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LG: Combined blue laser drive

Yes, it is finally here, the first hybrid player that handles both (desktop) HD-DVD and Blu-ray discs has arrived from the Korean manufacturer.

Regarding the LG BD199 drive unveiled at CES, we can say that unfortunately this BD player, which also supports 1080p, will not be released in the spring, instead we will be happy with a combined HD-DVD-Blu-ray desktop device, which it is planned to be on the market by the end of the summer.

LG combined blue laser drive

Why did the Far Eastern manufacturer make this decision? The official explanation: "We decided not to release the BD199 player planned for spring, contrary to our plans, because there is quite a lot of uncertainty as to which blue laser technology will emerge victorious from the war raging between them." If there is a winner at all…

In any case, we know the main data about the "almost" released BD199:

  • Play HD movies and interactive Java applications from BD-ROM
  • Play DVD movies
  • Graphical menu system for easy operation
  • Versatile codec support: MPEG-2, AVC, VC-1, AC-3, DTS, DTS ++
  • Up to 1920 × 1080 resolution (50i, 60i and 24p) via HDMI

These features are also interesting because the new hybrid device will most likely be built on them as well.

More pictures on the subject at this address We can be found. 

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