Review and Download: Skype
Skype is an application for calling people on their computer or phones. Install Skype into your system and start calling all over the world. The calls have great sound quality and are secure with both side end-to-end encryption. With this application you don’t have to configure your firewall. Skype is for all platforms like Windows, Linux, Mac, OS X etc. Video calling, File transfer and instant messaging are some of the feature of Skype.
Some Features of Skype:
* Skype calling
* Video calling
* Add Skype and SkypeOut contacts
* Organising groups
* Chats and emoticons
* Group chats
* Profile settings
* Conference calling
* Import contacts
* view Outlook contacts
* Quickfinder and Speed dial
Skype’s technical Info
Title: Skype 4.0.0.161 Beta
File name: SkypeSetup-Beta.exe
File size: 23.90MB (25,060,648 bytes)
Requirements: Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/XP64/Vista64, Linux, Mac.
License: Freeware
Author: Skype Technologies
Home page www.skype.com
Review: Logitech Squeezebox Duet
The Logitech Squeezebox Duet is an ideal network digital audio system along with its excellent iPod-like remote with color screen and scroll wheel control. The Logitech Squeezebox Duet supports Wi-Fi and Ethernet home networks where it provides access to PC-based music files as well as free Internet radio, podcasts, and premium online music services including Rhapsody, Sirius, Last.fm, Slacker, MP3tunes, Live365, RadioIO, RadioTime and Pandora.
The Logitech Duet system includes two different parts: the Squeezebox Receiver base station and the Squeezebox Controller remote. The multi-room controller remote offers a brilliant 2.4-inch colour display, scroll-wheel navigation making it easy to browse, select and play music, familiar menus and intuitive buttons. The controller includes an SD slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack,an IR transmitter, a small speaker and a three-axis accelerometer.
The Logitech Squeezebox Duet network digital audio system offers a high-fidelity 24-bit DAC, audio rendering technology, and crystal clear CD-quality sound. The Squeezebox Duet can draw audio from two main sources: the Internet via Wi-Fi and Ethernet home networks or a networked PC–Windows, Mac, or Linux. Where the wired ethernet and true 802.11G Wi-Fi support provide excellent range and connectivity, offering Music everywhere.
Features:
* Unlimited access to digital music
* Multi-room controller
* Unsurpassed sound quality
* Reliable connectivity
* Easy to set up and use
* Music everywhere (surrounding sound)
* No computer needed
Review: Pioneer Kuro PDP-5020FD
The next generation of Pioneer KURO’s series of high-definition plasma HDTV (Pioneer Kuro PDP-5020FD) stepped into the market.The Pioneer Kuro PDP-5020FD 50″ 1080p Plasma HDTV from Pioneer that will thrill your senses with breathtaking imagery and sounds.The Kuro PDP-5020FD high-definition 1080p you have ever seen before that produces unfathomable black levels .An awesome new GUI (Graphic User Interface) makes it the most extraordinary, beautiful and amazing 1080p plasma HDTV with resolution display in 16:9.
Pioneer Kuro PDP-5020FD is offering superb antireflective screen, the 2-Way TruBass speakers with SRS technology and powered subwoofer.Newly added dimension and vibrant color will change the way you see, hear and feel the world forever.The Kuro PDP-5020FD is featured with dejudder processing option,72Hz mode for 1080p/24 sources works well, streams photo, music, and video files over home network.The PDP-5020FD is equipped with flexible input options such as 4 HDMI ports, Component, Composite, S-Video, USB, Ethernet and even VGA for your PC. Apart from its best-in-class black levels and excellent all-around performance places the Pioneer Kuro PDP-5020FD is an expensive plasma TV.
