Denon goes Blu: DVD-3800BDCI

[WriteSimply]

From Gizmodo From the actual press release.

Mahwah, NJ - July 24, 2007 -- Denon Electronics, a world leader in high-performance home entertainment products, today announced the upcoming introduction of two groundbreaking DVD products, the new reference-standard DVD-3800BDCI BD-ROM Profile 1 version 1.1 Blu-ray Disc Player and the DVD-2500BTC BD-ROM Profile 1 version 1.1 Blu-ray Disc Transport. The DVD-3800BDCI (SRP: $1,999) is the world's first BD-ROM Profile 1 version 1.1 Blu-ray Disc Player from a Blu-Ray Disc Association member featuring the acclaimed 10-bit Silicon Optix Realta chipset. It provides users with the highest resolution high-definition video available today via HDMI™ connection, as well as the ultimate in audio performance, including high-definition audio decoding and DDSC-HD audio output. The DVD-2500BTCI outputs audio and video signals and requires a connected audio/video receiver to do the decoding. Both BD-ROM Profile 1 version 1.1 Blu-ray units are slated to ship this fall.

Looks like Profile 1.1 is well under way.


fuad

[RUR]

We need a price on the DVD-2500BTCI!

[whippersnapper]

Sweeeeeettt!!! And how appropriate that Denon is first to "hit the beach" with its Profile 1.1 beauty. Again, sweeeettt!

[theknub]

i think i just heard the collective hd-dud boys drip tears all at the same time.

heck, even i might start being able to clear my throat.

[Scorxpion]

i told you a combo player or HD-DVD player only will never succeed.Hopefully this message will hit samsung and let them change their mind before releasing a combo player this fall because it is totally Loss.Bravo Denon

[Blu-Light]

Good News!!!

[Spankey]

Another MAJOR manufacturer has now gone Blu. When will Toshiba wake up and see the writing on the wall. Anyone left defending and praying HD-DVD will somehow overcome the huge mountain that lies ahead is delusional.

[The Big Blue]

"As a member of the Blu-ray Disc Association, we brought all of our design and engineering expertise to bear in the creation of these groundbreaking Blu-ray products, setting new performance standards for the format. Denon remains committed to offering our customers the most options in ultimate-quality home entertainment products and to this end, our future plans do not preclude the introduction of high-definition products in other formats."

Awesome. We'll just call this the Blockbuster Stance (tm) from now on.

[theknub]

i can't wait to see the rant thread explode with avs news. it's been a slow day at the office so far.

[calgarymarc]

Originally Posted by The Big Blue

Awesome. We'll just call this the Blockbuster Stance (tm) from now on.

Here's the trademark symbol for ya: ™
HAHA

[HeavyHitter]

Looks very nice! I imagine it will be a sweet player. I agree it will be funny to read what some of those AVS HD DVD kooks will be saying.

[sokrman14]

I just left a beautiful in your face comment over at AVS on their HD-DVD players page.

[Blu-Light]

committed to offering our customers the most options in ultimate-quality home entertainment products and to this end, our future plans do not preclude the introduction of high-definition products in other formats.

They could have left that out. LOL

[Blu-Light]

Originally Posted by sokrman14

I just left a beautiful in your face comment over at AVS on their HD-DVD players page.

Your first and probably last post on that forum.

[sokrman14]

I know it will be my first and last, but thats why I have never posted their, they are a retarded and biased forum. I guess we can be biased too, but at least we dont kick people out for voicing opinions.

[MovieTime]

WTF $2000 and NO Ethernet. Even my PS3 has a Ethernet connection. What were they thinking.

[sokrman14]

They already banned my post, in about 8 minutes, so I reposted something about how they are douchebags for banning people. I like to piss them off.

[dialog_gvf]

So, as you can see, my insider info was spot on.

Other info from the same source is that four aggressively priced players are still to be announced:

Two Chinese, Daewoo, and a Funai model.

Could be more Chinese. Interest seems to be exploding in China.

Gary

[ottscay]

Awesome! I want one of these babies!!!

[Esox50]

Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

So, as you can see, my insider info was spot on.

Other info from the same source is that four aggressively priced players are still to be announced:

Two Chinese, Daewoo, and a Funai model.

Gary