Three new Bravia modules were shown off at CES last January and finally they are ready for your pre-orders if you are interested in expanding the capabilities of your Sony LCD TV. Let’s check them out:
Bravia Wireless Link Module DMX-WL1
We have covered this module when it showed up in Europe and it now has reached California where Sony’s distribution warehouse is and most of your orders are shipped from. You will get two devices: a receiver and a transmitter that provide a wireless HD link between your A/V equipment and your compatible BRAVIA® HDTV from up to 65 feet away. The Wireless Video Link receiver easily mounts to the back of your BRAVIA HDTV and eliminates the hassles of in-wall wiring while the transmitter supports up to five source devices (four HDMI™ inputs, one component video input). You can also operate your TV and connected source devices with the included remote. Supported format is 1080i. It is a pricey gadget that will ask for your 8 Franklin crisp bills.
Bravia DVD Link Module DMX-DVD
This module easily attaches to the back of Bravia enabled with DMeX port. It is interesting to see Sony integrate the DVD drive instead of Blu-ray drive, especially with the prices going down (Blu-ray ROM is sold at $100 nowadays), though the upconverting is offered and even HDMI cable is included.
Equipped with convenient side access, loading and ejecting your DVDs is a snap. There’s also automatic integration into the award-winning Xross Media Bar™ menu navigation system which lets you control the DVD Link using your compatible BRAVIA HDTV remote control. Additionally, this module upscales your DVDs to near-HD picture quality. Pre-sale item available on or about 09/30/2008 for $199.99.
Xross Media Bar
Enjoy easy access using the Emmy Award Winning Xross Media Bar™ (XMB™) user interface
Accessibility
Seamlessly mounts to the back of your compatible BRAVIA® HDTV for easy side access.
DVD upconverting
Enjoy 480p, 720p, 1080i and up to 1080p(on select BRAVIA® HDTV models) picture quality.
Bravia Input Link Module DMX-SW1
This module when attached to your Bravia pretty much becomes an HDMI switch as it adds 4 HDMI inputs to your TV. So now you can connect your PS3, Sony Digital Photo Frame and a couple of other HDMI toys that are sitting in your AV rack. Pre-sale item available on or about 09/30/2008 for $149.
Pretty soon we will see all of the above and even more integrated within Bravia itself come 2009-2010. Sony, how about that Cell processor you mentioned a year ago being the engine of future Sony TVs?