Features:
* High Definition 1080p Resolution (1920 x 1080p)
* 50-Inch Diagonal Class / 16:9 Widescreen Aspect Ratio
* New Deeper Intense Blacks for Unmatched Contrast (5x the Previous Generation)
* New Thinner Cosmetic Design
* 4 Independent HDMI 1.3 Inputs
Pioneer Kuro PDP-5020FD Specifications:
General:
Product Type: 50 in Plasma TV
Combined with: Built-in network media player
Series: KURO
Digital Television Certification: HDTV
TV Tuner: 2x analog, 1x digital
Video Interface: HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
PC Interface: VGA (HD-15)
HDCP Compatible: Yes
Dimensions: With stand
Width: 48.4 in
Depth: 3.7 in
Height: 31.6 in
Weight: 86 lbs
Display:
Diagonal Size: 50 in – Widescreen
Technology: Plasma (PDP)
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Display Format: 1080p (FullHD)
Image Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Progressive Scan: Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Widescreen Modes: Full, Wide, Zoom, Cinema, Dot by Dot, Conventional 4:3
Display Menu Language: French, English, Spanish
Comb Filter: 3D digital
V-Chip Control: Yes
Color Temperature Control: Yes (High/Mid/Low)
Picture Adjustment: Optimum/Dynamic/Standard/Movie/Game/User
Additional Features: Gamma correction, Black level expander, Video noise reduction, 3:2 pull down compensation, 3:3 pull down compensation, Color Transient Improvement (CTI)
TV Tuner:
Analog TV Tuner: NTSC
Multi-channel Preview: Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Reception System: ATSC, NTSC, Clear-QAM
Stereo Reception System: MTS
Secondary Audio Program (SAP): Yes
dbx Noise Reduction: Yes
Digital TV Tuner:
Digital TV Tuner: QAM, ATSC
Video Features:
HDTV Ready: Yes
Input Video Formats: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Electronic Program Guide: TV Guide On Screen
Parental Channel Lock: Yes
Closed Caption Capability: Yes
Remote Control:
Remote Control: Remote control – Infrared
Supported Devices: TV
Features: Glow buttons
Audio System:
Sound Output Mode: Stereo
Surround Mode: Yes
Sound Effects: SRS Focus, SRS TruBass
Audio Controls: Sound mode
Speakers Included: 2 speakers
Output Power / Total: 36 Watt
Additional Features: Detachable speakers
Speaker(s): 2 x Right/left channel speaker – Detachable – 18 Watt
Driver Details: Right/left channel speaker : 1 x Woofer driver, Right/left channel speaker : 1 x Tweeter driver
Network & Internet Multimedia:
Functionality: Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, Digital video playback
Connectivity: Wired
Connectivity Protocols: IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet)
Supported Audio Formats: AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Supported Video Formats: WMV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4
Supported Pictures Formats: BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, TIFF
Connections:
Connector Type: 1 x Subwoofer output ( RCA phono ) – Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) – Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) – Rear, 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Rear, 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) – Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) – Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) – Rear, 2 x Speakers output ( Click-fit x 2 ) – Rear, 4 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) – Rear, 1 x RGB input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) – Rear, 1 x Remote control ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) – Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) – Rear, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) – Side, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) – Side, 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Side, 1 x Network ( RJ-45 ) – Rear
Stands & Mounts:
Stand Included: Yes
Stand Design: Tabletop
Power:
Power Device: Power supply – Internal
Review: Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U
Panasonic’s new 50″ plasma 1080p HDTV Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U with increased native contrast ratio, THX mode that can reproduces deep black levels and highly accurate color and offers relatively effective anti reflective screen and excellent uniformity with little false contouring.The Viera TH-50PZ800U is also featured with PC Input, Deep Color Technology, Game Mode, Built-In SD Card Slot, 4 HDMI Inputs and VIERA Link HDAVI Control.
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U comes in styling with single-pane design along with great black-level performance and its the best-performing HDTVs available in market now a days.
