Samsung BD-UP5000 Blu-ray and HD-DVD Player

Pros: Compatible with playback of Blu-Ray, HD-DVD, and DVD. Improved detail, clarity, color & audio fidelity.

Cons: Speaker test needs a fix, as does 100Hz crossover for analog multi-channel audio output.

Bottom Line: Entering the BR market and have HD DVDs? THIS is the player to purchase. UPDATE - Enjoying it so much that I've purchased a second one on close-out ($450 new-in-box)!

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Pros: Plays both Blu-Ray and HDDVD for $200 less than the LG.

Cons: You can't get one ANYWHERE...yet! No DVD Upscaling on component outputs.

Bottom Line: When they become generally available, go get one!

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Pros: Excellent picture quality Nice remote Easy setup

Cons: Limited audio capability Easily scratched slick surface Small and dim display

Bottom Line: A very good player with some limitations. The flexibility and picture quality rival most any product of it's kind, especially with the recent drop in prices.

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