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Video Camcorders Gallery - OLD

See the Video Camcorders Gallery
    Personal video goes HD, DV / Tape, DVD / Disc, Hard Disk, Flash

Pure Digital - Flip Video Ultra, 4.9 oz. (OLD - 9/07) -- Highly compact camcorder

• 6/08 - $179.99 (2 GB / 60 min.), white, black, orange, pink, green
• 1.5 -inch , no-glare LCD color viewfinder (528 x 132), Transflective TFT
• Adds - MPEG-4 AVI video at ave. 4.0 Mbps (auto-adaptive)
• Enhanced video processing engine
      Improved color fidelity, exposure control, dynamic range
• (Cannot fast forward or rewind video during playback)
• Adds - Power up in under 4 seconds
• Adds - Built-in tripod mount
• Adds - Set Date/Time function
• Battery life up to 2.5 hours (Alkaline), 6.5 hours (Energizer e2)
• 4.17 x 2.16 x 1.25 in., 4.9 oz (slightly taller and thinner)
• 9/07 - 30-minute $149.99 (1 GB), white and black
• 9/07 - 60-minute $179.99 (2 GB), white, black, orange, and pink
• http://theflip.com/products_flip_ultra.shtml

    Find the Pure Digital Flip Video Ultra camcorder on Amazon.com

Pure Digital - Flip Video - Shoot and Share Camcorder (OLD - 5/07)

6/08 - $129.99 (1 GB / 60 min.), white and black 1.5 inch LCD color viewfinder (280 × 120), Transmissive TFT MPEG-4 AVI video at ave. 2.8 Mbps (auto-adaptive) Uses 2 AA batteries, Automatic power-off if inactive over 90 seconds Battery life up to 2 hours (Alkaline), 5 hours (Energizer e2) 4.12 x 2.25 x 1.25 in., 4.9 oz. 5/07 - 30-minute $119.99 (512 MB), 60-minute $149.99 (1 GB), white and black http://theflip.com/products_flip_video.shtml Find the Pure Digital Flip Video on Amazon.com

Design

• Fixed lens with 2x digital zoom
• Built-in microphone and speaker
• Preprogrammed auto exposure, Automatic white balance & black level
• Video: VGA (640 × 480), 30 fps, MPEG-4 (Part 2, ASP), saved as an AVI file
• USB 2.0 connector via flip-out arm
• (No card slot for expansion memory)
• Includes TV connection A/V cable (NTSC) to play on TV

Controls

• One-touch recording, Instant playback, review, delete
• Power On/Off; Record - start/stop (center red)
• Play - start/stop playback; Delete - current video
• Left/Right - Previous / Next video (during playback)
• Up/Down - Volume during playback, Zoom during recording

On-board Flip Video Software

• Runs from camcorder when connected to computer (Windows & Mac)
• View, save and organize videos
• One-click video emailing, Instant online video publishing
• Simple editing and movie making, Capture still photos from videos
• Directly integrates with video sharing sites like AOL and YouTube for private and public sharing
• DVD processing at participating retailers

Sony HDR-UX7 AVCHD DVD camcorder - top-of-the-line  (07)

• Mini 3" DVD, can play back on select Blu-ray devices
• 3 MP, 1080i HD video quality, 6 MP digital still photos
• Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization
• Dual record mode - shoot video while capturing 4.6-MP digital still picture
• Smooth slow record: slow-motion play back short video clips at 240 fps
• Dolby Digital 5.1 surround-sound recording
• 3/07 - $1,300
• 9/07 - $999

    Find the Sony HDR-UX7 camcorder on Amazon.com

Sony HDR-UX5 AVCHD DVD camcorder (07)

• Mini 3" DVD, can play back on select Blu-ray devices
• 2.3-MP photo
• Smooth slow record: slow-motion play back short video clips at 240 fps
• Dolby Digital 5.1 surround-sound recording
• 3/07 - $1,100
• 9/07 - $699

    Find the Sony HDR-UX5 camcorder on Amazon.com

Sony HDR-HC7 HDV tape camcorders- top-of-the-line

• Dual record mode - shoot video while capturing 4.6-MP digital still picture
• 3 MP, 1080i HD video quality, 6 MP digital still photos
• Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization
• Smooth slow record: slow-motion play back short video clips at 240 fps
• Feb. 07 - $1,400

Sony HDR-HC5 HDV tape camcorders

• 2.3-MP photo
• Smooth slow record: slow-motion play back short video clips at 240 fps
• Feb. 07 - $1,200

Sony HDR 06: Tape, DVD, and Hard Disk

       
        Sony HDR-HC3 (MiniDV tape) and HDR-UX1 (mini-DVD)

• Sony HDR-HC3 records DV and high-def HDV video to standard MiniDV tape
• HDR-UX1 records to 8 cm mini-DVD
• HDR-SR1 records to 30 GB hard disk

        Sony HDR-SR1 (hard disk)

Panasonic HDC-SD5 - Full HD, SD card (OLD - 7/07)

