CES 2008 - new Blu-ray players (1 Viewer)

[Chris S]

I've been following some of the blog postings on new Blu-ray players and there looks to be a lot of new models coming out this year. Everything from standalone units, to HTIB, and even HDTVs with Blu-ray units built in. Here is what I've been able to pull together so far.

Note: all units are Profile 2.0 except where specified differently


Pioneer

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BDP-120
Features:
Entry BD-Live Blu-ray Player with slim profile
• HDMI 1.3a Output
– Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Bit-stream Out
• 1080p True 24FPS Video Output
• Limited Picture Control Suite
• BD Live with No Internal Memory
– USB Expandable Memory including HDD
– 1GB Flash Drive Included
• Internal Audio Decoders
– Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus
– DTS-HD Master
• Ethernet for BD-Live and firmware updates
MSRP: ~$300 (April)


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BDP-320
Features:
Step up features:
• 48-Bit Deep Color Support – Improves subtle gradations between colors to deliver a range of hues for a smoother, more dynamic picture
• Picture Control Suite - 13 video adjustments allow viewers to fine-tune the smallest of film image details that are ideally customized to a user's viewing preferences.
• 3 Different Noise Reduction Circuits – Improves the image performance of poor and lower-quality disc content
• KURO Link – Pioneer created a synergy throughout their Blu-ray Disc players, A/V receivers and KURO plasmas. KURO Link syncs the Blu-ray Disc player with the connected KURO plasma to allow for unified remote operation between products.
• 7.1 Channel Analog Output
• Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS) - Jitter free audio transmission for CD playback. Feature synchronizes music data coming from the Blu-ray Disc player to a connected Pioneer A/V receiver giving music fanatics a revolutionary high resolution listening experience far exceeding traditional methods.
• BD Live with USB Expandable Memory (HDD Support)
– Has 1GB of internal memory
MSRP: ~$400 (April)

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Elite BDP-23FD
Features:
Elite BD-Live player designed for the custom install market

Step Up features
• KURO Link (New Synergy Feature) - Goes beyond synergized product performance to now offer an advanced picture setting between the TV and Blu-ray Disc player that can only be enjoyed when using Pioneer's products. Pioneer engineers understand the true performance of these products and have set them to perform perfectly.
• PQLS Multi-Channel – Provides jitter-free audio transmission for multi-channel soundtracks including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.
• Jitter Reduction Circuit – To reduce potential for out of sync HD audio and video content to negatively impact the home theater experience, the new circuitry basically times the content (information) so it is distributed from source to display in sync for accurate reproduction to the viewer.
• Aluminum Front Panel
• RS-232C – This is the first player to feature RS-232 for improved home automation capabilities
MSRP: $???? (April)


Samsung
(Images)

BD-P3600
Features:
DVD upscaling
Divx support
touch sensitive control
1GB of internal memory
2x USB 2.0 ports
included 802.11b/g/n WiFi dongle
ethernet jack
decodes the latest audio formats
MSRP: $????

DB-P4600
Features:
same as the 3600 with the addition of...
7.1-channel analog outs
1.5-inches thin with a piano black finish
ruby highlights and a clear "prism-like edging"
MSRP: $????


Panasonic

BD60
Features:
Profile 1.1 (?)
YouTube & Amazon Video on Demand
MSRP: $????

BD80
Features:
Profile 2.0
MSRP: $????

BD70V
Features:
unclear but should be pretty expansive...
MSRP: $????



Sharp

BD-HP16U
Features:
unknown
MSRP: $229

BD-HP22U
Features:
2GB of USB memory
MSRP $299

Aquos HDTVs
(emphasis mine)
MSRPs: $????


LG
General Press Release

BD370
Features:

• Full HD 1080p Blu-ray disc playback with BD-Live and BonusView
• NetCast™ Entertainment Access
  • Netflix instant streaming ready
  • Instant access to the latest movie titles from CinemaNow
  • A world of entertainment options with YouTube access

• 1080p Upscaling for standard DVD
• Dolby® TrueHD
• DTS-HD Master Audio Essential
• USB Media Host

MSRP: $???? (Q2 - 2009)

BD390
Features:
NetCast support
1GB of internal memory
7.1 discrete analog outs
integrated wireless networking
MSRP: $???? (Q2 - 2009)

LHB954
Features:

• Full HD 1080p Blu-ray disc playback with BD-Live and BonusView
• 1000W 5.1 channel spherical speaker system
• NetCast™ Entertainment Access
  • Netflix instant streaming ready

• Dolby® TrueHD
• DTS-HD Master Audio Essential
• iPod Direct Docking

MSRP: $???? (Q2 - 2009)

LHB977
Features:
all of the above plus...
2x HDMI inputs
MSRP: $???? (Q2 - 2009)

LHB979
(HTIB)
Features:
all the above plus
1000W of power with a champagne speaker silhouette
two wireless rear satellite speakers designed by Mr. Mark Levinson
MSRP: $???? (Q2 - 2009)


JVC

XV-PB1
(Press Release)
Features:
playback AVCHD
MSRP: $299 (March)

TH-SB100
(Press Release)
Features:
3.1 home theater in a box
no DTS-HD or Dolby TrueHD
MSRP: $699 (April)

LT-42B300
(Press Release)
Features:
42-inch 1080p HDTV
Blu-ray player (obviously)
integrated ATSC-QAM tuner
5-band equalizer
dual 10-watt speakers
3x HDMI inputs
MSRP: $???? (June)

Well that's all I have so far. I'll conitue to update this post as more information arises.

 

[Chris S]

Great.... I typo'ed the title! Mods can you please change 2008 to 2009? Thanks!