Transformers: Dark of the Moon gets Blu-ray 3D version

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 24px;"></span><br /> <div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: 12px; font: normal normal normal 13px/19px Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; max-width: 640px; padding-bottom: 0.6em; padding-left: 0.6em; padding-right: 0.6em; padding-top: 0.6em;"> <div mce_style="text-align: center;" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 24px; text-align: center;"> <img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-92188 aligncenter" height="184" mce_src="http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/9643/transformersbdjapan.jpg" src="http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/9643/transformersbdjapan.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; clear: both; color: #444444; display: block; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; max-width: 640px;" title="transformers-bd-japan" width="140" />Have you watched Real Steel? I half expected Hugh Jackman to do a Wolverine on Zeus by popping out his claws, severing the head of robots just like how he treated Sentinels in the X-Men comics. Good thing the story did not turn out that way, as Real Steel sported far more soul despite having less robots compared to the loud Transformers franchise. For fans of the latter, you will be pleased to hear that a Blu-ray 3D version of Transformers: Dark of the Moon is coming your way – although it will hit Japan first on January 20th next year, boasting English and Japanese soundtracks.</div> <div style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5;"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=lethgQSpVpU:-0xlIVhVtuM:qj6IDK7rITs" mce_href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=lethgQSpVpU:-0xlIVhVtuM:qj6IDK7rITs" style="color: #0066cc; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5;"><img alt="" border="0" mce_src="http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/4282/84788068.gif" src="http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/4282/84788068.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; max-width: 640px;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=lethgQSpVpU:-0xlIVhVtuM:gIN9vFwOqvQ" mce_href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=lethgQSpVpU:-0xlIVhVtuM:gIN9vFwOqvQ" style="color: #0066cc; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5;"><img alt="" border="0" mce_src="http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/4096/25972110.gif" src="http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/4096/25972110.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; max-width: 640px;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=lethgQSpVpU:-0xlIVhVtuM:V_sGLiPBpWU" mce_href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ubergizmo?a=lethgQSpVpU:-0xlIVhVtuM:V_sGLiPBpWU" style="color: #0066cc; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5;"><img alt="" border="0" mce_src="http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/4734/39776215.gif" src="http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/4734/39776215.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; max-width: 640px;" /></a></div> </div> </div>

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Disney gives Blu-ray classics a 3D makeover

<P align=center><img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/images/tr2n-logo-good-img-200-200.jpg"></P><br /><P>Tron: Legacy is set for release on 3D Blu-ray from Disney later this year, in addition to at least 14 other 3D titles, with a number of 2D-to-3D conversions of classics also promised. </P><br /><P>It's a solid show of support from one of the major producers of 3D movies, with some great conversions of flicks such as <EM>The Lion King</EM> and <EM>Beauty in the Beast</EM> in the works. </P><br /><P><STRONG>Uncle Walt supports 3D TV</STRONG></P><br /><P>"Continuing its leadership in the advancement of 3D entertainment and marking the most significant title commitment to the growing Blu-ray 3DTM market, The Walt Disney Studios today announced plans to release at least 15 of its films for in-home viewing on Blu- ray 3D in 2011," reads Uncle Walt's press release just in.</P><br /><P>One person who is particularly pumped about the news is Lori MacPherson, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, who tells us:</P><br /><P>"As our contemporary library of 3D content continues to grow, and the original artists and filmmakers meticulously "dimensionalize" their work for release on the Blu-ray 3D format, we will be offering movie- lovers the most incredible in-home entertainment experience they will ever have. </P><br /><P>Also included among the titles slated for release in 2011 are <EM>Bolt, Meet The Robinsons, The Nightmare Before Christmas, G-Force</EM> and <EM>Chicken Little.</EM></P><br /><P><STRONG>Blu-ray Disc Association on 3D spec</STRONG></P><br /><P>Speaking about the 3D Blu-ray spec, Andy Parsons, U.S. chairman of the Blu-ray Disc Assn.'s (BDA) promotions committee and senior VP of product planning at Pioneer Home Entertainment Group told Reuters: </P><br /><P>"I don't think I've ever seen an association turn out a spec in such rapid time. The alternative would have been two or three different ways to do 3D on a disc -- and that's death to a format. Everyone understood that could happen. We avoided what could have been an ugly, messy situation."</P><br /><P>Rich Marty, VP of new business marketing at Sony added: "We will see large 3D (Blu-ray) theatrical releases, timed day-and-date with their 2D Blu-ray counterparts. </P><br /><P>"As conversion techniques continue to get better and the cost of conversion comes down, there will be growing interest to do more of these titles.".</P>

Disney gives Blu-ray classics a 3D makeover

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LG unveils its 'superior' 3D Blu-ray AV range

<P align=center><img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com////classifications/images/lg_logo-200-200.jpg"></P> <br /><P>LG has decided to beat the January tech crowds and give everyone a peek at what it will be showing off at CES 2011.</P><br /><P>This week the Korean company announced that it will be offering what it is calling a 'superior' range of 3D AV goodies.</P><br /><P>First up is the HX996TS home theatre system. Boasting sound that is "as deep and lifelike as any 3D image," the system includes something called the Vertical 3D Effect Channel, which blasts out sound from the top of the included Tallboy Speakers. </P><br /><P>This brings 7.1 sound but without the messy job of putting up brackets in your home to hold the top speakers.</P><br /><P><STRONG>Connected player</STRONG></P><br /><P>LG will also show off the HB906SB Blu-ray player at CES 2011. This is another home cinema system that has 1,100 watts of output and uses LG's new Digital Signal Processing to iron out the sound waves.</P><br /><P>The HX996TS and HB906SB both utilise Wi-Fi, have an iPod dock cradle and USB support.</P><br /><P>LG will also be launching the BD690, a network Blu-ray 3D player that boasts Smart TV Technology, access to the LG App Store and Wi-Fi Direct compatibility - which is a first in the market. </P><br /><P>The LG BD690 is an update to LG's current <a href="">BD390 range</A>.</P><br /><P>UK release date and pricing details are to be announced but expect more information when CES 2011 begins 5 January.</P>