        Panasonic HDC-SD5

• Full Hi-Def, 3CCD AVCHD Palmcorder Camcorder, Flash Memory
• 1920x1080 pixel full-HD recording
• 1/6" CCD (560K x 3 pixels)
• Leica Dicomar lens, Optical Image Stabilizer
• Intelligent Contrast Control; Pre-rec function
• 10x optical zoom, variable speed
• 2.7 inch wide-angle LCD; 170 degree viewing angle
• Video Recording:AVCH (Motion Image)/JPEG (Still Image)
      Recording Mode HG (13 Mbps/CBR), HN (9Mbps/VBR), HE (6Mbps/VBR)
• Audio Recording Format Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3)/2-channel
• Video Recording Time: (1 GB / 10 min. at highest quality)
  SDHC: 8 GB: HG(80 min)/HN(120 min)/HE(180 min),
      4 GB: HG(40 min)/HN(60 min)/HE(90 min)
  SD Memory Card: 2GB: HG(20 min)/HN(30 min)/HE(45 min),
      1 GB: HG(10 min)/HN(15 min)/HE(22 min)
      512 MB: HG(5 min)/HN(7 min)/HE(10 min)
• Still Picture JPEG Picture Size: 2.1 MEGA: 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
• records to SD / SDHC memory card
• AV out, HDMI out
• USB 2.0 (mini B)
• 2.6 x 2.6 x 5.3 in., 0.75 lbs.
• 7/07 - $999

    Find the Panasonic HDC-SD5 camcorder on Amazon.com

Panasonic HDC-SD1 - SD Memory Card  (OLD - 3/07)

       Panasonic HDC-DX1 & -SD1

• Hi-Def, 3CCD AVCHD Palmcorder Camcorder, Flash Memory
• 1/4" CCD (560K x 3 pixels)
• Leica lens, Optical Image Stabilizer
• 12x optical zoom, variable speed
• 3.0-inch wide LCD, 250k pixels
• First 5.1-channel surround sound system with 5 microphones
• Records MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video, 1440x1080
      video modes - HF 13 Mbps CBR, HN 9 Mbps VBR, HE 6 Mbps VBR
      audio - Dolby Digital AC3 5.1 channel
• records to SD / SDHC memory card
      1 GB / 10 min. at highest quality
      up to 1 hour HD recording on 4GB SDHC Memory Card
• AV out, HDMI out
• USB 2.0 (mini B)
• 2.92 x 2.64 x 5.40 in. - 0.95 lbs
• 3/07 - $1,499
• 8/07 - $999

    Find the Panasonic HDC-SD1 camcorder on Amazon.com

Panasonic HDC-DX1 -  DVD discs  (3/07)

• 3CCD HD AVCHD Camcorders
• Optical Image Stabilizer
• First 5.1-channel surround sound system with 5 microphones
• 40 minutes HD recording on a dual-layer DVD-R disc
• 3/ 07 - $1,399
• 9/ 07 - $575

    Find the Panasonic HDC-DX1 camcorder on Amazon.com

DXG-569V HD Camcorder, 720p, 5.4+ oz.  (2/08)

2/08 - $229 / $179 - black, silver Flip-out 3.0" TFT display, 960 x 240 (face front or back, auto flips) LED light - < 1 m range, on/off video/camera Shoots HD video 1280 x 720, standard-def D1, quarter-screen CIF, photos 3200 x 2400 Built-in 32 MB internal memory (19 MB for storage)     Plus SD/SDHC card for recording (up to 8 GB), 4 GB =  ~ 2 hours HD video Navigation Pad (4-way, plus center button)     Center - Play/Stop video, Recording LED on/off     Navigate - Record up/down exposure, Playback scroll in zoomed photo Buttons (down back, Power under LCD)     Zoom switch (volume during playback, hold for thumbnail display 3 x 2 videos/photos)     Shutter - Stop/start recording, pause playback     Play/Record - Record or playback mode     Mode - Camcorder / videos, Camera / photos, Setup menu     Menu - for current mode: Camcorder / Camera Recording menu: White Balance, Resolution (HD, D1, CIF), Color Effect, Night Mode     White Balance: auto, sunny, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent     Color Effect: color, B&W, sepia     Movie options: Resolution (HD, D1, CIF), Capture Mode (Video, Voice recorder)     Photo options: Resolution (3, 5, 8 MP), Self Timer Playback menu: Delete One/All, Protect, Autoplay slide show,      DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) tag photos Setup menu (system function): Beep on/off, Histogram overlay, Auto Power Off timeout,      TV NTSC/PAL, Format memory, Default settings, Language, Frequency 60/60 Hz, Date/Time Lens F/3.2, f=7.5mm Fixed focus, 2X digital zoom     Focus mode Normal, Macro (switch behind lens)         Focus range Normal 1.5m / 5 ft. to infinity, Macro 15 to 16 cm / 5 to 6 in. Sensor CMOS, 5.0 MP, 1/2.5"; Auto sensitivity Mono microphone, built-in speaker Video files: QuickTime MOV - Video H.264, Audio AAC, stereo 48 KHz Video modes: Max single file is 2 GB     HD - 1280 x 720, 30 fps - video 5 Mbps, audio 32 Kbps, file ~ 37 MB/min     D1 - 720 x 480 30 fps - video 1.5 Mbps, audio 32 Kbps, file ~ 11 MB/min     CIF - 352  x 240, 30 fps - video 660 Kbps, audio 32 Kbps, file ~ 4 MB/min Still photos: JPEG (DPOF, EXIF), 3, 5, 8 MP (firmware interpolated), 3200 x 2400     Digital zoom 8X on playback (zoom in, then scroll) Software: ArcSoft TotalMedia Extreme software, Presto VideoWorks 6, Mr. Photo 4 3 AAA batteries (4 included, rechargeable); Display shows % available     Includes NEXcell Ni-MH battery charger: 4 slot, AA/AAA USB 2.0 and TV connectors: AV output (Video, Audio L/R), Component output (Y, Pb, Pr) Includes drawstring camera pouch, wrist strap - Full user guide Tripod mount on bottom 5.2 x 2.87 x 2.13 in., 5.4 oz. / 135 g (w/o batteries) Product - www.dxgtechusa.com/new/products-list.php?pid=38 Find the DXG-569V Camcorder on Amazon.com

