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Other World Computing (OWC) offers its Mercury Pro BDR-203 quad-interface external Blu-ray burner that comes with 8x write speeds. It is able to burn up to 2GB worth of data per minute. Some of the connectivity options include FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0 and eSATA. The device is compatible with both Mac and Windows platform. Priced at $400, the BDR-203 can also write to DVD-RAM, DVD Dual-Layer R/RW, DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW. [Electronista]
Panasonic comes back with two internet-enabled Blu-ray players that allows users to maximize their enjoyment out of BD Live-enabled discs. The Panasonic DMP-BD80 and DMP-BD60 also allows users to view YouTube videos and Picasa images on their HDTVs. The DMP-BD80 focuses more on sound quality, meanwhile the DMP-BD60 offer basic functions. Both Blu-ray players feature High-definition Audio Decoder (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio Essential), PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus technology, 1080p Up-Conversion, SD memory card slot, and USB port. [Pocket-lint]
Here is a nice and cheap USB 2.0 external Blu-ray player and DVD burner from Marshal Japan. The MAL-BD02U2 retails for only 9980 Yen. [Akihabara]
I-O Data boasts its first ultra slim external USB 2.0 Blu-Ray player. Measuring 21mm thick, the BDVRP-UH4 retails in Japan for 27400 Yen. The player can also burn DVDs and has a buffer of 4MB. [I-O Data]
Sharp introduces new Blu-ray player from its Aquos series. The Sharp BD-HP21 is priced at a hefty 40000 Yen. There is nothing special with this player. It supports 1080/60p and 24p videos, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby NR True HD, and BD-LIVE. [Sharp]
The FastMac USB external slimline Blu-ray reader is now official. The device will be available in three variants including the APP-6907, APP-6963 and APP-6964. Priced at $99, the FastMac APP-6907 Blu-ray player also offers DVD± capability. The APP-6963 is priced at $299 and supports 1x BD-R drive. Meanwhile, the $399 APP-6964 supports 4x BD-R drive. All of them are compatible with PC and Mac platforms. [Ubergizmo]
That’s right! LG has decided to launch its LG BD370 networked Blu-Ray player in the Japanese market. This Blue-ray player also supports YouTube, 1080/24p, 1080/60p, TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and can even play MP3 or WMA files stored on a USB flash drive. [Akihabara]
Denon has announced to delay the production of its DVD-A1UD Blu-ray player for two months. This Blu-ray player is claimed to be the first universal disc player that can handle Blu-ray, DVD video and audio, SACDs and regular CDs. Its SDHC memory card slot allows you to play back pure DivX 6, JPEG, MP3 and WMA files directly. The Denon DVD-A1UD will be priced at $5,974 each when it launches in Japan. [Electronista]
Marantz boasts its latest Blu-ray player known as the BD8002. However, you should spend at least £1,799 to bring home this Blu-ray player. The BD8002 features full HD resolution at 1080p, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding, DVD upscaling, HDMI 1.3a, 12-bit/297MHz video chipset, 10-bit Silicon Optix Realta processor, and SD memory card slot. Sadly, it only supports Profile 1.1. [Pocket-lint]
The Amex BD-P1 is the new and affordable Blu-ray player from Amex Digital. It comes with the MSRP of $199 (or $239 as mentioned on the press release). The player supports both single- and dual-layer BD-R and BD-RE discs, BD-ROM discs, and provides decoders for Dolby Digital and DTS formats. The Amex BD-P1 also able to upscale standard DVDs resolution to HDTV-compliant 720p, 1080i or 1080p via the HDMI 1.3 interface. What makes this blu-ray player more special is that it has a built-in Ethernet and USB 2.0 ports for the future network connection and firmware upgrades. Thanks, Kelvin! [Press Release]
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