LG unveils its 'superior' 3D Blu-ray AV range

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Updated: CES 2011: 3D Blu-ray, OLED plus more tablets

<P align=center><img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/events/ces2010/cescolour1-200-200.jpg"></P> <br /><P>It won't be too long before CES 2011 is upon us. Taking place from 6-9 January 2011 in Las Vegas, CES sets the tone for the tech year. </P><br /><P>Apple may not be present, but just about everyone else is – from the electronics giants such as Sony, LG and Samsung to the tiniest software companies. CES covers the whole gamut of technology, so you'll also find Microsoft and Nvidia alongside names such as Kodak and Polaroid. </P><br /><P>CES, or the Consumer Electronics Show, is the place where the industry meets, does business and – most importantly for you – launches new kit. TechRadar will be there in force to bring you the latest news and hands-ons from the event, but what can we expect to see there?</P><br /><P>Last year, 3D was the main theme alongside every single company talking about the environment. This is a slightly odd thing to hear in Vegas, which is possibly the least environmentally friendly location known to man. Expect those companies who haven't yet gone big on 3D – such as Sharp – to go fully 3D this time around.</P><br /><P>We'll also see plenty of universal glasses available – specs you can use with various 3D TVs, not just those from one manufacturer. And expect a lot more hype behind 3D Blu-ray. </P><br /><UL><br /><LI><a href="">The movers and shakers at CES 2010</A></LI></UL><br /><P>Traditional LCD will seem like old technology at CES 2011 – it'll be LED all the way. Movement on the next-gen OLED tech has been slow so far, with only Sony, Samsung and LG really demonstrating anything of worth. </P><br /><P>Sony has had its 11-inch on-the-market XEL-1, Samsung with an OLED laptop and 40-inch TV demos and LG with the UK's larget OLED TV, which clocks in at 15 inches. Expect far more to come at CES from various manufacturers. </P><br /><P>Highlights from CES 2010 included Samsung's LED 9000 series and the first look at the Toshiba Regza Cell television – though we've since learnt that the Cell is yesterday's news and will be replaced by the new Cevo processor. </P><br /><P>As well as connected TVs, there will also be plenty of other connected devices – we'll surely also see a plethora of Google TV devices. Google TV will come to the UK in 2011. </P><br /><P align=center><img alt="Google tv" src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/classifications/events/zeitgeist_pics/googletv-420-100.jpg" width="420"></P></IMG><br /><P><STRONG>GOOGLE TV: </STRONG><EM>Will CES 2011 be where Google TV really takes off?</EM></P><br /><P>In terms of computing, we're expecting lots and lots more in the way of tablets. Dell has not been too secretive about its desire to produce larger siblings for the Dell Streak, so expect more from them. </P><br /><P>Likewise HP – we'd predict that the leading PC manufacturer won't be too far behind with a tablet-based device. Lenovo also had plenty of Snapdragon-based devices at this year's CES. Will we see more at CES 2011? Will it be the LePad?</P><br /><P>But the most interesting part will be the operating systems these guys end up using. Will the buzz continue to be around Android (which Google says isn't yet ready for tablets anyway) or will we see something new from Microsoft or will the Redmond giant just hope for the best with standard Windows 7? And what of Chrome OS – it's all gone quiet on that front.</P><br /><P>We're also expecting plenty of announcements from Intel and Nvidia, so watch this space for more.</P><br /><P align=center><img alt="Lenovo skylight" src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/classifications/events/ces2010/skylight-2-1024x768-420-100.jpg" width="420"></P></IMG><br /><P><STRONG>LENOVO CES 2011:</STRONG> <EM>The company had a very successful CES 2010. What's in store for 2011?</EM></P><br /><P><a href="http://www.cesweb.org/">Registration for CES 2011 is already open</A> to the industry. "The energy and buzz surrounding the 2011 International CES is already in motion, as we prepare for dynamic new exhibit areas that reflect the vibrant CE industry," said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, events and conferences, CEA.</P><br /><P>"The new Connected Home Appliances and Broadband Telecommunications TechZones are two of many new attractions at the 2011 CES."</P><br /><P>Join us in January for the very best CES 2011 coverage you'll find. </P>

Updated: CES 2011: 3D Blu-ray, OLED plus more tablets

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LG unveils its 'superior' 3D Blu-ray AV range