DXG-567V HD Camcorder, 720p, 3.17+ oz. (6/08)

6/08 - $179 - black, red, pink, sky blue 1.7/2.0" TFT display (1.6 ??), 420 x 240 Shoots HD video 1280 x 720, standard-def D1, quarter-screen CIF (not photos) Requires SD/SDHC card for recording (up to 8 GB), 4 GB =  ~ 2 hours HD video     Built-in 32 MB internal memory (preloaded Rapid Blog Manager software, not for recording) Controls:      DXG LED lights up when powered on, flashes while recording     Center joystick toggle/button -          press for Play/Record, left/right (mode, prev/next, fwd/rev), up/down (zoom, volume)     Left - Delete / Pause     Right - Record / Play modes Setup - press both Right & Left - set Date / time, NTSC / PAL TV out, 50 / 60 Hz frequency Volume control for playback, but can't silence sounds      for power on/off, record start (not stop), play start/stop, next/prev clip Lens F/3.1, f=7.5mm Fixed focus, 2X digital zoom     Focus mode Normal, Macro (top switch ), Focus Normal 5 ft. to infinity, Macro 8 to 9 in. Sensor CMOS, 5.0 MP, 1/2.5"; Auto sensitivity Mono microphone, built-in speaker Video files: QuickTime MOV - Video H.264, Audio AAC, stereo 48 KHz Video modes:     HD - 1280 x 720, 30 fps - video 4 Mbps, audio 128 Kbps, file ~ 30 MB/min     D1 - 720 x 480 / 640 x 480, 30 fps - video 2 Mbps, audio 128 Kbps, file ~ 16 MB/min     CIF - 352 x 288 / 320 x 240, 30 fps - video 700 Kbps, audio 128 Kbps, file ~ 6 MB/min Software: Honestech Rapid Blog Manager software (runs from camera ROM) - YouTube     Includes ArcSoft TotalMedia Extreme software, Presto VideoWorks 6, Mr. Photo 4 2 AA batteries included (rechargeable)     Includes NEXcell Ni-MH battery charger: 4 slot, AA/AAA Pop-out USB 2.0 connector (side, button on front also mini-mirror) Includes TV connectors: AV output (Video, Audio L/R), Component output (Y, Pb, Pr) Includes drawstring camera pouch, wrist strap Tripod mount on bottom 4.21 x 2.36 x 0.81 in., 3.17 oz. (w/o batteries) PR 6/08 - DXG Launches the DXG-567V HD Camcorder     (Word document)  http://dxgtechusa.com/public_html/DXG567VLaunch.doc Product - www.dxgtechusa.com/new/products-list.php?pid=36 Find the DXG-567V Camcorder on Amazon.com

Samsung SC-HMX10 - Flash HD Cam (~10/07)

• Samsung's first HD camcorder
• 2.7 inch wide touch screen LCD
• 1.5 megapixel CCD
• 10x optical zoom
• Record 1080i and 720p resolution
• 4GB built-in flash memory
• Plus MMC and SD cards
• 2/07 - $999
  10/07 B000MAQSD6 $799

    Find the Samsung SC-HMX10 camcorder on Amazon.com

Samsung MX10 - Flash Memory Cam (9/07)

• Flash-based MPEG4 Sports Camcorder
• Ultra-slim and compact design - for first-time camcorder buyers and young video-bloggers
• 2.7" Widescreen LCD, 112K Pixel, 480x240
• 34X Optical Zoom Lens
• 720 x 480 MPEG4 (60i TV Mode or 30p PC Mode)
•             MPEG4 ASP Video,.avi format, 30 fps, ADPCM/Stereo Audio
• PC Video (web cam) 352x240, Max 30fps
• Recording Time: HQ 30 min @ 1 GB (4.5 Mbps);
              Fine 45 min @ 1 GB (3 Mbps); Normal 68 min @ 1 GB (2 Mbps)
• Swivel hand grip for low angle shooting
• 3 sec instant recording (from power-off state)
• 18 language GUI
• Power Director 6 editing software included
• SDHC / MMC+ Slot
• Li-polymer Battery (Detachable), 2 hours recording time
• 1/6" Interlaced CCD, Pixel(Max/Effective) 680K/350K
• EIS Image Stabilization
• 60 x 62.5 x 121 mm, 0.28 Kg
• 9/07 - $299

    Find the Samsung MX10 camcorder on Amazon.com

Samsung SC-X300L - External lens (2/07)

