Monday, August 27, 2012

4K up scaling Blu-ray

Better pick one of these up for the Sony 4K TV sets coming soon. http://amzn.to/SLKjsD




  • Built-in Wi-Fi 
  • Dual Core Processor for fast performance
  • Stream Netflix, YouTube, Pandora & more2
  • Blu-ray Disc movie playback, w/ 2D to 3D conversion 1.8 & 4K upscaling
  • Two HDMI outputs for audio support10
  • Sony Media Remote App for iPhone/iPad & Android phones3
  • Multi-room Music with Party Streaming Mode4
  • Quick Start/Load to watch movies faster than ever
  • Skype capability with optional camera9
  • Enjoy music, photos and video via dual USB slots6
  • Socialize what you watch over Facebook and Twitter
  • 16 Bit video processing for premium picture quality with SBMV
  • Wirelessly stream photos, videos and music with DLNA5
  • "Throw" your music & photos from your Sony Tablet7
  • Experience HD sound with Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD.8
  • Access and search detailed movie info with Gracenote

With a built-in Dual Core Processor, watch Blu-ray Disc movies in 2D or 3D1 and stream movies, TV shows and music with speed and precision2. Fast, powerful, and wireless, the BDP-S790 allows you to experience the ultimate in picture quality with over four times higher resolution than Full HD with 4K support.


Key Features

Built-in Wi-Fi

With built-in Wi-Fi, you can easily connect to the Internet through your home's wireless broadband network. And with a built-in Dual Core Processor, you can enjoy fast performance for the ultimate movie experience.

Sony Entertainment Network

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With the Sony Entertainment Network, you can instantly stream a wide variety of online movies, videos, TV shows, and music from Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, Hulu Plus and more.2

 Make movies more stunning

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Enjoy 3D Blu-ray Disc movies in Full HD 1080p11 and upscale the visual quality of DVDs to near HD quality12. The 2D to 3D conversion8 feature allows your DVDs or Blu-ray Disc movies to be automatically converted into 3D for playback on your 3D TV.1 Experience over four times higher quality resolution than Full HD with 4K support. 



Dual HDMI Output

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Two HDMI outputs10 to connect even legacy audio products to enjoy 3D and HD sound quality. Connect one port to your HDTV for stunning 3D images1, and the other port to an AV amplifier for surround sound reproduction.

Skype

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Enjoy video conferencing from your living room using Skype9. Simply plug in a compatible camera and you're ready to start communicating.


Super Bit Mapping Video for Premium Picture Quality

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The Sony BDP-S790 includes 16 Bit video processing so you can experience premium picture quality with Super Bit Mapping Video.

Sony Media Remote App

With the free Sony Media Remote app enjoy a full Qwerty keyboard and movie information search capabilities on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Android phone or Sony Tablet.3 Also, the IR input on the BDPS-790, can be used with your remote control and other compatible home automation devices. Even if installed in a hard to reach area, attach an external remote sensor to access easily with your universal remote control.


Multi-room music with Party Streaming Mode

With the Sony BDP-S790, you can wirelessly stream music throughout the home to Sony Wireless Network speakers.4

Quick Start/Quick Load

The BDP-S790 allows you to enjoy your movies within seconds with the Quick Start/Quick Load feature. 

Life, easily shared

Bring your favorite videos, photos and music to your TV with dual USB inputs.6

Socialize

The Socialize feature allows you to "Socialize" what you watch over Facebook and Twitter while you watch TV.

All Access

Using DLNA you can wirelessly access music, videos and photos from your PC or other compatible Android device and stream them to your Blu-ray Disc Player6.

Throw your music and photos 

Photos and music from your Sony Tablet or other compatible Android device can be "thrown" directly to the BDP-S790 for enjoyment on your TV.7 

Sound you can feel

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Experience the highest sound quality with Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD codecs which reproduce high-definition sound with 7.1 channels of discrete audio for uncompromised quality.8

Learn more about your movies

Get detailed movie information and search across Internet apps, including YouTube and Video Unlimited for related entertainment with Gracenote.  

Sony 2012 Blu-ray and Streaming Player Comparison



Models:

Performance

     
Universal Disc Playback

Built-in Wi-Fi1

HD Audio Decoding 2

Quick Start & Loading

3D in Full HD 1080p3



2D to 3D Up Conversion4



Dual Core Processor




HDMI Out (2)/ IR In
    ✓ 
4K Upscaling5




Super Bit Mapping




Internet Video Content Noise Reduction

✓PRO

Stream & Control





Sony Entertainment Network1
Socialize
Media Remote App 6

DLNA7  ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Sony Wi-Fi Network Speaker Compatible8

"Throw" Your Music and Photos9


Gracenote with Cross Search10


Skype on Your TV11





    1. Requires 3D content, 1080p 3D HDTV, 3D glasses, 3D emitter, and HDMI cable (at least 10.2 Gbps). 
    2. Broadband speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD). Content subject to change and may require fees. Wireless connectivity requires an 802.11 home network (802.11n recommended).
    3. Applications must be downloaded from the iTunes or Android application store. Check Android market from your device for compatibility. Requires devices connected to the same wireless home network. 
    4. Requires Sony HomeShare compatible products and a home network.
    5. Requires a home network with content stored on a DLNA compliant PC or server, and HomeShare network speaker, dock, or Blu-ray Disc player or home theater system. See dlna.org for compatibility.
    6. Not all USB devices are supported. Please check Owner's Manual for compatibility.
    7. Requires devices connected to the same wireless home network.
    8. Requires HDMI cable and LPCM capable receiver. 
    9. Requires USB webcam. Broadband speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD). Video quality may vary. Subject to Skype's terms and conditions. 
    10. Requires HDMI® cable sold sep.
    11. Requires compatible HDTV and HDMI cable sold sep. 
    12. Requires HDTV with equivalent display and HDMI cable sold sep.


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    The Force is strong with this shake/smoothie

    1/2 cup honeydew melon
    1/2 cup frozen blueberries
    1 banana
    2 small scoops ice cream
    1/2 cup low-fat milk
    1 tablespoon flax seed meal

    Blend & Enjoy

    Saturday, August 25, 2012

    Check out Horn™

    Horn™

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    Wednesday, August 22, 2012

    Check out Amazon Instant Video

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    Tuesday, August 21, 2012

    Borderlands 2


    I got into the first Borderlands late in the game and liked it a lot. The dance music in this preview makes me want Borderlands 2 more and this music.

    Monday, August 20, 2012

    Check out The Simpsons™: Tapped Out

    The Simpsons™: Tapped Out

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    Sunday, August 19, 2012

    Check out Jaws™ Revenge

    Jaws™ Revenge

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    Sunday, August 12, 2012

    80's Movies Remakes? Already!

    I guess Hollywood thinks 30 years is enough time for people to forget the great action movies of the 80's. Looks like it is time to remake them to try to get people back in the theaters. I am thinking NOT!

    Total Recall

    Judge Dredd

    Red Dawn

    I have read that they are planing Robocop, Short Circuit, Excalibur, Point Break, Dune, & Highlander.

    Double Dragon Neon