1. Introduction I was thinking for a while to make the transition to 3D, but I...
Deal of the Day – Roku 2 XD Streaming Player 1080p at Amazon for $70 shipped
Today only – You can get Roku’s latest media streamer for cheap at Amazon – $70 with no taxes and free shipping in most of the US. Roku 2 XD features over 300 channels including Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, Hulu Plus, HBO Go, Crackle, Pandora, etc in full 1080p. Be a cord cutter and save hundreds…For more info, check our full Roku 2 XS review.
Deal of the day – the new Panasonic Lumix ZS20 20x zoom camera – $285 shipped at Amazon
I was waiting for this camera for a really long time and now is here. Also heavily discounted only a month since its launch date, you can find the Panasonic Lumix ZS20, a 20x optical zoom monster taking 14 MP shots, 3D and GPS as well for only $285 shipped at Amazon. Much better low light sensitivity has been reported, with a new redesigned sensor. Just got mine and will post a review in the next several days.
Check after the break for the full Panasonic Lumix ZS20 description.
Amazon Instant Video arrives on PS3
Good news for today folks, PS3 owners should stop looking with that much envy to the XBOX 360 owners which jumped quite far in terms of media streaming capability, especially in the last several months. Well, Sony didn’t exactly missed the train and today they can brag about being the first gaming console to offer Amazon Instant Video streaming. This is, of course excellent news and you have can navigate the XMB under TV/Video Services and you can download/install the Amazon Instant Video app right away. You can access both rental/purchase movies and TV shows and Amazon has over 120,000 commercial free in their catalog. Amazon Prime Subscriptions are supported as well. The news made it front page on Amazon as well!
Beside Sony PS3, Amazon Instant Video is also available on other popular devices including Amazon’s own Kindle Fire (full review here) and the Roku Boxes (full review here)
Check after the break for the video demo.
Deal of the Day – Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket 4G LTE Android Phone – $99 at Amazon
The best phone on the market in my opinion right now – Amazon has the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket LTE Phone for AT&T at just $99 shipped and no taxes in most states. Here are some details:
- Android 2.3 OS, 1.5 GHz dual-core, 16GB memory
- 4.5″ Super AMOLED touchscreen, GPS navigation
- 8MP camera, 1080p video, Bluetooth 3.0, 3G/4G/4G LTE
Alternatively, the 4G (non-LTE but HSPA version is exactly 1 cent here - Samsung Galaxy S II 4G Android Phone (AT&T). The new price is available either for a new service or as an individual upgrade (per line). Check our full Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket review if you need more information and hit after the break for the full technical details:
Sony PlayStation 3 PS3 3D Glasses Review (Model CECH-ZEG1U)
1.Introduction
When I got my first 3D projector, the Epson PowerLite 3010e 3D 1080p projector, I went ahead and purchased the Panasonic 3rd gen TY-EW3D3MU (also sold as twin pack under the designationTY-EW3D3MPK2), glasses that are compatible with the universal standard M-3DI and are among the very few listed on Epson’s website as compatible. I only got four pairs since the Panasonic glasses are quite expensive at around $100/pair. Last week though, I realized I need a couple of extra pairs to have around and I looked for a cheaper solution. While not officially listed as compatible with Epson 3010/5010/6010 series, the Sony PlayStation 3 3D Glasses were reported in several places as working well with my projector, so I went ahead and ordered two pairs from Amazon that currently has the lowest price (around $50 shipped). In this review, I’ll not only describe how they perform, but I’ll include side by side comparisons versus the other 3D glasses I am currently using, the 3rd gen Panasonic TY-EW3D3MU . Continue Reading →
Deal of the Day – Refurbished Kindle Fire at Amazon – $169, free shipping and no tax
If you are in the market for a really nice (and cheap) tablet, look no further – Amazon has a factory refurbished Kindle Fire for $169 shipped, the lowest price to date. You can root it and take full control if you desire, or just use it the way it was intended.
For more information, check our full Kindle Fire Review and our detailed tutorial in how to root Kindle Fire.
Panasonic TY-EW3D3MU 3D Glasses Review – Gen3 M-3DI compatible TY-EW3D3MPK2 twin pack version 2012
1.Introduction
Several months ago, I bought a brand new Epson PowerLite 3010e 3D 1080p projector, and since I got the “e” version featuring WirelessHD (wireless HDMI) the package didn’t contain any glasses by Epson. Since the Epson glasses are quite hard to find, I had to look around and find some compatible glasses. Not, that was a chore at the time, but the first compatible glasses I found were the Panasonic 3rd gen TY-EW3D3MU (also sold as twin pack under the designation TY-EW3D3MPK2), glasses that are compatible with the universal standard M-3DI and are among the very few listed on Epson’s website as compatible. I purchased four pairs from Amazon and used them over the last three months connected to my Epson 3010e. I decided to review them to help any readers make an informed decision. Continue Reading →
FAVI HD-120 Review – 16:9/120-Inch Electric Projector Screen 2012
1.Introduction
Several months ago, when I knew I will make the transition from TV to a projector, I also started to look around for a projector screen. After researching online and visiting store demo rooms, I found on Amazon this FAVI HD-120 16:9 120 inch Electric Projector Screen that was selling for quite a decent price as large electric projectors go, around $257 at the time of writing. More important, Amazon had free shipping which is quite amazing considering the size of the unit. I never heard of FAVI before, but I decided to give it a try and see how it performs. The result of the last three months of use paired with my Epson PowerLite 3010e 3D projector (full review) are detailed in this Favi HD-120 review. Continue Reading →
Epson 3010/3010e compatible 3D glasses (M-3DI standard) – the big list
I decided to write this small article because it was very hard for me to find compatible glasses after I bought my new Epson 3010e 3D projector. Some of the glasses are hard to find in stock, so I’ll also try to keep an eye on where to find them and for the best prices.
A little bit of introduction might be necessary: Epson wisely designed their 2011 projector line to be compatible with the M-3Di standard for Active Shutter Glasses. The current companies actively producing or working toward compatible products are: Panasonic Corporation, XpanD 3D, Hitachi Consumer Electronics Co., Ltd., Changhong Electric Co., Ltd., FUNAI Electric Co., Ltd., Hisense Electric Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Seiko Epson Corporation, SIM2 Multimedia S.p.A., ViewSonic Corporation.
Currently these are the glasses that have been reported to work with the 3010/3010e, 5010, etc Epson projectors, as well as with most of the new projectors and TV sets compatible with M-3Di standard (including all 2011+ Panasonic TVs) Continue Reading →
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3010/3010e 3D Projector Review 2012
1. Introduction
I was thinking for a while to make the transition to 3D, but I held back due to less than satisfactory equipment and experience. Like many, I went around the show rooms and tested various 3D TV sets, only to be disappointed by the viewing experience. While 2D TV is absolutely fine on most TV sizes, to watch 3D you need in my opinion a certain perspective, otherwise it feels like you are watching an aquarium. I wanted to feel like I am being immersed in the 3D scene, and I soon realized there is no way I can achieve my goal with a regular size TV set, so I started looking to some reasonably priced 3D full HD capable projector. Reasonably priced would been the entire setup around $2000, or $2500 at most. After a couple of months of researching (and about the same time spent in convincing my wife that we “need” yet another electronic toy), I bought Epson’s new PowerLite Home Cinema 3010 (3010e version) from Amazon (no taxes in California and they have the lowest price by far), 4 pairs of Panasonic 3D 3rd generation glasses (yes, they are compatible) and a 120 inches FAVI motorized screen. I put everything together and the impressions will be fully detailed in this Epson 3010 review. Continue Reading →