• Flash-based MPEG4 Multi-Function Sports Camcorder
      MP3 Player/Voice Recorder/Webcam/Data Storage
• 2.0" LCD Monitor, 123K Pixel, Rotation 90+270 deg.
• 1/6" Interlaced CCD, 680K/350K Pixel (Max/Effective) 
      10X Optical Zoom Lens
• Removable weather resistant external lens with head/arm strap
• Rugged rubberized exterior
• 680K pixel CCD
• Electronic image stabilizer
• SDHC/MMC+ memory slot
• Li-polymer Battery (Detachable)
• Video MPEG4 ASP, 30 fps, .avi files
• PC Video (web cam) 352x240 / Max 30fps
• Audio ADPCM/Stereo
• Recording Time HQ 30 min (4.5 Mbps), Fine 45 min (3 Mbps), Normal 68 min (2 Mbps)
• Streaming Yes
• Bundled Software DV Media Pro v2.0, VideoStudio/PhotoExpress
• 61 x 93.7 x 30.3 mm, 0.15 Kg
• 2/07 - $549
• 9/07 - $499 - $369

    Find the Samsung SC-X300L camcorder on Amazon.com

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Digital Photo Cameras Gallery - OLD

See the Digital Photo Cameras Gallery
    Photos beyond megapixels, Accessories: Tripods, frames

 

Canon PowerShot TX1 - 7.1 MP, 10x optical zoom, 1.8" LCD  (07)

• Optical Image Stabilization shifts lens to compensate for unwanted motion
      reduce camera shake / blurring effects for long zoom or long exposures, hand-held or low-light
• DIGIC III Image Processor: faster start up, autofocus and shutter response times
      improved image quality and more efficient power consumption
      improved face detection, red-eye correction, more aggressive noise reduction
• Auto ISO-Metrics can shoot ISO equivalent 80 to 1600 with more aggressive noise reduction
      faster shutter speeds give additional stability
      reduced camera shake and subject blur during hand held, low-light photography
• Auto ISO Shift button, accurately increase ISO up to 800, further offsetting camera shake
• Face Detection AF/AE/FE detects, locks on, and tracks multiple human faces in a scene
      Automatically prioritizes and selects faces (Canon Intelligent Scene Analysis/iSAPS technology)
          optimizes focus, exposure and flash for flattering portraits and group shots 
      Improvements: face detection for movies as well as stills,
          detect faces further away or not aimed directly at camera, better control of flash exposure
• Red-eye Correction: new, works with Face Detection
      Detects and corrects red eye during playback, manually while viewing photos on LCD screen

Panasonic DMC-FX10 / FX12 - 6 / 7.3 MP, 3x optical zoom, 2.5" LCD  (07)

        Panasonic DMC-FX12

• Simple, easy-to-use compact camera that automatically beats the blurs
• Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens, 7 elements in 6 groups
• 2.5 in. LCD, Power LCD function boosts LCD backlighting 40%, High Angle mode
• 27 MB, SDHC
• Venus Engine III image processing engine, sensitivity to ISO 1250, shutter release time lag to 0.005 second
• Composition Guide Lines, horizontal and vertical in viewfinder and LCD
• Real-time Histogram graph of exposure and contrast on LCD monitor
• Unlimited Consecutive Shooting up to capacity of SD memory card, for fast-moving objects in high resolution
• MEGA Optical Image Stabilization: gyrosensor detects hand movement, shifts optical image stabilizer lens, range to four steps below shutter speed
• Intelligent ISO detects if subject moving and raises ISO and shutter speed
• Auto Bracketing takes multiple pictures with single shutter press, average, over and under exposed
• AF Assist Lamp provides extra lighting as focusing aid for slightly dark situations
• Extra Optical Zoom extends zoom ratio: change focal distance, telephotographs subject by trimming the operational area of the CCD, increasing the maximum magnifying power
• 20 scene modes for easy shooting: Baby, Pet motion, Soft Skin reduces minor blemishes and wrinkles, Food Mode for fresh and vivid colors
• Up to 370 shots between battery charges
• Early 07: $199.95 / $229.95
• 9/07 - $169
• 3.70 x 2.02 x 0.95 in., 0.28 lbs

    Find the Panasonic DMC-FX12 camera on Amazon.com

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T200 - 8.1 MP, 5x zoom, 3.5" touch LCD (OLD - 07)

• 3.5-inch diagonal LCD display, touch-screen interface
• 8.1 megapixel resolution, 5X optical zoom, 31 MB internal memory
• Lens folded into body, front cover slides down to expose lens, does not protrude from camera
• Features optical image stabilization, exposure bracketing
      modes to help when photographing people, and in difficult low-light situations
• Macro extra close-up mode (closer than 3 1/2 inches)
• VGA-res movies (640x480) with optical zoom available while shooting
• Face detection to track up to 8 faces to maintain focus and exposure
      Smile Shutter Mode shoots automatically when a selected subject laughs, smiles, or even grins
• 3.7 x 2.3 x 0.8 inches, 6.6 ounces
• 11/07 - $359

    Find the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T200 camera on Amazon.com

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100 - 8 MP, 5X zoom, 3" LCD (OLD - 07)

Samsung L73 - 7 MP, 3x optical zoom, 2.5" LCD  (spring 07)

