Panasonic DMP-B15 Portable Blu-Ray Player

Panasonic introduced the world’s first portable Blu-ray Disc player at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show. The DMP-B15, designed to provide the ultimate high definition Blu-ray experience for those on the go, features a high quality 8.9-inch WSVGA LCD screen and includes the unique VIERA CAST™ internet accessibility and BD Live functionality. The DMP-B15 will be available in May.

The DMP-B15 provides all the technology found in its stand alone brethren, the DMP-BD60, DMP-BD80 and the VHS-Blu-ray dual player DMP-BD70V. Image quality is of the highest level, thanks to PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus technology developed in collaboration with Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory.

“As a pioneer in the development of DVD and Blu-ray expertise, Panasonic has always been in the forefront of cutting edge, consumer friendly technology. Panasonic was the first company to bring to market a portable DVD player and stand alone Blu-ray players to feature Bonus View and BD Live,” said Richard Simone, Director, Entertainment Group, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. “Blu-ray technology came together with HDTVs to bring exciting High Definition viewing into the living room. With the introduction of this unique portable Blu-ray Disc player, the consumer can take this HD entertainment experience when they travel.”

The PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus is a high quality image-processing technology that precisely processes each pixel of the Blu-ray Disc™ video signal in the vertical direction. It reproduces color data with twice the accuracy of conventional systems, resulting in faithful and sharp colors.

Ease of use is an important element in Panasonic’s products and the DMP-B15, with a three hour rechargeable battery, is designed with that in mind. In addition to its use as a portable player, the consumer can connect it to an HDTV via HDMI cable, and use it as a standalone Blu-ray Disc player. The player can also be connected to an HD-Audio compatible AV receiver with a home theater speaker system and enjoy movies with outstanding surround sound. To accommodate the traveler, the DMP-B15 offers an optional headrest mounting bracket for in-car use. Like all Panasonic Blu-ray players, the B15 features an SD Memory Card slot that allows the consumer to view and share digital photos, as well as HD video recorded on a SD card.

Ease of use is an important element in Panasonic’s products and the DMP-B15, with a three hour rechargeable battery, is designed with that in mind. In addition to its use as a portable player, the consumer can connect it to an HDTV via HDMI cable, and use it as a standalone Blu-ray Disc player. The player can also be connected to an HD-Audio compatible AV receiver with a home theater speaker system and enjoy movies with outstanding surround sound. To accommodate the traveler, the DMP-B15 offers an optional headrest mounting bracket for in-car use. Like all Panasonic Blu-ray players, the B15 features an SD Memory Card slot that allows the consumer to view and share digital photos, as well as HD video recorded on a SD card.

Panasonic SC-ZT1 Wireless Home Theater System

Panasonic unveiled its new Wireless Home Theater System SC-ZT1. Designed to set you free from the trouble of setting speaker cables, this new wireless system sends uncompressed audio data over a wireless 2.4-GHz frequency band for ensuring high-quality sound.

Panasonic’s SC-ZT1 is actually a four speaker system that incorporates Panasonic’s virtual technology so that the users can enjoy Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD 7.1 channel surround sound.

The new Wireless Home Theater System SC-ZT1 from the house of Panasonic creates a lifelike virtual 7.1 sound from its four ultra slim pole-type speakers that provide ideal listening conditions. Its speakers come with integrated subwoofer for generating sounds from the low-frequency range.




This new system is expected to be available in the market in the spring of 2009 at a price that is yet to be disclosed.

Samsung SMX-F34 YouTube-Friendly Camcorder

Samsung unveiled at the CES 2009 the SMX-F34 YouTube compatible camcorder. Samsung SMX-F34 features a 680K pixel CCD sensor, 34X optical zoom (42x with the Intelli-Zoom technology), 3-D Noise Reduction, Face Detection and a 2.7-inch LCD screen.

The SMX-F34 features a memory card slot for SD/SDHC and also offers 16GB of internal flash memory. Samsung is the first digital imaging company to apply H.264 compression to standard definition video, which considerably extends record times. Thanks to H.264 compression, users can record up to eight hours of standard definition video directly to the camcorder’s internal flash memory without having to rely on a memory card. Samsung’s new image processor also reduces power consumption, which translates to longer battery life. On a single charge, consumers can record up to three hours of uninterrupted video – a beneficial feature for those who wish to shoot for extended periods of time.

Samsung unveiled at the CES 2009 the SMX-F34 YouTube compatible camcorder. Samsung SMX-F34 features a 680K pixel CCD sensor, 34X optical zoom (42x with the Intelli-Zoom technology), 3-D Noise Reduction, Face Detection and a 2.7-inch LCD screen.“With the SMX-F34, Samsung has given consumers of any skill level the ability to incorporate digital video into their everyday lives with style,” said Tony Sorice, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Digital Imaging at Samsung Electronics America. “This is a camcorder that anyone can pick up and use without feeling intimidated, and which offers a full suite of features that would typically demand a higher price tag. Without breaking the bank, Samsung gives consumers the ability to leverage high-performance optics and imaging technologies that will enhance their overall digital imaging experience and encourage them to explore digital video for all that it has to offer.”

Featuring a high-performance 680K pixel CCD sensor, the SMX-F34 delivers a resolution of 720x480 and also incorporates Samsung’s new image processor which drastically enhances the overall digital imaging experience for the end user. Samsung’s new image processor yields higher-quality video, 3-D Noise Reduction, Face Detection for up to five subjects, a brighter 2.7 inch LCD display, as well as H.264 compression.



The SMX-F34 is also the ideal camcorder for the YouTube™ videographer who shares their content with friends and family by uploading video to the Web. Featuring a Web & Mobile shooting mode, users can set the SMX-F34 to record in the exact format and resolution required by YouTube™, resulting in faster upload times. By selecting the Web & Mobile mode, the camcorder’s resolution is automatically adjusted to 640x480 (H.264 / AAC / MP4) and optimized for use on Web sites. Furthermore, unlike other camcorders, users can easily import video from the SMX-F34 and play it on MP3 players and other portable multimedia players supporting H.264, without having to convert the files.

Samsung SMX-F34 will be launched in Spring 2009.

Samsung eco-friendly SyncMaster P2070, P2270, and P2370 Touch of Color LCD Displays

Samsung adds to its Touch of Color (ToC) display line three eco-friendly SyncMaster LCDs, including 22-inch P2070, 22-inch P2270, and 23-inch P2370 LCD displays. These LCDs have a transparent plastic bezel with rich gray coloring that give it a glass-like appearance, and deliver crystal clear high-definition images, thanks to Samsung’s dual-injection technology.

They consume half the normal wattage of other monitors by using two-lamp low power consumption. Among the three LCD monitors, P2270 and P2370 feature 1920×1080p HD resolution. They all have 16:9 aspect ratio and ultra fast 2ms reponse time. They will be launched in March 2009.