<P align=center><img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com////classifications/images/lg_logo-200-200.jpg"></P> <br /><P>LG has decided to beat the January tech crowds and give everyone a peek at what it will be showing off at CES 2011.</P><br /><P>This week the Korean company announced that it will be offering what it is calling a 'superior' range of 3D AV goodies.</P><br /><P>First up is the HX996TS home theatre system. Boasting sound that is "as deep and lifelike as any 3D image," the system includes something called the Vertical 3D Effect Channel, which blasts out sound from the top of the included Tallboy Speakers. </P><br /><P>This brings 7.1 sound but without the messy job of putting up brackets in your home to hold the top speakers.</P><br /><P><STRONG>Connected player</STRONG></P><br /><P>LG will also show off the HB906SB Blu-ray player at CES 2011. This is another home cinema system that has 1,100 watts of output and uses LG's new Digital Signal Processing to iron out the sound waves.</P><br /><P>The HX996TS and HB906SB both utilise Wi-Fi, have an iPod dock cradle and USB support.</P><br /><P>LG will also be launching the BD690, a network Blu-ray 3D player that boasts Smart TV Technology, access to the LG App Store and Wi-Fi Direct compatibility - which is a first in the market. </P><br /><P>The LG BD690 is an update to LG's current <a href="">BD390 range</A>.</P><br /><P>UK release date and pricing details are to be announced but expect more information when CES 2011 begins 5 January.</P>

LG unveils its 'superior' 3D Blu-ray AV range

LG has decided to beat the January tech crowds and give everyone a peek at what it will be showing off at CES 2011. This week the Korean co...

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Updated: CES 2011: 3D Blu-ray, OLED plus more tablets

<P align=center><img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/events/ces2010/cescolour1-200-200.jpg"></P> <br /><P>It won't be too long before CES 2011 is upon us. Taking place from 6-9 January 2011 in Las Vegas, CES sets the tone for the tech year. </P><br /><P>Apple may not be present, but just about everyone else is – from the electronics giants such as Sony, LG and Samsung to the tiniest software companies. CES covers the whole gamut of technology, so you'll also find Microsoft and Nvidia alongside names such as Kodak and Polaroid. </P><br /><P>CES, or the Consumer Electronics Show, is the place where the industry meets, does business and – most importantly for you – launches new kit. TechRadar will be there in force to bring you the latest news and hands-ons from the event, but what can we expect to see there?</P><br /><P>Last year, 3D was the main theme alongside every single company talking about the environment. This is a slightly odd thing to hear in Vegas, which is possibly the least environmentally friendly location known to man. Expect those companies who haven't yet gone big on 3D – such as Sharp – to go fully 3D this time around.</P><br /><P>We'll also see plenty of universal glasses available – specs you can use with various 3D TVs, not just those from one manufacturer. And expect a lot more hype behind 3D Blu-ray. </P><br /><UL><br /><LI><a href="">The movers and shakers at CES 2010</A></LI></UL><br /><P>Traditional LCD will seem like old technology at CES 2011 – it'll be LED all the way. Movement on the next-gen OLED tech has been slow so far, with only Sony, Samsung and LG really demonstrating anything of worth. </P><br /><P>Sony has had its 11-inch on-the-market XEL-1, Samsung with an OLED laptop and 40-inch TV demos and LG with the UK's larget OLED TV, which clocks in at 15 inches. Expect far more to come at CES from various manufacturers. </P><br /><P>Highlights from CES 2010 included Samsung's LED 9000 series and the first look at the Toshiba Regza Cell television – though we've since learnt that the Cell is yesterday's news and will be replaced by the new Cevo processor. </P><br /><P>As well as connected TVs, there will also be plenty of other connected devices – we'll surely also see a plethora of Google TV devices. Google TV will come to the UK in 2011. </P><br /><P align=center><img alt="Google tv" src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/classifications/events/zeitgeist_pics/googletv-420-100.jpg" width="420"></P></IMG><br /><P><STRONG>GOOGLE TV: </STRONG><EM>Will CES 2011 be where Google TV really takes off?</EM></P><br /><P>In terms of computing, we're expecting lots and lots more in the way of tablets. Dell has not been too secretive about its desire to produce larger siblings for the Dell Streak, so expect more from them. </P><br /><P>Likewise HP – we'd predict that the leading PC manufacturer won't be too far behind with a tablet-based device. Lenovo also had plenty of Snapdragon-based devices at this year's CES. Will we see more at CES 2011? Will it be the LePad?</P><br /><P>But the most interesting part will be the operating systems these guys end up using. Will the buzz continue to be around Android (which Google says isn't yet ready for tablets anyway) or will we see something new from Microsoft or will the Redmond giant just hope for the best with standard Windows 7? And what of Chrome OS – it's all gone quiet on that front.</P><br /><P>We're also expecting plenty of announcements from Intel and Nvidia, so watch this space for more.</P><br /><P align=center><img alt="Lenovo skylight" src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/classifications/events/ces2010/skylight-2-1024x768-420-100.jpg" width="420"></P></IMG><br /><P><STRONG>LENOVO CES 2011:</STRONG> <EM>The company had a very successful CES 2010. What's in store for 2011?</EM></P><br /><P><a href="http://www.cesweb.org/">Registration for CES 2011 is already open</A> to the industry. "The energy and buzz surrounding the 2011 International CES is already in motion, as we prepare for dynamic new exhibit areas that reflect the vibrant CE industry," said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, events and conferences, CEA.</P><br /><P>"The new Connected Home Appliances and Broadband Telecommunications TechZones are two of many new attractions at the 2011 CES."</P><br /><P>Join us in January for the very best CES 2011 coverage you'll find. </P>

Updated: CES 2011: 3D Blu-ray, OLED plus more tablets

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Avatar 3D Blu-ray: Panasonic nabs rights till 2012

