Amex to release a blu-ray player

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Amex Digital has thrown its hat into the Blu-ray Disc player arena, announcing it will soon release its BD-P1 with an SRP of $239.

The player will handle all high-def audio codecs, and will come with one HDMI port. For more information visit www.amexdigital.com.

Detailed Product Description
Available Colors

• Black

Features
Take full advantage of the high-definition revolution with this Blu-ray Disc player. It supports both single- and dual-layer BD-R and BD-RE discs, as well as BD-ROM discs, and provides decoders for Dolby Digital and DTS formats. Blu-ray Disc format-compatible for high-definition movie playback with resolution up to 5 times greater than DVD via the HDMI 1.3 interface.
Delivers greatly enhanced video performance with standard DVDs by upconverting their video resolution to HDTV-compliant 720p, 1080i or 1080p via the HDMI 1.3 interface.
Plays BD-ROM,BD-R,BD-R3.0,BD-JAVA 1.1,SUN-JAVA discs; Backward compatible with DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD and CD-R/RW discs; compatible with MP3, WMA and JPEG formats.
Built-in decoders for next-generation Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD high-resolution surround, plus lossless Dolby TrueHD.
Built-in Ethernet and USB 2.0 ports for the future network connection and firmware upgrades.
10-bit/108MHz video digital-to-analog (D/A) conversion.
24-bit/192kHz audio digital-to-analog (D/A)converter.
Display: Color VFD Display.
HDMI version 1.3 with Deep Color support.
Outputs: 1*component video, 1*composite video, 1*HDMI, 1*stereo audio, 1*optical digital audio,1*Coaxial , 1*7.1ch audio(optional)
Accessories: Remote Control, 2 AA batteries,AV cable, Instruction Menu.






Copy Protection System
AACS, BD+, HDCP, Macrovision.
Power supply voltage/frequency

AC power 110~240V; 50~60HZ




Dolby True HD
Dolby TrueHD is Dolby’s next-generation lossless technology developed for high-definition disc-based media. Dolby TrueHD delivers tantalizing sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master, unlocking the true high-definition entertainment experience on next-generation discs. When coupled with high-definition video, Dolby TrueHD offers an unprecedented home theater experience that lets you enjoy sound as stunning as the high-definition picture.For more details,please visit http://www.dolby.com/consumer/technology/trueHD.html
Dolby Digital Plus






Dolby® Digital Plus is the next-generation audio technology for all high-definition programming and media. It combines the efficiency to meet future broadcast demands with the power and flexibility to realize the full audio potential of the upcoming high-definition experience. Built on Dolby Digital, the multichannel audio standard for DVD and HD broadcasts worldwide, Dolby Digital Plus was designed for the delivery formats of the future, but remains fully compatible with all current A/V receivers. With Dolby Digital Plus, you get even higher quality audio, more channels, and greater flexibility. Amaze your ears.For more details,please visit the website :http://www.dolby.com/consumer/techno...ital_plus.html
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD Master Audio is capable of delivering audio that is a bit-for-bit identical to the studio master. DTS-HD Master Audio delivers audio at super high variable bit rates -24.5 mega-bits per second (Mbps) on Blu-ray discs and 18.0 Mbps on HD-DVD - that are significantly higher than standard DVDs . This bit stream is so "fast" and the transfer rate is so "high" that it can deliver the Holy Grail of audio: 7.1 audio channels at 96k sampling frequency/24 bit depths that are identical to the original. With DTS-HD Master Audio, you will be able to experience movies and music, exactly as the artist intended: clear, pure, and uncompromised. For more details,please visit http://www.dts.com/Corporate/Press_R...NT_SYSTEM.aspx
AACS
Advanced Access Content System Licensing Administrator (AACS LA) is developing the Advanced Access Content System, a specification for managing content stored on the next generation of prerecorded and recorded optical media for consumer use with PCs and CE devices. Advanced Access Content System will complement new innovations in the next-generation of optical discs, and enable consumers to enjoy next-generation content, including high-definition content.For more details,please visit the website http://www.aacsla.com/what/overview

[Blu Titan]

Those are great specs for the entry price. Nice to see.

[BluRayBan]

Very nice specs indeed. Just wondering how good the the internal video and audio dacs compare to sony and panasonic. I guess we'll find out once reviews are out.