The HT-P1200's total RMS power rating is 800 watts, split up into 130 watts for each of the five satellite speakers and 150 watts for the subwoofer. Some manufacturers prefer to devote more power to the front and centre speakers than the rear speakers, but we prefer Samsung's method as it ensures that the rear channel isn't drowned out.
Although this is predominantly an audio system, the unit boasts a progressive scan DVD player supporting all major formats: DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, VCD, SACD, MP3-CD, WMA-CD, DivX, CD-R/RW and DVD-R/RW. As far as sound formats go, the HT-P1200 is capable of decoding Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro Logic II, which should cover you for most applications. Further, it'll also function as a JPEG photo viewer, and images can be rotated on the fly as well as displayed in a slideshow. It's even got an integrated FM tuner for those times when your CD collection becomes unbearably monotonous.
Yet one of the system's most interesting features is its USB host capability. Rather than copying playable files to disc, users can simply plug their MP3 player, digital camera or USB memory stick directly into the HT-P1200's USB port for instant playback. We tested this feature using a Canon Powershot G6 digital camera, an Apple iPod and a no-name thumb drive, and all worked without a hitch. The unit lacks a memory card reader, but its USB host support virtually negates the need for this feature anyway.
The unit connects to a TV via the Composite, Component or HDMI outputs; with the latter being a particularly attractive inclusion since it's frequently bypassed by competing manufacturers. HDMI offers superior quality due to its ability to transmit DVD video and 8-channel audio signals digitally, without the quality-reducing process of converting to analog. That said, you'll obviously need a recent display featuring a HDMI input to benefit.
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