After patiently waiting for the war between Blu-ray and HD DVD to end before entering the market, Yamaha is finally ready to make a move with its BD-S2900 Blu-ray player.
Although nothing has been confirmed, the BD-S2900 is expected to use BonusviewView, Profile v1.1, with 1080p/24fps-compatible HDMI video output, 12-bit deep color, on-screen display with fully enhanced GUI, and will support Blu-ray, DVDs, burned DVDs and CDs. The SDHC-compatible SD card slot lets users present images and videos taken from digital cameras or video recorders; a popular new technology in many new entertainment players.
The player has 192kHz/24-bit audio DAC support, with Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio supported, offering a high level of audio clarity for owners.
According to a leaked report published on the Internet, Yamaha plans to officially introduce the Blu-ray player during the CEDIA show, which starts on Sept. 4 in Denver. There are unconfirmed release dates ranging from October 2008 to January 2009, with AVBuzz anticipating a November release.
The Yamaha BD-S2900 Blu-ray player comes with a hefty price tag, with industry insiders expecting it to retail for $1,199.95.
Yamaha will also introduce the 7.1-channel RX-V1900 — featuring four HDMI sockets, digital audio ports, USB, and other features — for $1,399.95 alongside the RX-V3900 for $1,899.95 and RX-Z7 for $2,699.95.
More details about the Yamaha Blu-ray player will be available after CEDIA.
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