Archive for July 2nd, 2013

Sony launches world first 3LCD Laser Light Source Projector in Asia

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013

The VPL-FHZ55 is the world’s first 3LCD Laser Light Source Projector. Sony launched the new projector for Asia in Singapore today. Priced at S$7,999 and available in black or white chasis in Asia Pacific by August 2013.

The Sony VPL-FHZ55 is the world’s first 3LCD Laser Light Source Projector. Price: S$7,999.

The Sony VPL-FHZ55 is the world’s first 3LCD Laser Light Source Projector. Price: S$7,999.

The VPL-FHZ55 is a WUXGA-class (1920 x 1200) installation projector based on a blue laser light source, and is the world’s first 3LCD laser projector.

I was impressed by a demo of the projector in action in a fully lighted room. The resolution was detailed while the colours were extremely vivid and accurate.

The picture quality was good enough for home entertainment use although the projector is targeted mainly at business and corporate use.

Capable of achieving 4,000 lumens, it is one of the brightest projectors of its kind, and delivers a range of performance capabilities that eliminate many issues associated with conventional lamp-based projection.

The Sony VPL-FHZ55 is a WUXGA-class (1920 x 1200) installation projector based on a blue laser light source.

The Sony VPL-FHZ55 is a WUXGA-class (1920 x 1200) installation projector based on a blue laser light source.

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Samsung’s new accessories to enhance Smart TV experience

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013

Samsung Evolution Kit SEK-1000/XS (S$399) and Samsung TV Camera VG-STC3000 (S$129) will be available this month at all major electronic stores in Singapore.

From left: Samsung TV Camera (S$129) and Samsung Evolution Kit (S$399) will be available in Singapore this month. Pictures not shown to scale.

From left: Samsung TV Camera (S$129) and Samsung Evolution Kit (S$399) will be available in Singapore this month. Pictures not shown to scale.

To provide users with a more seamless, integrated and immersive entertainment experience with its Smart TVs, Samsung Singapore has announced its latest offering – the Samsung Evolution Kit and the Samsung TV Camera.

The Evolution Kit offers both software and hardware updates that include access to the 2013 Smart Hub and other Smart features

It also upgrades the TV’s dual-core processor to quad-core, resulting in faster internal processing speeds.

On top of that, Smart Interaction will now include new commands such as two-hands motion and new gesture poses so consumers can swipe, zoom, grab and like what they see on their TV screens.

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