Premium Metz 3D TVs coming to Singapore

Metz Primus
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First announced in September, the Primus 3D TVs from luxury German brand Metz will be making their way to Singapore. These displays are crafted from wood and metal, as well as a special double-sided anti-reflective high contrast glass. Fine aesthetics aside, they're equipped with LED-edgelit panels and passive 3D technology to deliver flicker-free 3D playback via lightweight 3D glasses. A 100Hz screen refresh rate and scanning backlight function also promises smooth motion for enhanced picture quality.

Other key highlights are a 2D-to-3D conversion system and an integrated 750GB digital video recorder (DVR). The latter allows users to record up to a staggering 750 hours of regular TV shows (150 hours for HD programs) through two onboard digital tuners. Supported broadcast formats range from terrestrial to cable and satellite channels. An OLED text display is available for indicating station name and time.

Like most premium TV brands such as Loewe and Bang & Olufsen, these Metzs panels can be customized, too. Installation options include a wall bracket in addition to table-top and floor stands, while the removable mecaSoundpro sound bar can be configured as a center speaker to work as part of a larger home theater system.

Available in Singapore from early December, the Metz Primus 3D TVs will cost S$8,000 (US$6,427.77) and S$11,700 (US$9,400.61) for a 42-inch and 55-inch model, respectively.
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*undeniably outstanding exoerience

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Hi Philip,You could refer to its latest catalogue page 91 where Primus 42 & 55 3D Media Twin R specs are laid for easy reference --> http://www.metz.de/fileadmin/fm-dam/bilder/01_tv-erlebnis/07_kataloge/METZ_HK2011_2012_GB_s02-21.indd.pdfIt is true that scanning backlight and a 100Hz refresh rate is not equivalent to 200Hz. So far this is the only TV that could control the contrast power according to both Ambience light and Picture Content, meaning that by lower down the contrast, the picture content quality is not being tolerated at all. You should experience it..!It will be a totally non-undeniably outstanding 3D TV experience..!

Posted by Khairul Azmee
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Please point us to your source regarding the 200Hz refresh rate. Note that scanning backlight and a 100Hz refresh rate is not equivalent to 200Hz.

Posted by PhilipWong
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All Metz TV have its Dynamic Motion Compensation (DMC) that even an image from a 100Hz refresh rate Metz TV could be seen very fascinating. Metz TV has a few models which could be divided into 3D and a non 3D models but they are namely - Primus, Sirius, Caleo, Linus and Axio Pro. Please view / download their latest catalogue at: http://www.metz.de/fileadmin/fm-dam/bilder/01_tv-erlebnis/07_kataloge/METZ_HK2011_2012_GB_s02-21.indd.pdf On top of that, its TVs are displaying a 24p film format directly without being converted into other format before your eyes. In other words, its picture quality is so far at the best of its league with its current 10-bit resolution circuit provides added bandwidth and signal quality. The excellent signal quality produces brilliantly sharp television pictures, which is invaluable for a very dark film scenes as in the Harry Porter as I could name it for instance.

