Posted: Aug 29, 2008 Topic Views : 1431 Post subject: Samsung BD-2500 Blu-Ray Player Set Price $500 - Reviews
Samsung BD-2500 Blu-Ray Player: The new player will be able to upscale standard definition DVDs and deliver xvYCC Deep Color support in addition to 24fps film mode. It will come pre-loaded with BD Live Profile 2.0 software, as well as Bonus View Profile 1.1, making bonus content from the Internet accessible thanks also to an integrated Ethernet port.
The built-in 1GB of internal memory is necessary for storing the downloaded Blu-ray Profile 2.0 content as well as photos and small video clips. In addition, the player has a front-mounted USB port that will allow portable drives, digital cameras and other consumer devices to connect to it. Other connections include one HDMI 1.3 output for audio and video, a component and composite video outputs, as well as an optical audio output and 7.1-channel analog outputs.
Supported surround sound codecs will include Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS. A firmware update promised in the fall will bring with it DTS-HD HR support. The BD-P2500 will hit store shelves in October, with pricing set at $500.