SHARP AQUOS BD-HP20U BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER breaks the $400 price barrier

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The BD-HP20U, which comes in piano black finish, can output 1920 x 1080 24 fps (frames per second) high-definition video via anyone of its several HDMI v1.3 outputs. It also features a quick start feature which the company says will begin playback in less than 10 seconds. Additionally, the player offers multi-channel audio output via HDMI by decoding Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus.

The player is compatible with a wide variety of formats including BD-ROM/RE/R, DVD Video, DVD-RW/R, DVD+RW/R, and Audio CDs. Additionally, the BD-HP20U is compatible with standard DVDs and is capable of upscaling them via HDMI to 1080p.

Aquos television owners will also be able to talk advantage of Aquos Link , which enables integrated operation between the Blu-ray disc player and an Aquos LCD TV. With the link feature, HDMI-connected products can be controlled through the AQUOS screen with a single TV remote. The remote also provides simultaneous Power On/Off, which allows the user to power on/off both the Blu-ray disc player and the TV together.

source: http://www.digitalhome.ca/content/view/1989/206/