<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Avatar" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/world%20of%20tech/images/Avatar_image-420-90.jpg" width="420"></div><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=latesttecompu-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B002VPE1B6&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>Panasonic has said to have bought the rights to <i>Avatar</i> 3D Blu-ray until February 2012, meaning that if you want to see the movie in 3D and on Blu-ray you will have to wait more than a year of purchase some Panasonic AV kit.<br> AV enthusiast blog <a href="http://avzombie.com/blog/2010/12/13/panasonic-ties-up-avatar-3d-blu-ray-until-feb-2012-no-retail-release-planned-for-2011/#more-1855">AVZombie</a> has spoken to Panasonic and it seems that it has the exclusive global distribution rights to the blockbuster title until February 2012.<br> The company's exact words: "Just to confirm the <i>Avatar</i> bundle deal does run until Feb 2012."<br> <br>

Avatar 3D Blu-ray: Panasonic nabs rights till 2012

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Avatar 3D Blu-ray costs £225 on eBay UK

<P>Thereis clearly considerable demand for the 3D Blu-ray version of James Cameron’s <EM>Avatar </EM>with copies changing hands on <a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AVATAR-3D-BLU-RAY-DVD-VERY-RARE-EXCLUSIVE-AND-GENUINE_W0QQitemZ270673066959QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=178212672614&rvr_id=178212672614&cguid=abd9f2a012c0a0aa1222f712ffd6ae6a">eBayUK for £225</A> and upwards this week.</P><br /><P>Thereason 3D early adopters are willing to pay so much is because Panasoniccurrently has the exclusive rights to sell the <EM>Avatar</EM> 3-D Blu-ray with its new 3D TVs.</P><br /><P><img alt="£225 for a blu-ray?" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/images/avatar_3d_blu-ray_mockup-420-90.jpg" title="£225 for a blu-ray?" width="420"></P><br /><P>Thereis already a handful of decent 3D Blu-ray releases available to the new 3D TVowner this Christmas season, but it is clear from the eBay prices that <EM>Avatar </EM>is the movie that many want to really show offtheir new purchase to the rest of the family this Yule.</P><br /><P>Panasonicis selling its new Viera 3D TV along with the copy of <EM>Avatar 3D </EM>and two pairs of 3D glasses in a ‘3D Full HD UltimatgePack’ to appeal to the hardcore 3D early adopter market.</P><br /><P>At thetime of going to press, there is no word on when a stand-alone version of <EM>Avatar </EM>3D will be made available tonon-Panasonic 3D TV owners.</P><br /><P>So if youdon’t happen to have bought (or be looking at buying) a Panasonic 3-D TV in thecoming months, yet are still desperate to own Cameron’s 3D blockbuster, you maywell have to dig deep to nab one of the few copies available on online auctionsites.</P><br /><P>Disneyrecently announced that it is set to release the 3D Blu-ray version of <EM>Alicein Wonderland</EM> next week, just intime for some surreal 3D fun this Christmas.</P>

Avatar 3D Blu-ray costs £225 on eBay UK

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The definitive 3D Blu-ray roundup

