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Summary of key points to consider:
• HDMI 1.2, not 1.3
• 1080p over HDMI is outputted only as 24 or 30 fps, not 60fps.
• Initial HDMI problems with Denon and Pioneer A/V receivers, reportedly fixed
on newer units, firmware update for existing units was said to be available.
• HDi interactivity features not implemented (for PIP onscreen video
commentaries and downloading Internet content), a standard HD DVD feature
that theoretically disqualifies the player to carry the HD DVD logo.
• No menu screens from HD DVDs (yes for Blu-ray discs)
• Dolby TrueHD implemented as 2-ch only (as Toshiba’s first player)
• Downmixes six-channel uncompressed PCM to stereo over HDMI 1.2.
• No CD playback (similar to the Sony and Pioneer Blu-ray players).
• Decodes only the “core” 5.1-channel from DTS-HD Master Audio recordings.
• High price when considering the lack of the features above.
Mitsubishi
CES 2006
The company showed their 1080p Blu-ray prototype
model, TTM N/A, $ N/A.
The company did not release any model during 2006,
and nor yet in 1Q07.
Panasonic
CES 2006
The company announced the launch of their 1080p
Blu-ray player DMR-E700BD planned for release by
the summer 2006 (right).
The player was released, but under another model
number, see below.
Jun 06
Panasonic launched its first Blu-ray Disc player, as part of an “entertainment
package” which includes the DMP-
BD10 Blu-ray player ($1,300 MSRP),
a 1080p ready SA-XR700 HDMI A/V
receiver ($1,000) and a 5.1-channel
surround sound SB-TP1000 speaker
package ($3,000), all TTM Sep 06.
The components sell separately, but
Reid Sullivan, Panasonic
entertainment group VP, said
Panasonic was considering a package
price for the whole system.
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