Pioneer HTZ-373DV HTIB was announced in Japan with DVD-only. Lest you think everyone in Japan comes home to a fancy Blu-ray recorder the likes of which can’t be had in the US, Pioneer’s HTZ-373DV HTIB system provides a sobering dose of reality. Just announced in Japan, the DVD-only system boasts five 60-Watt satellites, a 60-Watt subwoofer, and a mysterious 30-Watt ‘central speaker’ that we’re not sure where to place. This 5.1+1 system covers a range of about 82Hz - 20kHz, which might be just fine for the smaller settings typical in Japan, but probably rules it out for release in the US market. Even in Japan, it seems, there’s plenty of buyers who are willing to stick with DVD.

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Toshiba REGZA 32CV510U was reviewed by CNET reviewers and according to them, Toshiba REGZA 32CV510U set exemplified the phrase “good enough,” but didn’t do much to wow ‘em. They found “respectable black-level performance” and “less-than-accurate color,” and while design is surely objective, they weren’t exactly keen on it. Everything else, including features, resolution and inputs, were said to be about average, providing enough to likely satisfy more mainstream HDTV shoppers. Still, those looking for a notch above in terms of performance aren’t likely to be completely satisfied with what the Toshiba REGZA 32CV510U is packin’, but give the read link a little love before passing judgment.

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NuVision has just recently started shipping its NuVision NVU52DCM Lucidium Deep Black LCD HDTVs out to anxious consumers, but before you go making any rash decisions about picking one up sign unseen, why not give Ultimate AV Mag’s review a once over? The $4,199 (MSRP) set proved to be a mixed bag during testing, primarily due to the high standards the critics (understandably) held the unit to given the lofty price. In their words, “detail was excellent, and color looked much better than expected,” but the blacks were only deemed “pretty good,” and shadow detail was just “so-so.” Overall, NuVision NVU52DCM with52-inch managed to really nail the basics (good port selection, tuner and image quality), and if it were priced around a grand less, UAM would’ve given it an “unqualified recommendation.” As it stands, you’re probably better off waiting for the price to sink or looking for another unit with more bang-for-the-buck.

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Sony BRAVIA V4500 line consists of a 26-, 32- and 37-inch model, each of which posses a WXGA (1,360 x 768) panel and the company’s own BRAVIA ENGINE 2 technology. You’ll also find a 33,000:1 contrast ratio on the smaller two, and the whole lot packs 178-degree viewing angles, BRAVIA Sync and a built-in HD tuner for snagging DVB-T / DVB-C signals where available. There’s also the Picture Frame Mode for turning your set into a digital art canvas (USB port included for image viewing), and the three HDMI inputs ensure that your PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and hacked up Atari Jaguar won’t be fighting for sockets.

Gallery: Sony introduces BRAVIA V4500 LCD HDTVs in Europe

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OTA lovers out there, DViCO has just announced the formal launch of its DViCO FusionHDTV7 Dual HDTV PCI-Express card, which claims to be the “world’s first dual HD tuner PCIe card.” It is designed to pick up digital (ATSC) / analog (NTSC) terrestrial signals, and the twin silicon tuners also provide picture-in-picture support as well as the ability to watch and / or record two high-definition broadcasts simultaneously. It is just $140 with this price and capabilities, it seems to be a future love for fans.

[Via TVSquad]

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Panasonic TH-42PX80U with 42-inch came as a cooler for those looking out for Panasonic TH-46PZ85U put in place. Coming up with a fairly cheaper price and boasting a few less niceties, this plasma still managed to net a Very Good rating from the critics at CNET. Overall, the highlights were showing that the unit was fairly cheaper for what you get, and it managed to deliver deep blacks, a satisfactory port selection and a classic, attractive design. On the downside, the color accuracy seemed to be off, and the built-in noise reduction was fairly ineffective. Still, the unit was dubbed “a standout among HDTVs for the entry-level crowd,” and so long as you don’t go in expecting a Kuro, you’re likely to walk away quite satisfied. Check out the full spill in the read link below.