<P>The first wave of full HD 3D Blu-rays to appear in the UK were all brand-exclusives; to get your mitts on <EM>Monsters Vs Aliens</EM> you had to purchase Samsung 3D hardware, while to get copies of <EM>Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs</EM> and <EM>Coraline</EM> and you had to shell out for Panasonic kit. </P><br /><P>Yet the situation is improving with Walt Disney and Sony Pictures both allowing titles to go straight to retailers. At present, these are <EM>Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs</EM> and <EM>Monster House</EM> (both Sony) and <EM>A Christmas Carol</EM> (Walt Disney).</P><br /><P><img alt="Ice age 3d: one for all the family" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/home-entertainment/home-cinema/3Dblu-ray/Ice%20age%203D-420-90.jpg" title="Ice Age 3D: One for all the family" width="420"></IMG><STRONG>Ice Age 3D:</STRONG> <EM>One for all the family</EM></P><br /><P>Confusion may arise from the fact that, while Sony Pictures adamantly won't allow any of its films to be tied into hardware, the consumer electronics wing of Sony has woken up to the idea of following Samsung and Panasonic down that route, but has had to turn to Walt Disney for material. </P><br /><P>So while Walt Disney is releasing <EM>A Christmas Carol</EM> direct to shops, its films <EM>Bolt</EM> and <EM>Alice in Wonderland</EM> are being bundled with Sony 3D kit. The good news is that the exclusivity period for these titles is only 60 days, so they should be available to buy before Christmas. </P><br /><P><img alt="Coraline 3d: neil gaiman's spooky fairytale" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/home-entertainment/home-cinema/3Dblu-ray/Coraline%203D-420-90.jpg" title="Coraline 3D: Neil Gaiman's spooky fairytale" width="420"></IMG><STRONG>Coraline 3D:</STRONG> <EM>Neil Gaiman's spooky fairytale</EM></P><br /><P>In our list below, <EM>Piranha 3D</EM> is schedule for December 27. Beware that, for reasons known only to complete idiots, this is also being released as an anaglyph title in the UK, and distributor Entertainment in Video hasn't yet confirmed whether there'll be a full HD 3D version. So make sure you know exactly what you're buying if you go for it, or you might end up bitten. </P><br /><P>Full HD 3D completists should check out online auction sites such as eBay, where some people are selling on discs such as <EM>Ice Age 3</EM>. But be prepared to pay over £40 for a 3D BD… </P><br /><P><img alt="A christmas carol 3d: a heartwarming tale for a family get-together" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/home-entertainment/home-cinema/3Dblu-ray/A%20Christmas%20Carol%203D-420-90.jpg" title="A Christmas Carol 3D: A heartwarming tale for a family get-together" width="420"></IMG><STRONG>A Christmas Carol 3D</STRONG>: <EM>A heartwarming tale for a family get-together</EM></P><br /><P>Online retailer, Amazon has listings for a range of IMAX 3D titles distributed in the UK by a little-known company called Cornerstone Media International. Many of them are listed as coming in 2011, but three titles should be available to buy now (although, as these three have already had their release dates amended once before, we wouldn't be surprised if the situation has changed by the time you read this....). </P><br /><P>Across the pond It won't surprise many home cinema enthusiasts to know that the situation in the US is better than in the UK, with more titles available for 3D freaks to wrap their eyes around. Again, though, there are some exclusivity deals. </P><br /><P>Of most interest is the initial run of Warner 3D titles that hit stores on November 16, which included <EM>Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore</EM>, <EM>Clash of the Titans</EM> and <EM>The Polar Express</EM>, plus various IMAX docs. As Warner typically makes all its discs region-free, these may be worth importing (no announcements have been made for UK releases). Double-check the region code, though, before you get your credit card out. </P><br /><P><img alt="Polar express 3d: one of the first 3d blu-rays" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/home-entertainment/home-cinema/3Dblu-ray/Polar%20Express-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG><STRONG>Polar Express 3D:</STRONG> <EM>One of the first 3D Blu-rays</EM></P><br /><P>One US 3D title that is definitely region-free is Lionsgate's <EM>My Bloody Valentine 3D</EM>, but it's only available in Best Buy stores, so you may have more trouble importing a copy. Again, eBay might be your best bet. </P><br /><P>Another region-free platter in the US is <EM>The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Film in 3D</EM>. Whether or not you'd want it is another matter – it runs for only 64 minutes, is presented in 720p, and England were useless in the tournament anyway. </P><br /><P>Insatiable fans of 3D should also keep a regular eye on the German software market (poke your browser at www.amazon.de). Our European cousins often get tastier BD releases than we do, and the same appears to be true when it comes to 3D. They've been enjoying the three-dimensional fun of <EM>Clash of the Titans</EM> since August, and were able to buy <EM>Street Dance 3D</EM> before UK consumers, too (even though it's a BBC Film co-production). </P><br /><P>Put simply, there are probably more full HD 3D titles available than you may have realised, you just need to know where to look for 'em... </P><br /><P><STRONG>Software stock-take A complete list of the 3D Blu-rays confirmed for release UK 3D BD: Out now… </STRONG></P><br /><P><img alt="Monsters vs aliens: a samsung exclusive" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/home-entertainment/home-cinema/3Dblu-ray/Monsters%20vs%203D-420-90.jpg" title="Monsters vs Aliens: A Samsung exclusive" width="420"></IMG><STRONG>Monsters vs Aliens:</STRONG> <EM>A Samsung exclusive</EM></P><br /><P><STRONG>Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs </STRONG>(Panasonic Exclusive)</P><br /><P><STRONG>Coraline</STRONG> (Panasonic Exclusive) </P><br /><P><STRONG><img alt="Cloudy 3d" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/home-entertainment/home-cinema/3Dblu-ray/Cloudy%203D-420-90.jpg" title="Cloudy 3D" width="420"></IMG>Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 3D </STRONG></P><br /><P><STRONG><img alt="Monster house 3d" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/home-entertainment/home-cinema/3Dblu-ray/Monster%20House-420-90.jpg" title="Monster House 3D" width="420"></IMG>Monster House 3D</STRONG></P><br /><P><STRONG>Bolt 3D</STRONG> (60-day Sony Exclusive)</P><br /><P><STRONG>A Christmas Carol: Super Play</STRONG> (60-day Sony Exclusive)</P><br /><P><STRONG>IMAX Van Gogh: Brush with Genius 3D</STRONG></P><br /><P><STRONG><img alt="IMAX grand canyon" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/home-entertainment/home-cinema/3Dblu-ray/IMAX%20grand%20canyon-420-90.jpg" title="IMAX Grand Canyon" width="420"></IMG>IMAX Grand Canyon: River at Risk 3D</STRONG></P><br /><P><STRONG>IMAX Dinosaurs Alive! 3D </STRONG></P><br /><P>----------</P><br /><P><STRONG>UK 3D Blu-rays: Coming soon… </STRONG></P><br /><P><img alt="Open season 3d" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/home-entertainment/home-cinema/3Dblu-ray/Open%20Season%203D-420-90.jpg" title="Open Season 3D" width="420"></IMG><STRONG>Open Season 3D </STRONG>(Nov 22)</P><br /><P><img alt="Step up 3d" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/home-entertainment/home-cinema/3Dblu-ray/Step%20Up%203-420-90.jpg" title="Step Up 3D" width="420"></IMG><STRONG>Step Up 3D </STRONG>(Nov 29)</P><br /><P><STRONG>Alice in Wonderland 3D</STRONG> (Dec 6)</P><br /><P><STRONG>IMAX Volcanoes of the Deep Sea 3D</STRONG> (Dec 6) </P><br /><P><STRONG>Piranha 3D</STRONG> (Dec 27) </P><br /><P><STRONG><img alt="Resi evil 3d" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/home-entertainment/home-cinema/3Dblu-ray/Resi%20Evil-420-90.jpg" title="Resi Evil 3D" width="420"></IMG>Resident Evil: Afterlife</STRONG> (Jan 10) </P><br /><P>----------</P><br /><P><STRONG>US 3D Blu-ray: Out now… </STRONG></P><br /><P><STRONG>Goldberg Variations Acoustica 3D</STRONG> (AIX Records)</P><br /><P><STRONG>Samsung Presents: IMAX 3D Triple Feature: Galapagos/Into the Deep/Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs </STRONG>(Samsung Exclusive)</P><br /><P><STRONG><img alt="My bloody valentine 3d" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/home-entertainment/home-cinema/3Dblu-ray/My%20Bloody%20Valentine-420-90.jpg" title="My Bloody Valentine 3D" width="420"></IMG>My Bloody Valentine 3D</STRONG> (Best Buy Exclusive)</P><br /><P><STRONG>Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 3D</STRONG></P><br /><P><STRONG>Clash of the Titans 3D</STRONG></P><br /><P><STRONG><img alt="IMAX deep sea" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/home-entertainment/home-cinema/3Dblu-ray/IMAX%20Deep%20Sea-420-90.jpg" title="IMAX Deep Sea" width="420"></IMG>IMAX: Deep Sea 3D</STRONG></P><br /><P><STRONG><img alt="IMAX space station" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/home-entertainment/home-cinema/3Dblu-ray/IMAX%20Space%20Station-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG>IMAX: Space Station 3D</STRONG></P><br /><P><STRONG>IMAX: Under the Sea 3D</STRONG></P><br /><P><STRONG>The Polar Express 3D</STRONG></P><br /><P><STRONG>The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Film in 3D</STRONG></P><br /><P>----------</P><br /><P><STRONG>US 3D Blu-ray: Coming Soon… </STRONG></P><br /><P><STRONG><img alt="Despicable me 3d" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/home-entertainment/home-cinema/3Dblu-ray/Despicable%20Me-420-90.jpg" title="Despicable Me 3D" width="420"></IMG>Despicable Me 3D Combo Pack</STRONG> (Dec 14) </P><br /><P>----------</P><br /><P><STRONG>Germany 3D Blu-ray: Out now… </STRONG></P><br /><P><STRONG>Clash of the Titans 3D</STRONG></P><br /><P><STRONG>Street Dance 3D</STRONG></P><br /><P><STRONG>Schock Labyrinth Dragster 3D</STRONG></P><br /><P><STRONG>IMAX: Wild Ocean 3D</STRONG></P><br /><P><STRONG>The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Film in 3D </STRONG></P><br /><P>----------</P><br /><P><STRONG>Germany 3D Blu-ray: Coming soon… </STRONG></P><br /><P><STRONG>Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 3D </STRONG>(Dec 13) </P><br /><P>----------</P><br /><P><STRONG>2011 3D Blu-ray discs on the radar for next year... </STRONG></P><br /><P><STRONG>Tron Legacy </STRONG></P><br /><P>Walt Disney's sci-fi sequel should look and sound great on 3D Blu-ray </P><br /><P><STRONG>Avatar</STRONG></P><br /><P>Exclusive to Panasonic at first, but someone will flog their copy on eBay </P><br /><P><STRONG>Toy Story 3D </STRONG></P><br /><P>Already out in 2D, we expect a 3D version to follow in 2011 </P><br /><P><STRONG>Saw 3D </STRONG></P><br /><P>Argggh! Splat! Shriek! Gurgle...</P>

