We check out a rack system driven by Samsung's newest next-gen Blu-ray player, the firmware-upgradeable BD-P1500.
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 Most of what Samsung has to say about the BD-P1500 has to do with the near-term future. The device will soon get support for BD Profile 2.0, which includes the anticipated (if unproven) BD Live online content support. It has plenty of audio support as shipped, but will soon get an update for DTS-HD High resolution sound when the spec becomes available. Otherwise, it's an impressive player, now for only $400, which shows how the Blu-ray player market is progressing. Still, the PS3 looms large as the dark horse Blu-ray player to beat, or at least match. In any case, the BD-P1500 upconverts standard DVDs to resolutions approaching a possible 1080p, and supports Full HD Blu-ray movies, naturally. Should hit the market in June. Release: June 2008. Price: $400.
Pros: Full HD support. Upconverts standard DVDs. Firmware upgrades for BD Live and DTS-HD on the way.
Cons: Still pricey, needs to come down in cost to compete with PS3 as Blu-ray alternative.
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This story is part of a special report: Samsung Touch of Color 2008.
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