Pioneering the way for the lower-end home theaters and car navigation systems, for the year 2007, Pioneer has popped up with some of the latest and hi-tech systems or gadgets at the CES in Las Vegas. Here is the product inventory of the Pioneer of day one at CES:
Adding to its collection of HTIBs (home theatre in a box), Pioneer showcased the HTZ-370DV, HTS-570 and HTP2900, a series of lower-end home theatre equipments featuring 5.1 surround systems and quality sound, which looks attractive in appearance as well. Pricing and the release for the Pioneer HTIBs are as follows:
• The HTZ-370: 360 watts, available in July for $400
• The HTZ-570: 600 watt, available in May for $400
• The HTP-2900: 860 watt, available in May for $249
2) Avic-Z2 and AVH-P5900DVD AV Navigation systems for Cars:
The latest Avic-Z2 is a top-end in-car navigation system, featuring superior maps of major cities, 3D images, 10GB hard drive and brand-name logos, which basically is a modification of the Avic-Z1, earlier model by Pioneer. No words and pricing and availability.
Pioneer is also looking forward to add some youthful characteristics, such as video playback, direct iPod control and XM/Sirius satellite radio, for just $1000, in its new AVH-P5900DVD AV system.
The $69 DV-300V and $99 DV-400V are the low-priced DVD players that will cater the minnows. As far as the DV-300V is concerned, it is an simple and progressive player, whereas, the DV-400V comes with an HDMI output, sound equalizing options and 1080p, and both the players will be available in months of April ns May respectively.
4) Four Low to High-End A/V Receivers:
Including to its menage a trois of home theatre product line, together with HDTVs and Blu-ray players, Pioneer publicize the VSX-517, VSX-817, VSX-917V and the VSX-1017TXV, four latest A/V receivers. As far as, the 517, 817and 917V are concetned, they will be available for a pricing of $199, $299, $399, respectively in the month of April, whereas, the high player (1017TXV) that also includes HDMI video switching may be accessible for over $500 by the month of July.
The VSX-517:
The VSX-817:
The VSX-917V:
The VSX-1017TXV:
5) Avic-D3 Car Navigation System For Discount Drivers:
If you are looking for stylish as well as economical in-car navigation, the AVIC-D3 is a just right option, which will be available by the month of March for a pricing of $1000. Featuring multi-format audio playback (MP3, WMA, AAC), Sirius/XM capability, Bluetooth integration and DVD playback, the AVIC-D3 navigation system is structured to deliver lane-specific driving courses, together with gas stations and restaurants on your way.
6) Revamped Plasma Display Technology:
Restructuring and re-engineering the panel, color filter and ASIC video processor, Pioneer has revamped their plasma display technology to a greater extent. The hot innovations will bring deeper blacks, richer color, better contrast and much more, and of course it won’t arrive cheap as well. The new display will be available in the U.S. by this summer.
7) In-car AVH-P4900 / 5900DVD entertainment systems:
Apart from the home entertainment, pioneer also has come up with the AVH-4900DVD and AVH-P5900DVD, a couple of hot in-car entertainment systems featuring motorized touch-screen LCDs (6.5-inch for the 4900 and 7-inch for the 5900) and XM and Sirius connectivity, together with the CD-BTB100 Bluetooth adapter, only if you wish. As far as AVH-P4900 is concerned it will be available in March for a pricing of $800, whereas the AVH-P4900 will cost you $1000 and be available in the month of May.