The definitive 3D Blu-ray roundup

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Alice in Wonderland 3D Blu-ray out next week

<P>Tim Burton's <EM>Alice in Wonderland </EM>starring Johnny Depp in 3D is no longer exclusively connected to Sony's 3D HDTV hardware products, with a 3D Blu-ray release scheduled for 7 December.</P><br /><P>That's right. Next week! </P><br /><P><img alt="Alice 3d blu-ray" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/images/Alice%203D.jpg.jpg" title="Alice 3d blu-ray" width="420"></IMG></P><br /><P>Burton's re-imagining of Lewis Carroll's classic had previously been released on good old-fashioned 2D Blu-ray back in June this year, with the 3D disc only previously being made available exclusively with Sony 3D hardware.</P><br /><P>Disney has confirmed that the 3D Blu-ray version of <EM>Alice in Wonderland </EM>will be packaged in a four-disc combo pack along with the standard 2D Blu-ray version, DVD version, and a digital copy. Just to cover off all bases…</P><br /><P>Though the Blu-ray 3D disc of Alice in Wonderland will include no bonus features, all the previously available features on the 2D disc will carry forward. </P><br /><P>You can <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alice-Wonderland-Blu-ray-Johnny-Depp/dp/B00466IHI6">Pre-order Alice in Wonderland on Blu-ray 3D for a discounted price</A> at Amazon.co.uk</P><br /><P>Special features include: </P><br /><UL><br /><LI>Finding Alice</LI><br /><LI>The Mad Hatter </LI><br /><LI>Effecting Wonderland</LI><br /><LI>The Futterwacken Dance</LI><br /><LI>The Red Queen</LI><br /><LI>Time-Lapse: Sculpting the Red Queen</LI><br /><LI>The White Queen</LI><br /><LI>Scoring Wonderland</LI><br /><LI>Stunts of Wonderland</LI><br /><LI>Making the Proper Size</LI><br /><LI>Cakes of Wonderland</LI><br /><LI>Tea Party Props </LI></UL>

Alice in Wonderland 3D Blu-ray out next week

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Mike and The Mechanics star launches live 3D Blu-ray