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You’ve been a High Definition person since long time however you still did not get a Blu-ray player? You are not alone. There’s been a lot of press about how Blu-ray players sales are disappointing right now, when everyone expected sales to go up after HD DVD threw in the towel. The problem is that HD DVD just recently died in the market and anyone who followed the format war knows that this could be the worst time since Blu-ray was released to buy a Blu-ray player. This is because the newest Blu-ray titles are finally taking using latest audio codecs and the latest interactive features, but the players that are currently available are not only unable to take advantage of the latest features, but also cost more than the next generation that is due relatively soon. They are about to extinct without any new codec updates. So while it’s fun to say the reason people aren’t buying is because DVD is good enough, or because the cost is too high; we prefer to think that consumers are smart enough to know that is’t better to wait a month or two for the full featured, less expensive players.

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Barco DML-1200 is being hailed as “the first moving digital light which can truly be used as both a high quality video projector and a super bright moving light source,” meaning that you can use the same device to throw Mario Kart Wii up on a 70-inch screen and bathe your band in light at the local pub. Powered by a DLP engine, the unit features a SXGA+ (1,400 x 1,050) native resolution, lamp-life-killing 10,000 lumens, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, a pair of USB ports, VGA out and DVI / HD-SDI inputs. This sucka lights up the room courtesy of four 300-watt UHP type lamps, but don’t expect them to last much over 750 hours. Not a peep on pricing just yet, but be sure to check out what the Barco DML-1200 can do in the video link below.

[Via AboutProjectors]
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Not even half a year after Verizon strung its FiOS TV service to Oregon and FiOS has obtianed carriage agreements for TV service and will start offering service almost immediately to Aloha, Beaverton, Cornelius, Dundee, Durham, Hillsboro, King City, McMinnville, Newberg, Tigard, Tualatin and Wilsonville. And, customers in Forest Grove and Sherwood can expect service later this month. The carrier has been on quite the roll of late, dishing out HD VOD to a slew of other states just a month prior, but this marks the first time Beaver State residents can yell “me too!” For starters, you can look forward to seeing content from CBS, Discovery Channel, Music Choice, HDNet and Ovation TV, and if Verizon has its way, it’ll be offering up 1,000 HD VOD titles per month by the close of 2008.

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iLuv has introduced its first pair of HD Radio clocks, and sure enough, one of ‘em plays nice with Cupertino’s darling. iLuv i169 would be that player, which offers up a mostly black motif, dual stereo speakers, remote, iPod dock, AM / FM / HD Radio reception, an auxiliary input and dual alarm settings for good measure. As for the currently available iLuv i168, it provides most everything you read up there sans the iPod compatibility, but then again, it only demands $89.99. What about the iLuv i169, you ask? It’ll set you back a cool $169.99 when it lands in “early May.” Full release waiting after the break.

iLuv i169 HD Radio with iPod Dock and Dual Alarm Clock:
iLuv i169 HD Radio with iPod Dock and Dual Alarm Clock features crystal-clear, digital stereo for FM and AM HD Radio stations and multicast channels. iLuv i169 displays information from the HD Radio station including song name, band, frequency and more. It also receives standard analog AM and FM stereo and includes PLL tuning digital tuning technology. There are 30 programmable presets for radio stations (10 for AM / 20 for FM). The new HD Radio dock also plays and charges your iPod and the digital dual alarm clock function allows you to wake to iPod, AM/FM radio, or buzzer. It also includes an auxiliary line input for any audio devices with 3.5mm jack and remote control.

iLuv i168 HD Radio Unit with Dual Alarm Clock:
iLuv i168 HD Radio unit with Dual Alarm Clock provides crystal-clear, digital stereo for FM and AM HD Radio stations and multicast channels.. Functions include station and song information display, analog AM and FM stereo reception, PLL tuning digital tuning technology and programmable presets for 30 radio stations (10 for AM / 20 for FM) and an auxiliary line input for any audio devices with 3.5mm jack. The liquid-crystal display (LCD) and dual alarm clock features a digital clock and date display with the option to wake up to AM/FM radio or buzzer and includes a mute function. www.i-luv.com

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