Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. is launching Blu-ray player model
BDX3000, its first BD player compatible with the Blu-ray 3D specification. It also has Wi-Fi capability and supports streaming content from various providers. No software bundles (exclusive or not) have been announced. The company also announced the release of the
WX800 Cinema Series 3D LED HDTVs, in 55" and 46" sizes.
BDX3000 product highlights:
- Blu-ray 3D disc playback
- Full HD 1080p / 24fps Blu-ray Disc playback
- Standard DVD upconversion
- Access to online content from Netflix, Blockbuster On Demand, VUDU, and Pandora internet Radio, using either wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection
- HD audio support, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential
- Bonus View compatible
- BD-Live (BD Profile 2.0)
- AVCHD video, HD JPEG/JPEG photo, and MP3/WMA audio file playback
- HDMI connection with HDMI-CEC control
- 7.1-Channel analog audio outputs
- USB port
- SD/SDHC card slot
- Energy Star 2.0
- SRP: $249.99
WX800 product highlights:
- CineSpeed® LED panel, with advanced edge lighting system and DynaLight™ control
- 7M:1 contrast ratio
- ClearFrame™ 240Hz technology
- 3D Resolution+
- Support for multiple 3D input formats, including MPEG4-MVC, RealD, and select others
- 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi capability
- Access to Toshiba's Enhanced NET TV™ service with Yahoo! Connected TV
- Access content to Netflix, VUDU, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, and more
- Four HDMI connections with InstaPort™ fast input switching
- HDMI-CEC
- A ColorStream component input and high resolution PC input
- SRP: $3,299.99 (55WX800) and $2,599.99 (46WX800)
"3D is changing the movie industry by creating new creative opportunities and consumer experiences. The new Toshiba BDX3000 allows everyone to bring 3D home, and create that immersive experience in the comfort of the living room," said Scott Ramirez, Vice President of Product Marketing and Development, Television and Digital A/V, Toshiba America Information Systems. "The BDX3000 is the perfect complement to the new WX800 Cinema Series 3D HDTV, and just the start of Toshiba's foray into the world of 3D."