<P>Mike and the Mechanics start Paul Carrack is over at Panasonic's UK office this week to celebrate the production of Panasonic's first "end to end" 3D Blu-ray disc.</P><br /><P>Carrack, along with a number of other original band members of '80s pop legends Mike and The Mechanics (remember 'The Living Years'?) will be releasing a live 3D Blu-ray album in time for Christmas this year.</P><br /><P><img alt="Paul carrack stars in panasonic's first 'end to end' 3d blu-ray release" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/images/Paul%20Carrack%201-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG></P><br /><P>It's the perfect Christmas present for any fans of the band that might also be planning on investing in a new 3D TV this coming Christmas.</P><br /><P>Carrack has recorded with a number of genuine British pop legends such as The Smiths, Roxy Music and Squeeze (where he took over from Jules Holland and sang lead vocals on the hit single, Tempted).</P><br /><P><img alt="Paul carrack stars in panasonic's first 'end to end' 3d blu-ray release" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/images/Paul%20Carrack%202-420-90.jpg" title="Paul carrack stars in panasonic's first 'end to end' 3d blu-ray release" width="420"></IMG></P><br /><P>Panasonic informs us that Carrack now has a successful solo career "in between appearing on albums by The Pretenders, Elton John, BB King and Roger Waters and has also written songs for The Eagles."</P><br /><P>Carrack's Mike and The Mechanics' band member Peter Van Hooke, who also stars on the new 3D Blu-ray, has also recorded with Chris De Burgh and performed and recorded many albums with Van Morrison.</P><br /><P>Van Hooke is currently producing Live From Abbey Road for the TV. </P><br /><P>He has also produced this first live studio recording in 3D of a Paul Carrack session commissioned by Panasonic at Air Studios in London, filmed in 3D on Panasonic Broadcast cameras.</P>

Mike and The Mechanics star launches live 3D Blu-ray

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In Depth: 3D Blu-ray on PlayStation 3: why it's a letdown

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/home-entertainment/gaming/consoles/images/playstation-3-red-200-200.jpg"><br /><P>Sony has come good on its promise to turn the ubiquitous PS3 console into a 3D Blu-ray player by way of a free firmware update. No cost; no catches; your console just went fully 3D. </P><br /><P>It's a remarkable piece of forward planning by the PlayStation division that not only gives its black box an edge in the war with Microsoft's Xbox 360, but also lends the 3D movement a much needed leg up, effectively putting a 3D Blu-ray player in millions of homes around the world. </P><br /><P>But was 3D ever on the roadmap for PS3, or is this a compromised version of it, rushed out in time to play Sony's solitary 3D Blu-ray release and deliver the 3D message being pushed by Sony's marketing? </P><br /><P>Extensive testing of an updated PS3 Slim and an older PS3 'Fat' reveals some shortfalls. </P><br /><P><STRONG>Old dog, new tricks </STRONG></P><br /><P>Early adopters that already have a 3DTV to go with their PS3 will have been playing three-dimensional games since the 3.4 firmware update in June. I for one have been hooked on <EM>Wipeout HD </EM>all over again now that the extra dimension has been added. </P><br /><P>With the 3D gaming update came a compromise, though. The maximum resolution in 3D mode dropped to 720p, which of course looks a little soft on a large 1080p screen. Fears of the same thing happening with 3D Blu-ray are unfounded. </P><br /><P>Both PS3s manage full HD 3D output, which means you see a frame sequential 1080p image through each eye and a very sharp image on screen. But that's at the expense of audio support for Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Without an HDMI v1.4 port, the PS3 seems unable to output full HD 3D video and high-resolution surround sound at the same time.</P><br /><P>In other words, the DTS-HD MA 5.1 mix of <EM>Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs</EM> drops to compressed DTS 5.1. This probably won't mean anything to the majority of PS3 owners, but it's a major blow for cinephiles seeking the ultimate home cinema experience. Perhaps it's a situation that can be fixed by firmware at a later date, but Sony's reluctance to reassure HCC readers makes us suspect not. </P><br /><P>Updating both a new European PS3 Slim and a legacy PS3 console from the first production batch to hit the US, gave slightly different results. Firmware 3.5 is a big update of 170MB and it brings an attractive orange interface, but few other changes beyond 3D BD compatibility. </P><br /><P>Now when you load the 3D Blu-ray release of <EM>Cloudy</EM>... the '3D detected' message pops up and you have the choice of watching in either 2D or 3D. Played on the PS3, the movie has all the detail and depth of field you get with a dedicated 3D player. </P><br /><P>The film's colour palette is the highly unrealistic and lurid mix of reds and purples that appeals to kids and it is all faithfully reproduced by the console. The image is sharply resolved at 1080p, although there is, however, the usual drop in brightness, which means you'll get much better results if you dim the room lighting. </P><br /><P>The 3D effect is just as successful here as on Sony's dedicated deck, the BDP-S470. There's a clearly defined perspective to the film that puts key characters in the foreground and scenery behind, and it adds to the fun when hamburgers appear fly through the screen and into the room. </P><br /><P>There are scenes, however, where the 3D scope just looks odd. Fast-forward to Chapter 12 and the warehouse looks suitably cavernous with ropes dangling eerily in the foreground, but the view of lead character Flint in the dustbin is strangely out of focus on one side. All of the rubbish at the bottom of the bin should be on the same plane, but instead only half is sharply resolved, while the other half is blurred. This seems to be more an issue of the disc than the PS3, however. </P><br /><P>Apart from the criminal lack of lossless audio, another oddity of the firmware updated PS3 is the way the film flips into 2D whenever you call up the onscreen menu. It automatically reverts to 3D when you resume play, so it's not a problem by any means, but just a little inconsistent. </P><br /><P>Far more worrying are the compatibility issues. Our legacy PS3 wouldn't recognise <EM>Monsters vs Aliens</EM> on 3D Blu-ray for example, which is frustrating given the dearth of 3D material available right now. It does play on the PS3 Slim, though, which may indicate a limitation of the older console. </P><br /><P>So, the PS3's transition to a full HD 3D Blu-ray player is a bit of letdown. Free 3D playback can't be sniffed at, but the lack of lossless audio is a major issue. Basically, if you're as committed to lossless audio as you are to 3D images, the PS3 is a no-go as a 3D player, and you're best off buying a dedicated deck. </P><br /><P>We desperately hope that Sony will figure out how to fix this – and iron out the disc incompatibility issues.</P>

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Blu-ray quality put to test by consumer charity Which?

