right away.

Sony, on the other hand, is cramming everything into their 3D Blu Ray. The 3D BDP-S470 won't just play 3D Blu-Ray movies. The model also will be capable of streaming movies, music, videos and even more from the likes of Netflix, YouTube Slack Internet Radio, Amazon Video-On Demand, NPR, Sony Music, and Sony Pictures. Pandora will even join the club in the summer of 2010. All told, there will be more than 25 content providers licensed to stream media through the Sony BRAVIA platform for internet video. Sony is betting big on 3D, hoping that the adoption of 3D will really pick up in 2011.

The BD-C6900 from Samsung takes things in a slightly different direction. Downloadable content is available through the Internet@TV service, but the biggest draw is the high resolution boasted by the new model. Video conversion is a selectable option with the BD-C6900, allowing consumers to choose between 720p, 1080i, and even 1080p resolutions. Streaming content is made available through widgets and apps from big Internet names like Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, Pandora, Blockbuster, Twitter, and Netflix.

Samsung isn't alone on the 1080p bandwagon, though. The Toshiba BDX3000 offers the same high-resolution output, coupled with Internet content from Netflix, Pandora, and Cinema Now. The player is even be able to upscale regular DVD video to high definition. Also planned is built-in Wi-Fi, allowing the player to connect to the Internet right out of box.

Unfortunately, all of these still need a new 3D TV to display the spectacle at full resolution, and you'll need shutter glasses to view it though Sony did display a glasses free 10.1 inch 3D Blu Ray prototype at CES 2011. This won't be commercially available for some time.

Packing a glasses-free lenticular LCD panel with a resolution of 1366x768, the prototype certainly gave off the impression that it's a near-production product. It looked distinguished and very similar to the non-3D portable BD players out there.

But with the 3D wave set to explode throughout 2011, it may not be too long before half the content on the market appears in three dimensions. Start planning your 3D purchases now and you'll be surfing the new wave in no time!


What Are The Benefits of 3D Blu Ray?

Current models on the market offer superb, high quality imaging. They differ from the DVD players we know by using HD1080p video to produce more than 2 million pixels when used with an appropriately high resolution HD TV. 1080p is becoming standard on new 3D TV models, so there are going to be many options for enjoying content in its full glory. Blu Ray discs have over five times the storage capacity of standard DVDs, and many 3D Blu Ray models come with extras such as built in WiFi and audio/video streaming. There's extra good news in the fact that our old DVDs don't become obsolete, you can play then on the new Blu Ray players.



How Do 3D Blu Ray Players Work?

All the new players make use of what's known as a HDMI port (High Definition Multimedia Interface) to connect from the player to the 3D TV. This lets you stream the audio and video content over a single cable. Of course, it's the 3D TV itself that displays the 3D images, currently via the use of 3D glasses, though the near future may well see further growth in 3D TV without glasses technology. HDMI cables are often provided with the sets - though not in all cases - and buying a 3D starter kit is one way to make sure you get everything you need. Some starter kits include the 3D TV, glasses, Blu Ray, and connector cables.



What Do I Need To Watch Out For When Buying a 3D Blu Ray?

With so many different models on the market, it's becoming increasingly difficult to differentiate and make sure you get the Blu Ray that's right for you.

First off, remember that a 3D Blu Ray player is only going to be able to deliver 3D images on a suitable 3D ready TV. That's one that has an HDMI 1.4 input, though  Philips announced the world's first wireless HDMI Blu-ray player at CES 2011 and the technology may ultimately be able to handle 3D.



Where Can I Get More Info?

The table on this page gives links to a number of in depth Customer reviews of various 3D Blu Ray models, along with technical and pricing information too. If you need more, here are some links to some valuable alternative websites:


How Do I Set Up My New 3D Blu Ray Player?

This excellent Samsung video explains how to get a new Blu Ray up and running and capable of displaying 3D content on your 3D TV.
3D Blu Ray News & Developments 2011

Feb 19 2010 
Four new IMAX 3D Blu Ray Titles
Four new titles see their release in March -

Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia March 1
The Ultimate Wave - Tahiti March 1
Mummies - Secret of the Pharaohs March 29
Zac's Flying Dream  March 29

All titles are compatible with 2D display devices.


Feb 15 2010 
Panasonic introduce two new 3D Blu Ray Recorders - models DMR BWT800 and DMR BWT700 are being prepared for introduction into the UK market. Both have 2D to 3D conversion capability - allowing either 2D Blu Ray discs or normal 2D TV broadcasts to be viewed in 3D when coupled with a 3D ready TV and appropriate glasses.


Feb 5     Would you believe this?....in the US only...but a retailer called 
Fry �s Electronics is selling the Samsung BD C5900 1080p 3D Blu-ray player for a stunning low price of $79.99.

Feb 5     
Panasonic's range of 2011 Blu-ray 3D players are available for preorder at Amazon. Exact release dates are not known but to give some idea of pricing the lowest entry point model - the DMP-BDT110 - is up for around $149.99.



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Get the latest info on the 2011 New 3D Blu Ray Models.

Toshiba April 2011 - The Toshiba 2011 range consists of two models - the BDX3200 and BDX1200

Panasonic March 2011 - Panasonic 2011 models include the BDT110, BDT210, and BDT310