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Developed in collaboration with leading filmmakers, Panasonic’s Hollywood tuning process produces images that mirror the director’s artistic vision and intent. This process is refined in the new PT-AE2000U by maximizing the image quality of full-HD content in Blu-ray discs and HD broadcasts for large-screen viewing. A carefully tuned optical system teams up with a newly developed Detail Clarity Processor to dramatically boost image clarity. The PT-AE2000U offers the ultimate Home Cinema experience with crisp, full HD images in remarkable detail.

Optical System 

• Full-HD Compatible Lens Unit - 16 Lens elements in 12 groups produce clear images, free of distortion and color bleeding.
• Full-HD LCD Panels - Redesigned polarization filter system provides higher contrast.
• Dynamic Iris - Automatic adjustments produce deeper, richer blacks.
• Smooth Screen Technology - Reduces black lines between pixels for remarkably film-like, detailed picture.
• Pure Color Filter Pro - Expands the color gamut to approximately match the level specified by the digital cinema industry.*
  

  *Specifications put forth by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) DC28 Digital Cinema committees.

Digital Processing

• Detail Clarity Processor - Adds sharpness to reproduce fine nuances lost in image compression.
• Max. 16-Bit Digital Processing - Finely renders subtle hues and brightness variations.
• Split Adjust Mode - Freeze a scene and make adjustments while comparing the original and adjusted images side-by-side.
• Waveform Monitor - Optimizes brightness output from a given video signal source.
• Cinema Color Management - Adjust one color without affecting neighboring colors.

Easy Operation

• Three HDMI Inputs - Connect multiple devices at the same time without an HDMI switcher.
• 2x Optical Zoom Lens and Lens Shift - Cast a 120-inch diagonal image from as little as 3.6 meters from the screen.
• Picture Mode - With the touch of a button, select the characteristics that match your source material.
• Universal Remote Control - Easily control your entire home theater system with one device.

Price $3,499.00 at panasonic.com

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This newest member of the Exilim line features a stylish, slim and compact design to increase portability, and provides an improved 8.1 Megapixels of image resolution with 3X optical zoom. The new Casio Exilim Z9 stays true to the user-friendly features that have become standard to the Exilim Zoom series.

The 2.6-inch wide LCD display enables users to easily navigate camera operations and enhance the review of images, while the 23 Best Shot Modes and face detection technology help users take high quality photos without having to adjust camera settings.

The new Casio Exilim EX-Z9 comes loaded with other useful features including Anti Shake DSP which reduces photo blur from shaky hands or moving subjects, allowing users to shoot images with ease and confidence. Easy Mode simplifies the camera settings to three easy menus (image size, flash and self timer).

With Easy Mode, the Casio Z9 is set to take great photos in every situation without having to check presets or accidentally making a wrong adjustment. Casio’s Face Detection Technology maintains a sharp focus and the correct exposure for the human face. Available at retail in March, the Casio Exilim EX-Z9  available in pink, black, silver and orange .

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Samsung’s new YP-S5, the follow-up to last year’s groundbreaking YP-K5, offers musical freedom in an even slimmer, sleeker and more compact form. The portable 14.95 mm player has integrated 1.5 W stereo speakers, so everyone can listen together and share the music without an added speaker device.

Enjoy your music wherever you are and share it with your friends with the YP-S5JQB MP3 player from Samsung. This device has a stereo loudspeaker mode for playing your favourite tracks out loud and with quality sound.The YP-S5JQB has Bluetooth technology for connecting to 2 Bluetooth stereo headsets at the same time, or for use with wireless headphones while watching films.This Samsung player displays your photos, videos and even flash games on its 1.8? LCD QCIF screen. The YP-S5JQB is compatible with ID3 tags and has a built-in FM tuner for radio listening.The YP-S5JQB is loaded with features to keep you entertained at all times!