Features:
* 1920 x 1080 Resolution
* 1000000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio for the Brightest whites and darkest blacks
* 5120 Shades of Gradation for spectacular Color Reproduction
* Viera LinK™ HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your home theater components by pressing a single button on your TV’s remote control
* GalleryPlayer® allows you to enjoy the world’s finest high definition art and photography on your Panasonic HD plasma TV
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U Specifications:
General:
Product Type: 50 in Plasma TV
Series: VIERA
Digital Television Certification: HDTV
TV Tuner: 1x analog, 1x digital
Video Interface: HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
PC Interface: VGA (HD-15)
Dimensions: With stand
Width: 50 in
Depth: 15.2 in
Height: 33.3 in
Weight: 99.2 lbs
Display:
Diagonal Size: 50 in – Widescreen
Technology: Plasma (PDP)
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Display Format: 1080p (FullHD)
Image Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Total Pixels: 2,073,600
Progressive Scan: Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Widescreen Modes: Full, Just, Zoom, Conventional 4:3
Max V-Sync Rate: 86 Hz
Max H-Sync Rate: 69 KHz
Display Menu Language: French, English, Spanish
Comb Filter: 3D-Y/C digital
V-Chip Control: Yes
Color Temperature Control: Yes
Additional Features: Game mode, X.v.Color, 3D Color Management, Video noise reduction, Contrast auto tracking system (CATS)
TV Tuner:
Analog TV Tuner: NTSC
Channel Coverage: UHF:2-69, Cable:1-135
Digital TV Tuner:
Digital TV Tuner: ATSC
Video Features:
HDTV Ready: Yes
Analog Video Input Signals: NTSC
Input Video Formats: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Supported Computer Resolutions: 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
Closed Caption Capability: Yes
Memory Card Reader:
Supported Flash Memory Cards: SD Memory Card
Remote Control:
Remote Control: Remote control – Infrared
Supported Devices: TV
Audio System:
Sound Output Mode: Stereo
Surround Mode: Yes
Sound Effects: BBE, BBE ViVA HD3D
Speakers Included: Woofer, 2 speakers
Output Power / Total: 31 Watt
Speaker(s): 2 x Right/left channel speaker – Built-in – 2.5 Watt, 2 x Subwoofer – 13 Watt
Network & Internet Multimedia:
Functionality: Digital photo playback
Connections:
Connector Type: 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) – Front, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) – Front, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Front, 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) – Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) – Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) – Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) – Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) – Rear
Slot Provided: 1 x SDHC Memory Card
Compliances:
Compliant Standards: ICES-003, FCC Class B certified
Power:
Power Device: Power supply – Internal
Power: AC 120 V
Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep: 0.2 Watt
Power Consumption Operational: 692 Watt
Review: Iriver LPlayer 4GB
Iriver back on track with its new a slick design and nice build quality Iriver LPlayer.The Iriver LPlayer is an ultracompact design with a nice, bright color display QVGA screen which is 2” 320×240 pixels 262k color screen.Iriver includes a dedicated volume rocker on the bottom edge of the device and a mini USB and standard headphone jack are embedded into it.
The Iriver LPlayer is featured with an FM radio, voice recording, bookmarking, subscription music support, and multiple sound-enhancement options. The Iriver Lplayer also supports Mac as well as Windows.The Iriver LPlayer is a pint-size version of the well-received Clix whose package includes Earphones, Standard USB cable, CD manual, Quickstart guide, Lplayer.