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//images/blu-ray-disc-200-200.jpg"><br /><P>Consumer rights bastions Which? have taken a look at some of the most popular movies out on Blu-ray and compared their picture quality with that of DVD.</P><br /><P>In the test, Which? looked at 17 Blu-rays, all of which were of retro movies, and decided that <a href="http://conversation.which.co.uk/technology/many-blu-rays-no-better-than-upscaled-dvds/">eight of these discs</A> had a transfer akin to DVD – even though they had been labelled Full HD.</P><br /><P>It's no secret that the quality of retro movies on Blu-rays differs depending on how well the studio has remastered the movie but it seems that the folks at Which? were shocked with the actual gulf in quality between discs in their tests.</P><br /><P>Although the site explains that all the discs are better in quality than DVD, the do highlight some discs which didn't impress at all.</P><br /><P>These included <EM>Ghostbusters</EM>, <EM>The Graduate</EM> and <EM>Gangs of New York</EM>.</P><br /><P><STRONG>Picture perfect?</STRONG></P><br /><P>The test <a href="http://www.which.co.uk/technology/tv-and-dvd/guides/blu-ray-disc-quality/blu-ray-viewing-results/">was conducted</A> on two identical Sony TVs and two identical Blu-ray players (with the DVD and Blu-ray version running side by side) by two experts who rated the picture quality of the movies accordingly.</P><br /><P>Interestingly, <EM>North By Northwest</EM> was also in the lowest-quality group – something which <a href="http://hcc.techradar.com/blogs/team-hcc/dvd-vs-blu-ray-does-which-know-which-which-17-11-10">Home Cinema Choice</A> disagrees with.</P><br /><P>They note that the Hitchcock classic was given an 8k resolution restoration for its release on Blu-ray, so it was very doubtful that no picture improvements were seen by the testers.</P><br /><P>While we think <a href="http://www.which.co.uk/technology/tv-and-dvd/guides/blu-ray-disc-quality/blu-ray-versus-dvd-/">17 discs</A> is rather low, it is interesting to see a trusted body like Which? challenging the notion that Blu-ray automatically offers picture enhancements to older movies.</P>

Blu-ray quality put to test by consumer charity Which?

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Buffalo Unveils Portable Blu-ray Writer

<b class="rtop2"><b class="r1"></b><b class="r2"></b><b class="r3"></b><b class="r4"></b></b><img alt="Buffalo Unveils Portable Blu-ray Writer" border="0" height="150" src="/113468matter.jpg" width="200" /><br /> Japan based peripheral manufacturer Buffalo Technology has released a portable Blu-ray writer. The MediaStation BR-PX68U2/BK - 6x sports a slim profile and interfaces with the computer using the USB 2.0 interface. The drive is powered by an external power adapter and consumes a maximum of 7.5W. It can burn and read Blu-ray discs at 6x, DVD blanks at 8x, and CD media at 24x. The portable writer is ensconced in a high gloss chassis that looks good but may eventually pick up scratches.<br /> <img align="baseline" border="0" hspace="0" src="/11346816buffalo600.jpg" /><br /> The MediaStation is slim enough to fit into your average notebook bag. The drive ships with CyberLink PowerDVD software suite, which allows Blu-ray, DVD and CD burning and playback. The bundled suite also incorporates support for DVD upscaling, which allows standard definition DVDs to be viewed and re-recorded in near HD quality.<br /> <br /> <br /> Buffalo's MediaStation Blu-ray writer is priced at Rs. 18,000 and is backed by a warranty of 2 years.<br /> <br /> Source: ChannelTimes

Buffalo Unveils Portable Blu-ray Writer

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New Sony Blu-ray rewritable drives to support 3D

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/computing/upgrades-and-peripherals/storage/blu-ray-and-hd-dvd-drives/images/Sony-Optiarc-blu-ray-200-200.jpg"/><p>Sony has announced that it will be producing half-height internet Blu-ray Disc rewritable drives – which will allow playback of 3D Blu-ray movies. </p><p>Sony Optiarc America has announced that the new drives have a 12x recording speed for single BD-R content and 8x for dual-layer. </p><p>"Available in a retail and OEM configuration, the new drives are an ideal replacement burner for a standard DVD drive while offering all the benefits of Blu-ray Disc technology, including Blu-ray 3D high-definition playback," explained Sony's release.</p><p><strong>SATA</strong></p><p>"The internal drives feature a Serial ATA (SATA) interface and standard 5.25-inch form-factor for easy installation inside a desktop PC," it adds. </p><p>"They also incorporate intelligent monitoring for consistent recording, and adjusting read-speed technology which enhances smooth playback."</p><p>The drives will be available in November in the US, although there is as yet no details on UK release date or pricing. </p><img border="0" height="1" src="http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/9809/s/f5efb2b/mf.gif" width="1"/><div class='mf-related'><p>

New Sony Blu-ray rewritable drives to support 3D

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