Panasonic recently launched Blu-ray disc player DMP-BD50 3G with 1080p resolution and BD-Live function. Connect it to internet using BD-Live and download images, subtitles etc.

“Panasonic was the first to bring a Blu-ray player with Bonus View (Final Standard Profile 1.1) to market and now with the DMP-BD50 we are again leading the industry with the inclusion of BD-Live,” said Paul Sabo, Panasonic, National Marketing Manager Entertainment Group.

Featuring DTS-HD Master Audio, lossless Dolby® TrueHD and Picture-in-Picture Applications, the player is one versatile device of its kind. Based on VIERA Link, one can operate VIERA Link equipped home theater components with one remote. Enjoy sharp and crisp images, thanks to P⁴HD i/p conversion processor and PHL Reference Chroma processor.

Connect Panasonic DMP-BD50 3G Player to 7.1 channel amplifier and enjoy 7.1channel surround sound. Transfer pictures from digital camera or camcorder through SD memory card and watch them on HD flat panel TV at 1920 x 1080 resolution. Get home the amazing piece for $699.95.

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LG Korea announced the launch of FB163 DVD Player. The DVD Player delivers 160W output. Along with DVD playback, the LG Player features connectivity with iPod. You can control it from the remote control.

Quick Facts:

• Touch sensitive controls
• 2 subwoofers to bring better sound
• USB ripping - copy music to a USB compatible MP3 player direct
• Portable audio in - connect any audio product with via the headphone socket
• Aluminium finished tops
• DivX movie playback
• Power Output 80W X2

It has a Tuning Range of FM (50kHz/ 100kHz) 87.5 ~ 108.0 MHz, MW / 10 kHz 520~1720kHz / 9 kHz 522~1620 kHz.

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Samsung Electronics, world’s leading innovator in consumer electronics has extended its lineup of Blu-ray format A/V products with the introduction of a new fourth generation Blu-ray player. Samsung’s Fourth-generation BD-P1500 Blu-ray Player has been designed with the latest multimedia technology.Samsung’s BD-P1500 Blu-ray Player is empowered by the latest Blu-ray technology and advanced connectivity for a powerful use with other digital devices. This new product of Samsung incorporates a built-in Ethernet connection enabling the USB input users to quickly upgrade with the latest firmware ensuring the player stays at the cutting edge of Blu-ray technology.

“Samsung is excited to continue its support of the Blu-ray format with our fourth- generation Blu-ray player,” said Reid Sullivan, vice president of Audio/Video & Imaging at Samsung Electronics America. “We are confident that consumers now have the ultimate HD addition to complete their home theater package.”

The BD-P1500 can be easily connected with other digital devices through an HDMI 1.3 port with CEC for an expanded color delivery and an easy home theater control. Its compact design and exceptional functionality offer you a remarkable viewing quality. This Blu-ray player can upconvert standard DVDs to 720p, 1080i and 1080p resolutions offering you crystal-clear pictures.

Samsung’s BD-P1500 Blu-ray Player is expected to be available in the market in June 2008. The estimated price for this product would be some where around $ 549.00.

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Sony’s latest launch RDR-HX1080 HDD Recorder matches up the BRAVIA TV collection in style and performance. Supporting BRAVIA Sync technology, it lets the users control home cinema system with just one remote control. “Aside from great picture quality and huge storage capacities, the latest generation of Hard Disk Drive DVD recorders makes the ideal partner for your BRAVIA™ television”, says Stuart Kemp, Business Manager, Home Video Group, Sony Europe. The recorder has the capacity to record high quality images. The on-screen noise is reduced by high bit rate HQ+ record mode. Create slideshows with X-Pict story.

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Schaub Lorenz exhibited its latest SL 768PDV Portable DVD Player during the China Sourcing Fairs at AsiaWorld-Expo. This DVD Player comes with a 7-inch display. It has a built-in speaker and an earphone jack. The rechargeable battery can be detached easily. There is no information on its price yet. Stay connected for updates.

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Sony has unveiled the latest HDR-HXD1095 Recorder to complement your BRAVIA TVs. This HDD DVD Recorder gives you greater control over the TV programs. It comes with HDD Camcorder connection for direct digital dubbing. Even if you transfer your digital content via USB, there will not be any quality loss. The X-Pict Story lets the users create better slideshows with music. Besides analog tuner, Sony HDR-HXD1095 Recorder is equipped with DVB-T tuner, thereby letting the users view and record digital broadcasts. You can also store camcorder footage, photos, and even MP3 music files and CDs. These easy to use recorders also work with BRAVIA Sync technology thereby easing off the management of devices.

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DivX, Inc. takes pride in giving DivX certification to 6 Blu-ray DVD Players from Denon, Philips and Panasonic. Panasonic DMP-BD30EE, Philips BDP7200 and Denon DVD-2500BTC1B, DVD-2800BDC1B, DVD-3800BDSP and DVD-2500BTSP constitute the entire range. This makes DivX move one-step farther in ever-increasing grip of DivX in new product categories and the market will see 41% rise in DivX technology by end of 2007.

“In-Stat expects worldwide shipments of Blu-ray players to reach 23 million in 2011. DivX is well-positioned to become a standard feature on Blu-ray devices, just as it has shipped in millions of DVD players worldwide,” said In-Stat Principal Analyst, Michelle Abraham, Converged Markets & Technologies, Multimedia.

Based on Blu-ray technology, the players can deliver a playback of and store 25 hours of DVD quality video with the help of high quality compression. All the 6 DVD players have gone through a thorough testing phase for high visual quality, security and interoperability. So now play and share high quality video across different platforms. This has made one thing sure that Blu-ray technology is the future of digital media.

AUDE exhibited its latest PDVD-8028 DVD video player at the China Sourcing Fairs at AsiaWorld-Expo. This portable player with 7-inch display is offers Aspect ratio 16:9. It supports game, DVB-T, analog TV, card reader, TV recorder and MPEG4. You can listen to continuous 3 hours of playback via rechargeable lithium battery.

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OPPO Digital is set to launch officially its up-converting DVD Player DV-983H based on Anchor Bay’s leading video processing technology. The universal DVD Player with 7.1-chanel audio and 1080p HDMI up-conversion delivers unparalleled audio and video performance complementing high level of entertainment experiences even on large screens.

What makes it stand out in the market is its features like AutoCue-C, Precision Video Scaling, Precision Deinterlacing and Progressive Cadence Detection. And the final result is sharp, clear, smooth and lifelike distortion free pictures. The unsurpassed audio and video performance makes it more reliable. “Anchor Bay is honored to have OPPO choose our ABT1018 and ABT102 chips for its flagship DV-983H DVD player,” said Doug Fealtman, CEO at Anchor Bay. “Our VRS video processing technologies compliment OPPO’s unwavering commitment to unsurpassed performance and reliability in its products.”

DV-983H applies edge, motion and source-adaptive techniques to deliver amazing results. The 24-bit audio D/A converters, high quality components involved make it one player to mesmerize over. Apart from supporting Windows Media Audio, Kodak Picture CD, the USB2.0 interface enables you to enjoy music or video from USB disk. Bring home this amazing piece for $399.

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Touch Interactive has announced the launch of its latest Hybrid DVD Player and Display Unit. This groundbreaking product is designed to perform the role of the conventional video cassette player. The DVD Player has a housing of a metallic look that gives a warm feel. It has a cool blue edge giving it an air of superiority. This structure supports high resolution wide screen display with an easy to operate button. The Monitor is just 19 inch in size. The appearance of the product is awesome. With the beguiling looks and compact size, this can be used anywhere whether its your office or home.

Via: Touch Interactive