• Sleek and pocket-sized digital point-and-shoot camera
• 20 MB, SD up to 4 GB
• Sleek and pocket-sized digital point-and-shoot camera
• Shutter speeds to effective 1/2000 sec and an ISO equivalent of 1600
• Built-in microphone, 10-second voice memo with photo
• Modes: Children (high shutter speed to freeze motion while avoiding blur), 
  Backlight (compensate for a rear-lit subject), 
  Portrait (bring the subject into strong focus while deemphasizing the background).
• Movie mode, video from 320x240 to 800x600, up to 30 fps, AVI (MPEG-4) format
• Smart Touch user interface, two sets of pressure-sensitive buttons 
• Intelligent LCD automatically adjusts LCD screen  brightness based on ambient lighting
• Motion detection halts exposure for 2 secs when detects movement in self timer mode
• ASR image stabilization system (advanced shake reduction), reduce camera shake and image blur
• Wise Shot takes two consecutive pictures in rapid succession
      one increased ISO with ASR image stabilization, one with flash
      review side by size with zoom, keep preferred version
• Intelligent Face Recognition , 
      detects subject's face, automatically adjusts focus and exposure 
      AF recognizes faces of up to 9 subjects and accurately focuses on all
• GPS module accessory for L73 and L74 W - second 2007
      constantly tracks longitude, latitude, elevation and time information
      Carry on person (not on camera), at end of day plug in to charger port
          automatically synchronize GPS info with images on camera by matching time codes
      Explore images using Web-based services like Google Earth
          clicking location icon to view images created associated precise location
• built-in image editing - Trim (crop), Resize, Rotate
• 4.9 x 3.6 x 2.6 in., 17.8 oz.
• $299.99, spring 07
• 9/07 - $149

    Find the Samsung L73 camera on Amazon.com

Samsung L700 - 7 MP, 3x optical zoom, 2.5" LCD  (spring 07)

• Several advanced features in compact, stylish, metal body
• Movie shooting functions:
• Continuous video recording: pause and resume video recording, merge multiple video files into single file
• Improved in-camera video editing
• Use 3x optical zoom while recording 
• Movie stabilizer, reduce camera shake, automatic detection and correction of lateral and vertical vibrations
• $199, spring 2007
• 9/07 - $155

    Find the Samsung L700 camera on Amazon.com

Samsung NV11 - 10.1 MP, 5x optical zoom, 2.7" LCD  (spring 07)

• Advanced point & shoot digital cameras
• $399, spring 2007, 9/07
• 9/07 - $299

    Find the Samsung NV11 camera on Amazon.com

Photo Accessories - Other

Lexar Shoot-n-Sync Wi-Fi Memory Card  (9/08)

MyLife-MyArt Photo Paintings  (08)

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Parrot - PHOTO VIEWER 7" - Bluetooth (07)

• TFT LCD display, 720 x 480 pixels, 262,144 colors
• Display 7" diagonal, 4 x 6"
• Frames use natural materials, available in variety of leather and wood finishes
• Receives photos via Bluetooth - from mobile phones, digital cameras, PCs
• JPEG Photo and picture format:
• Stores over 500 photos, JPEG image format
• Automatically adapts the picture size to the screen
• Brightness adjustment, Adjustable backlight (manual or automatic)
• Used horizontally or vertically, Automatically rotates portrait/landscape
• Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR, Max range 30 feet (10 metres)
      FTP (File Transfer Profile), OPP (Object Push Profile), BIP (Basic Image Profile)
      NO memory card / USB
• Without external Frame: 7.6 x 5.8x 0.75 inches, 2.5 ounces
• With external Frame: 8.75 x 7.0 x 1.0 inches, 17 ounces
• Samsung 2412 Microprocessor processor
• Memory: Flash = 64MB - SDRAM = 16MB
• $239
• www.parrot.com/usa/products/parrotphotoviewer7 - Press Release

    Find the Parrot Bluetooth Photo Viewer 7" on Amazon.com

     
        Parrot Bluetooth Photo Viewer 3.5" - variety of frames

Parrot Bluetooth Photo Viewer 3.5"  

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Home Media Galleries

High-Def / DVD Gallery - OLD

See the High-Def / DVD Gallery
     CD, DVD, Blu-ray, HD DVD, Optical disc trends

High-Def Disc Products

Set-top CE Players (OLD - First generation)

• First-generation set-top players for both formats released in the first half of 2006
• First products are playback-only: no set-top recorders in U.S.

LG Electronics - "Super Multi Blue"

        LG "Super Multi Blue"

• LG BH100 "Super Multi Blue" Player - $1,199 (U.S. Q1 07)
      Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD
      Full HD 1080p
      Blu-ray: BD-Java advanced interactive functions, advanced menus
      HD DVD: Not advanced menu interactivity
      MPEG-2, VC-1, H.264 video, MPEG1/2 audio
      Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital+, DTS and DTS-HD audio
      HDMI out, component/composite video out, optical/coaxial/discrete 5.1 channel audio out
• www.lge.com

Blu-ray -- Set-top CE Players (OLD)

Sony BDP-S1

• Full HD 1080p Video Output through HDMI connection
• DVD Upscaling to 1080p
• 1/07 - Firmware upgrade 1.50 - Improves BD-Java compatibility
      Enhances playback compatibility with certain BD-ROM format discs
      Corrects Linear PCM 5.1 output over HDMI
• 1/07 - $999

Samsung BD-P1000 Blu-ray player  (6/06)

