New Study Shows Consumers Prefer PS3 Blu-ray players
When surveyed as to whether customers would prefer a stand alone Blu-ray player over a Sony PS3 with same player, the majority preferred to pay less for the player and have a hi-def video game console tossed in for good measure. The study, conducted by ABI Research shows that more than half of consumers aren’t thrilled with the obscene price point of a stand alone alone player, preferring to add value to their purpose by going with the Playstation 3 instead. The study goes on to say that, although 23 percent of consumers are planning a Blu-ray purchase, even those aren’t in a hurry to get one, choosing to wait until at least 2009 before they take the Blu-ray leap. In addition, the study also found that a whopping 87% of Playstation 3 users do watch Blu-ray movies on their PS3 player. The study’s findings are great news for SONY who is enjoying brisk sales of the Blu-ray capable PlayStation 3 game console. So, when one considers that Blu-ray sales are staggering at the current price of between $350 and 500, it isn’t surprising at all that consumers would rather have a great gaming platform tossed in for good measure. Kudos to Sony for being so forward thinking in tossing in the Blu-ray player from the outset. Hat Tip – Crave Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames , check out our analysiss. [ New Study Shows Consumers Prefer PS3 Blu-ray players copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
The Godfather Collection on Blu-ray
Some people say that Blu-ray might be the DVD killer. It’s already outed HD-DVD and has established itself as the high-def video standard. I’m yet to own a Blu-ray disc myself. Other than the Blu-ray disc that ships with the PS3 and of course the games which come with the logo emblazoned on the covers. But this might just make me give on the HD disc revolution. Paramount has announced their release of The Godfather Collection: The Coppola Restoration on Blu-ray in 1080p high definition and offering English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround sound. The four disc tome features all three Godfather flicks as well as an extra disc with a truly impressive list of extra features and documentaries. Each film is show in BD-50 dual-layer presentation, with a frame-by-frame restoration overseen by director Francis Ford Coppola himself, as well as cinematographer Gordon Willis. Each film includes an audio commentary by Copolla, with the fourth disc featuring multiple featurettes, galleries, deleted scenes, storyboards and trailers. When the Blu-ray discs drop on September 23rd the whole collection will cost you $120. But luckily for you, we’re giving you the early bird special. You can pre-order the Godfather Collection now for the special price of $86.95 from Amazon. Press Release and Product Page via PS3Fanboy Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool [ The Godfather Collection on Blu-ray copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
The Hello Kitty HD-TV soon to be found in Japan
I swear, if there is some kind of hostile takeover and the world ends, at the root of the problem will be Hello Kitty sitting in pretty pink. I’m not sure what started my deep and true hatred of all things Hello Kitty, so I fully admit that it is entirely random and not at all logic based. The more hilarious part is that I know I’m not the only one bad about disliking all that is Hello Kitty. My theory is, anything that has taken over the world as quickly as Hello Kitty has must be evil, especially if it appears innocent. Well Hello Kitty has managed to get its stamp placed on yet another product, this time a little LCD TV. The 19” TV was announced by the Japanese company Uniden and will be shipping out about mid July. The contrast ratio is 1,000:1 and a resolution of 1440 x 810. The TV comes in either the white shown here or black. For a price of $650 you too can sell your soul to Hello Kitty. Alright, so Hello Kitty might not be quite that bad, but it’s just so pink. Source: crunchgear Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames , check out our analysiss. [ The Hello Kitty HD-TV soon to be found in Japan copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Backyard Outdoor Theater System
You’ve got a beautiful backyard, with a gorgeous pool and a deck large enough to size a decent sized party, but something is missing from this luxurious scene. Where is the multimedia? A bunch of people standing around chatting on a pool deck can only steal the crowd’s attention for so long. And a music system blasting cheesy classical music can only accomplish so much. If you’ve got the money, why not add an awesome theater system to go along with your poolside facade? The Backyard Theater System is an all-in-one unit for displaying video on a large screen on your very own property. Awesome for both sporting events and movies alike, this theater system from Frontgate offers the very finest of outdoor displays. The theaters incredible 720p digital resolution 12-foot wide screen is completely weatherproof, which means there’s no inflatable parts which have to be messed with everytime you want to watch video from your poolside. It takes just 20 minutes to assemble and dissemble the full product. The system ships with a pair of 80 watt speakers and a Epson MovieMate 72 projector for producing a theater-quality experience. It’s all easily transportable with an included travel bag, and the Epson MovieMate even features wheels for easy movement. With a retail price set at $2,999, you’ll be spending less than you would be on a theater system for inside of your home, which is pretty incredible if you ask me. Product Page via Baller House Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool [ Backyard Outdoor Theater System copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
The very retro M21 Flat Panel TV
If your flat panel TV is looking entirely too modern in your home, this prototype design might spark your interest. The M21 Flat Panel definitely looks more like one of the earlier TVs than the sleek ones offered today. Although I love how the flat panels look, someone that has a home that is overly retro might not want to slap something so modern into their living room. Something like this would blend in a lot better. Besides that, if you’re robbed by really ignorant criminals, maybe they’ll be fooled and leave it alone thinking it’s just an old outdated TV. The design was made by Joe Wilkerson, but anyone that is great with their hands could probably easily make something similar. It’d probably be faster than waiting on the prototype to hit the market. Especially since prototypes don’t always get made. This particular design features a 42” plasma screen and is designed after TVs from the 1950s. The designer is still testing the waters and seeing what kind of public interest his design draws before he takes any further steps with it. At some point he hopes to make a wider and shorter version that features a bit of storage. Which means for all those interested in the design keep a lookout on his page for any new pictures he may post. Source: bbgadgets Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames , check out our analysiss. [ The very retro M21 Flat Panel TV copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
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