"...Sampo America is launching a new line of DVD players in time for the gift giving season. The DVE line features three models - the DVE-620 with component video output, the DVE-660 with Dolby Digital Decoder and the DVE-625, which comes equipped with Karaoke. All three models in the DVE line support MP3 audio playback so users can experience downloaded music on high quality sound systems.

Sampo DVD players are equipped with several user-friendly standard features. The DVE line has a 5-Language On-Screen Display - including English, Spanish, French and Asian languages. The Sampo products also support multiple disc formats including DVD, Video CD, Super VCD, CD-R and MP3 audio encoded discs so consumers can enjoy a wide variety of programming on many discs. In addition, the DVE line offers digital video markers that can be used for book marking favorite movie scenes, instant access and for playback.

Suggested retail prices are $169 for the basic model, DVE-620, $199 for DVE-660, which includes Dolby Digital Decoder and $279 for DVE-625, with the Karaoke features. Sampo offers one-year warranty on parts and service for the DVE product line. .."