Samsung announces launch of new hybrid HD-DVD and Blu-ray player.
Samsung had toyed with the idea as far back as 2005 but LG beat them to it…Unlike LG’s hybrid player Samung’s BD-UP5000 should totally read both formats and be compatible with the HDi interactivity of HD-DVDs and BD-Java of 1.5 Blu-rays. It should therefore be eligible for HD-DVD Forum and Blu-ray Association certifications.
These new hybrid players will be available fairly soon but no specific date has been given by Samsung.
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