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thermos
Samsung HMX-H106 First Camcorder With 64GB SSD,
Looks Like a Thermos
By matt buchanan, 9:00 PM on Mon Jan 5 2009, 3,229 views
Samsung's HMX-H106 camcorder's claim to fame is that it's the first camcorder with a built-in 64GB
SSD. But its smoother-than-usual lines make it look like a Thermos I could pour thirst-quenching fruit
punch in.
It, along with its 32GB and 16GB brothers, the H105 and H104, respectively, have a 10x zoom lens
with optical stabilization and storage expansion via SDHC card slot. They all shoot with H.264
compression, giving you 12 hours of \"full HD\" footage on the 64GB H106, and six on the H105, and
so on. No word on pricing, but you can buy the H106 in April.
SAMSUNG EXTENDS FULL-HD CAMCORDER FAMILY
WITH INTRODUCTION OF NEW H-SERIES
New HMX-H106 is the World’s First Camcorder to Feature a 64GB Internal SSD

LAS VEGAS, N.V., January 5, 2009 – Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today extended its family of
full-HD digital camcorders with four new models - the HMX-H106, HMX-H105, HMX-H104, and HMX-
H100. Samsung’s new H-Series offer users high-performance, full-HD video, a renowned Schneider
Kreuznach Varioplan HD lens with Optical Image Stabilization, and industry leading design; however,
most notable is the use of internal Solid State Drives to provide onboard memory.
The HMX-H106, Samsung’s new flagship full-HD digital camcorder, is the world’s first to feature an
internal 64GB Solid State Drive (SSD)*. 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. In comparison to HDD, 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, which pose a considerable threat to the performance of HDD based digital camcorders.
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**.
The HMX-H105 and HMX-H104 offer 32GB and 16GB SSDs, respectively, and like the HMX-H106,
also allow consumers to expand memory capacity using an SD/SDHC memory card. The HMX-H100
does not feature an internal SSD and requires the use of a SD/SDHC memory card.
The new H-Series full-HD digital camcorders also utilize H.264 compression, which significantly
increases recording time. At full-HD resolution and when set to fine mode, users can record up to
three hours directly to the 16GB HMX-H104, six hours to the 32GB HMX-H105, and an unparalleled
12 hours to the 64GB HMX-H106.
Producing a high-quality image starts at the lens, which is highly regarded as one of the most
important components of a camcorder. Precision optics are paramount in helping produce inspiring
video and Samsung’s H-Series camcorders underscore this assessment by incorporating world
renowned Schneider optics. The camcorders’ Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan HD lens features a 10x
optical zoom and is paired with Samsung’s new Optical Image Stabilizer to help reduce the blur found
in footage as a result of vibrations and hand shake.
The Schneider lens also features a 37mm wide-angle focal length. Unlike other camcorders offering a
typical angle of view of 40~50mm, the H-Series’ 37mm wide-angle Schneider lens allows users to fit
more of their desired scene into the frame, making the camcorder ideal for recording large groups of
family or friends, breathtaking landscapes or even capturing all the action at sporting events.
The trusted Schneider lens also helps capture remarkably clear and sharp video with accurate color
reproduction. The H-Series’ direct HDMI connections allow consumers to effortlessly enjoy their full-
HD content on their HDTV without the need for proprietary docking cradles. Consumers can also
utilize the camcorders to take more than just stunning high-definition video, as each offers a built-in
strobe flash and the ability to capture 4.7 mega-pixel digital still photos.
“This new series of high-definition digital camcorders clearly speaks to Samsung’s commitment to
providing today’s consumers with the most advanced and highest-performing digital imaging
technology,” said Tony Sorice, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Digital Imaging at Samsung
Electronics America. “Our ability to leverage the synergies that exist across our various businesses in
the design and manufacture of digital camcorders and cameras, allows us to better meet customer
demands and bring higher-performing digital imaging solutions to market faster and more efficiently.”
At the heart of Samsung’s new H-Series of full-HD digital camcorders is a high-performance CMOS
imaging sensor. Measuring 1/4.5 inches, the CMOS sensor boasts 2.2 mega-pixels and yields
impressive light sensitivity helping enhance the overall imaging experience for the end-user. The
camcorders also offer a large 2.7 inch touch-screen LCD, which serves as the gateway to the
camcorders’ comprehensive suite of features. The swiveling LCD also gives users access to key

camcorder controls, including record and zoom. When utilized in conjunction with Samsung’s
proprietary swivel grip, the additional placement of controls on the LCD screens allow users to
effortlessly control the camcorder at low or high angles.
The camcorders also feature a HD Time Lapse recording mode that will give consumers the ability to
experiment with their creativity. When shooting in the Time Lapse recording mode, the camcorder will
record a single image at an interval pre-selected by the user, either 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, or 30 seconds, and
will save each image as one single movie file.