1080p comes early for Samsung

Just when you thought Samsung was done releasing new flat panels for its already extensive 2006 lineup, the company surprised market observers today with its new flagship Mosel N7 and F7 LCD TVs. Available from 32 to 52 inches in screen sizes, both series are potential stunners with a combination of black glossy frames and unobtrusive bar speakers. Aesthetics aside, the TVs are also loaded with dual HDMIs and come standard with integrated multislot card readers and USB ports for multimedia capability.

The higher-end F7 is also future-proofed with a 1,920 x 1,080-pixel panel for lossless video playback compatible with the next-generation Blu-ray and HD-DVD players. This ultra-high resolution is coupled with a revealing 6,000:1 contrast ratio and wide 178-degree viewing angle for optimal visual performance, rivaling those delivered by the award-winning Sony Bravia X-series.

The Samsung N7-series is now available from S$2,999 (US$2,006.96) to S$6,999 (US$4,683.80), while its full-HD counterpart will follow in November. Pricing for the latter was not available at press time.
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Netgear announces new HD multimedia streamer

The upcoming Digital Entertainer EVA 700 multimedia wireless streamer is another strong contender for consumers embracing home networking and media sharing. Unlike the competition, this Viiv-certified product is designed from the ground up for ease of use, leveraging on its intuitive TV user interface and simplified device setup via Intel’s Hub Connect Technology.

This Netgear product also does High Definition via component-video and high-speed Wi-Fi-g networking, and is capable of supporting both the HD versions of Windows Media Video and MPEG-4 content. That’s besides the usual spread of multimedia formats ranging from the standard MP3, JPEG and DivX to more advanced AAC and TIFF variants.

While details on its actual launch were limited at press time, expect the EVA 700 to be released within this quarter for about US$269.
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The award-winning LG RH-1F99WS has landed

So what’s the X factor behind the LG RH-1F99WS DVR’s famed EISA award? Without reciting its long list of credentials off the specs sheet, there is the 250GB hard drive capable of storing 125 hours of high-quality Standard Play clips. If recording endurance is all that matters, perhaps the super-extended 620 hours of MPEG-4 recordings is exactly what you’re looking for.

Even with a sizable hard drive, the tendency of running out of storage is always an issue for all home-recording enthusiasts. For this matter, LG has equipped the recorder with Super Multi DVD-recordable compatibility. Out-the-box, it supports DVD-RAM/+RW/-RW/+R/-R/+R DL media with a reasonable storage capacity of up to 6 hours on dual layers.

If you are sourcing for a recorder for an early X’mas upgrade or gift, check out the RH-1F99WS now available for S$999 (US$668.54).
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D-Link incorporates HD in new MediaLounge

With all the current buzz on high definition and connected home entertainment, D-Link is enticing the consumers with its latest MediLounge DSM-520 wireless multimedia steamer. The new model now ships with 1080i video output and HDMI connectivity, ideal for quality playback on new-generation HDTVs.

To facilitate instant access to music, photos and videos stored on USB storages such as thumbdrives and portable media players, the streamer also features a front USB port capable of high-speed data transfer. Thats besides a wired 100Mbps network and wireless WiFi-G connectivity for remote file playback.

Media compatibility-wise, it supports most popular formats ranging from the common MP3 to JPEG and DivX. Other more exotic variants include an HD version of Windows Media Video and MPEG-4. The D-Link DSM-520 is slated for release soon at a retail price of S$699 (US$467.78).
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Sony A/V receiver embraces full-HD

Announced today are three new Sony A/V receivers under its famed ES-series popular with enthusiasts and audiophiles. The STR-DA5200ES, DA3200ES and 1200ES feature HDMI 1080p video-handling capability and its proprietary Digital Cinema Auto Calibration system. That’s besides next-gen surround sound compatibility implemented through 7.1-channel uncompressed audio-ready (LPCM) HDMI (5200/3200ES only), as well as discreet analog input.

Video connectivity-wise, there are up to three HDMI and three component-video sockets for external component hookups, while there are six to eight digital audio inputs depending on the model. The flagship 5200ES also comes loaded with a high-performance Faroudja Directional Correlation Deinterlacing engine designed for jaggie-free pictures and quality video upscaling.

While no specific pricing and launch date is available, expect the receivers to retail somewhere between S$1,550 (US$1,037.27) and S$3,000 (US$2,007.63).

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