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METZ the Company Chronicle 73 Years of Metz - Chronicle of a family business 1938 28 November: Paul Metz founds the company. 1939 Manufacture of electronic devices for Carl Zeiss. Development of the product range through the manufacture of products with high-frequency technology. until 1945 Production of radio technology for short-wave transmitters and receivers. 1947 Consumer electronics division established with the manufacture of the first Metz radios. 1950 Complete range of radio devices from the smallest Super radio to the radio gramophone. In keeping with the motto, "Metz - always 1st class", everything was done to ensure %u201Cthe highest quality of sound and reception%u201D. Construction of an electro-acoustic laboratory and another special laboratory. 1952 Another division is established: manufacture of flash units commissioned by Agfa and Carl-Braun begins. Amateur flash photography is revolutionised. Gold medal for sound, design and performance at an international exhibition in Luxembourg, certificate of honour and gold medal at an international exhibition in Thessaloniki. Manufacture of Metz %u201Cmecablitz%u201D flash units begins. 1953 Spectacular presentation of 8 table and stand units at the %u201CGreat German Radio, Phonograph and Television Exhibition%u201D in Dusseldorf. 1954 Worldwide sensation: production of the %u201CBabyphon%u201D (battery powered radio-phonograph combination), the first portable radio with a record player. 1955 TV manufacture begins. Metz presents the first television set with 3D surround sound system at the radio and television exhibition in Dusseldorf. 1957 The third division is established with the opening of a factory in Zirndorf making sound equipment storage units. Metz brings the first electron transistor flash unit in the world to the market %u201Cmecablitz 100%u201D. 1958 First hi-fi systems from Metz: stereo hi-fi system "410" with 2 channel amplifier, stereo hi-fi music cabinet %u201C705%u201D with stereo auto-changer. 1963 25 years of Metz. 1966 A new TV set factory opens in Zirndorf. Metz brings cassette players to the Hanover Trade Fair for the first time. 1967 Manufacture of colour TVs begins. 1972 Production of flash units reaches 2.5 million. 1978 %u201Cmarkt intern%u201D names Metz as %u201CNo. 1 retail partner%u201D for the first time. 1979 Inclusion of plastic in manufacturing. Development of the SCA adapter system for adapting cameras by different manufacturers for Metz flash units. 1982 Production of flash units reaches 5 million. 1987 Conversion to GmbH & Co KG (German limited company). 1989 Product range is extended with the addition of the VHS and S-VHS camcorder and S-VHS video recorder. 1990 Start using our own 100 hertz technology. Metz receives performance index award for the first time: a survey by rf-Brief puts Metz at No. 1. 1991 Construction of a development centre in Zirndorf. 1993 Founder Paul Metz dies. The company continues under the leadership of his wife Helene Metz. 1994 Flash unit mecablitz 50 MZ-5 is introduced; for the first time, a Metz flash unit is controlled by 3 micro computers. 1995 Start of Metz%u2019s module concept - modular chassis construction allows TV sets to be individually adapted. Implementation of a computer-like slot system for the TV chassis %u2013 making it possible for uncomplicated and individual upgrading, conversion and retrofitting to be carried out on-site by our technical partners in line with customer wishes. 1997 50 years of Metz %u2013 consumer electronics. The Paul and Helene Metz Foundation is established. Presentation of the %u201Cvarioline%u201D individual TV range %u2013 in 4:3 and 16:9 versions. A variable slot system and individual colouring (64,000 colour variations) allows maximum adaptation to customer requirements. 1998 Anniversary: 60 years of Metz. As part of the Photokina trade fair, Metz presents the world's smallest flash unit with high light output and the simplest 2-button operation. General conversion of TV manufacture to 100 hertz technology. 1999 Construction of a new service centre and relocation of the whole company to Zirndorf. At the IFA in Berlin, Metz presents new TV sets from its premium range, featuring extremely thin cathode ray tubes (4:3 and 16:9) as well as integrated room lighting 2 DVD players a hi-fi CD receiver. 2000 photokina: Metz also comes into its own in the digital sector - introducing the newest generation of flash units, with a simplified operating concept and exceptional special functions, as well as a generation of updateable SCA-3002 adapters. Start of Metz%u2019s digital module concept: - presentation of the first fully integrated DVB-S module for the novel digital SAT-TV in Spring: all TV sets made after April 1997 can be digitally retrofitted. Presentation of high-quality TV sets in the Astral/Spectral design range. A combination of high-quality material, anodized aluminium and recyclable plastics create an impressive whole. 2001 Extension of the plastics factory. IFA Berlin: Expansion of digital TV retrofit sets in the DVB-T and DVB-C section. Introduction of high-quality 42%u201D plasma TV sets in 16:9 format. Extensive upgrading of the flash range in the digital camera division. 2002 Beginning of a new generation of chassis with intuitive operation and new, comfortable remote control. Expansion of the DVB module to include DVB-S and DVB-T with CI interfaces. 10 millionth flash unit. 2003 Fully integrated hard disk recorder with timeshift and background recording functions. 2004 World first: adaptive 28 CS-2 digital flash unit with immediate correction button. 2005 Our own design of %u201Cmade in Germany%u201D LCD-TV sets (HDTV ready) are introduced for the first time, together with the new Slim TV product range with visibly reduced CRT housing depth. 2006 Numerous awards for Metz LCD TVs; earns first place for both picture quality and user convenience. Talio: best selling LCD TV in specialist retailers. Introduction of the first flash unit with USB interface and innovative dual reflector technology. 2007 LCD TV range with HDTV reception. Globally unique retrofitting. 2008 Anniversary: 70 years of Metz. Wide range of LCD TVs with high definition 42%u201D full HD panels, 100 Hz DMC technology and integrated hard disk recorder. An innovative world first %u2013 wireless macro flash with two individually controllable reflectors. 2009 Expansion of the LCD TV range with the addition of a 55%u201D LCD Metz Sirius 32 HDTV 100R, which stands out as a reference model in the 32%u201D segment. All Metz LCDs are equipped with 100 Hz or 200 Hz DMC and full HD technology. 2010 Metz is extending four of its LCD product families through the addition of energy-efficient LED technology. Metz is updating its system flash range with 25 new or revised models. The 24 AF-1 digital and the 44 AF-1 digital are being presented as the new high-performance classes. 2011 Metz presents the smart linking solution %u2018Metz Media System%u2019. The LCD TV range is being extended through the addition of two 3D-compatible product families.

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THE WORLDS MOST EXPENSIVE TV IS A METZ PRIMUS 55" LED TWIN R. Luxury gadgeteer Stuart Hughes is at it again. After recently making a splash with the gold video game consoles, Hughes has tackled the common element that binds us all together%u2013television. This 55%u2033 PrestigeHD television, powered by METZ PRIMUS 55", is coated in 28 kilograms of 18k rose gold embellished with seventy-two round cut, flawless 1-carat diamonds. That%u2019s not the end of the luxury materials used in its creation, however, as the most expensive television in the world features alligator skin hand sewn into the bezel. For those whose wealth can support only slightly less epicurean lifestyles, the PrestigeHD Supreme Edition may be a more cost effective alternative to the Supreme Rose Edition. This one features only 19 kilograms of 22k yellow gold and the 48 brilliant round cut diamonds are only .75 carats apiece. It also features aventurine and topaz gems, all for $1.5 million

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Hi there, do kindly note that the above METZ PRIMUS 55 3D / 42 3D MEDIA TWIN R TV is 200 hz not 100 hz.. Metz tv uses 10 bit signal processing to give the added bandwidth, this is invaluable for very dark film scence, other brands use MAX 8 BIT. METZ uses 200Hz DMC ( Dinamic Motion Compensation) and 24p image processing as most common format for CINMA is 24frames per second, not only that Metz TV have the Best Speakers built in the TV as Metz uses a Class D Amp in all the models and its teh only MODULAR TV. Must say the BEST TV IN THE WORLD... so far.

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