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Samsung Demos Blu-Ray
Recorders
Monday, September 1, 2005
The new Samsung Blu-Ray recorder is able to
wirelessly broadcast content to compatible PCs
and store data/video on a build-in hard disk.
The concept is true and will be showcased at
Samsung's booth (Hall 20, stand 101) at IFA
Berlin. The company presents the BD-HR100 Blu-Ray
recorder, which supports WLAN and ethernet connections
with PCs. The device also offers a 400GB capacity
on its hard disk, and is compatible with DVD
and CD (playback).
High definition videos are able to be transferred
and played on displays through an HDMI interface.
The recorder is also DivX certified and supports
the MP3 format.
The BD-HR1000 is "powered" by a Sony Blu-Ray
chipset. As for the BD Pick-up unit, it currently
uses a dual-laser set, in order to be backward
compatible with red laser media (CD/DVD).
Samsung also showcases the BD-P1000 Blu-Ray
disc player, which supports playback of HD video
(1920x1080p), features an interactive HD graphics
menu and improved HD subtitles.
The BD-P1000 (player) will be available in the
US market first market during 2006 for less
than $1400, while the hard disk Blu-Ray recorder
(BD-HR1000) will be available for approximately
$2000.
According to company representatives, Samsung
has followed the strategy of entering the "Blue"
laser market by directly introducing a recording
device, in order to fulfill the upcoming market
demand for storing data/movies, at high volumes
and capacities.
Entering the market with a -ROM (player) Blu-Ray
device would not be a wise decision, according
to Samsung. The case is very different than
it was in the past, where releasing a reader
first, was the normal way to proceed.
Commenting on the HD-DVD format, Samsung says
that it has the sufficient resources to additionally
support it in the near future. Current target
of the company is to be ready for a super-combo
recorder, capable of recording on both Blu-Ray
and HD-DVD media.
*Article courtesy of www.cdrinfo.com |
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