If you want to improve the look of your DVDs on a high-definition TV, then you better get yourself one of this XDE600 DVD player from Toshiba. The XDE600 not only upconverts your DVD content to 720p, 1080i and 1080p resolutions, but also enhances your viewing experience thanks to its three additional video processes: Detail Enhancement, Intelligent Colour and Contrast Enhancement. The player also adopts Digital Cinema Progressive technology, Dolby Digital and DTS Compatible Output, and 3D surround sound. The Toshiba XDE600 is now available for pre-order for $78.99. [Product Page via Toshiba]
Japan-based company, Kumazaki-Aim has come out with another 2-in-1 gadget for the Japanese market. Dubbed as the NRT-350S, the device integrates a portable video projector with a DVD player all in one package. Weighing 2.5 kilograms, the projector offers a native resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, 300:1 contrast ratio, 200 lumens brightness, a memory card reader (SD, MMC) and a 3Wx2ch speaker. The device also supports DivX and XviD video files as well as MP3 and WMA audio files. The NRT-350S will go on sale in Japan starting on September 1st for 59,800 Yen (about $644). More
LG has come up with their own version of digital photo frame, introducing LG DP889 Digital Picture Frame/DVD Player. But this time, their DP889 unit not only features an 8-inch LCD display but also has an integrated DVD player. It also comes with a 3-in-1 memory card slot, built-in speakers and dual headphone jacks. The supplied battery pack provides up to 3 1/2 hours of playback. LG DP889 retails for suggested price of $279.95, but Circuit City currently has it on sale for $199.99. [LG]
After digging deep into the net, no words of where this scary-but-cool looking terminator skull / DVD player came from. But it still looks good, we think it deserves posting. As you can see, the cranial portion of the skull has compartment to place DVD within. The exterior is covered with glossy metal layer, probably Aluminium. The eye sockets seem to turn on when the player is reading the DVD. [Toxel]
Green House will be dropping a DVD player known as the (GH-DV100S) at the end of June. The player can read DVD/CD/DVD ±R/RW and CD-R/RW and will be available for about 25€. [Akihabara]
Toshiba will be releasing a DVD player featuring HDMI output the end of June called the SD-590J. The DVD player can show an image in 1080p, uses 192kHz/24-bit audio DACs and 54 MHz/14-Bit Video DAC, and can read MP3/WMA audio files and DivX files, and a JPEG image. You can get one for a retail price of about 80€. [Akihabara]
Pioneer is launching a new combo DVD Player/5.1 Surround System called the HTZ-373DV. The HTZ-373DV features a HDMI output in 1080p, can decode Dolby NR Digital, Dolby NR Professional Logic II, and DTS formats, and has support for MP3 and WMA files along with five 60W surround speakers, one 60W subwoofer, and one 30W central speaker. No word on pricing or availability. [Akihabara]
If you’re in need of keeping your kids entertained and amused, the this in-car DVD player and game console might do the trick. It features a 7″ display and the DVD console located on the sun visor, a built-in emulator, 7″ widescreen LCD display, built-in FM transmitter, support for DVD, SVCD, VCD, DVCD, CD, CDG, CD-R and CD-RW discs, and support for MP4, MP3, WMA and JPEG files. You can get yours for $100.
LG Korea today released the Roommate FB163 all in one DVD component that boasts 160W of high quality sound. What makes the player special is that is supports playback of Divx files and an iPod dock. The Roommate also allows you to transfer files to your MP3 player via USB connectivity. The LG Roommate FB163 is currently available in Korea for $ 270. [Newlaunches]
Aude of China will be launching their new 7-inch portable DVD video player called the PDVD-8028 during China Sourcing Fairs at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong. It comes with a 16:9 wide screen, support for DVB-T, analog TV, game, card reader, TV recorder and MPEG4 support, and 3 hours of playing time with the provided rechargeable lithium battery. [AVING]
