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Jumbo Electronics launches range of latest SONY DVD HandycamŽ models
- United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, March 22 - 2006 at 14:09
- PRESS RELEASE
Jumbo Electronics, UAE's favorite consumer electronics retailer, has announced the launch of five new SONY DVD HandycamŽ models to expand its leadership further in the DVD-Camcorder market.
The company revealed that the DVD-Camcorder market in the Middle East has been growing at a tremendous rate with 2.5 times more DVD camcorder users compared to the previous year. Jumbo expects even more steady growth in the current year.
Probir Mukherjee, Vice President, Sony Division, Jumbo Electronics:
"We see tremendous potential for growth in the DVD Camcorder market. Despite, major camcorder players in the market shifting towards DVD Camcorders, SONY has maintained its leadership in this segment with an impressive market share in the UAE. We are confident of maintaining the momentum with the introduction of these latest products. Our single-minded objective remains to be the retailer of choice in all our product categories."
"Easy to shoot, easy to share and easy to playback, the launch of the 5 new SONY DVD HandycamŽ models namely (DCRDVD905E, DVD805E, DVD755E, DVD705E and DVD605E) are the latest in a series of innovative products from SONY. These new camcorders are conveniently priced to suit every customers needs and budgets," added Mr. Mukherjee.
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Wednesday, March 22 - 2006 at 14:09 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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Fact Sheet for DVD HandycamŽ Camcorders
CMOS Sensor
CMOS Sensor (DCRDVD905E) provides clarity with exceptional video and high quality still images. Compared to traditional CCD Imager, CMOS Sensor consumes less power and provides better battery performance. Its Enhanced Imaging Processor boasts improved video performance.
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creater (5.1 ch. Centre Mic. ready)
The DVD HandycamŽ models enable sounds to be captured from omni-directions & playback on home theatre systems with 5.1channel Surround Sound capability for realistic scene experience.
Now when you record your child's lead performance in cinematic surround sound, you can be sure that his or her voice will stand out clearly in the troupe.
The new DCRDVD905E and DCRDVD805E DVD Handycam models support an optional wireless microphone that can be clipped to your subject while shooting. The microphone amplifies the sound in the camcorder's Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround sound system. Thanks to Bluetooth technology, voices and sounds can be recorded wirelessly at distances up to 100 feet.
PictBridge™
Based on the CIPA standard, PictBridge™ allows application between DVD HandycamŽ and output devices like a photo printer that supports PictBridge™ to be standardized. This eliminates the use of the computer and selection of a particular photo to be printed can be done on the printer itself.
Memory stick Duo Slot
The new built-in Memory Stick Duo Slot on the DCRDVD755E, DCRDVD805E & DCRDVD905E gives you the flexibility of saving your mages onto the Memory stick duo (still images only), freeing up even more recording time on the DVD media. It also allows you to transfer your pictures instantly to a PC or print and share with other compatible products.
A Range of Benefits
Transferring and storing of movies and still images is a breeze for consumers who now have the option to use the new Memory Stick™ Duo (DCRDVD905E, DVD805E and DVD755 models), which makes carrying memories along much more easier. The DCRDVD905E, DVD805E and DVD755E also feature the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator function, which can record omni-directional sounds for dramatic sound playback on 5.1 channel home theatre systems.
Availability
The new models are available at Jumbo's leading outlets across the UAE. Consumers shopping at Jumbo can also enjoy the Jumbo Advantage, which includes amongst others Free Insurance, Extended Warranty, Home Delivery and much more.
Models:
DCRDVD905E
The High-End DVD HandycamŽ Model DCRDVD905E with its dual mode recording misses no photo or movie opportunity to capture that very best and precious moment, be it a wedding, or a trip to the Taj Mahal. It can shoot high-resolution digital still pictures in 4 mega-pixels with an easy one-touch button, instead of the usual VGA resolution available in most camcorders.
There is also the new smooth slow recording function, which automatically reduces quick movements, which are too fast for the human eye. The Camcorder also comes equipped with the new ClearVid CMOS Sensor imaging technology and Enhanced Imaging Processor to deliver faster image processing speeds for colorful and vivid moments captured in video.
DCRDVD805E and DCRDVD755E
Sony's comprehensive range of DVD camcorders include the new mid-range models DCRDVD805E and DCRDVD755E, which record surround sounds to provide a more realistic setting for the consumer.
DCRDVD705E and DCRDVD605E
For the novice users, DCRDVD705E and DCRDVD605E provide the basic features at the convenience of a compact DVD camcorder. The DVD HandycamŽ models have wide DVD recording compatibility, with an additional offering of - DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW. The entry-level DCRDVD605E also offers longer distant shooting with its 20x optical zoom.
Media Contacts
Jai Tolani
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04-295 3456 (P), 04-2951027 (F)
Corporate Backgrounder
Jumbo Electronics LLC
Jumbo Electronics is one of the biggest names in the field of consumer electronics, information technology, telecommunications, home appliances, office automation and entertainment in the UAE and is amongst the first transnational corporations with a well spread out network of 26 showrooms and 12 service centres across the emirates.
A partner for the world's leading brands, Jumbo's retail and distribution network have made it a natural choice for manufacturers who want to tap into the growing Middle East market.
Partner for Global Brands
One of the largest distributors of Sony products in the world, the company has an enviable line-up of various other brands in its portfolio that include Sony, Acer, Apple, Brother, LG, Palm, Creative, Dell, Dyson, Epson, Fujitsu Siemens, Hewlett Packard, Hitachi, IBM, Kenwood, Lenovo, Linksys, Motorola, I-mate, Nokia, Samsung, Sendo, Siemens, Sony Ericsson, Supra, Toshiba, etc
Jumbo's remarkable progress into being a consumer electronics giant has been built with an uncompromising adherence to quality. Jumbo's five principal divisions -- Sony Division, IT Division, Telecom Division, Supra Division, Agencies Division -- work seamlessly with channels such as the Retail Division and Corporate Sales Division, with support from the Jumbo Services Division, to set new benchmarks in customer service.
2004 - A Milestone of Excellence
From modest beginnings in 1974, Jumbo's remarkable progress into being a consumer electronics giant has been built with an uncompromising adherence to quality. Today, in its 30th Anniversary year, Jumbo's five principal divisions, Sony Division, IT Division, Telecom Division, Supra Division, Agencies Division work seamlessly with channels such as the Retail Division and Corporate Sales Division, with support from the Jumbo Services Division, to set new benchmarks in customer service.
Headquarters
Jumbo Electronics Co. Ltd.
Al Gurg Building, Tareq Bin Ziyad Road
P.O. Box 3426, Dubai, UAE
Phone: +9714-336 7999
Fax: +9714-334 1798
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