• $900
• www.samsung.com/Products/Blu_ray

Others

• Panasonic DMP-BD10
• Philips BDP9000
• Pioneer BDP-HD1
• Sharp - DV-BP1U BD player 2Q $1199

HD DVD -- Set-top CE Players (OLD)

Toshiba

• 1/08 - HD-A3 $149 , HD-A30 $199 , top of the line HD-A35 $299
• [ Toshiba HD-A1 HD DVD player ~ $499 (4/06) - first, aggressive price ]
• Toshiba HD-XA1 HD DVD player ~ $799 (4/06)
• Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD player- entry level - $499 (10/06)
      HDMI 720p or 1080i, Play DVD and CD
• Toshiba HD-A20 HD DVD player - $599 (Spring 07)
      HDMI 720p, 1080i or 1080p, Play DVD and CD
• Toshiba HD-XA2 HD DVD player - top of the line - $999 (12/06)
      HDMI 1.3, 720p, 1080i or 1080p, Play DVD and CD, Deep Color output, user picture setting
• www.tacp.toshiba.com/hddvd

         Toshiba HD-A1

PC Drives / Burners

• Originally for data backup
• Can't play back HD discs on any old PC
• Full HD playback requires significant upgrades or a new system
      Need good performance, updated drivers for HD decoding
      Need secure digital connection (HDMI) 
          with hardware support in both video card and display

LG Electronics - "Super Multi Blue" (OLD)

• LG GGW-H10N 'Super Multi Blue' Blu-ray Rewriter & HD DVD-ROM Drive - $1,199 (Q1 07)
      Blu-ray write/playback, HD DVD playback, DVD/CD write/playback; SATA?
      Blu-ray 4x recording, SL 25 GB in 24 min
• www.lge.com

Blu-ray -- PC Drives / Burners (OLD)

• Pioneer - BDR-101A internal Blu-ray Burner - no CD
• Panasonic - SW-5582-C internal Blu-ray burner,  DE, DL, $870
• LiteOn - LH-2B1S internal Blu-ray burner, SATA
• Sony - BWU-100A Blu-ray burner, DL, DVD+/-, +DL, $700
• Samsung - SH-B022 BD Burner - DVD and CD read not write 
• BenQ - BW1000 BD Burner - internal and external, DVD & CD, 2x BD
• Philips - SPD7000 BD Burner
• Hitachi - GBW-H10N Blu-ray / DVD / CD read/write - Blu-ray 4x

LaCie d2 External Blu-ray Drive - $1,149 (2/07)

• USB 2.0 & FireWire
• BD (Blu-ray) 2x / DVD / CD writer in one drive
• www.lacie.com

        LaCie d2

HP bd135 Blu-ray Disc Writer (spring 07)

• Burn BD-R, BD-RW (2x, DL), DVD and CD discs
• www.hp.com

HD DVD -- PC Drives / Burners (OLD)

Toshiba SD-L902A HD DVD Slim Writer - OEM notebooks (10/06)

• Read and write support for legacy CD and DVD formats, 1X HD DVD
• www.toshibastorage.com ( sdd.toshiba.com )

Toshiba SD-H903A HD DVD Desktop Writer - first half-height, SATA (2/07)

• Read and write support for legacy CD and DVD formats, 1X HD DVD
• Single and double layer (30 GB)

Hewlett-Packard hd100 External HD DVD-ROM (~ 1/07) ~ $499

• USB 2.0
• HD DVD-ROM 2.4x, DVD±R/±RW and ±R double-layer read capability
• www.hp.com

        HP hd100

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HD Disc Player and Authoring Software (OLD)

    See DVD Authoring Software Gallery

HD Disc Players

    See DVD Authoring Software Gallery

CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra -- Blu-ray and HD DVD

• Also plays from folder, DVD
• Also AVCHD

Corel (InterVideo) WinDVD 9 -- Blu-ray and HD DVD

• HD upgrade -- Blu-ray and HD DVD
• 1/07 - AVCHD certification
• Play Standard and Advanced Content (HDi) HD DVD titles
• 1/07 - supports playback of rewriteable Blu-ray Discs 
      BD-RE 3.0 (BDMV on BD-RE), BD-R 2.0 (BDMV format BD-R), BD-ROM discs

ArcSoft TotalMedia Extreme -- Blu-ray and HD DVD

• High definition, full resolution playback of BD-AV, BD-MV, BD-J, HD DVD, AVCHD, DVD
• Advanced video decoding, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC, VC-1 (SMPTE 421M) codecs
• Next generation Blu-ray and HD DVD audio format support
• Playback of protected content (CPRM, AACS, and BD+)

HD Disc Authoring Tools (OLD)

    See DVD Authoring Software Gallery

CyberLink PowerProducer 4 -- Blu-ray clips and HD DVD menus

• Blu-ray - BDAV 2.0 (no menus), burn to disc only
• HD DVD - with menus, to HD DVD, DVD, folder

Pinnacle HD DVD Authoring Pack -- HD DVD menus

• HD DVD format movie discs complete with menus
• Combine of HD and SD footage
• Burn to HD DVD or DVD -- Both play on set-top CE players, $49.99

Nero 7 Ultra Edition Enhanced -- Blu-ray & HD DVD data burning

• Blu-ray & HD DVD Disc Data Recording

Roxio (Sonic) MyDVD 9  - Blu-ray clips

• Author and burn Blu-ray (BDAV, no menus)

