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Samsung BD-P2550 Blu-ray HD Disc Player w/ 1080p Output

Blu-ray fan — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:27:15 +0000

Experience thrilling high-definition from Blu-ray Discs and even convert your standard DVDs to high-definition with this 1080p Blu-ray disc player. Ethernet and USB 2.0 interfaces allow you to access firmware upgrades. Blu-ray Disc format compatible for high-definition movie playback with resolution up to 5 times greater than DVD. Delivers greatly enhanced video performance with standard DVDs by upconverting their video resolution to HDTV-compliant 720p or 1080p via the HDMI interface. Plays Blu-ray media that can store up to 50GB of high-definition video and audio.

Samsung BD-P1200 Blu-ray Disc Player

Blu-ray fan — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:12:36 +0000

With its HQV true 1080i to 1080p HD deinterlacing process, the BD-P1200 delivers the sharpest, most detailed HD images possible. There are no jagged edges with the per-pixel motion adaptive algorithm and a sophisticated multi-directional diagonal filter. It doesn't get any better than this for viewing enjoyment.

Samsung BD-P1400 1080p Blu-Ray Disc Player

Blu-ray fan — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:57:52 +0000

HDMI and HDMI CEC / Plays BD to 1920x1080 / Upconverts DVD to 1080p / Selectable 60 and 24 frame per second / Dolby True HD and DTS HD

Sony BDP-BX1 1080p Blu-Ray Disc Player with Bonus HDMI Cable

Blu-ray fan — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:54:33 +0000

Revel in astounding HD clarity with the BDP-BX1 Blu-ray Disc player. This player also outputs a Full 1080/24p True Cinema picture, and upscales your existing DVD collection to 1080p when using an HDMI connection. Dolby TrueHD capability delivers lossless sound that is true to the original studio master. Bringing it all together is the new icon based Xcross Media Bar, which provides simple navigation of the player's menu system. See everything your HDTV can show you. Blu-ray Disc's Full HD 1080p resolution produces over 2 million pixels per frame to produce a razor-sharp picture with unmatched depth and clarity that takes full advantage of the capabilities of today's 1080p HDTVs. That's six times the picture data contained on DVDs, which are encoded at only 480p. The BDP-BX1 is compatible with Dolby TrueHD, Dolby's next-generation lossless technology developed for high-definition disc-based media. Dolby TrueHD delivers tantalizing sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master, unlocking the true high-definition entertainment experience on next-generation discs. When coupled with high-definition video, Dolby TrueHD offers an unprecedented home theater experience that lets you enjoy sound as stunning as the high-definition picture.