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Blu-Ray Players and Recorders
Blu-ray recorders and players are stand alone consumer electronic devices designed specifically for the recording and or playback of high-definition video to and from Blu-ray discs. These devises are typically a component part of a home entertainment system. Manufacturers include: LG Electronics, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Sony and Samsung.
LG Electronics
This is a dual format player that plays both BDs and HD DVDs. Compatible disc formats include Blu-ray Disc, HD DVD, DVD, DVD±R and DVD±RW, CD-R/RW
- Full HD 1080p Output
- Qdeo™ Advanced Video Processing
- DVD 1080p Up-conversion
- HDMI™ 1.3 with Deep Color
- LG SimpLink™ Control
- Advanced Interactivity
- USB Media Host
Specifications: LG BH200 Specifications
Suggested Retail Price: $799
Street Price: $599 - Amazon 
This is a dual format player that plays both BDs and HD DVDs. Compatible disc formats include Blu-ray Disc, HD DVD, DVD, DVD±R and DVD±RW.
- Full HD 1080p Output through HDMI
- DVD 1080i Upconversion
- BD-J Interactive Menu System
- Supports Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby True HD and DTS-HD
- 5.1 Channel Analog Audio Out
Specifications: LG BH100 Specifications
Suggested Retail Price: $849
Street Price: $648 - Amazon.com 
LG is one of the founding members of the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) and a member of the Board. They currently manufacture BD players and computer drives.
Panasonic
Compatible disc formats include BD-ROM, DVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-R/-RW/-R(DL), +R/+R(DL)/+RW, CD, CD-R/-RW.
- Final Standard Profile Blu-ray Player (BD-ROM Profile1 version 1.1)
- 1080p output: 24p/60p via HDMI v1.3 with Deep Color
- Up-conversion of standard DVDs to 1080p Playback
- Dolby True HD Decoder, DTS/DTS-HD High Resolution/Master Audio Decoder
- Pixel Precision Progressive Progressing for HD
Specifications: Panasonic DMP-BD30K Specs
Suggested Retail Price: $499
Street Price: $499 - Amazon 
Compatible disc formats include BDs as well as DVD, DVD±R, DVD±RW, CD, CD±R, CD±RW.
- Advanced Pixel Processor
- HDMI 1080P upconvert for all DVD
- 7.1 Channel Audio, with Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD, and DTS decoding (but not DTS-HD Master Audio Lossless)
- 297MHz/14-bit Video DAC
Specifications: Panasonic DMP-BD10AK Specs
Suggested Retail Price: $599
Street Price: $519 - Amazon.com 
  Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Player - DMP-BD10
Compatible disc formats include BDs as well as DVD-Video, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, CD, audio CD-R & CD-RW, MP3 photo CDs. Note: this product is discontinued.
- Plays Blu-ray high-definition discs (selectable output resolution: 1080p signals available through HDMI output only; 720p/1080i signals available through HDMI or component video)
- Selectable 720p/1080i/1080p video upconversion for DVD (upconverted video available through HDMI output only
Specifications: NA
Suggested Retail Price: $599
Street Price: $547 - Amazon.com
Panasonic is one of the founding members of the BDA and a member of the Board. As well as manufacturing BD players they also produce Blu-ray drives for computers and blank media.
Pioneer
This player is capable of playing BD-ROM, BD-R/RE, DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, and CD media.
- 1080p Resolution
- HDMI 1.3a
- HDMI Control
- Advanced GUI (Graphical User Interface)
- Dolby Digital (R)surround sound processing
Specifications: Pioneer BDP-95FD Specs
Suggested Retail Price: $999
Street Price: NA 
This player is capable of playing BD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW media.
Specifications: Pioneer BDP-HD1 Specs
Suggested Retail Price: $1500
Street Price: NA
Pioneer is one of the founding members of the BDA and a member of the Board. They produce BD players and computer drives.
