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The Blu-ray Player BD-P1
Take full advantage of the high-definition revolution with this Blu-ray Disc player. It supports both single- and dual-layer BD-R and BD-RE discs, as well as BD-ROM discs, and provides decoders for Dolby Digital and DTS formats. Blu-ray Disc format-compatible for high-definition movie playback ...
9 reasons why Blu-ray will succeed
reviews.cnet.com — Is success in the cards? The Dark Knight Blu-ray sold 600,000 copies on launch day. (Credit: Warner... Bros.) I've been seeing a lot of articles lately about Blu-ray's fuzzy future , how it's doomed , and how its success will be short-lived even if ... (more) 9 reasons why Blu-ray will succeed
LG BD390 Blu-ray player includes built-in Wi-Fi | CES 2009 - CNET Blogs
LG BD390 Blu-ray player includes built-in Wi-Fi | CES 2009 - CNET Blogs
ces.cnet.com — We've already seen the entry-level LG BD370 , but now we've gotten a glimpse of the step-up... Blu-ray player in LG's 2009 line-up: the BD390. The BD390 includes all of the features of its little brother--DVD upscaling, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD audio, ... (more) LG BD390 Blu-ray player includes built-in Wi-Fi | CES ...
Official Pictures of the World's Slimmest Blu-Ray Player
Official Pictures of the World's Slimmest Blu-Ray Player
akihabaranews.com — Yesterday Samsung introduced the slimmest HDTV (6.5mm), today they've released official pictures of the world's first slimmest... Blu-ray player at only 39mm. With an official launch for the CES we're still waiting on specs, but the design (image below) ... (more) Official Pictures of the World's Slimmest Blu-Ray Player
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Amex BD-P1 Blu-ray Player for under $200 revealed
I4U News — ... The Amex BD-P1 supports both single- and dual-layer BD-R and BD-RE discs, as well as BD-ROM discs, and provides decoders for Dolby Digital and DTS formats. Other features of the BD-P1 Blu-ray player include Ethernet port, USB 2.0 port, 10-bit/108MHz video digital-to-analog (D/A) conversion, 24-bit/192kHz and audio digital-to-analog (D/A)converter. It looks like Amex is not supporting BD Live at the moment, but is able to upgrade the BD-P1 with firmware updates. Via the Amex site . Shop for low-cost Blu-ray players on ...

Amex BD-P1 Affordable Blu-ray Player
TechFresh, Consumer Electronics Guide — ... at around $199 (or $239 as mentioned on the press release). The device supports both single- and dual-layer BD-R and BD-RE discs, BD-ROM discs, and provides decoders for Dolby Digital and DTS formats. The Amex BD-P1 also able to upscale standard DVDs resolution to HDTV-compliant 720p, 1080i or 1080p via the HDMI 1.3 interface. What makes this blu-ray player more special is that it has a built-in Ethernet and USB 2.0 ports for the future network connection and firmware upgrades. [Press Release] ...

Amex Digital launches sub-$200, BD-P1 Blu-ray player
SlashGear — ... (D/A) conversion, legacy DVD upconvert and Blu-ray native format of 1080p at 24hz display. Also, the audio decoder is capable of DD plus, DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD and could be output via an optional 7.1 channel audio. Again, the press release doesn’t mention if audios are outputted via HDMI bitstream, Liner PCM, or unit comes equipped with analog outputs; but it’s being listed at blu-ray.com with 7.1 HDMI output and only supported 2 channels of analog outputs. Amex Digital via akihabaranews ...

Amex Digital launches $239 BD-P1 Blu-ray player
Engadget HD — ... Given that Blu-ray player prices are supposed to be headed downwards, we're a bit miffed by this one. Amex Digital, who is usually good for delivering wares on the cheap, has just announced a standalone Blu-ray deck for $239 (MSRP). Of course, we can't ...

AMEX Digital BD-P1 Blu-ray Player
iTech News Net — ... single- and dual-layer BD-R and BD-RE and BD-ROM discs. It can also upconvert DVD content to 720p, 1080i or 1080p video via HDMI 1.3. AMEX Digital’s BD-P1 has Ethernet and USB 2.0 ports for network functions. It Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD high-resolution surround as well as Dolby TrueHD. In addition to Blu-ray, the BD-P1 reads DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD and CD-R/RW discs and plays also MP3, MWA and JPEG files. AMEX Digital BD-P1 is priced at $239.00. [amexdigital] ...

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Once Again, Microsoft Explains Why It Won't Go Blu-ray [Robbie Bach]
kotaku.com 1/9/2009 — Blu-ray won the format war. One HD game console (the PS3) already uses the format. The other one (the Xbox 360) doesn't. Microsoft says it plans to keep it that way. We've heard this before....
Panasonic DMP-B15 - World’s First Portable Blu-ray Player
itechnews.net 1/12/2009 — Panasonic announced at the CES 2009 the DMP-B15, which is the world’s first portable Blu-ray Disc player. The Panasonic DMP-B15 features a 8.9-inch WSVGA LCD display and supports BD-Live and VIERA CAST internet accessibility.  ...
Panasonic Announces Sexy, Pointless Portable Blu-ray Player
blog.wired.com 1/10/2009 — LAS VEGAS -- Take a look at the photograph above and wonder, for a moment, just why Panasonic might release a tiny Blu-ray player with a built-in screen. But that's just what it did at CES 2009 today. Consider the case: The DMP-B15 has a ...
Amex BD-P1 Blu-ray Player for under $200 revealedI4U News
More and more low-cost Blu-ray Players enter the market. 2009 could be the year that Blu-ray players are even breaking the $100 barrier. At the Black Friday 2008 Sales mania Blu-ray Players have been on sale for as low as $128. The new Amex BD-P1 ...
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The Blu-ray disc, the high-definition successor to the DVD, was one of the few products that did well in the just-ended holiday season, with sales tripling from the previous year.