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Samsung imagines at CeBIT 2006


With Blu-Ray and HD-DVD in the limelight, Samsung has appeared to have chosen its allegiance.

Model name In a nutshell
Wow factor: World's first mass-market Blu-Ray disc player

Other notable frills:
  • Native 720p, 1080i and up to 1080p video resolutions
  • Up-conversion capabilities to improve picture of standard DVDs
  • Supports DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R, CD
  • Card reader with support for CF, XD-Picture card, Microdrive, SD, MMC, RS-MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo
  • Full audio support, pop-up, always-on menu options
  • CVBS output, S-Video output, component output, both digital and analog audio output
  • Supports audio formats MPEG-2, DTS, MP3, 192KHz LPCM, Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus

    Expected: Early spring in the US at US$1,000; autumn for Europe at €1,000
  • Wow factor: This is its first pocket-sized lightweight projector and one of the brightest DLP LED mobile projectors

    Other notable frills:
  • Carl Zeiss lens
  • 800 x 600 resolution
  • 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio
  • Progressive scan system
  • 1,000:1 contrast ratio
  • 25 ANSI lumens
  • 0.5 - 2.8m throw distance
  • 10,000 hours light source life
  • Composite x 1/D-sub 15-pin
  • Vertical keystone compensation
  • 25dB fan noise
  • 2.5-hour battery, 4,400mAh Lithium-ion
  • Power consumption below 25W
  • 127.2 x 94.5 x 50.8mm, 700g (w/o battery)

    Expected: Europe late spring, followed by global launch later in the year
  • Wow factor: Feature-packed complete home entertainment system

    Other notable frills:
  • 500W, 5.1-channel surround sound
  • USB host, can play from USB host DivX, MP3, WMA, JPG
  • Support for DivX, MP3, WMA, DVD-Audio, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, JPG
  • 100 percent digital picture quality
  • Wireless rear channel speaker system available
  • 5.1-channel Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS system

    Expected: May 2006

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