Is Bigger Really Better? ShopNBC To Launch Mitsubishi 65-Inch HDTV With BluRay 3D

ShopNBC will have the exclusive, national launch of Mitsubishi’s 65-inch, 3D-Ready HDTV with complete BluRay 3D Home Theater Kit on Sunday, the network said Friday.

The TV set will have all components viewers need to achieve a full BluRay 3D experience in the comfort of their home. “For instant gratification,” according to the press release, customers will receive a full BluRay 3D starter kit with two active shutter 3D eyeglasses, a matching emitter, Mitsubishi’s new BluRay 3D Adapter, a Sony 3D BluRay player, HDMI Cables, and a Disney 3D Showcase BluRay disc.

ShopNBC's Mitsubishi 65-inch HDTV

“3D technology has garnered a lot of media attention lately, and the public has shown that they want to be part of the revolution,” ShopNBC electronics guest expert Elliot Smith said in a canned statement. “Mitsubishi has developed a television that is not only 3D-ready, but also is of the highest quality. Even if customers choose not to take advantage of the 3D capabilities that come with this TV, they can still experience a stunning, rich picture for all their entertainment needs. Another bonus, the Mitsubishi TV comes with the Sony 3D BluRay player, allowing Internet-streaming capabilities. This way, customers can enjoy streaming online videos on a 65-inch HDTV.”

And that isn’t all from Smith.

“Mitsubishi isn’t focused only on high quality, but on simplicity as well. Mitsubishi has taken out all the guesswork of an in-home BluRay 3D experience by incorporating a start-to-finish BluRay 3D kit,” he said. “Customers will receive everything they need for a complete BluRay 3D experience in an easy, hassle-free set-up – all at a price that won’t break the bank.”

Rod Ghormley, ShopNBC’s vice president of home and electronics, said in his canned statement, “As the preferred destination for top values in electronics, we are thrilled to showcase this exclusive, national launch of the new Mitsubishi 3D-Ready HDTV with complete BluRay 3D Home Theater Kit on our multi-media network. Customer trends have shown strong interest and demand for 3D-ready technology and large screen TVs. Now we are able to meet and exceed our customer’s lifestyle needs with a show-stopping, easy-to-use entertainment package.”

Samsung Will Launch HSN Shop by Remote App On Its Internet@TV – Content Service

HSN will offer its HSN Shop by Remote app on select 2010 Samsung HDTVs, Blu-ray players and Home Theater Systems through the upgraded Internet@TV – Content Service, officials said Friday.

The HSN Shop by Remote app will allow viewers to access live streaming HSN video and make purchases using their remote controls.

“We think TV is more than just for viewing your favorite programs. We’re committed to enriching in-home entertainment, and transforming television viewing into an interactive experience,” John Revie, senior vice president of Visual Display Marketing for Samsung Electronics America, said in a prepared statement. “Together with HSN, we’re excited to offer consumers the ability to interact with the HSN application thru their TV remote.”

Samsung’s upgraded Internet@TV feature includes Samsung Apps, providing consumers with an expanded, easy to navigate selection of content and applications from services that span video, information, lifestyle, games, and sports.

The HSN app will be included in the first group of TV apps that will be available on Samsung Apps this spring free of charge to consumers. Premium apps will be available for purchase via Samsung Apps’ transactional interface this summer.

“As the original TV retailer, HSN has been at the forefront of interactive television and transactional innovation for decades. This latest partnership with Samsung will continue our tradition of developing new ways to engage consumers by allowing us to reach an audience that does not otherwise have access to our Shop By Remote service,” John McDevitt, HSN’s vice president of Advanced Services, said in a prepared statement.

Samsung viewers will require a broadband connection to access Internet@TV including the HSN app. The full-screen app will appear with the following categories listed for browsing:

Current On Air Item – Product detail of the item currently airing live on HSN.

Today’s Special – Available at an exclusive special retail price for the day.

Deal of the Day – A must-have item that has never been discounted before will be unveiled daily at a special rate.

Last 15 Items Aired – Customers can go back and browse a list of the last 15 products on air.

Cablevision Systems Corp. and Comcast have rolled HSN By Remote on theis systems.