Sharp recently announced its latest BD-AV1-B high-definition Blu-Ray Player. This Disk recorder of AQUOS Series delivers hi-vision recording playback. The Blu-Ray Player has the capability to reproduce BD video, BD-RE Ver.2.1 (1 layer /2 layer), BD-R Ver1.1 (1 layer /2 layer), DVD video, DVD-RW/-R, DVD-RAM* 4, DVD + RW/ + R and Music CD and CD-RW/-R (music CD format). The Sharp BD-AV1-B Blu-Ray Player consumes approximately 34W electric power.

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One of the most eminent names in the electronic market, Sharp Corporation, is likely to introduce its Sharp BD-AV1-R Recorder in Japan by October 27, 2007. This new Blu-Ray disc recorder will result in simpler operation than a traditional VCR through its HDTV recording. It can play several discs such as DVD+RW/+R (video format finalized), CD-RW/-R (audio CD format), standard audio CDs, and DVD video, BD-R Version. 1.1 (single layer/dual layer) etc.

BD-AV1-R Recorder comes with a simple Fami-link remote, is red in color, with a single layer BD-RE Version 2.1 record able disc. It can make a HDTV Terrestrial and BS digital broadcast of 3 hours and 2.1 hours at approximately 17 Mbps and 24 Mbps, respectively. Its disc meter will enable the users to ascertain the amount of free space left on the BD-RE disc; it comes with Sharp’s consistent high-image quality.

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Sharp recently announced its latest BD-AV1 Blu-ray disk recorder belonging to AQUOS Series. The disc player will come in three color options Black, White and Lead. This hi-vision blu-ray player of digital broadcast delivers Video recording of BD-RE Ver.2.1 (only 1 layer). Sharp’s BD-AV1 will be available from October 27^th; there is no word on price yet.

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Panasonic recently announced its latest WJ-HD180 Digital Disk Recorder in Japan. The Recorder will reach the stores for sale from November 1st November 2007. Panasonic WJ-HD180 features AC 100 V 50 Hz/60 Hz Power source , +5 ℃ - +45 ℃ Category temperature range, approximately 5.0 kg mass and 5% - 90% (dew condensation it is not thing) Operating humidity limit. The Panasonic WJ-HD180 Recorder consumes 30W of electric power. The Recorder offers a capacity of twice the HDD of 160 GB. The slim design lets the user economize the space.

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Samsung recently introduced its latest Tristar TS-H652D 18X DVD recorder in China. It is moderately priced at 269 Yuan. The Tristar TS-H652D is getting success in China. Let us look at what it does. In appearance the Recorder is simple like any other DVD recorder. The Tristar TS-H652D has the 2MB buffer capacity and can read at 18X DVD+/-R, 8X DVD+/R DL with 12X DVD-RAM. It can write at 8X DVD+RW and 6X DVD-RW. As far as CD is concerned, The Tristar TS-H652D 18X DVD recorder supports 48X CD-R to read in duplicate with 32X CD-RW writes. The Samsung Tristar TS-H652D features SAT intelligence speed optimization technology, the Double-OPC pair of road laser wisdom leads technical and the ABS automatic ball bearing balanced system.

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Sony recently expanded its lineage of Blu-Ray products with its latest line of Blu-Ray Recorders comprising of three models BDZ-L70, BDZ-X90, BDZ-T70 and BDZ-T50 Blu-Ray. The latest products deliver high picture quality & high sound quality. The models are expected to hit stores from November 8th. Enjoy high definition recording and store approximately 166 hours of recording (approx. 3.8 times higher than recently announced models). All the models adopt high accuracy hi-vision encoder of MPEG4-AVC. Sony’s latest Blu-Ray Recorders feature 24p True Cinema HD audio correspondence HDMI voice response, correspondence with BRAVIA, and much more…To know more about these amazing BDZ-L70, BDZ-X90, BDZ-T70 and BDZ-T50 Blu-Ray recorders log on to Sony Japan.

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Sony unveiled its small-sized HDD recorder BRX-A250 married with the network TV box BRX-NT1 to complement your Sony BRAVIA series Televisions. The BRX-A250 recorder has a built in digital hi-vision tuner. The latest models are designed to work seamlessly with the new Sony BRAVIA X7000, X5050, X5000, W5000, V5000, V3000, J5000 and J3000 series. Sony’s BRX-NT1 IPTV box comes with VOD (video on demand) function. Both devices can be operated via single remote control. BRX-A250 and BRX-NT1 meet the space demands with their compact design. The BRX-A250 allows users to record shows onto a 250GB HDD. The Sony BRX-A250 and the Network TV box BRX-NT1 are expected to ship from November 20^th in Japan. There is no word regarding the price.

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Mitsubishi recently introduced its latest four-channel DXTL4U Digital Video Recorder in the market. The Recorder is very simple to use and equips easy to navigate GUI for quick and simple programming. This affordably priced Digital Video Recorder features Recording Time Real-Time, 120ips (NTSC) @ CIF, System Resolution 720×480 (NTSC), Compression Method Dynamic Digital Compression™; Mitsubishi proprietary, Internal Storage Device 1 HDD (80, 250, 500 GB), Network Connectivity Admin: 2 / Watch: 2 / Search: 2 (Ethernet, External Modem), Video Inputs Composite: 4 BNC, Looping, Video Outputs Composite, VGA, Audio Input 1 RCA, Audio Output 1 RCA, Operating Temperature 41F ~ 104F (5°C ~ 40°C) and Input Voltage AC 100-240 V, 50/60Hz, 0.6A.

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TiVo Inc. recently announced a trimmed-down, less expensive version of its digital video recorder for high-definition televisions. The latest TiVo HD model has the capacity to record up to 20 hours of high-resolution TV signals. The company will ship the product during August at an expected price of $300. Another premium quality model Series3 HD Digital Media Recorder with the capacity to hold about 30 hours of HD programming is tagged $800.

Don’t you think it’s dearer? So what? They say it has more high-end audio and video features. Whatever, both models are expensive for a cable set-top box, a device that many consumers receive for a negligible monthly fee from their cable or satellite TV provider. Even TiVo charges a little more, it offers many unique Web-related and home networking features like you can even control TiVo from a mobile phone.

“Jim Denny, vice president of product marketing for TiVo said he was unsure if TiVo was building new Series3 boxes, but believes existing inventory should keep the device available through the start of 2008.”

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The leading developer of direct-to-disk, long duration recording and playback systems, Conduant Corporation, recently introduced its all new Big River LTX2 data recorder. The new recorder offers the user over 480 Mbytes/second recording and playback performance. The recorder is designed in a portable and compact shape. The data recorder can function as an unconnected system with network control or can also be unswervingly linked to a host computer via its Star Fabric PCI link interface. The product requires only 120 Watts and a DC power source of 12 Volts and can then operate independently from a host PC over an Ethernet connection. With this data recorder a fixed Web server is included for easy internet browser- based control if preferred. The Big River LTX2 data recorder system is rack mountable and has symmetric mass allocation for uncomplicated shock/vibration separation and mounting. In addition, nearly all in-house cables have been eliminated for enhanced consistency, ease of assemblage and motorized robustness. The pricing for the Big River LTX2 of Conduant Corporation starts at around $28,000 for a 1.6 Terabyte system. There is no word about the availability of the product till now.

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