Check it out here:
http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_e...ces/product.asp
Most exciting news:
- All players now have progressive scan, even the cheapest. Don't know what chips yet.
- All players now can play DVD-RAM discs.
- New DVD Recorders are essentially unchanged from the current generations (so I won't feel bad not upgrading this year!)
To summarize:
DVD-S35S <<----- appears to be the new low-end model, replacement for RV32?
DVD Player
* Multi-Format Playback (DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, CD, CD-R/RW, JPEG, MP3 and WMA)
* Progressive Scan
* Slim Design
DVD-S55S <<----- new mid-range model to replace RP62?
DVD Player
* High Quality Audio Playback (DVD-Audio Multi Channel, Digital Re-Master)
* Monitor Selector and Depth Enhancer
* Multi-Format Playback (DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, CD, CD-R/RW, JPEG, MP3 and WMA)
* Ultra Slim Design
DVD-F65S and 65K <<-----same features as the S35S, replaces XP line? DVD changer?
DVD Player
* Ultra Slim Design
* Multi-Format Playback (DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3 and WMA)
* Progressive Scan
DVD-F85S <<-----replaces RP82 and XP50??? DVD changer?
DVD Player
* High Quality Audio Playback (DVD-Audio Multi Channel, Digital Re-Master)
* Monitor Selector and Depth Enhancer
* Multi-Format Playback (DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, CD, CD-R/RW, JPEG, MP3 and WMA)
* Ultra Slim Design
DMR-E50 <<-----replaces E30?
DVD-RAM Recorder
* DVD-RAM & DVD-R Compatibility
* Progressive Scan
* Time Slip - Chasing Playback with Simultaneous Record and Play
DMR-E60 <<-----just like HS2 minus the hard drive?
DVD-RAM Recorder
* DVD-RAM & DVD-R Compatibility
* Dual SD/PCMCIA Card Slot
* DV Input
* Progressive Scan
* Time Slip - Chasing Playback with Simultaneous Record and Play
DMR-E90H <<-----just like HS2 but with 80gb drive?
DVD-RAM Recorder
* Built-in 80GB Hard Drive
* DVD-RAM & DVD-R Compatibility
* Dual SD/PCMCIA Card Slot
* DV Input
* Progressive Scan
* Time Slip - Chasing Playback with Simultaneous Record and Play
http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_e...ces/product.asp
Most exciting news:
- All players now have progressive scan, even the cheapest. Don't know what chips yet.
- All players now can play DVD-RAM discs.
- New DVD Recorders are essentially unchanged from the current generations (so I won't feel bad not upgrading this year!)
To summarize:
DVD-S35S <<----- appears to be the new low-end model, replacement for RV32?
DVD Player
* Multi-Format Playback (DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, CD, CD-R/RW, JPEG, MP3 and WMA)
* Progressive Scan
* Slim Design
DVD-S55S <<----- new mid-range model to replace RP62?
DVD Player
* High Quality Audio Playback (DVD-Audio Multi Channel, Digital Re-Master)
* Monitor Selector and Depth Enhancer
* Multi-Format Playback (DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, CD, CD-R/RW, JPEG, MP3 and WMA)
* Ultra Slim Design
DVD-F65S and 65K <<-----same features as the S35S, replaces XP line? DVD changer?
DVD Player
* Ultra Slim Design
* Multi-Format Playback (DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3 and WMA)
* Progressive Scan
DVD-F85S <<-----replaces RP82 and XP50??? DVD changer?
DVD Player
* High Quality Audio Playback (DVD-Audio Multi Channel, Digital Re-Master)
* Monitor Selector and Depth Enhancer
* Multi-Format Playback (DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, CD, CD-R/RW, JPEG, MP3 and WMA)
* Ultra Slim Design
DMR-E50 <<-----replaces E30?
DVD-RAM Recorder
* DVD-RAM & DVD-R Compatibility
* Progressive Scan
* Time Slip - Chasing Playback with Simultaneous Record and Play
DMR-E60 <<-----just like HS2 minus the hard drive?
DVD-RAM Recorder
* DVD-RAM & DVD-R Compatibility
* Dual SD/PCMCIA Card Slot
* DV Input
* Progressive Scan
* Time Slip - Chasing Playback with Simultaneous Record and Play
DMR-E90H <<-----just like HS2 but with 80gb drive?
DVD-RAM Recorder
* Built-in 80GB Hard Drive
* DVD-RAM & DVD-R Compatibility
* Dual SD/PCMCIA Card Slot
* DV Input
* Progressive Scan
* Time Slip - Chasing Playback with Simultaneous Record and Play