Fuji announces FinePix S2800HD, the world's smallest 18x zoom camera

To follow up on its announcement of the FinePix F300EXR with 15x optical zoom lens, Fuji has today released details of what it is claiming is the worlds' smallest 18x optical zoom lens camera - the FinePix S2800HD.

Featuring a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 28mm to 504mm, the 18x Fujinon lens promises to snap clear shots of your subject matter - regardless of how near or far it may be - with the help of the camera's 14 megapixel CCD sensor.

The DSLR-like design of the S2800HD includes a 3in LCD display on the back, while offering all the features expected of a high-end point and shoot - including tracking auto-focus, face detection with blink detection and smile modes, automatic scene recognition, an automatic panorama mode, and a sensor to automatically rotate images where required.

Fuji has also added a video recording mode, which records in part-HD 720p resolution. Strangely, a 1080p mode is included - but only for still images, which represents a significant quality loss over shooting in the camera's native 14 megapixel resolution. A mini-HDMI port is included on the camera, and allows still images and video to be played back via any HDTV without the need for additional accessories.

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Samsung LN40C630 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)

Samsung

List Price: $899.99
Price: Too low to display

Product Details

  • Features AllShare
  • Features 4 HDMI (ver 1.3), HDMI-CEC
  • Features 10Wx2 audio output

Product Description

Make the move to the smoothest LCD action ever. Samsung's LN40C630 LCD HDTV offers incredible color and rich clarity, all on a 40-inch screen. Add the power of Samsung's Wide Color Enhancer, for a picture that optimizes a given color's hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors and lifelike action. Samsung HDTVs are also ENERGY STAR compliant, helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money.

Samsung LN46C630 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)

Samsung

List Price: $1,099.99
Price: Too low to display

Product Details

  • The Samsung LCD 630 HDTV is a smooth operator
  • The AllShare feature even allows you to sync up your entire household
  • A wired or wireless DLNA connection lets you stream your PC audio and video files to your HDTV using your remote

Product Description

Make the move to the smoothest LCD action ever. Samsung's LN46C630 LCD HDTV offers incredible color and rich clarity, all on a 46-inch screen. Add the power of Samsung's Wide Color Enhancer, for a picture that optimizes a given color's hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors and lifelike action. Samsung HDTVs are also ENERGY STAR compliant, helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money.

ViewSonic VT2430 24-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV


List Price: $359.99
Price: $238.59
You Save: $121.40 (34%)

Product Details

  • Includes removable stand; measures 22.3 x 17.4 x 8.3 inches with stand
  • Inputs: 1 HDMI, 1 component, 1 composite, 1 S-Video, 1 PC
  • High brightness of 300 nits, high dynamic contrast ratio of 10000:1, and 1920 x 1080 resolution

Product Description

Feel the action in movies, games and sports on the 24" (23.6" viewable) VT2430 widescreen LCD HDTV.

  • Full HD 1080p resolution delivers 100% of your HD signal for incredibly precise images
  • High brightness combines with 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for unparalleled definition and detail
  • Super-fast video response and advanced image processing ensures extreme clarity in all your HD entertainment
  • Integrated ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuner
  • Multiple connections including HDMI 1.3 give you all the inputs you need for game consoles, DVD and Blu-Ray players and computers

    16:9 Full HD 1920x1080 resolution panel
    Experience a new dimension in movie viewing and gaming with Full HD 1080p super resolution for the optimum richness and clarity in picture quality.

    Advanced image processing delivers clearer, crisper, sharper images
    Advanced image processing eliminates noise, increases contrast and detail and optimizes color for rich, vibrant images. High-definition images look amazing and even standard television images are unbelievably smooth and sharp.

    OptiSync technology now features HDMI
    Add versatility to your LCD TV with support for HDMI with high-definition content protection (HDCP) and analog (VGA) signals, plus component, S-video, composite, and TV/cable input.

    Vivid graphics, clear text, stunning TV
    Ultra-high brightness of 250-nit (typ), dynamic contrast ratio of 10,000:1 and 1360x768 optimum PC resolution provide vibrant video and crisp data images in the living room or on the desktop.


    Great for use in small spaces such as bedrooms, home offices and dorm rooms, ViewSonic's stylish, high-performance 24-inch VT2430 widescreen HDTV provides a Full HD 1080p resolution that delivers 100 percent of your HD signal for incredibly precise images. The integrated ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuner and multiple connectivity options including HDMI with HDCP give you all the inputs you need for game consoles, DVD and Blu-ray players and computers. And its fast 5 ms (millisecond) response time produces blur-free fast action movies, sports and games.



    The 24-inch double-duty ViewSonic VT2430 allows you to watch high-def programming as well as use it as a PC monitor.

