Sleek and sensuous Bordeaux Plus

Philip Wong | Mar 29, 2007

Some say fine wine is brewed meticulously over time and this is definitely the case for Samsung's upcoming Bordeaux Plus LCD TVs. The new R8-series is a refined version of the original Bordeaux range featuring an all-round glossy finish and a streamlined wine glass-inspired bottom. A first in the home consumer space for non-boutique brand names and an undisputed head turner among its class.

This time round, its designers have addressed some of the shortfalls of the original series and come out with an all-rounder that offers a fine balance between aesthetics, performance and features. Besides sporting more curves and reduced bulk, the Plus model also packs a punch in contrast with a revealing 8,000:1 dynamic contrast performance.

But what really caught our attention is a battery of three HDMI inputs; two on the rear and one by the side, ideal for next-generation gaming consoles and the increasingly popular HD video cameras. That's not all. These are also Anynet+ enabled, giving users one-touch control over all HDMI-interfaced equipment with just a single remote controller.

The Bordeaux Plus will be available next week with prices starting from S$2,099 (US$1,380.92) to S$4,888 (US$3,215.79). We will give you an indepth review of this promising panel once we get our hands on a review unit, so stay tuned.