Iriver LPlayer Specifications:
General:
Width: 2.4 in
Depth: 0.5 in
Product type: Digital player / radio
Height: 1.7 in
PC interface(s) supported: USB
Weight: 1.4 oz
Color: Pink
Digital player signal-to-noise ratio: 90 dB
Available body colors: Pink, White, Black
Flash memory installed: 4 GB Integrated
Dimensions (W x D x H): 2.4 in x 0.5 in x 1.7 in
Voice recording capable: Yes
Included accessories: USB cable, Earphone
Packaged quantity: 1
Software type: Drivers & Utilities
Radio:
Radio signal-to-noise ratio: 50 dB
Tuner type: Digital Radio tuner
Station preset qty: 20
Tuner bands: FM
Antenna form factor: Headphone cord FM
Digital Player / Recorder:
Digital player supported digital audio standards: ASF, MP3, WMA, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis
Digital player response bandwidth: 20 – 20000 Hz
Digital player edit functions: Erase
Digital player supported bit rate: 8 – 320 KBps
Video Playback Features:
Video playback support: MPEG-4, WMV9, XviD
Still image format: JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF
Battery:
Required Qty: 1
Rechargeable Battery: Rechargeable
Battery Enclosure Type: Internal
Technology: Lithium polymer
Battery: Lithium polymer Rechargeable Player batteryInternal
Mfr estimated battery life: 12 hour(s), 3.5 hour(s)
Audio System:
Sound output mode: Stereo
Additional features: TXT files support, Upgradeable firmware, USB 2.0 compatibility, FM radio recording capability
Cable(s) / Peripheral(s):
Cable(s) included: 1 x External, USB cable -
System Requirements:
Peripheral / Interface devices: USB port
Min Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Vista
Connections:
Connector type: 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x USB
Built-in Display:
Audio system built-in display: TFT
Diagonal size: 2 in
Resolution: 320 x 240
Backlight display: Yes
Manufacturer Warranty:
Service & Support: 1 year warranty
Audio Features:
Sound effects: SRS WOW HD
Amplifier response bandwidth: 20 – 20000 Hz (Audio), 76.0 – 108 MHz (FM)
Built-in clock: Digital clock
CD System:
Playback modes: Normal, Repeat one/all, Shuffle, Shuffle/repeat
Digital audio standards supported: MP3, WMA, Ogg, ASF, FLAC
Equalizer:
Equalizer type: Digital
Equalizer factory preset qty: 7
Equalizer factory presets: Normal, Rock, Jazz, Pop, Classic, Live, Ubass
Equalizer user preset qty: 7
Microphone:
Microphone type: Built-in
Headphones:
Headphones type: Binaural
Sound output mode: Stereo
Connectivity technology: Wired
Review: Cowon A3 (60 GB) Portable Media Player
The Cowon A3 (60) GB is a new portable media player from Cowon which offers spectacular audio and video format support.The Cowon A3 is the most attractive Cowon user interface protable media player with its stylish and fashionable appearance accompanied by a sharp and colorful screen.
The Cowon A3 is the slimmest or lightest portable video player you have ever before.The Cowon A3 has 4-inch, 800×480 LCD which is sharp, gorgeous and glossy plastic screen act as a magnet to guard it from fingerprints and scratches. The Crown’s A3 is also called as motherlode of audio enhancement features by offering superb audio quality.
Cowon A3 Specifications:
General:
Device Type: Digital AV recorder
Key Features: FM tuner, Voice recorder, Digital audio player, Digital photo viewer, Digital video player, Digital audio recorder, Video capture from external source
Width: 5.2 in
Depth: 0.9 in
Height: 3.1 in
Weight: 9.9 oz
PC Interfaces: Hi-Speed USB
Features: PDF viewer, Text viewer, FM recording, USB host function
Packaged quantity: 1
Display:
Display Type: TFT 4 in – Color
Display Form Factor: Built-in
TV Standards Supported: PAL, NTSC
Memory / Storage:
HDD Capacity: 60 GB
HDD Form Factor: 1.8″ – Built-in
File System Supported: FAT 32
Still Images:
Supported Still Images Formats: BMP, GIF, PNG, RAW, JPEG, TIFF
Digital Audio:
Supported audio formats: AAC, ASF, MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, AC-3, FLAC, G.726, Ogg Vorbis, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, Apple Lossless, APE (Monkey’s Audio)