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SanDisk introduces the fastest card in its Memory Stick product family: the SanDisk Extreme III Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo. The new card offers with read and write speeds of 30 megabytes per second, and is capable of functioning in extreme temperatures, from -13 to 185 degrees Fahrenheit or -25 to 85 degrees Celsius. SanDisk’s new Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo cards will be available worldwide in June. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the 4GB card is US $89.99 and for the 8GB card is US $149.99…

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Kenko launched a new Disney digital camera, the DMC-50. This little camera is equipped with a CMOS 1/2.5”, 5.17Mpix sensor, a 2.4”LCD screen, 128MB of internal memory, and a 4x digital zoom. It also records 640×480 video at 15fps…. In short, nothing exceptional…

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From /www.akihabaranews.com

Harmon Kardon announced three new AV receivers recently called the AVR 354, AVR 254 and the AVR 154. The first two receivers are 7.1 receivers and the 154 is a 5.1 receiver. The new receivers feature HDMI 1.3, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding, a new and supposedly groundbreaking on-screen menu (354 and 254 only) and an improved iPod interface using the Bridge II docking station compatible with the 354 only.

The three receivers also feature the ability to pass through video signals to 1080p. Harmon Kardon isn’t specific on which receivers get the following features: 1080p video upscaling, Deep Color compatibility, EZSet/EQ automated calibration and more. Pricing for the AVR 354 is $899, the AVR 254 is $649, and the AVR 154 is $399.

I’m betting that only the high-end model gets all the interesting features. Still $399 isn’t bad for a receiver that can do both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Onkyo makes some similar priced receivers.

From www.i4u.com

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SanDisk announced its latest product aimed at Sony electronics called the SanDisk Extreme III Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo. The MS promises read and write speeds of 30 MB per second and will be available in June.

The new card will come in either 4GB or 8GB capacities and is aimed at Sony DSLR cameras, point-and-shoot cameras and camcorders. In addition to being very fast the cards can also operate in extreme temperatures from -13 to 185 F and ship with software to recover deleted images. Pricing for the cards is $89.99 for the 4GB and $149.99 for the 8GB.

“The SanDisk Extreme III Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo continues our tradition of delivering best-in-class performance in the SanDisk Extreme product line,” said Susan Park, director of consumer product marketing for SanDisk’s performance cards. “Our customers know SanDisk Extreme cards not only deliver cutting-edge read and write speeds, but are designed for durability - even under harsh conditions.”

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Vigor Gaming has announced a new gaming PC that is branded with the new AMD GAME! certification designed to help make it easier for gamers to choose gaming PCs that meet their needs. The Force Recon SP is the first Vigor gaming machine that is AMD GAME! branded.

The Force Recon SP gaming machines with minimum specs start at about $1845 and use Athlon X2 5600+ processors and dual ATI HD 3650 graphics. The Force Recon SP under the AMD GAME! Ultra configuration will retail for about $2733 and feature a Phenom 9850 CPU, Radeon HD 3870 graphics and 2Gb of RAM.

“AMD GAME! is the equivalent of a PC seal of approval to assure consumers their system is branded for gaming performance. Simple and clearly identifiable ways to ensure levels of performance is a great way to meet customer expectations and educate them on the right choices for their gaming experience,” said Steven Chien, Director of Sales at Vigor Gaming.

From www.i4u.com

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Fast cars and now racier bikes, with the growing trend of vehicle manufacturers endorsing gadgets, should Ducati be far behind? Sony Ericsson Ducati Z770 clamshell will be out next month in Italy, much to the amusement of bike-enthusiasts. Based on Sony Ericsson Z770 platform, the phone will feature Ducati branded covers, themes, screensavers, videos and even its own HBH DS-220 based Ducati Bluetooth headset.

From www.newlaunches.com

Holding a candle to the Eee PC is Dell’s new “mini-Inspiron”. This 8.9-inches beauty falls in the sub-$500 price tag range with a choice of both Windows XP Home and Ubuntu Linux, 8-in-1 card reader, integrated webcam, direct media playback buttons, and a “host of wireless access options.” More details are expected to trickle in as the Computex show kicks off.

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From www.newlaunches.com