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ezGear® Introduces BluCobra™ Blu-ray Disc™ Player
by Shane Sturgeon on January 3, 2009 Category: Blu-ray

ezGear® Introduces BluCobra™ Blu-ray Disc™ Player

EZ3000 - Affordable Blu-ray player for everyone


Las Vegas, NV - CES 2009 - ezGear, a leading marketer of state of the art audio and video products, -announces the introduction of the BluCobra EZ3000 video player for Blu-ray Discs. The EZ3000 is the first in the new BluCobra line of products from ezGear. BluCobra Blu-ray players include a full host of features you get with higher end models at an affordable price.


Formats

The BluCobra EZ3000 is a multi-format player that supports DVD, SACD and Blu-ray with full 1080p/24Hz output. For TVs that support lower resolutions, the player will also provide output in 1080i, 720P, and 480i. Composite video is also supported. The EZ3000 supports BD Profile 1.1 (Bonus View) and BD-ROM as well.


Video Outputs

The EZ3000 provides a full range of outputs so you can connect the player to the most popular TVs and audio systems. Output connections include HDMI 1.3 output, Component Video output, composite video and S-Video outputs.


Audio Formats and Output

Multiple audio formats are supported by the EZ3000, including Digital Dolby. MPEG-2 Audio, Dolby TrueHD (lossless) and DTS-HD Master Audio. The EZ3000 can be connected to virtually any audio device. Two (2) channel downmix audio is provided to connect directly to your stereo TV or stereo hi-fi system. Analog 7.1 audio is supported for stereo Hi-Fi with analog inputs. You can also get a state of the art audio experience with full 7.1 Digital audio connections. Both Optical and Coaxial digital audio is supported.

According to Charlie Bernstein, President of ezGear "With the conversion to HDTV almost complete, the demand for affordable Blu-ray players is growing everyday. To date, full-featured Blu-ray players have been too expensive for many consumers. With the economic challenges facing everyone, ezGear believes American consumers are looking for Blu-ray products they can afford. With an affordable price and the flexibility of the EZ3000 to connect to virtually any TV or Stereo, ezGear is making it easier for consumers to adopt digital television in 2009."


Availability

The BluCobra EZ3000 will be available in the Spring of 2009. The Manufacturer's Suggested List Price of the EZ3000 is expected to be $399.99 or below.

Additional information can be found at www.ezgear.com/bluCobra/EZ3000.html or come see us at CES 2009 Booth 25321 in the LVCC South Hall.

About ezGear

ezGear is a leading manufacturer of products for audio, video, and gaming, dedicated to providing customers with the very best innovative accessories available. ezGear is the creator of the ezSpace UFO Space Saving Surge Protector, the PowerBullet 2x2 combo USB Charger, the powerStick iPod backup battery, ezGold Cables, and the ezVision Video Glasses.

ezGear is a registered trademark and bluCobra, EZ3000, ezSpace, PowerBullet, powerStick, ezGold, and ezVision are trademarks of ezGear, LLC. Never Let the Entertainment Stop! is a service mark of ezGear, LLC.
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Posted by Shane Sturgeon, January 3, 2009 11:34 PM

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About Shane Sturgeon

Shane Sturgeon is the Co-Publisher and Chief Technologist of HDTV Magazine, an industry publication with HDTV roots going back to 1984, when Dale Cripps founded The HDTV Newsletter. Today, HDTV Magazine is a leading online resource for HDTV news and information and captures the eyes and imaginations of over 3 million visitors annually. Mr. Sturgeon has a background in information technology and has served in various consulting capacities for Fortune 500 companies such as J.P. Morgan Chase, Verizon Communications, Proctor & Gamble and Nationwide Insurance. He has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Wright State University.