Yamaha brings the new BD-A1000, a 3D-ready, Internet-connected Blu-ray Disc player. As Yamaha’s first universal Blu-ray player, the BD-A1000 supports BD-Live, Bonus View and 3D Blu-ray, and is able to stream media content from NetFlix, Blockbuster and YouTube Internet services. Other than playback Blu-ray Discs, DVDs, and CDs, the Yamaha BD-A1000 also supports playback of Yamaha BD-A1000 files from data discs and USB storage devices. The player provides full HD Audio decoding, 1080p/24Hz-compatible HDMI and 7.1 multi-channel analog output with four 2-channel DACs. It is

The Yamaha YHT-S400 is a unique home theater package that consists of a subwoofer-integrated receiver and an extremely slim front speaker that fits in front of almost any TV. The home theater system provides three 1080p-compatible HDMI inputs (and one output), Yamaha’s exclusive Air Surround Xtreme, UniVolume and Extended Stereo technologies for immersive audio for movies, sports and music experiences. The sound bar is also compatible with a universal iPod dock and a Bluetooth A2DP receiver dongle. If you are interested, you can buy the Yamaha YHT-S400 for $599.95.

The Yamaha YHT-S400 is an attractive home theater package where you get a subwoofer-integrated receiver and an extremely slim front speaker that fits in front of almost any TV. You’ll get three 1080p-compatible HDMI inputs (one output), Yamaha’s Air Surround Xtreme, UniVolume and Extended Stereo technologies for immersive audio with movies, sports and music. The sound bar is also compatible with a universal iPod dock and a Bluetooth A2DP receiver dongle. It will cost you $599.95. [Techfresh]

Yamaha announced in the US market the YHT-S400 two-piece home theater system, which consists of a slim soundbar front speaker and a first-of-its-kind subwoofer-integrated receiver. The system offers HD audio and features the company’s AIR SURROUND XTREME, UniVolume and Extended Stereo technologies. The YHT-S400’s sound bar stands at 2-inches high and fits in front of most 32 to 50-inch TVs without blocking the screen. The system offers three 1080p HDMI inputs and accepts HD Audio signals via linear PCM transmission from Blu-ray disc players. The YHT-S400 is available

Yamaha has another iPod dock up their sleeves with the launch of the PDX-60 iPod Dock, which connects to your iPod or iPhone via Yamaha’s yAired wireless technology, using a small wireless transmitter attached to your iPhone or iPod. It also comes with a cradle for your iPhone or iPod that will charge your device, and a small card type remote. It’s compatible with all models of the iPhone as well as the iPod Touch, iPod Classic and iPod Nano. You can get it in a variety of colors including, blue, pink, grey and black for $299. [GG]

Yamaha launches in Japan the TSX-W80 and TSX-70 iPod speaker docks. These 2.1-channel speaker system offers 4Wx2 stereo output and 8W subwoofer. The Yamaha TSX-W80 features an AirWired cradle that allows wireless music streaming from you iPod or iPhone to the speaker while the TSX-70 drops the AirWired feature. Both of them have built-in AM/FM tuner, SR Bass sound enhancement, a LCD display and alarm clock. Yamaha’s TSX-W80 and TSX-70 are compatible with latest iPod players and iPhone including iPod nano, iPod touch and iPhone 3GS. They come in multiple colors and will

In addition to the TSX-W80 and TSX-70, Yamaha brings also the MCR-140, an iPod/CD HiFi audio system. The device features a CD player that supports Audio CD, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA CD playback and an AirWired iPod dock that allows wireless music streaming from iPod. Yamaha MCR-140 offers 15Wx2 power output and includes the Advanced YST Technology for better sound quality. The system has a USB port and is able to play MP3 and WMA from USB storage devices. It works with iPod 5G, iPod Classic, iPod nano and iPod touch. Yamaha MCR-140 comes in black and white. [yamaha]

[CEATEC 2009] This Vocaloid Robot was presented at the Sekai Camera booth. I saw it yesterday, but I wanted to get a closer look before I share it with you all. Its creators have worked on making the skin, facial expressions and the lip to synchronize in tandem with whatever it verbalizes. Right now, the head is the only body part that moves and she still looks very “plastic” (Terminator model T100), but it’s always a cool thing to watch. They should work with Honda to put her head on Asimo – now that would be weird.

Yamaha_s_PSG_01S_is_the_speakerphone_version_of_a_mullet’; Receivers keep growing more channels, but few people have developed an affinity for running more speakers and their tethers ’round the living room. Yamaha’s doing its part with a series of products that integrate things together — soundbars, HTIBs, and the like. On the lower end are the YHT-S350 and YHT-S400, pictured after the break. Both offer a receiver with an integrated subwoofer, through which your various devices can be connected and the output end of their HDMI cables tickled with bass.

Yamaha’s re-entry to the world of Hi-Fi separates has unleashed quite an impressive range of products. The Yamaha CD-S700 is the cheapest of the single-disc CD players and comes in at an attractive price for what appears to be a well-specified solution. It’s a well-built machine, too, and is quite heavy thanks to a reinforced and sturdy case. In order to discourage case resonance, Yamaha has even gone to the trouble of providing a damping layer of metal glued to the underside of the top cover. The front panel is real metal, another nice touch as this price. Upon