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Here is good news for those who are living in the States because Onkyo has finally launched its latest Blu-ray player in the US market. Known as the DV-BD507, the player supports Deep Color and x.v. color specifications of HDMI 1.3a and can play AVCHD video files stored on SD/SDHC card or DVD-R/RW dics. The DV-BD507 also features BD-Live Profile 2.0 for online interactive content. The Onkyo DV-BD507 is currently available at a suggested retail price of $449. [Akihabara]
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]
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]
The LG XF1 is the company’s first mobile multimedia hard drive that measures at just 20.8mm thick. The device comes with a 500GB of storage capacity and a codec decoder that only reads exclusively FAT32 and NTFS. It means that the XF1 is not compatible with Mac. There are a composite AV output, a mini-USB jack, and a HDMI connector that enables you to stream HD content straight to your HDTV. Supported video formats include AVI, Xvid and the wide range of MPEGs alongside all popular audio codecs. Sadly, the LG XF1 doesn’t support H.264 and MKV codecs. No word on pricing or availability at this time. [EverythingUSB]
JVC today showed off the new 32-inch LT-32WX50 LED backlight TV at the CEDIA expo, It has a contrast ratio of 4,000:1 and 90% Adobe RGB color space. Measuring at only 7mm thin, this 32-inch also comes with two HDMI inputs, a PC input, an USB port and an SD memory card slot. The JVC 32-inch LT-32WX50 LED backlight TV retails for £1,900 ($3,124) when it is released in the UK sometime this October/November 2009. [Engadget]
Monster Cable is known for its high-quality cables. The company just launched the SuperThin HDMI cable that measures at just 3.5mm in diameter. These HDMI cables come with a recommended retail price of up to $100 for 8 feet and $120 for 16 feet. You can also get 1 meter, 2 meter, 4 meter and 5 meter configurations for $80, $90, $100 and $120, respectively. [Gizmodo]
The Pioneer VSA-LX52 is a new 7.1ch (190Wx7ch) AV amplifier that boasts the jitter free PQLS multi-surround and Linear PMC multichannel audio via HDMI port. It is compatible with WMA 9Pro, Dolby NR TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and THX Select2 Plus. What makes this amps more special is that it can connect to your iPod via USB to enjoy amazing audio reproduction thanks to its new digital DAC. You can also control your iPod directly from your TV without the needs to touch your iPod thanks to Pioneer Advanced MCACC. [Pioneer via Akihabara]
The Sotec LA21TW-01S is Onkyo’s latest 21.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) LCD monitor. The HD LCD screen provides a HDMI and DVI-D port, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, a brightness level of 300cd/m2, and an integrated 1.6Watts x 2ch speaker. You can buy the Sotec LA21TW-01S for around 34,800 Yen ($364). [Akihabara]
HDMI Licensing today announces the upcoming HDMI 1.4 specification. The new specification will add a data channel to the HDMI cable and will enable high-speed bi-directional communication. The devices will be able to send and receive data via 100 Mb/sec Ethernet and will also add an Audio Return Channel that reduce the number of cables required to deliver audio upstream for processing and playback. [dcviews]
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