Roxio (Sonic) DVDit Pro HD -- Blu-ray menus

• Author and burn Blu-ray (BDMV, no menus)

Ulead DVD MovieFactory Studio Pro Edition

• Burn to HD DVD-R

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Consumer HDTV Gallery - OLD

See the Consumer HDTV Gallery
    High-def TV: Widescreen, flatscreen, Video projectors

Westinghouse Digital

Westinghouse Digital - TX Full 1080p (11/07)

• end 07 - Westinghouse Digital TX Series -- full 1080p LCD HDTVs 
• Connectors include four HDMI, two Component, plus Composite, S-Video, and VGA.
• 42 inch - 42.2 x 27.0 inches square, 5.5 inches thick, 61.1 pounds (without base)
• From 42 inch (estimated retail $1,399) to 52 inch for $2,499
• www.westinghousedigital.com

Also TV/DVD combo models with an integrated HDTV tuner and front slot-load DVD/CD player

3M - MPro110 Micro Projector  (10/08)

• Mobile digital projector - The size of a handheld digital camera
      Display from laptop computer, DVD or MP3 player, handheld video game
      Projects up to 6 feet, 50-inch image, still or video with VGA resolution
• 10/08 - $359 SRP
• Imager: 640 x 480 (3:4), LCOS (liquid crystal on silicon) electronic imager, proprietary 3M optics
• LED light source, 10,000 hours, quiet, no need for fan or replacement bulbs
      3M engine brightness 10 lumens, 7 to 9 lumens when integrated into MPro110
• No speckle, high-fill factor allows for great image quality
• Input: Video in (RCA cable included and adapter), and VGA (cable included)
      NTSC, PAL; VGA, SVGA, XGA [WXGA (1280 x 768)?]
• Projects 12 to 71 in. (1 - 6 ft.) - manual focus wheel
      Image size: 6 - 50 in. diagonal (6.4 to 38.4 in. wide)
• Lithium Ion battery (40-60 minute battery life) or AC adapter
• 4 1/2 x 1 31/32 x 7/8 in., 5.6 oz.
• 3mmpro.com

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Home Networked Media Gallery - OLD

See the Home Networked Media Gallery
    Home Networked Media, PC / TV / CE Media Capture / Transfer, Media Servers: Backup / archiving

ARCHOS TV+ -- WiFi Digital Video Recorder  (Q4 07)

• WiFi Media Player plus DVR
• 80 GB hard drive stores up to 100 movies, 800,000 photos, or 45,000 songs
• 250 GB hard drive stores up to 310 movies, 2,500,000 photos, or 145,000 songs
• Play movies, music, photos, podcasts, Web video, surf full Internet on TV
• Stream PC media library to the TV
• Download from the ARCHOS Content Portal: movies, TV shows and music
• Record and schedule TV shows and movies with the TV Program Guide
• Record video sources including satellite/cable box, VCR, DVD player, MPEG-4 format
• Remote control with integrated keyboard and mouse pointer
• Surf the Web, access online email, play Web video from sites like YouTube (optional Web browser plug-in)
• Sync your recorded TV shows to your ARCHOS portable media player
      (10 minutes to sync 2 hour movie)
• Video playback:  MPEG-4 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution)
      WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD resolution)
• Optional software plug-ins:
      Podcast plug-in: H.264 up to DVD resolution and AAC sound
      Cinema Plug-in: MPEG-2 MP@ML up to 10 Mbps (up to DVD resolution) and AC3 stereo sound
• Audio playback:  Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 Kbits/s CBR & VBR, WMA, Protected WMA, WAV (PCM/ADPCM)
• With optional software plug-ins: AAC stereo ,  AC3 stereo audio and 5.1 sound
• Photo viewer:  JPEG, BMP, PNG 
• PDF viewer:  Reads PDF documents (not all PDF features) 
• Video recording:  Records NTSC/PAL/SECAM to MPEG-4 SP files with ADPCM stereo sound, 
      VGA resolution (640 x 480)@ 30 or 25 f/s, in AVI format
• Audio recording:  WAV (IMA ADPCM or PCM) format
• 250 x 164 x 37 mm, 1294 g
• Q4 07: 80 GB $249, 160 GB $399
• www.archos.com/products/gen_5/archos_tv/index.html?country=global&lang=en

    Find the ARCHOS TV+ on Amazon.com

ARCHOS TVportation Plug-in - Stream live TV  (5/08)

• Use ARCHOS TV+ as a streaming media server
      view live home TV over the Internet, change channels
      (not viewing of recorded / stored content)
• Clients for ARCHOS 605 / 705, Windows PCs / laptops, Windows Mobile smartphones
• available 5/08 - free server download for ARCHOS TV+
      $49 server for ARCHOS 605 and 705 WiFi and DVR Station
• Press release (PDF)

Logitech Squeezebox - Networked Music Player  (06)

Access PC music library from living room stereo Connects to stereo system (analog or digital or headphones)  Uses a wired or wireless network connection to deliver music Use IR remote with bright fluorescent display to browse stored music on the PC (SlimServer software) Access streaming Internet radio stations, Rhapsody's 2 million song collection (with subscription)      even when computer is turned off Formerly Slim Devices 06 - $249 www.slimdevices.com Find theLogitech Squeezebox on Amazon.com

