Samsung announces more details on 3rd-gen and dual-format players

Samsung has released more details about the company's third-generation Blu-ray player lineup, including a home theater-in-a-box system, and the Duo HD dual-format HD DVD / Blu-ray player. We learned about the two Blu-ray players earlier this month, and we can add to that info support on both players for 24 or 60fps playback at 1080p. The BD-P2400 also adds 7.1-channel output, with the BD-P1400 sporting 5.1 outs. The dual-format BD-UP5000 was also announced back in April, and now we know that it will play back both of the high-definition formats at 1080p and includes the HQV upconversion processor chip found in the BD-P2400. It includes the same feature set as the BD-P2400, with Blu-ray playback at 24 or 60fps, 7.1-channel out, and Dolby Digital Plus and DTS HD support. It also has HD DVD-specific features like local storage and picture-in-picture support, while staying fully compatible with both the HDi and BD-J interactive specs. The HT-BD2 home theater system includes an 1,100-watt receiver and the same media playback features as the BD-P1400. It also includes five tower speakers, two rear satellites, and a powered sub. The BD-UP5000 will retail for $1,049, and the HT-BD2 will ship for $1,499, both in the fourth quarter of this year.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 25th 2007 2:02PM]

I want one.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 4th 2007 10:07PM]

I want one.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 25th 2007 3:20PM]

I do too.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 25th 2007 5:03PM]

Still too much for a combo player - about $400-$500 too much. I have both HD DVD and Blu Ray. Both put out beautiful pictures and sound, but honestly, neither one is ready for prime time (mainstream) and I see no end to this format war.