DOA: Samsung's Dual-Format HD Player: "DOA: Samsung's Dual-Format HD PlayerThe company decides to price the new set-top at $1,049.By SwanniWashington, D.C. (July 25, 2007) -- Samsung today revealed that its new dual-format HDTV DVD player will be priced at $1,049.The player, which will play both Blu-ray and HD DVDs, will ship in the fourth quarter, becoming the second dual-format player on the market. LG introduced the first dual-format high-def player (BH-100) earlier this year with a price tag of $1199.Earlier press reports indicated that Samsung would set the price for the BD-UP5000 at less than $600, but the company today revealed the $1,049 price tag, according to CNET's News.com.Samsung said the BD-UP5000 would be the first dual-format player to support the interactive features of HD DVD, which includes the capacity to participate in online poll, re-edit movies and possibly order clothing worn by the film's stars."
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