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Nikko has launched an improvement over the R2-D2 DVD projector. It now projects a 260″ image onto your screen or wall compared to the 80″. The projector also features 1,800 lumens brightness, 1,800:1 contrast ratio, iPod dock, memory card slot, USB port, integrated surround sound 20W speaker system, FM transmitter, and a Millennium Falcon remote control. Unfortunately you’ll have to dish out about $2,900. But hey it’s alot better than the previous version. [UberGizmo]

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Brionvega’s 19-inch Alpha LCD / DVD combo display features a resolution of 1,280 x 1,024, a 4:3 aspect ratio, a digital DVB-T tuner, a 1,200:1 contrast ratio, 350 nits of brightness, five-millisecond response time, 160-degree viewing angles and ports along with a pair of three-watt stereo speakers and an integrated DVD player that supports VCD, SVCD and MP3 discs. Look for this DVD/LCD combo in orange / silver / black for €1,950 ($3,016). [Retrotogo]

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If you want to watch your own recorded home movies without connecting to a TV, you can use the new Maplin portable video recorder. The gadget provides a microphone, digital video camera, 2.5 inch TFT LCD color display, fold out speakers, 128MB internal flash memory and SD memory card slot (up to 2GB). Priced at £179.99, the Maplin portable video recorder is compatible with MP3 and MP4 playback. [Pocket-Lint]

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Samsung Electronics has launched the HT-BD2F BD-P1500 4G Blu-Ray player along with 2G Blu-ray home theater ‘HT-BD2F’ in the Korean market. Like its third generation predecessor (P1400) the P1500 comes with an Ethernet port for firmware upgrades. The 2G HT-BD2F home theater sports a 7.1 channel speaker system. The BD-P1500 4G Blu-Ray player will be released in other markets soon, however release dates and pricing information for both are still unknown for now. [AVING]

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Onkyo today announced the new AV Receiver, the TX-SR606, that features four HDMI inputs and 1080i upscaling. Key features of the Onkyo TX-SR606 are:

• 7.1 channels, 90 watts per channel
• Four HDMI 1.3 inputs
• Onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
• 1080i upconversion for analog signals
• New “music optimizer” software that claims to improve the sound quality of MP3 sources
• Powered second zone
• Available in April with a list price of $580

The Onkyo TX-SR606 AV receiver retails for approx. $580. [CNetCrave]

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Hanton has showcased its in-dash car DVD player called the HT-430 during China Sourcing Fairs at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong. The HT430 features a 4.3-ich 16:9 wide touchscreen, is compatible with DVD/CD/VCD/MP3/MPEG4, has a built-in GPS function, bluetooth, built-in TV and AM/FM radio tuner. No word on pricing or whether it will drop in the States or not. [AVING] More »

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Schaub Lorenz today introduced its SL-768PDV portable DVD player. This 7 inch player features cheery colors, integrated speakers, an earphone jack and a detachable rechargeable battery. However, there is no pricing info at this time. Stay tuned for more details. [AVING]

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The Loewe BluTech Vision Blu-ray player is the latest Blu-ray players and here’s what Trusted Reviews says about it: “If you’re looking for visual decadence then no-one does it quite like Loewe, and the BluTech Vision is yet another addition to its impressive portfolio of eye-catching kit. It’ll make a stylish addition to your system, particularly if that system is made up of matching Loewe kit, but despite its seductive exterior we’re not enamoured by what’s under the hood - the profile 1.0 specification and limited hi-res audio support are bad enough, but the poor multimedia compatibility, sluggish interface and patchy performance rub salt in the wound, particularly at this price. You’re better off buying the Panasonic DMP-BD30, which is a cheaper and more talented player that gets you many more features and Profile 1.1 capabilities into the bargain.” Not sure where this is selling, but the BluTech Vision Blu-ray player is going for £795.00. Which is a bit much if you ask me. [TrustedReviews]

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Japan is now offering a good quality 6x Blu-Ray burner (SATA) for only 240€. If you want an external USB burner it wont be that much more so expect to pay about f 280€. [Akihabara]

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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]

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