The upshot is that any internet-connected PS3 (or any other BD-Live capable hardware on the way).
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The BD-F7500 is an aesthetic study in black and silver, simultaneously modern, yet classic.
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Here they are, folks: the world's first wall-mountable Blu-ray player alongside the ultra-sleek BD-P3600 (pictured above).
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While most are just dipping their toe into the BD-Live pond so far, Dreamer is thinking bigger.
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While extremely flexible, its programming language, BD-Java, requires lots of low-level code for even the simplest of instructions.
We don't have a Samsung BD-P1000 yet, so we're busy reading the opinions posted by people who do.
Also included in the retail box is one 25GB Sony BD-R blank disc.
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Samsung's Premium Blu-ray Player (model BD-F7500) features advanced upscaling capabilities, allowing users to experience ordinary SD and HD content in superior resolution.
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The BWU-500S retail branded drive and the OEM BD-5300S drive are available this month through authorized distributors, resellers and select online sites.
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The BD-HP90U and BD-HP80U have 75mm VESA mounting patterns for flexible installation.
Continue Mode, a newly expanded feature, now allows users to easily resume watching Blu-ray Discs, including most BD-J titles, where they left off.
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Pioneer is expanding its current line of BonusView Blu-ray Disc players to now offer a complete lineup of models with full BD-Live capabilities.
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The BD-F7500's video processor includes a proprietary Samsung algorithm that improves the visual quality of block-based low bit-rate coded images and reduces blocking artifacts.
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Rounding out the enhancements is a BD-Live bypass feature that lets users avoid the interminable load times that normally accompany so equipped Blu-ray discs.
We have to warn you though that some of these aren't that cheap and in fact, cost more then the Samsung BD-P1000 Blu-ray player.
NetBlender has made plans official for new versions of its DoStudio authoring software, adding support for Blu-ray and BD-J features including BD Live.
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Also available soon after launch will be more Blu-ray hardware, including Pioneer's BDP-HD1, Sony's BDP-S1, and several BD-equipped Vaio PCs, also from Sony.
Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D and BD-Live are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.
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The 12X recording speed is achieved using 6X compatible BD-R media.
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Of course, that means you also get the straight dope with any blemishes and outtakes, but we promise they're more entertaining than your average BD-Live feature.
All models are WiFi Ready with an optional adaptor for a wireless connection to home networks, streaming content services, BD-Live content and over-the-air, auto-notification of firmware updates.
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The BD-HP90U can also operate horizontally or vertically (with a supplied stand) and has a RS232 port control so it can be operated by universal remote control systems.
As testament to Samsung's leadership in innovation, design and engineering, the Samsung HW-F750 Soundbar and Samsung BD-F7500 Smart Blu-ray Player have each been awarded a 2013 CES Innovation Award.
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The drives write single BD-R media at up to 12X and dual layer BD-R media at up to 8X speeds, recording a full 25GB disc in about 10 minutes.
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We got our hands on PS3's new BD-Live functionality, and it was a total "meh, " but we can all hope for more interesting functionality from the technology in the future.
All three of Pioneer's new players come complete with either on-board memory or flash drive for expandable memory to ensure consumers can take advantage of BD-Live right out of the box.
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In addition to Blu-ray 3D content, the BD-HP90U and BD-HP80U provide consumers access to content from a wide variety of sources, including Netflix, VUDU and Pandora from the Internet via Wireless LAN.
In the meantime go over to Amazon and write a bad review of the BD-P1000 or join the rest of 'em bashing Blu-ray at the AVSForum and convince yourself that you can make a difference.
While major studios may be able to create BD-J enhanced discs on their own, the idea is that this package can allow other professionals to make full featured discs without having to learn scripting.
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Without features like HDMI 1.3 and BD-Live support, it's tough to see this as a good buy right now but we'll see if the picture quality is worth it to some.
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