    Additionally, the VT2430 can be used as a computer monitor, enabling you to stay productive with your PC--as well as watch streaming Internet video amazingly crisp detail. Other features include an anti-reflective coating on the LCD screen to reduce glare, digital ATSC tuner for watching over-the-air HD programming, and a QAM tuner for tuning into unscrambled cable channels.

    Key Features

    • Experience a new dimension in movie viewing and gaming with Full HD 1080p resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio for optimum richness and clarity in picture quality.
    • Vivid graphics, clear text, stunning TV with high brightness of 300 nits, ultra-high dynamic contrast ratio of 8000:1, and 1920 x 1080 optimum PC resolution provide vibrant video and crisp data images in the living room or on the desktop.
    • ClearPicture electronics eliminate noise, increase contrast and detail and optimize color for rich, vibrant images. High-definition images look amazing and even standard television images are unbelievably smooth and sharp.
    • 3D digital comb filter performs field-by-field comparisons of the television image to accurately separate the color from the black-and-white information and remove both horizontally and vertically hanging dots, as well as dot crawl, resulting in a razor sharp image.
    • Plug-and-play connectivity with integrated HDTV tuner and one HDMI input for HD set-top boxes, DVDs, game consoles and camcorders.
    • Versatile OptiSync connectivity with support for HDMI with high-definition content protection (HDCP) and analog (VGA) signals, plus component, S-video, composite, and TV/cable input (see a larger schematic image of the rear jack pack).
    • Integrated stereo speakers complete the multimedia experience.
    • Warranty: One year on parts and backlight

    Specifications

    • Size: 23.6-inch LCD screen (diagonal)
    • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
    • Input signal: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
    • Contrast ratio: 1000:1 (typ) static; 10,000:1 dynamic (typ)
    • Response time: 5 ms (milliseconds)
    • Brightness: 300 cd/m2 (candela per square meter)
    • Viewing angles: 160 degrees horizontal, 160 degrees vertical
    • Speakers: 2 x 5 watts (10 watts total power)
    • TV mode features: Auto scan, set channel, channel delete, label, favorite, fine tune
    • Video mode features: Picture (contrast, brightness, color, tint, sharpness, color temperature), sound (volume, balance, bass, treble), input menu (TV, AV, S-video, YCbCr, YPbPr, HDMI, VGA), parental control (caption, change password, V-chip temporary disable), setup menu (time out, language, memory recall)
    • PC mode features: Auto adjust, contrast, brightness, H position, V position, fine tune, color temperature, picture mode
    • VESA mount: 100 x 100

    Connections

    • HDMI: 1 (with HDCP and audio support)
    • Component (Y/Pb/Pr): 1
    • Composite A/V: 1
    • S-Video: 1
    • PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1 (with PC audio input)
    • RF input: 1
    • Headphone: 1 (3.5mm jack)
    • Analog audio input: 2 (1 for component; 1 shared by composite and S-Video)

    Dimensions

    • TV with stand: 22.3 x 17.4 x 8.3 inches (WxHxD); 15.4 pounds
    • TV without stand: 22.3 x 15.2 x 3.3 inches (WxHxD); 14.3 pounds
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    What's in the Box

    ViewSonic LCD HDTV/monitor, power cable, remote control (with batteries), quick start guide, user guide

    ViewSonic Model Comparison

    Models: N1930w N2201w VT2230 VT2342 VT2430
    Screen size 19" 22" 21.6" 23" 23.6"
    Resolution 1400 x 900 1680 x 1050 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
    Input signals 720p, 1080i 720p, 1080i 720p, 1080i, 1080p 720p, 1080i, 1080p 720p, 1080i, 1080p
    Contrast ratio 4000:1 dynamic 1000:1 static 8,000:1 dynamic 10,000:1 dynamic 10,000:1 dynamic
    Brightness 300 cd/m2 300 cd/m2 300 cd/m2 300 cd/m2 300 cd/m2
    Response time 5 ms 5 ms 5 ms 5 ms 5 ms
    Refresh rate 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz
    DVD player
    3D comb filter
    Speakers 2 x 2.5-watt 2 x 3-watt 2 x 3-watt 2 x 5-watt 2 x 5-watt
    SRS TruSurround
    HDMI 1 1 (vers. 1.3) 1 3 1
    Component (YPbPr) 1 1 1 1 1
    Composite A/V 1 1 1 1 1
    S-Video 1 1 1 1 1
    PC (VGA) 1 1 1 1 1
    RF (TV input) 1 1 1 1 1
    Digital audio output
    Dimensions
    (with stand; WxHxD)
    17.4 x 14.8 x 6.1" 20.8 x 17 x 8.6" 20.9 x 16.6 x 8.4" 22 x 16.5 x 7.4" 22.3 x 17.4 x 8.3"

     

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    Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

    HDTV Size chart
    With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience.

    If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get.

    • Minimum size = Viewing distance/3
    • Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5