HP comes back with their largest computer LCD display known as the 2709m. This 27-inch monitor supports a 16:9 aspect ratio, a 1920×1080 Full HD resolution, a 5ms On/Off response times (typical), a 3ms Gray to Gray response times, a 400 nits brightness, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, a 30,000 dynamic contrast ratio, and a 92% color gamut. Other features include a 4-Watts speaker system, an anti-glare treatment for its display, an HDMi input, DVI and VGA connectivity. The HP 2709m is now available for around $500. [Product Page]
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Kodak will release the new Zi8 HD ultra-portable camcorder in September 2009. As a successor to the Zi6 and the Zx1, the new Zi8 comes with a larger 2.5-inch LCD, a face recognition, an image stabilization, and a 1080p HD recording. Users can also upload pictures directly to YouTube and Facebook. In addition, the camcorder has a flip-out USB arm for connection to a computer. Available in blue, red, and black, the Kodak Zi8 retails for $179 a pop. [Gizmodo via Digital Camera Blog]
Creative has officially released their new Zii Egg touchscreen media device. The gadget is capable of outputting video in 1080p and 1080p HDTVs via HD cable. Measuring 115mm x 62mm x 12mm and weighing 108grams, the Zii Egg features a 3.5-inch 320×480 true-color display with up to 32GB internal plus SDHC slot (supports up to 32GB of external SDHC Card), X-Fi audio processing, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, 3-axis accelerometer, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, GPS receiver, a 32MB NOR (Linux Kernel Boot ROM), a 256MB Mobile DDR RAM, and dual cameras (forward facing HD camera and rear facing VGA camera). More
Brando has recently released the HD Media Player Docking Station that allows you to play media files via internal HDD, USB storage device or SD(HC), MS Memory card on TV without using computer. The gadget supports video output via HDMI and YpbPr with up to 1080p resolution. Supported video formats including H.264, MPEG1/2/4, DIVX, XVID, RM/RMVB, MKV, RM/RMVB, AVI, M2TS, VOB, DAT, MPG, MPEG and MOV. Each purchase comes with a remote controller, an HDMI cable, a YPbPr cable, a USB cable, an AC Adapter (100~240V), and a user’s manual. Brando’s HD Media Player Docking Station retails for $199. [Brando]
Our friends at Engadget Spanish have a new toy in their office. Asus has sent them the ASUS O!Play HDP-R1 media player. The gadget supports an HD video playback in a wide variety of codecs, including MPEG1/2/4, H.264, VC-1, and RM/RMVB. Unfortunately, there is no info on pricing or release date in the US. Asus will release this HD media player in Taiwan for around $169. See more pictures after the jump. More
MediaGate, a provider of network multimedia players, and premium audio and video peripherals, has rolled out the next generation of digital multimedia player with the MediaGate MG-M²TV. As a predecessor to the MG-800HD, the MG-M²TV provides a lot of functionality, including compatibility with AVI, WMV9, Xvid, H.264, MP3, High Definition MKV, and RealVideo file formats. The MediaGate MG-M²TV allows users to play their stored digital content on their HDTV monitors in Full-HD 1080p resolution via HDMI port. There are two USB Host ports making it easy to access your stored digital content, and a 3-1 Card Reader Slot supporting MS/MMC/SD cards for easy digital photo and video playback. The MediaGate MG-M²TV is available now for $119 MSRP. [MediaGate]
Here is the latest 7.1-channel 180-watts amplifier from Denon that features AL24 Processing Plus and video upscaling capability for DVDs. The amp is compatible with Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and Dolby Pro Logic IIz as well as supports HD playback via HDMI port. The AVC-3310 will be released in Japan in August for around 126,000 Yen ($1,346). [Akihabara]
ASUS has come out with a new graphics card in the form of the Radeon HD 4870. The EAH4870/HTDI/1GD5 integrates 800 Stream Processors, a 256-bit memory interface, a 1GB of GDDR5 memory @ 3600MHz, two DVI outputs, CrossFireX support and the new Glaciator+ fansink for keeping the card some 12% cooler than the reference solution. The ASUS Radeon HD 4870 is now available in the UK for £108.99 ($178). More
Samsung will launch the Samsung SMX-K40 and SMX-K45 entry-level camcorders in August 2009. Both video recorders can record up to 720 x 480 resolution and feature 65x “Intelli-Zoom” (52x optical zoom) lenses, a 2.7-inch LCD screen, upload-to-YouTube functionality, optical image stabilization to capture the moment perfectly even if your hands are shaking, and a HDMI port to connect to your HDTV. The Samsung SMX-K40 required an SD or SDHC card to store all recorded videos, meanwhile the Samsung SMX-K45 comes with a 32GB Solid State Drive. The Samsung SMX-K40 and SMX-K45 are priced at $329.99 and $499.99, respectively. More
LG Japan has recently released a new stylish 23-inch HD LCD monitor for the Japanese market. Known as the M237WS, this new widescreen HD LCD supports a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and features 16:9 aspect ratio, 5ms response time, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness and 160/170 degrees viewing angle. In addition, it also integrates 2x HDMI ports and dual 3W stereo speakers. The M237WS is now available in Japan for a retail price of $318. [PCLaunches]
