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<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Toshiba showcases 2013 AV range and updated Cloud TV platform eyeson" data-src-height="359" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/4klead2.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> Toshiba isn't the first name you'd associate with exciting products,  but recently we were invited to check out its 2013 selection of AV gear  in the hope we'd be dazzled by pixel counts and the IQ of its revamped  smart TV platform. We revisited a few products we had flings with at CES,  were introduced to some new panels, and taken through the ins-and-outs  of the company's fresh Cloud TV interface. Was there anything to get  excited about? Head past the break for the full tour.</div><h3 dir="ltr" id="title0" style="text-align: left;"> 2013 LED HDTV lineup</h3><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="DNP Toshiba showcases 2013 AV range and updated Cloud TV platform eyeson" data-src-height="412" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/ledlead.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> Not everyone wants or needs monolithic displays and internet services,  which is where Toshiba's 1 and 2 series come into play. As you would  imagine, the 1 series is the most basic of the range, with full HD  (1,920 x 1,080) panels ranging from 19 to 40 inches. There are a few  configuration options which chop and change features, such as D1, which  denotes a built-in DVD player, and L1, which signifies USB support and  picture / music / video capabilities. Moving up to the 39- and 50-inch 2  series grants you MHL support, but no other bells and whistles. Prices  for these entry level sets start at below £200 ($300) for the 1 series,  which are available now, and go up to £600 ($900) for the biggest 2  series TV. There's no word on when the 2 series will hit stores, but  they're expected "shortly."</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> Toshiba's common 2013 design features  and Cloud TV functionality (more on that later) starts with the L4 and  W4 series, spreading up through the 6, 7 and UHDTV 9 series displays.  Surprisingly, the 32-inch W4 is only 720p-ready, but has on-board WiFi,  WiDi and USB storage program recording. However, the L4 series steps  back up to 1080p, and will be available in three sizes up to 50 inches.  We didn't see any of the 6 series at CES,  which'll come in 32- and 40-inch options with all of the aforementioned  features and "super slim design." Also boasting a skinny profile are  the 40-, 50- and 58-inch 7 series HDTVs, with active-shutter 3D and  2D-to-3D conversion joining the spec list for these models. All of Cloud  TV-equipped flatscreens will go on sale in May starting at £330 ($500)  for the W4 and up to £1200 ($1815) for the 58-inch 7 series.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> A  quick note on the shared aesthetics of the 4 series and above. Their  rounded edges and slim bezels are intended for the "modern" living  space, but what we liked most were the bases, which are clearly intended  to be as discreet as possible. The bezels aren't <i>that</i> slim, but  probably won't put you off picking up any of the TVs if the features  take your fancy. They are either all black, or a mixture of black and  silver plastic, and don't look or feel particularly "premium." That  being said, you wouldn't consider them offensive or cheap-looking.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/dsc00805tink.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/dsc00808tink.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/dsc00813tink.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="480" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/toshiba-32l433-10.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="480" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/toshiba-32l433-12.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="480" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/toshiba-32l433-14.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="480" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/toshiba-32l433-2.jpg" width="640" /></div><h3 dir="ltr" id="title1" style="text-align: left;"> Cloud TV</h3><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="DNP Toshiba showcases 2013 AV range and updated Cloud TV platform eyeson" data-src-height="433" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/cloudtvlead.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> Probably the most interesting part of our time with Toshiba was the  presentation of its new Cloud TV platform, and it's also likely to be  the most important consideration for anyone looking to upgrade their  entertainment setup. Previously, the TV interface (e.g. programming  guide) was separated from Cloud TV services, but in this iteration,  everything's married into one user experience and accessed via a common  button on the remote. The home screen pulls up a picture-in-picture of  what's currently playing, an all-important weather widget, and  recommended content based on the viewing habits of up to seven unique  profiles (it's age appropriate, too). Social media addicts will  appreciate the live twitter feed also on the home screen. It shows  updates relevant to the top programs being discussed, and a deeper menu  allows you to switch to one of those shows, or perform custom hashtag  searching. Toshiba plans to integrate chatter from other social networks  like Facebook in the future.