Andre Yoskowitz
7 Dec 2007 18:58
Despite widespread rumors that it had been delayed, Samsung says it is shipping its BD-UP5000 dual-format HD player and that it will be retailing for cheaper than previously announced.
A Samsung spokesperson said that due to "recent activities in the marketplace," the player's suggested retail price has been dropped to $799 USD, a $200 price cut from the original price announced in September.
The BD-UP5000 will be the second dual format player to hit the market, following the LG's BH100 which was released in January.
Samsung says the player will be 1.1 profile compliant and support BD-Java and HDi as well as any web-enabled supplements from both formats.
Source:
HD Digest