Samsung Raises The Bar With Three New DVD Recorders; Versatility Marks Samsungís Expansion Of DVD Recorder Category

28-Jul-04

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. introduces three new DVD Recorders, the DVD-R100, DVD-VR300 and the DVD-HR800 - each capable of supporting three different recording formats: DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R. Samsung has developed its own multi-format technology that allows these new models to be flexible in the face of competing recording formats. The DVD-R100, DVD-VR300 and the DVD-HR800 support the three most popular DVD recording formats, DVD-RAM, -RW, and -R, each with their own advantages and capabilities that maximize the product's compatibility, performance and usability. ìThese three DVD Recordable devices from Samsung represent our largest offering in the category to date,î notes Claude Frank, Samsung Electronics Americaís Director for Digital Audio/Video. ìWe have chosen DVD-RAM Technology for its versatility and adaptability for play-back on older units; and our world-class R&D facilities make it possible to bring the best product to market. You can expect Samsung to gain a growing stake in the DVD Recordable arena.îThe DVD-R100 is Samsungís entry model for the category, offering plenty of power in a ëSlim Design,í 69mm package. It supports all three recording formats (RAM/-RW/-R) and offers a ëTime Shiftí function on the DVD-RAM. Simultaneous recording and playback is available as well as live picture ëPause and Replayí. Its ëOne-Touchí and timer recording options offer extra convenience and sound quality is addressed with Digital Noise Reduction. With its 480p progressive scan video output, Samsung has ensured that users with a compatible digital television monitor can view pristine, flicker-free images. The DVD-VR300 is a VHS-DVD Multi-Recording device that has the ability to record between digital disc and videotape media. Consumers can now finally convert their priceless home VHS collections into disc media for easy playback in the pervasive DVD format. Users also have the option of recording straight from the television in either format as well as being able to record from VHS to DVD and vice versa with the convenience of one easy-to-use machine. Rounding out the lineup is the DVD-HR800. The robust 120 GB internal hard disk drive lets users record up to 160 hours of programming. In addition to progressive scan playback and a super-slim (79mm) form factor, the DVD-HR800 utilizes 6-in-2 Multi-Flash memory card slots. It can playback JPEG and MP3 files with Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital Card, Smart Media Card, Compact Flash Card and Micro Drive. It also takes advantage of Gemstarís Electronic Programming Guide, enabling the user to easily select and record any program without reserving the recording or inputting the program code. All three units also support audio playback for an array of popular disc music formats, including CD, MP3 and CD-R/RW. In addition, the players have the ability to play back JPEG CDs and Picture CDs for on-screen viewing of digital photos. Front-panel audio-video inputs offer easy access for connecting external devices and all have analog and digital DV (FireWire) inputs accessible from the front panel.The DVD-R100 will be available in Q3 2004 for an MSRP of $449.99; the DVD-VR300 will be available in Q3 2004 for an MSRP of $549.99; and the DVD-HR800 will be available in Q3 2004 for an MSRP of $649.99.For more information, please visit www.samsungusa.com.

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