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Samsung’s new AV-R720 receiver will be on display at IFA Expo 2007. The receiver produces 850 Watts of power and boasts 1080p support, 7.1 audio, 2 HDMI in/out jacks, along with the standard fare of component, composite and coaxial inputs. The Samsung AV-R720 receiver is exclusive to Germany for now and retails for around $890 (after conversion).
Yamaha’s new flagship Home Theater Receiver: The RX-Z11 has set the bar for Audio/Video receivers with its full HDMI support for 1080p HDTVs and 11.2-Channel surround sound capabilities. The Yamaha RX-Z11 has a whopping five HDMI inputs with two allowing you to send a full HD signal to a 1080p HDTV. It also features four component inputs with two outputs, along with support for Dolby Digital Plus/True HD and DTS High Resolution Audio/Master Audio. The RX-Z11 has network capabilities enabling access to Internet Radio, as well as music from your computer and an iPod dock. Release is set for November, check the Yamaha Website for more details.
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Pioneer comes back with a new plasma TV called the KURO. The displays are divided into two version; the Pioneer Kuro and the Elite Kuro. The 42-inch Pioneer Kuro sports a 1,024 x 768 resolution panel, four independent HDMI 1.3 inputs, a built-in CableCARD slot, advanced PureCinema with 3:3 pulldown, and tweakable settings, while the 50-inch Pioneer Kuro comes with a 1,365 x 768 resolution. The Elite Kuro versions add the Home Media Gallery, and provide ISFccc calibration. Pricing and availability info are currently unavailable.
Projection Design introduced the Action! M25 which is claimed to be the world’s smallest 1080p projector. It is powered by a single-chip 0.95-inch TI DMD, 1920 x 1080 dot resolution, 5000:1 contrast ratio with a 220W UHP Lamp throwing 1000 Lumens of brightness. The device has a HDMI, HDCP enabled DVI, a Ethernet and RS-232C terminal for controlling the projector via a IP address. The Projection Design Action! M25 will go on sale from October, pricing is still unknown. Check one more pic after the break.
Onkyo comes back with two new AV amplifiers, the DTX-7.8 and DTX-8.8. They retail for around $2,600.
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MSI has unveiled its new PR200 notebook at Computex 2007. This all-white notebook adopts an Intel Centrino Duo processor, a 12.1 inch display, a 1.3MP camera, HDMI output, and a fingerprint recognition technology. There is no word yet on pricing or availability. Hit the jump for more images.
I-O Data released their spanking new MF241X LCD monitor. This 24 inch LCD monitor sports the ability to display graphics beyond 1080p resolution. The monitor also features dual HDMI input, so you can hook up more than a single HDMI-compatible device. Other features include DVI input with HDCP encryption, a trio of USB 2.0 ports, and a wireless remote control. Pricing info is still unknown.
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The Sony HT-DDW990 is a home theater system with HDMI switching capabilities (2 HDMI inputs). This system provides up to 900 Watts of total power: 140 Watts from each of the 5 speakers (6 Ohm), and another 200 Watts from the powered subwoofer. The included A/V receiver has ample inputs and outputs including 3 component video, 2 HDMI video, 4 composite video, 2 digital optical audio, 1 digital coax audio, and 6 analog audio inputs. Sadly, the HDMI standard used on this model only supports up to 1080i and cannot process 1080p HD signals. The Sony HT-DDW990 is now available for $199.
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Asus will release five new notebooks including A7S, F3SV, F3SC, A8SC, and W7S. They feature the new nVidia GeForce Go 8000 series video cards and Intel’s “Santa Rosa” notebook platform. Using the new nVidia GeForce Go 8000 series video cards, these laptops should provide DirectX 10 and high-definition video capabilities for next generation PC games and multimedia. FYI, the GeForce Go 8400/8600 VGA cards can optionally use the system memory in addition to their dedicated video RAM. The revealed Asus’ “Santa Rosa” laptop models also boast wireless N (IEEE 802.11n draft) connectivity, while one of them, the Asus A7S, has HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output. In addition, the Asus A7S comes with 17-inch widescreen display, while the Asus F3SV and Asus F3SC have 15.4-inch WXGA screens. The Asus A8SC and Asus W7S are using 14.1 and 13,3-inch widescreen displays. Unfortunately, there is no word on pricing and availability for these systems.
According to rumors, Samsung is currently working on its BD-UP5000 “Duo HD Player”. The player will be released in July. The BD-UP5000 “Duo HD Player” will be able to handle HD DVD and Blu-ray discs. It offers HDMI 1.3 output and support for all new audio formats. Other specs include DCDi processing for DVD upscaling and HDMI output at 1080/24p. The estimated price is at around $799 to $999.
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