Panasonic offers a potential Blu-Ray player and recorder that should interest the hardcore home entertainment people looking for fine video playback for their desired videos and movies. The Panasonic Blu-Ray DVB DMR-BW850 is a high-end digital TV HD recorder that was launched in New Zealand which can play and record via the Blu-ray format. It also comes with a SD card reader which allows you to view photo content from digital cameras straight to your TV set. If that storage access option is not enough, there is also a USB memory adapter you can use. The player has an internal 500GB HDD and even has provisions for LAN access as well as interfaces that include component video out, digital audio out and S-Video. It supports most audio, photo and video file formats, providing you an array of options as far as viewing preference.

The Panasonic Blu-Ray DVB DMR-BW850 player retails for about NZ$1,999.00.

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When you speak about a universal remote control, you can clearly consider it “universal” if it can be compatible with a larger array of gadgets. With most devices and gadgets coming out in the market with remote controls of their own, you will agree that having a lot of these remote controls around makes it confusing on which device you really want to operate.

However, the Logitech Harmony 900 should resolve all that as it can pull down the codes of over 225,000 devices. It comes with a rechargeable battery and a base station where you can leave it when not in use and recharging purposes.

This Logitech Harmoy 900 universal remote controller retails for $399.99 and will start shipping later this month.

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The Panasonic Z1 Plasma series offers a wide array of features that show some promise. As far as the Panasonic Viera TX-P54Z1E is concerned, it transmits 1080p HD signals from its tuner box and can able transmit Amazon video-on-demand services. This means that consumers who consider getting the touted TV can enjoy streaming HD videos through its wireless technology.

The new NeoPDP technology may as well answer the growing concern for energy consumption of plasma screens. With this technology, the TX-P54Z1E can also produce slimmer, lighter screens with improved picture performance.

The 54in Panasonic TX-P54Z1E is now available in the UK.

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Sony Corp. is in the limelight once again. As far as Himfr.com, they have chosen to center on the Sony LCD TV 46WE5 for its environmental and technological features. The Sony LCD TV 46WE5 features an array of features that include ultra-thin size, LED technology, energy savings and environmentally-friendly features for most of its new products.

However, Himfr.com is focusing on the lower power consumption for the Sony LCD TV 46WE5. It features the latest LCD TV HCFL hot cathode backlight technology by adopting the Sony Micro-tubular HCFL hot cathode backlight lamp which reduces 30%-40% of energy use compared with ordinary products.

Advanced TV products and systems have been known to be energy hogs and today, people are looking for various alternatives such as energy conserving solutions. Apparently, the Sony LCD TV 46WE5 is one of them.

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Optoma offers a 720p HD projector which boasts of solid brightness through a 1600 lumens and 4000:1 contrast ratio DLP home theater projector. The Optoma HD65 720p DLP Home Theater Projector highlights light and color processing technologies that deliver remarkable picture quality and contrast levels.

It is encased in a sleek form factor that weight about 4 pounds with an extensive array of connectivity options. The Optoma HD65 delivers the vivid and the vibrant in picture performance and image quality that home theater consumers are looking for which should be a great solution to their home entertainment needs.

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Panasonic has been known to provide a wide array of home theatre systems and here is one that should more or less be considered. It features a premium sound 1000W DVD home theatre system with a Kelton Subwoofer to provide better sound quality. Like most HT systems, it also has provisions for iPods and 2 tower speakers for proper placement of sound distribution.

Wireless Features With the included Wireless Kit for Rear Speakers, no cables means no clutter. You can also expand your music listening into three additional rooms with the wireless multi-room speaker kit (SH-FX85 sold separately).

Price: $499.99

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The era of touch panels expands all the more as Crestron Electronics unveil the TPMC-4SM Isys i/O® 4.3″ Wall Mount Touchpanel Media Center. This new product is a compact, low profile and affordable touchpanel that provides direct LAN connectivity for powerful room scheduling and control

It also comes with versatile mounting options in corporate offices, universities, hotels, retrofits and home automation applications. With most companies today making use of technology and visual representation to perk up the marketing and meetings of executives and clients, the addition of Crestron Electronic’s new touch screen device is certainly something that will help adaptations for better presentations in the corporate setting.

Featuring a wide array of touchscreen functionality with flexible mounting options and single wire installation, TPMC-4SM delivers room control, power and communication via Ethernet, allowing easy installation virtually anywhere, making the 4SM an ideal solution for retrofits, renovations and existing structures where cutting holes in walls is undesirable or impractical.

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Philips launched an array of new home theater solutions today, ranging from Cinema TVs all the way down to iPod docking stations. With over 20 new products under its new lineup, what may be strikingly noticeable is the new 56” Philips Cinema 21:9 TV which costs $8,098.04. With a wider screen, the new LCD TV is designed to accommodate films in the 2.39:1 format and of course the much wanted cinematic experience right from home.

Other products that are sure to gain ground included the following:

• Philips’ new 52-inch 9000-series HDTV (52PFL9704) ($4,416.78)
• HTS8160B Soundbar
• 7000-series and 5000-series HDTVs
• DVD Micro Theater Systems
• iPod/iPhone docking stations

Most of these items are now available over at the Singapore market, with the exception of the three Philips 9000-series and the Cinema 21:9 HDTVs which are expected to ship in July.

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As far as Sharp is concerned, the time is now to showcase your roster of new products. And among them include a new array of AQUOS LCD TV displays as well as professional projectors, one of which was already posted yesterday, the Sharp PG-F325W.

But while that was already shared, there are a lot that comes along with it. Among them include:

• Sharp XG-P560W 3-Chip DLP WXGA Installation/Integration and Large-Venue Projector
• Sharp XG-P610X 3-Chip DLP XGA Installation/Integration and Large-Venue Projector
• Sharp BrilliantColor DLP Conference / Classroom Projectors
• 3-LCD Projectors

As far as LCD TV displays are concerned, the new E-Series LCD TVs should be worth noting. The new displays are available in 52”, 46” and 40” screen size class units, each featuring dramatically bright and crisp pictures, ideal for home theater and can also be used in digital signage and commercial display settings.

There are also some other LCD TVs that people may want to get, particularly the ones who want to replace their old CRT monitors and want a cinematic experience for their home theater rants.

The new models include:

• LC-52E77UN
• LC-46E77UN
• LC-40E77UN
• Sharp LCD TVs (Models LC-22DV27UT and LC-22SB27UT)
• 1080p DLP Home Theater Front Projector (model XV-Z15000)

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LaCie unveils a new line of entertainment solutions as it releases the LaCie Cinema Black Series. Unlike the portable hard drives that they had initially been known for, LaCie unveils an array of players that can both play and record. Both models from the Black range were specially constructed to optimize the way consumers access and play content straight off from their HDTV.

The LaCinema Black PLAY and RECORD will boast some of the most up-to-date home networking capabilities for your home theater demands. Users will now be able to select from a direct network connection although WiFi connections are sure to be the preferred medium today.

With these new players, consumers will be able to use this new player to store music, movies and photos from any computer on the local network. An integrated UPnP client player makes it a snap for users to access media content from a networked PC or Mac from anywhere in the home.

The LaCie Cinema Black Series is priced at $429.99.

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