Humax Unveils Sleek Contemporary Design for HD-Ready 40in LCD IDTV
New 40in LCD TV with built in 160gb twin tuner DTR launches in UK

8th February 2007: Humax, one of the world's leading set-top box manufacturers, today unveils its new HD-ready 40" widescreen LCD TV, which offers sleek contemporary design with a stylish, black finish. This state of the art, all in one digital TV system puts viewers in complete control of what they watch and when. The integrated twin tuner digital television recorder (DTR) provides instant access to over 50 Freeview TV and radio channels and viewers can store up to 100 hours of programming onto its massive 160 GB hard disk drive.

The Humax LP40-TDR1 lives up to Humax's reputation for delivering high quality, easy-to-use digital TV products at an affordable price. The fantastic range of features includes: live pause and instant rewind; the ability to watch a channel or recording at the same time as recording another programme; and a sophisticated eight day Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), enabling users to plan their viewing and set recordings at the touch of a button.

Additional features and functionality of the Humax LP40-TDR1 include:

• Picture in picture, or split screen viewing
• Digital text and interactive services
• A HDMI slot for HD equipment
• A CI slot to upgrade to even more TV channels through Pay TV services
• Dolby Digital 5.1 sound
• A swivel base
• Three AV inputs to connect camcorders, digital cameras, satellite and cable receivers
• Component, S-Video, PC, Composite and 2 RGB scart inputs
• Over-the-air software upgrade capability to ensure maximum product life

Graham North, UK Commercial Director for Humax, said: "Today's sophisticated TV viewers are looking for large screen, HD-ready digital TVs that not only look great, but also allow them to get more out of their TV viewing by choosing what they watch and when, without paying a premium price. The launch of the LP40-TDR1 reinforces Humax's reputation for providing high quality, feature-rich digital TV products that meet the demands of consumers in the UK, at a price they can afford."

The Humax LP40-TDR1 will retail at around £1,199. For product availability and stockists please call the Humax Sales Information Line on: 0870 247 8800 or visit http://www.humaxdigital.com/uk.

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Notes to Editors

About Humax www.humaxdigital.com
Humax is one of the world's largest manufacturers of digital set-top boxes, exporting its products to over 90 countries across the globe. The company has built a solid reputation as a leading supplier of high quality, feature-rich digital TV products, including Personal Video Recorders (PVRs), high definition (HD) set-top boxes and HD-ready integrated digital TVs with built-in PVRs. The company headquarters and R&D facility are based in Korea, with offices in Dubai, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US. The company has manufacturing facilities on a worldwide basis including Korea, India, China and its latest plant in Poland. Humax recorded revenues of over US $450 million in 2004 and plans to exceed $1bn in 2007.

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