That Samsung really went ahead and started to ship their Blu-ray Player BD-P1000 gets more startling every day. Sony’s online shop shows now October 25th (via HDBeat) as release date for the Sony BDP-S1 Blu-ray player.
Early June SonyStyle delayed the release date the first time to August. So Sony fans need either wait or for the first time buy something from Samsung to get Blu-ray in their house. Several Blu-ray movies are now available.
Onkyo has introduced the XM-Ready CS-V720, a personal audio/video system that combines a high quality two-channel receiver, universal DVD-A/SACD disc player, and complete 5.1-channel processing in a small form factor suitable for the office, bedroom, or dorm room (W 8″ x H 6″ x D 14″ / 19cm x 14cm x 33cm). It includes a pair of two-way loudspeakers, progressive scan video output, and pre-outs for expansion into a full-fledged 5.1-channel home theater mini-system.Read full press release.
The CS720 is packed with features, from the XM ready tuner that gives you access to over 150 channels of digital quality audio (requires optional antenna and paid subscription) to enhanced control of your iPod when used in conjunction with Onkyo’s optional DS-A1 Remote Interactive Dock. All of this technology is available packaged in a sleek looking, compact system that can be used in any room of the house or office. Order one today, and get dynamic entertainment without sacrificing a lot of space.
It’s price? $400 (Suggested price by manufacturer).
Packed into one of the most prettiest designs, Stockholm’s Kapsel Multimedia presents this Media Center PC measuring only 27 x 23 x 10 cm, designed with a shell made on ceramics and to be positioned either horizontally, vertically or on the wall.
With a preinstalled version of Windows Media Center Edition users will have the option of play DVD, and enjoy online Music and Video services, TV viewing and recording, in a whole new way thanks to the Electronic Program Guide and time-shift functions.
The unit has an innovative platform called Intel®Viv which provides advanced features such as reformatting digital content files to a high definition audio and video.
The Kapsel will be delivered with remote control and remote keyboard.
More info at Kapsel Website
This is the latest release from Pionner , the Elite DVD player DV-79AVi
Whatever anyone could dream getting from a DVD player have come true , I’ll dare to say this is in the top of the DVD players alimentary chain.
“Advanced Digital Direct Pixel Drive with Two-Dimansional Resolution Expander provides automatically increases the pixel count from progressive 480 x 720 to an amazing high-definition progressive 1280 x 720, or 1920 x 1080i. More pixels = better picture.”
“With Pure Cinema Progressive Scan, the DV-79AVi achieves high conversion accuracy by actually re-creating the original frames of a film and displaying them in a 3-2 order (called 3-2 pull-down), matching the output to television standards. This creates natural, film-like, flicker-free images that are smooth and virtually free of bothersome artifacts on moving objects.”
“A new type of all-digital output called a High Definition Multimedia Interface, or HDMITM. This high-bandwidth interface allows huge amounts of very high quality data—both video and audio—to be output at high rates of speed, up to 5 GBps.“
And how about connections?
Anything you want S-video,Video Component,HDMI,Parallel video outputs,6channels audio output,digital optic connection,coaxial digital audio output,iLink audio output and a couple more (just in case).
Picture your self on your living room preparing to watch the news or a movie on your brand new 42″ flat-panel tv, it cost you a fortune, well you say: “It’s a little treat for myself, for all my hours of hard work.” then caos…
ATLANTA, GA, United States (UPI) — Atlanta-based Philips Consumer Electronics North America said Thursday it is recalling 11,800 plasma flat-panel TVs.
Arcing by capacitors in the left and right sides of the back cabinets of the TVs can pose a safety risk.
Philips has received nine reports of arcing by the capacitors. The results of such incidents were contained within the TVs due to the use of flame retardant materials resulting only in damage to the TV. There have been no injuries reported.
The recall involves certain 42- and 50-inch, 2005 model Philips branded Plasma Flat Panel Televisions with Ambilight technology, an ambient lighting feature that projects a soft light onto the wall behind the TV to enhance the display.
Consumers should immediately turn off the Ambilight feature and contact Philips for instructions on how to receive in-home service to have their TV repaired for free. Inquiries may be directed to Philips at 888-744-5477 option No. 4445.
Source: M&C News