Sample rate: 96 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 95 dBA
Audio output: Built-in stereo speakers
Microphone: Built-in microphone
Recording bit rate: 192Kbps
Digital audio features: Equalizer, ID3 tags support
Radio:
Tuner frequency range: FM: 76 – 108 MHz
FM station preset qty: 25
Video:
Video Playback Formats: ASF, AVI, VOB, WMV, MPEG, XviD, MPEG-1, MPEG-4, DivX 4.0, DivX 5.0, DivX 6.0, DivX 3.11, MPEG-4 SP, Motion JPEG, OGM (Ogg Media)
Video Capture Supported: Yes
Video Capture Formats: ASF
Video Capture: ASF – 720 x 480
Connectivity:
Connections: Hi-Speed USB, Component video output, S-Video output, Audio / video output, Audio / video input
Power Adapter:
Type: Power adapter
Battery:
Rechargeable Battery: Rechargeable
Battery Enclosure Type: Internal
Technology: Lithium polymer
Battery: Lithium polymer Rechargeable Internal
Battery Life Details: 7 hour(s), 10 hour(s)
Miscellaneous:
Included Accessories: AV cable, USB cable, Stereo headphones
Power:
Recharge Time: 5.5 hour(s)
Review: Pioneer Kuro PDP-6020FD
Pioneer’s 2008 KURO sixth new plasma HDTVs model Pioneer Kuro PDP-6020FD is on market, with the 60-inch plasma HDTV which provides networked Home Media Gallery for playback of digital content.The Kuro PDP-6020FD measuring 3.7-inches thin with 1080p resolution is the deepest shade of black of any big-screen display.
The new Kuro 2008 HDTVs comes with a new remote control and high-definition graphic user interface for seamless integration with other A/V equipment.It is also featured with superb antireflective screen, streams photo, music, and video files over home network, fine connectivity with 4 HDMI and PC input.
Pioneer Kuro PDP-6020FD Specifications:
General:
*Product Type: 60 in Plasma TV
*Combined with: Built-in network media player
*Series: KURO
*Digital Television Certification: HDTV
*TV Tuner: 2x analog, 1x digital
*Video Interface: HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
*PC Interface: VGA (HD-15)
*HDCP Compatible: Yes
*Dimensions: With stand
*Width: 57.9 in
*Depth: 3.7 in
*Height: 37.6 in
*Weight: 131 lbs
Display:
*Diagonal Size: 60 in – Widescreen
*Technology: Plasma (PDP)
*Resolution: 1920 x 1080
*Display Format: 1080p (FullHD)
*Image Aspect Ratio: 16:9
*Progressive Scan: Progressive scanning (line doubling)
*Widescreen Modes: Full, Wide, Zoom, Cinema, Dot by Dot, Conventional 4:3
*Display Menu Language: French, English, Spanish
*Comb Filter: 3D digital
*V-Chip Control: Yes
*Color Temperature Control: Yes (High/Mid/Low)
*Picture Adjustment: Optimum/Dynamic/Standard/Movie/Game/User
*Additional Features: Gamma correction, Black level expander, Video noise reduction, 3:2 pull down compensation, 3:3 pull down compensation, Color Transient Improvement (CTI)
TV Tuner:
*Analog TV Tuner: NTSC
*Multi-channel Preview: Picture-in-picture (PIP)
*Reception System: ATSC, NTSC, Clear-QAM
*Stereo Reception System: MTS
*Secondary Audio Program (SAP): Yes
*dbx Noise Reduction: Yes
Digital TV Tuner:
*Digital TV Tuner: QAM, ATSC
Video Features:
*HDTV Ready: Yes
*Input Video Formats: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
*Electronic Program Guide: TV Guide On Screen
*Parental Channel Lock: Yes
*Closed Caption Capability: Yes
Remote Control:
*Remote Control: Remote control – Infrared
*Supported Devices: TV
*Features: Glow buttons
Audio System:
*Sound Output Mode: Stereo
*Surround Mode: Yes
*Sound Effects: SRS Focus, SRS TruBass
*Audio Controls: Sound mode
*Speakers Included: 2 speakers
*Output Power / Total: 36 Watt
*Additional Features: Detachable speakers
*Speaker(s): 2 x Right/left channel speaker – Detachable – 18 Watt
*Driver Details: Right/left channel speaker : 1 x Woofer driver, Right/left channel speaker : 1 x Tweeter driver
Network & Internet Multimedia:
*Functionality: Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, Digital video playback
*Connectivity: Wired
*Connectivity Protocols: IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet)
*Supported Audio Formats: AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
*Supported Video Formats: WMV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4