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> Cloud TV also has a media player  for accessing music, pictures and video stored on connected USB devices  or your home network. A metasearch feature known as MediaGuide will also  tap into that data, as well as what's currently on normal TV and what  can be found on VOD and streaming services. Speaking of streaming,  various apps will come as standard, including Netflix, iPlayer, YouTube  and Blinkbox. Deezer and Skype will also be available at launch, with an  app store coming later, which'll hopefully be filled with more software  developed under the Smart TV Alliance  standard. If there isn't an app for that, there's always the on-board  browser with HTML5 and Flash support. All things considered, we can't  say it's lacking anything major, and should only improve with subsequent  updates and the addition of an app market. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><img alt="Gallery Image" height="480" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/toshiba-32l433-4.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="429" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/dsc00858tink.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="429" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/dsc00860tink.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/dsc00862tink.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/dsc00863tink.jpg" width="640" /></div><h3 dir="ltr" id="title2" style="text-align: left;"> Blu-Ray / media players and SBK1 Soundbar</h3><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="DNP Toshiba showcases 2013 AV range and updated Cloud TV platform eyeson" data-src-height="412" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/bluraylead.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> We caught a fleeting glimpse of Toshiba's media players with Blu-Ray  at CES, but are now informed they'll be ready to sneak into your setup  sometime during the second quarter. We say sneak because they're all  pretty small, and if you're looking for something to marry with one of  Toshiba's new sets, they conform to the whole curved-edge common design.  All models will of course play Blu-Rays, as well as provide access to  several online services, such as Netflix, iPlayer, YouTube and Picasa.  Depending on how much you want to spend, you can also add WiFi and  Miracast connectivity out of the box, as well as 3D support. The basic  model (BDX2400KB) is expected to retail at £79 ($120), the second-tier  unit (BDX2400KB) at £89 ($135) and the best of the bunch (BDX5400KB) at  £99 ($150). We also saw another TV condiment in the form of the SBK1  Soundbar intended for panels from 39 to 42 inches. It's got a built-in  sub, touts Toshiba's 3D sound technology (which promises uniform quality  regardless of your position), and will be out in April for £129 ($195).</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 dir="ltr" id="title3" style="text-align: left;"> 9-series UHDTVs</h3><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="DNP Toshiba showcases 2013 AV range and updated Cloud TV platform eyeson" data-src-height="412" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/9serieslead.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> Toshiba's 9-series 4K LED TVs (3,840 x 2,160) were obviously the stars of the show, and in addition to the 84-inch beast we've seen before,  we also got a glimpse of the 58- and 65-inch models. Debuting with the 9  series is the new CEVO 4K chip, which attempts to upscale content to  make the best use of the resolution. There has to be extra data  available to it, however -- from Blu-Ray discs, for example -- so the  chip can perform its wizardry and check for loss of quality and  artifacts before deciding to push the enhanced image through the pixels.  Upscaling is supported from any HDMI input, with one port accepting  native Ultra HD. CEVO 4K also promises to make colors richer and add  "texture" for greater image depth. We were taken in by the glamor, as we  always are with 4K displays despite the lack of content to make one a  viable purchase. We aren't any closer to a strict release date or price  range, though. They're expected to drop sometime in the summer for  "competitive" prices, which almost certainly means "ridiculously  expensive" to some people, or "are you kidding me?" to the other 99  percent. </div></div>

Toshiba showcases 2013 AV range and updated Cloud TV platform (eyes-on)

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<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="MediaPortal 1.3 exits beta with official Windows 8 support, revamped skins" data-src-height="349" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/titan.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">MediaPortal<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7080182682816192337"> 1.3 is throwing its hat in the air today after graduating from beta  to full release status. The Titan skin intended for 1080p widescreen  displays has made the final version with plug-in support, but don't  worry if it doesn't fit your style or screen, as the default skins have  also been refined. UI themes and settings can be easily modified for  deeper personalization, and you can now highlight shows in the TV guide  to better plan your evening's entertainment. Unencrypted Blu-Rays will  work in the native player (with the right decoder) and several  improvements have been made to video playback and the bundled codec  library. MediaPortal settings can be configured more easily in 1.3 and  the "My Videos" section has picked up some new features. Finally, 1.3  adds official Windows 8  support, although the team admits there may be some bugs that remain  undiscovered. If MediaPortal is your HTPC software of choice, you might  want to check out the complete changelog at the source link, where  you'll also find installation instructions if you wanna cut straight to  the hands-on.</a></div></div>

MediaPortal 1.3 exits beta with official Windows 8 support, revamped skins

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