Microsoft and LG Strike a Patent Sharing Deal

[jermwhl]

Originally Posted by HDTV1080P

Just like Samsung has made business agreements with Microsoft and is coming out with a combo player this fall, LG has also made a recent business deal with Microsoft. Must likely some time in the future we will see LG announce a true combo BLU-RAY-HD-DVD player that is a fully functional HD-DVD with interactive features. Looks like there is going to be a domino effect and more combo players might be coming unless Universal Studios releases in BLU-RAY.


Microsoft and LG Strike a Patent Sharing Deal
http://www.wirelessweek.com/article.aspx?id=148878



SAMSUNG Electronics to Release Duo Hd Player

http://www.samsung.com/PressCenter/PressRelease/PressRelease.asp?seq=20070413_0000338109

SAMSUNG and Microsoft Announce Broad Patent Agreement
Agreement covers hardware and software products, including Linux, and is expected to accelerate product development for both companies

http://www.samsung.com/PressCenter/PressRelease/PressRelease.asp?seq=20070419_0000339316

to be honest, IMO if universal went neutral, the martket would flood with combo players. I may be wrong.....i have been a FEW times....but that's what I think would initially happen.