*Supported Pictures Formats: BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, TIFF
Connections:
*Connector Type: 1 x Subwoofer output ( RCA phono ) – Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) – Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) – Rear, 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Rear, 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) – Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) – Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) – Rear, 2 x Speakers output ( Click-fit x 2 ) – Rear, 4 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) – Rear, 1 x RGB input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) – Rear, 1 x Remote control ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) – Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) – Rear, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) – Side, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) – Side, 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Side, 1 x Network ( RJ-45 ) – Rear
Stands & Mounts:
*Stand Included: Yes
*Stand Design: Tabletop
Power:
*Power Device: Power supply – Internal
Review: Samsung BD-P1500 (Blu-ray Player)
Samsung new Blu-ray player the BD-P1500 becomes a more compelling option.It is relatively inexpensive compared with other Blu-ray players with very good image quality.If you are not interested to buy the Panasonic DMP-BD50- Sony Playstation 3,the Samsung BD-P1500 is better choice for the money.The BD-P1500 upgraded its standard DVD resolution to 1080p and supports full HD Blu-ray movies, naturally. Samsung claims it will update the BD-IP500 by adding Profile 2.0 support and onboard DTS-HD Master Audio decoding in the future to fight back against PS3.
Presently Samsung BD-P1500 is a Profile 1.1 Blu-ray player, which can operate picture-in-picture commentary tracks such as Sunshine.Samsung is promising to update its player with a Profile 2.0 player so that it can access the BD-Live features on a Blu-ray Discs.The BD-P1500 can internally decode Dolby TrueHD, but currently can’t decode DTS-HD Master Audio bit stream output for all high-resolution audio formats.It also provides ethernet port for firmware updates.
Samsung BD-P1500 Specifications:
General:
Product Type: Blu-Ray disc player
Form Factor: Tabletop
Width: 16.9 in
Depth: 10.8 in
Height: 3.3 in
Weight: 8.6 lbs
System:
Parental Lock: Yes
VCR:
Sound Output Mode: Stereo
DVD:
Media Type: CD, DVD, BD-R, CD-R, BD-RE, CD-RW, DVD-R, BD-ROM, DVD-RW
Built-in Audio Decoders: DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Media Load Type: Tray
Supported Digital Video Standards: VC-1, H.264, MPEG-2
Supported Digital Audio Standards: PCM
Upscaling: Yes
Output Resolution: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Audio System:
Digital Audio Format: DTS digital output, Dolby Digital output
Response Bandwidth: 4 – 44000 Hz
Dynamic Range: 100 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 110 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.003 %
Additional Features: Upgradeable firmware
DVD Features:
Additional Features: BD-Live, JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning
Remote Control:
Type: Universal remote control
Technology: Infrared
Connections:
Connector Type: 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) – Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) – Rear, 1 x Network ( RJ-45 ) – Rear, 1 x USB – Rear
Power:
Power Consumption Operational: 28 Watt
Power Device: Power supply
Type: Power supply
Power: AC 120 V
Manufacturer Warranty:
Service & Support: 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty – Parts – 1 year, Limited warranty – Labor – 90 days
Review: Samsung HT-X810T
Samsung’s new SAMSUNG HT-X810 home theatre system is an unique design with soundbar speakers has a significant reduction of wires and clutter.SAMSUNG HT-X810 is single-speaker system with a built-in DVD player or a wireless subwoofer.HT-X810 is featured with built-in FM radio and streams Bluetooth audio from compatible A2DP sources.
