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OPPO HM-31 HDMI Switch Named PC Magazine Editors' Choice
High Performance in Benchmark Tests and "Clever Auto Switching Feature" Earn OPPO 4.5 Out of 5 Stars
| Source: OPPO Digital
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwire - July 29, 2008) - OPPO Digital (www.oppodigital.com), a
renowned leader in up-converting DVD players, today announced that its
HM-31 Advanced 3x1 HDMI Switch has received a key endorsement from the
respected editors at PC Magazine. In a July review, OPPO's 3x1 HDMI switch
earned PC Magazine's Editors' Choice -- with a 4.5 out of 5 stars rating.
Summarizing his review, Robert Heron of PC Magazine stated, "I recommend
the OPPO HM-31 Advanced 3x1 HDMI Switch, which proved itself a very capable
performer in testing. I also like the fact that the device offers useful
extras such as an effective auto-switching feature and additional control
options that give it increased flexibility for home theaters."
Equipped with three HDMI inputs, the HM-31 lets users expand the single
HDMI input port on their TV to seamlessly connect up to three HDMI sources,
such as a DVD or Blu-ray player, cable or satellite receivers, gaming
consoles, HDMI equipped video card, or other set top boxes. OPPO's switch
is compatible with all HDTV resolutions up to 1080p and PC resolutions up
to 1920x1200. The HM-31 is also one of the few HDMI switches to pass the
official HDMI 1.3 certification test -- paving the way for even higher
video resolutions and lossless audio support, including such formats as
DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD.
"The explosion of HDMI compatible devices is creating a real need for HDMI
switches in home theaters. With the HM-31, we wanted to harness our years
of expertise in building HDMI DVD players to create a high-performance HDMI
switch that is easy to use and fits into any home theater budget," said
Jason Liao, vice-president of product development at OPPO Digital. "Gaining
recognition from PC Magazine is a great testament to our teams' efforts and
capabilities."
For the PC Magazine editors, the HM-31's "clever auto switch" capability
stood out as a key factor in its high marks. According to Heron, "Ideally,
an auto-switching HDMI switch detects when a connected device is powered on
and automatically switches to that port. The HM-31 takes this ability a
step further by prioritizing its three HDMI inputs so that if an
'always-on' device, like a DVR, is added to the mix, it doesn't throw a
monkey wrench into the whole auto-switching process."
In Heron's test setup, he connected a Dish Network ViP622 DVR to the HM-31
as lowest priority, a Samsung BD-UP5000 Duo HD player as mid-priority, and
a Sony PlayStation 3 as highest priority. As he noted, "Even though the DVR
was always active (it displays a splash screen when in stand-by mode),
turning on the BD player would cause the switch to select its port
automatically. If I left the disc player running and turned on the PS3, the
HM-31 gracefully switched to that device... Timed measurements showed that
activating a device connected to a port with higher priority resulted in a
near-instant selection of that port."
The award-winning HM-31 is available today at an estimated retail price of
$99 and can be ordered directly from OPPO Digital's web site
www.oppodigital.com or through an authorized reseller.
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About OPPO Digital, Inc.
Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, award-winning OPPO Digital, Inc.
manufactures and markets high quality digital electronics that deliver
style, innovation, value, and performance to A/V enthusiasts and savvy
consumers alike. Since launching its first up-converting DVD player in
2005, OPPO has garnered a loyal following from consumers and industry
experts, winning numerous "Product of the Year" awards from well-respected
industry sources. The company's leading R&D, best-in-class performance, and
strong customer focus distinguish it from traditional consumer-electronics
brands.
More information can be found online at www.oppodigital.com.