Sony
This player supports BD-ROM, BD-R/RE, DVD DVD±R DVD±RW and CD, JPEG Playback (Content must be in DVD+R/+RW/-R/-RW format.), x.v.Color™ (AVC-HD Media Compatibility)
- Plays Blu-ray high-definition discs (selectable output resolution: 1080p signals available through HDMI output only; 720p/1080i signals available through HDMI or component video)
- Selectable 720p/1080i/1080p video upconversion for DVD (upconverted video available through HDMI output only)
- Built-in audio decoding for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD and multichannnel uncompressed PCM
- 7.1-channel bitstream audio output via HDMI
- Premium circuitry and construction
Specifications: Sony BDP-S2000ES Specs
Suggested Retail Price: $1299
Street Price: 1299 - Amazon 
This player supports BD-ROM, BD-R/RE, DVD DVD±R DVD±RW and CD, JPEG Playback (Content must be in DVD+R/+RW/-R/-RW format.), x.v.Color™ (AVC-HD Media Compatibility)
- Full HD 1080/60p & 24p True Cinema Video Output
- Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD bitstream out over HDMI
- DVD Upscaling to 1080p via HDMI™
- Bravia Theater Sync™ (HDMI-CEC)
- Motorized Sliding Front Door
Specifications: Sony BDP-S500 Specs
Suggested Retail Price: $599
Street Price: $999 Amazon
Sony is one of the founding members of the BDA and a member of the Board. They are a manufacturer of Blu-ray players and game consoles as well as BD computer drives, systems and blank media. Sony subsidiaries also produce BD movie titles and music.
Samsung
This Player supports BD / DVD / CD
- Playback Formats : VC-1/ MPEG2 / H.264
- BD Profile : Profile 1.0
- HDMI Outputs(Version) : Yes (1.3)
Specifications: Samsung BD-P1400 Specs
Suggested Retail Price: $399
Street Price: $399 - Amazon 
This Player supports BD-ROM (Movie), BD-RE, BD-R, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW.
- Playback Media : BD / DVD / CD
- Playback Formats : VC-1 / MPEG2 / H.264
- BD Profile : Profile 1.0
- HDMI CEC : Yes
Specifications: Samsung BD-P1200 Specs
Suggested Retail Price: $799
Street Price: $499 - Amazon.com 
This Player supports HD-DVD / BD-ROM / DVD-ROM / DVD-R / DVD-RW / Audio CD.
- Playback Formats : VC-1 / MPEG2 / H.264
- BD Profile : profile 1.1 ready
- HDMI Outputs(Version) : Y (1.3)
Specifications: Samsung BD-UP5000 Specs
Suggested Retail Price: $799
Street Price: $699 - Amazon 
  Samsung BD-P1000
Supports: BD-RE, BD-ROM, DVD ROM, DVD RAM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW. Note: This player is no longer being manufactured.
Specifications: NA
Suggested Retail Price: $899
Street Price: $399 - Amazon.com
Samsung is one of the founding members of the BDA and a member of the Board. They currently manufacture BD players only.
Sharp
Compatible disc formats include BD-ROM/R/RE, DVD Video, DVD-RW/R, DVD+RW/R, CD-DA/CD-RW/R
- Full HD 1080p/24 fps video output
- HDMI digital Interface
- 7.1 Channel digital audio output
- Quick Start Mode: enjoy content quickly without delay
Specifications: BDHP20U Specifications
Suggested Retail Price: $399
Street Price: $349 - Amazon 
Philips is one of the founding members of the BDA and a member of the Board. They produce Blu-ray players as well as internal computer drives and blank media .
Philips
  Philips Blu-ray Disc Player - BD-P9000/37
Compatible disc formats include BDs as well as CD-R/CD-RW, DVD-Video, DVD-R/-RW, CD, DVD+R/+RW
Specifications: NA
Suggested Retail Price: $999
Street Price: $799 - Amazon.com
Philips is one of the founding members of the BDA and a member of the Board. They produce Blu-ray players as well as internal computer drives and blank media .
Discontinued
Panasonic DMP-BD10
Samsung BD-P1000
Sony PlayStation 3 20 GB
Soon to be released
* Availability and pricing current as of Feb 26, 2008. All street prices reflect the approximate value in US Dollars.
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