Samsung and Sharp have always been at the forefront of making innovative and exciting designs for their Blu-ray players. Bringing us the world’s slimmest player in the Samsung and Sharps BDHP90U model BD-P4600, which could be wall-mounted or displayed vertically. The 2011 line continues this tradition and is highlighted by some outstanding products with features such as 3D, 2D to 3D conversion, One Foot Connection and anti-vibration chassis.
Samsung – Samsung is making no fewer than seven new models for 2011: BD-D7500, BD-D7000, BD-D6700, BD-D6500, BD-D5700, BD-D5500, BD-D5300, the flagship model and winner of the 2011 Best of Los Innovation Awards at CES is Samsung’s BD-D7500. Even thinner than the BD-P4600, it is only 0.9 inches deep. But this sleek little 3D player isn’t all about looks, it’s packed with great features like converting 2D images to 3D images. It has built-in Wi-Fi, Ultra Fast Play (3-second boot time), DLNA certification, and online streaming services that provide movies, music, photos, and social media.
Building on Samsung’s successful apps from last year, Samsung is launching Smart Blu-ray. A new application interface will provide the user with many easy-to-use services. This new Smart Hub will include the ability to search for content online for your TV, the Your Video feature will allow you to view and preview the video that has been recommended to you based on your viewing history. And of course you have access to Samsung apps, which now has over 200 downloadable apps in the US Samsung apps provide us with a wide range of free and paid services that will get you countless hours. entertainment, be it sports, movies. , TV shows, music or social networks.
Samsung also introduces the One Foot Connection feature. When the blu-ray is paired with a Samsung wireless router, the setup process is very simple and hassle-free. Place the Blu-ray player within a foot of the wireless router that will establish a connection. Once connected, the player can now be placed anywhere within your home and will maintain its connection.
Prices for Samsung’s new players range from $ 150.00 to $ 200.00 for entry-level players (BD-D5300, BD-D5500, BDD-5700). $ 230.00 to $ 300.00 for mid-range players (BD-D6500, BD-D6700). And $ 350.00 for the BD-D7500.
Sharp – Sharp Electronics Corporation announced three new players at CES 2011 in Las Vegas. All three players, the BD-HP75U ($ 329.99), the BD-HP35U ($ 299.99) and the BD-HP25U ($ 249.99) are all 3D compatible and Wi-Fi capable. However, if you want to have a wireless connection to the BD-HO25U, you will need to purchase a USB key, which is not included. All players offer 1080p / 24fps video playback, DVD Super Picture upscaling, DLNA, Dolby TrueHD support with lossless 7.1ch audio playback and DTS-HD Master Audio, and access to online streaming content such as Netflix, VUDU, YouTube and Pandora. Also, as with all Sharp devices, do you get its great AQUOS LINK features? Function and AQUOS PURE MODE, providing optimal picture and sound when combined with other Sharp devices.