The HT-X810 has good digital media support and HDMI video quality.The HT-X810T supports various digital file formats: DivX, Xvid, and WMV video files; MP3 and WMA audio; and JPEG photos making it an all-in-one home theater system.
Samsung HT-X810T Specification:
General
Product Type: Home theater system
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight: Main unit : 39.3 in x 6.4 in x 7.5 in, Speaker system
Subwoofer 7 in x 15 in x 12.7 in
Audio System
Sound Output Mode: Stereo
Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 70 dB
Input Sensitivity: 600 mV
Amplifier Output Details: 75 Watt – 3 Ohm – 2 channel(s) ( Main ), 150 Watt – 3 Ohm – 1 channel(s) ( Subwoofer )
Timer: Sleep
Additional Features: USB host function, Built-in Bluetooth transmitter
Connectors
Headphone Jack: Yes
Optical Digital Input: Yes
Speaker System
Speaker(s): 2 x Right/left channel speaker – Built-in – 140 – 20000 Hz – 3 Ohm – Wired, 1 x Subwoofer – External – 35 – 160 Hz – 3 Ohm – Wireless
Radio
Type: Radio tuner – FM – Digital
Preset Station Qty: 15
DVD
Type: DVD player
Media Format: CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW
Supported Digital Audio Standards: MP3, WMA
Supported Digital Video Standards: DivX
Upscaling: Yes
Output Resolution: 1080p
Additional Features: JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning
Digital Player (Recorder)
Type: Digital player
Supported Digital Audio Standards: MP3, WMA
Additional Features: JPEG photo playback
Remote Control
Remote Control: Universal remote control – Infrared
Connections:
Connector Type: 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ), 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 1 x SPDIF input, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A )
Power
Power Device: Power supply – Internal
Review: Philips GoGear SA6185
Philips GoGear SA6185 steps in GoGear series , is an uncomplicated portable video player with its new features in the cheaper rate.Philips GoGear SA6185 a Digital player with Flash 8 GB Audio and Video player featuring a 3.5″ LCD display with QVGA resolution of 320 x 240 pixels in 65,000 colours.
Philips GoGear SA6185 is a multimedia player having built-in speakers, Windows DRM support, FM radio, a relatively large screen, voice recording and photo playback. The equalizer offers user upto six music styles to choose from Setting menu. The GoGear’s music player accepts a scant two types of audio formats: MP3 and WMA audio (including DRM-protected WMA).
Philips GoGear SA6185 Specification:
General:
Width: 7.7 in
Depth: 1.2 in
Height: 8.4 in
Weight: 5.4 oz
Packaged quantity:
Radio Tuner frequency range: FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz 1
Digital Player / Recorder:
Digital player supported digital audio standards: MP3, WAV, WMA, ADPCM
Digital player response bandwidth: 60 – 18000 Hz
Digital player sample rate: 8 KHz, 11 KHz, 16 KHz, 22 KHz, 24 KHz, 32 KHz, 48 KHz, 44.1 KHz
Digital player signal-to-noise ratio: 85 dB
Digital Player total harmonic distortion: 1.0 %
Digital player ID3 tags support: Yes
Digital player additional features: WMV playback, Variable bit-rate compatible
Battery:
Rechargeable Battery: Rechargeable
Battery Enclosure Type: Internal
Included Qty: 1
Technology: Lithium polymer
Battery: 1 x Lithium polymer Rechargeable Player batteryInternal
Battery Life Details: MP3 playback 20 hour(s), Video playback 5 hour(s)
Capacity: 1000 mAh
Connections:
Connector type: 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x USB
Audio System:
Sound output mode: Stereo
Additional features: Upgradeable firmware
Cable(s) / Peripheral(s):
Cable(s) included: 1 x USB cable – External