Sharp BD-HP20S Blu-ray arrives 4th qtr - Blu-ray Forum

Tekman · 08-13-2007, 04:39 PM

Tekman · 08-13-2007, 04:41 PM

Razzy · 08-13-2007, 04:45 PM

Nice sleek design...Sexy

Woody · 08-13-2007, 04:52 PM

Any info? specs etc?

Jim L · 08-13-2007, 05:05 PM

This is the player with the "quick-start" feature, isn't it?

It's nice looking and very compact.

Now if its specs are good and has HDMI 1.3 and BD profile 1.1 it will sell very well.

More than anything, it will say to consumers that Blu-ray is much more widely supported than HD-DUD.

Josh · 08-13-2007, 05:13 PM

24p
Quickstart
HDMI v1.3

supersix4 · 08-13-2007, 05:27 PM

they price it right might help smaller companys start making bargin bin players

the sharp looks good

Maximus · 08-13-2007, 05:32 PM

Hmm, any mention of DST-HD Master Audio or Dolby TrueHD decoding?

If not, how about bitstream transport of either by HDMI 1.3?

whippersnapper · 08-13-2007, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

Hmm, any mention of DST-HD Master Audio or Dolby TrueHD decoding?

If not, how about bitstream transport of either by HDMI 1.3?

How sweet!!

http://www.techshout.com/gadgets/200...-in-fall-2007/

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As of now, Sharp has released on preliminary specifications for the Blu-ray player. It has already been dubbed BD-HP205.

What we do know is that you can expect 1080p output capability at both 24fps and 60fps. You can also expect in-board Dolby TruHD decoding to be packed into this Blu-ray player

The Sharp BD-HP205 player is also slated to have full support for HDMI v1.3. It is also expected to include analog 5.1 outputs as well.

Regarding the new ‘Quick Start’ feature; this player is apparently able to load a disc in a few seconds after being inserted into the tray. This feature is most likely to be welcomed be Blu-ray patrons who are well aware that previous Blu-ray players tend to be annoyingly store.

Stay tuned, for more details are likely to come out soon.

kurtlingle · 08-13-2007, 05:44 PM

Hmm, they have my attention. Look forward to seeing the pricing. I want analog outs and DTHD.

Nice.

CptGreedle · 08-13-2007, 05:54 PM

Pretty....

If I didn't already have a PS3, I would love to get that.

EricJ · 08-13-2007, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim L

This is the player with the "quick-start" feature, isn't it?

It's nice looking and very compact.

Now if its specs are good and has HDMI 1.3 and BD profile 1.1 it will sell very well.

I wouldn't normally buy a Sharp DVD player, but Sharp with Aquos, and I'm there.

I'm toying with the idea of just sticking it out another year with upconverting-DVD until we get the 1.1, but the right specs on this model could change my mind.

richteer · 08-13-2007, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by EricJ

I'm toying with the idea of just sticking it out another year with upconverting-DVD until we get the 1.1, but the right specs on this model could change my mind.

With the Sharp being released in Q4, odds are it'll be Profile 1.1. IMHO, launching a new player in Q4 (but before Oct. 31) that isn't Profile 1.1 would be pretty stupid. In fact, I'd go as far to say that launching *any* player from now on that isn't Profile 1.1 compilant would be stupid. It's not as if the spec hasn't been finalised or anytihng...

WriteSimply · 08-13-2007, 06:35 PM

Hopefully the setup will have the option to dim the displays or turn it off altogether. Those two rings might be too bright for people with PJs.

Sleek though I would've liked if the tray was flushed together with the front/top dashboard.

fuad

jorg · 08-13-2007, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by richteer

With the Sharp being released in Q4, odds are it'll be Profile 1.1. IMHO, launching a new player in Q4 (but before Oct. 31) that isn't Profile 1.1 would be pretty stupid. In fact, I'd go as far to say that launching *any* player from now on that isn't Profile 1.1 compilant would be stupid. It's not as if the spec hasn't been finalised or anytihng...

any player released November 1st or laster MUST BE profile 1.1 no option

krisjan · 08-13-2007, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jorg

any player released November 1st or laster MUST BE profile 1.1 no option

October is part of Q4. If they release it between Oct 1-31, it doesn't HAVE to be 1.1 compliant.

gandley · 08-13-2007, 09:11 PM

this one is japan 'only' as was pointed out to me by a good fellow on another forum

http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/07/10...ing-for-bd-hp/

looks like there will be a north American version at some time with different model number.

Jodi · 08-13-2007, 09:48 PM

It lacks DTS-HD MA, but it looks really cool looking!

Jodi

EricJ · 08-13-2007, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WriteSimply

Hopefully the setup will have the option to dim the displays or turn it off altogether. Those two rings might be too bright for people with PJs.

...What's wrong with watching movies in bed?

NutsAboutPS3 · 08-13-2007, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jorg

any player released November 1st or laster MUST BE profile 1.1 no option

Quote:

Originally Posted by krisjan

October is part of Q4. If they release it between Oct 1-31, it doesn't HAVE to be 1.1 compliant.

Exactly, companies will want to get their latest non-profile-1.1 players out before Oct 31st so that after then they will still have a cheaper model available to sell. Anybody who doesn't have such a player out by then will be at a competitive disadvantage as they'll only be able to sell a more expensive profile 1.1 player.

08-13-2007, 04:39 PM	#1
Tekman Active Member Member since:Apr 2007	Sharp BD-HP20S Blu-ray arrives 4th qtr

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Tekman Active Member Member since:Apr 2007	Sharp BD-HP20S Blu-ray arrives 4th qtr

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Jim L Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2006 Location:Myrtle Beach, SC Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:20	Good looking player! This is the player with the "quick-start" feature, isn't it? It's nice looking and very compact. Now if its specs are good and has HDMI 1.3 and BD profile 1.1 it will sell very well. More than anything, it will say to consumers that Blu-ray is much more widely supported than HD-DUD. Last edited by Jim L; 08-13-2007 at 05:50 PM.

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Razzy Special Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:179 Blu-ray reviews:2	Nice sleek design...Sexy

08-13-2007, 04:52 PM	#4
Woody Power Member Member since:Jun 2007 Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:175 Blu-ray collection:415 DVD collection:165	Any info? specs etc?

08-13-2007, 05:13 PM	#6
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	24p Quickstart HDMI v1.3

08-13-2007, 05:27 PM	#7
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	they price it right might help smaller companys start making bargin bin players the sharp looks good

08-13-2007, 05:32 PM	#8
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	Hmm, any mention of DST-HD Master Audio or Dolby TrueHD decoding? If not, how about bitstream transport of either by HDMI 1.3?

08-13-2007, 05:44 PM	#10
kurtlingle Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:82	Hmm, they have my attention. Look forward to seeing the pricing. I want analog outs and DTHD. Nice.

08-13-2007, 05:54 PM	#11
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Pretty.... If I didn't already have a PS3, I would love to get that.

08-13-2007, 06:35 PM	#14
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Hopefully the setup will have the option to dim the displays or turn it off altogether. Those two rings might be too bright for people with PJs. Sleek though I would've liked if the tray was flushed together with the front/top dashboard. fuad

08-13-2007, 09:11 PM	#17
gandley Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:The Drowning Pool	this one is japan 'only' as was pointed out to me by a good fellow on another forum http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/07/10...ing-for-bd-hp/ looks like there will be a north American version at some time with different model number.

08-13-2007, 09:48 PM	#18
Jodi Power Member Member since:Jan 2006	It lacks DTS-HD MA, but it looks really cool looking! Jodi

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