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Bringing the Cinema Home - Philips' Cinema 21:9 Launch

By Vincent Chang & Andy Sim - 25 Jun 2009

Of Micros and iPod Docks

DVD Micro Theaters

Philips claims to be the market leader in DVD micro HiFi theater systems in Singapore and its latest range hopes to extend this record. This time round, Philips has identified the trend of a clutter-free environment as key to consumer satisfaction and this range of products are designed with wireless in mind. Other considerations include having support for a variety of formats and allowing a host of connectivity options, from USB to SD cards.

The MCD802 comes with a sizable pair of 5.25-inch woofers that dwarf the actual unit. Total output power is rated at 400W. Formats supported included DivX, DVD, VCD, MP3-CD, WMA-CD. There's also karaoke functionality. It's expected to retail at $499.

The Philips MCD388 is a slim, stylish micro theater system that can be wall mounted or placed on a stand. It's capable of doing 1080p upscaling for your DVDs and comes with a digital wireless subwoofer. You can expect a retail price of $399.

Another micro HiFi system is the MCM280D, which has a dock for your iPod or iPhone and a remote that can control these devices when docked. This system allows for ripping of your CDs to MP3 format and you can simply listen to your MP3s by plugging in a storage device via the USB port.

iPod Docking Entertainment Systems

It's telling that so many vendors have now turned their attention to being iPod or iPhone compatible, with docking systems instead of trying to compete outright with Apple. So for those who prefer a fuller sound for their MP3s, the docking entertainment systems below from Philips can provide that, along with charging your device. They can also accept other sources like CD, USB and SD cards easily.

Reminding us of a DECT cordless phone dock station, the Philips DC350 is targeted at business executives. It can playback music from your iPhone, iPod or any Bluetooth capable mobile device. What's more, it allows for hands-free call functionality via Bluetooth when your phone is docked. It retails for $219.

Retailing at $249, the DCM250 is a proper micro HiFi system with a dock that provides respectable audio quality for your iPhone/iPod. It can playback MP3-CD, WMA-CD, CD-R/RW and directly through the USB port.

Suitable as an alarm in your bedroom or on your office desk, the Philips DC315 is a dock for your iPhone/iPod and comes with FM Radio functionality. Alarm settings can be customized separately for both weekdays and weekends and sound output is rated at a total of 8W. It is retailing for $129.

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