Logitech Wireless DJ Music System: Wireless Music  (06)

Logitech QuickCam UltraVision

Clips to top of display 1.3 megapixel sensor with 5 lens elements Compensation for dim, side-, and back-lit situations Video up to 640 x 480 at 30 fps, still images up to 1280 x 960 Microphone with echo correction Free video conferencing software     Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, Skype Logitech Video Effects software for fun effects and face enhancements 06, 08 - $129 www.logitech.com Find the  Logitech QuickCam UltraVision on Amazon.com

Logitech QuickCam Connect (3/06) - Small, affordable

Universal monitor clip: Notebook and desktop monitors, or place on flat surfaces Smaller eyeball design: 45 millimeters wide, 33% smaller VGA 640 x 480 resolution, up to 30 fps Still image capture Built-in microphone RightSound Technology: Reduced background noise and echo cancellation One-click software: Capture, e-mail, or upload video or photos PR 3/06 - www.logitech.com/index.cfm/172/2478&cl=us,en 6/09 - $29 (street $27) www.logitech.com/index.cfm/webcam_communications/webcams/&cl=us,en Find the  Logitech QuickCam Connect on Amazon.com

Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks (3/07) - Affordable

Adjustable 20mm notebook clip VGA 640 x 480 resolution, up to 30 fps Adjustable focus ring Still image capture: Up to 1.3 megapixel with software enhancement Snapshot button for digital stills Built-in microphone: Headset-free audio RightSound Technology: Reduced background noise and echo cancellation Activity light: Know when you're 'live' Logitech QuickCam Applications: video email, QuickCapture for photos PR 3/07 - www.logitech.com/index.cfm/172/2929&cl=us,en 3/06, 6/09 - $39 (street $31) www.logitech.com/index.cfm/webcam_communications/webcams/&cl=us,en Find the  Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks on Amazon.com

Creative Live! Wireless   

Small network server box Wired Ethernet or untethered wireless connection. Monitor video feed from Web browser     change display resolution, tweak brightness and contrast, adjust camera settings Creative software to monitor up to four cameras simultaneously. 06 - $149 www.creative.com/products/webcams Find the  Creative Live! Wireless on Amazon.com

SanDisk Sansa TakeTV - PC-to-TV Video Player (10/07)

• 10/07, 4/08 - 4 GB  $99, 8 GB $149 (5 / 10 hours video)
      (1.5 Mbps video at 720x480 with 128 Kbps audio)
• PC to TV Flash media player: Play PC video content on TV
      Download digital content from PC,  plug-and-play directly on TV
• On PC, insert TakeTV Player unit into USB port, drag video files to flash storage
      Works with Windows Vista, Windows XP, latest versions of Mac and Linux
• Carry player to TV, slip into TakeTV TV Cradle
      Plugs into standard TV A/V connectors, NTSC and PAL
      AV composite or S-Video inputs, power
• TakeTV Remote control stored as cover of Player unit (built-in cell battery)
      Use on-screen guide play stored content
• Video formats: .AVI with MPEG-4 - DivX, XVID (DivX DRM)
      DivX Certified for Home Theater profile
• Resolution up to 720x576 / D1, 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios, max bitrate 7 Mbps
• Concept introduced 1/07 as USBTV
      Future: Plug directly into built-in port on new TV sets
• Product - www.sandisk.com/Products/Catalog(1383)-SanDisk_Sansa_TakeTV_Video_Player.aspx
• Press release, 10/07 - www.sandisk.com/Corporate/PressRoom/PressReleases/PressRelease.aspx?ID=4022
• www.take.tv

    Find the SanDisk Sansa TakeTV on Amazon.com

    Find related SanDisk articles in the Manifest Tech Blog

SanDisk Fanfare - Entertainment download service - Public BETA  (10/07)

• Digital entertainment content distribution platform
• Download TV shows to Sansa TakeTV and watch on TV
• Free (ad supported) and paid episodes
• First U.S. content partners include
      CBS, Jaman.com, Showtime, Smithsonian, The Weather Channel, TV Guide. 
      Programs available include CSI, Survivor China, Dexter, Sleeper Cell
• User interface designed by Schematic
• Rights-managed content protected with SanDisk TrustedFlash
      Security technology securely stores data on flash media
• www.fanfare.com

SanDisk V-Mate Video Memory Card Recorder  (9/06)

9/06 - $129 Record video to flash memory cards, play back on portable device 5.1 x 2.6 x 0.8" Scheduled recording, IR emitter (to set-top box or VCR) Any composite video source Video: MPEG-4 Simple Profile, H.263 (MP4, 3GP, 3G2)     Up to 640 x 480 pixels, up to 30 fps, NTSC & PAL     Up to 3.5 hours video / GB 3.5mm composite video, audio left & right - input & output Cards: SD, SDHC, miniSD, miniSDHC, microSD microSDHC;     (RS-)MMC (DV), MMCplus , MMC; Memory Stick/PRO/Duo/PRO Duo www.sandisk.com Find the  SanDisk V-Mate on Amazon.com

Maxtor OneTouch III 

• 06 - 300 GB $200, 500 GB $329
• www.maxtor.com

    Find the Maxtor OneTouch III on Amazon.com

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