Samsung Electronics announced the launch of its next-generation full HD-camcorders, namely HMX-H106

Today, Samsung Electronics announced the launch of its next-generation full HD-camcorders, namely HMX-H106.
The Samsung HMX-H106, which has been introduced to the public at this year’s CES 2009, is hereby the world’s first camcorder to feature an internal 64 GB SSD (as of January 5, 2009).Samsung’s renowned SSD technology offers a substantial advantage over the use of Hard Disk Drives (HDD) in a digital camcorder, providing consumers with higher performing and more durable internal memory.Samsung’s SSD technology is more lightweight and compact, operates silently with very low heat emission, and features no moving parts, which significantly reduces overall power consumption and enhances reliability. No moving parts also make SSD technology more durable and resistant to shock and vibrations. Additionally, Samsung’s SSD technology is faster than HDD, including quicker boot-up and read/write speeds which is required for the amount of data recorded in full-HD resolution. When actively reading and writing data,Samsung’s SSD technology consumes approximately 1/8th of the power of a comparable HDD (estimated value with 3GB/second, 2.5 inch HDD, 5400 RPM).

According to Sang Ryong Kim, Executive manager at Samsung Electronics, the Samsung H106 is not only going to be the world’s first full-HD digital camcorder with an internal SSD-memory, but it is also a proof of Samsung’s competitiveness on the technology market. Further Kim stated that, Samsung will do its utmost to provide consumers with the highest possible comfort and stability in order to match highest market standards.
The new “H”-series is going to be available in 3 different models:HMX-H106 (64GB SSD, Metallic Black, approx. 1,090,000.00 KRW), HMX-H105 (32GB SSD, Black, 94,000,000.00 KRW) and HMX-H104 (16GB SSD, Black, 87,000,000.00 KRW)