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Philips BDP9000 Blu-Ray Player

BDP9000 Blu-ray

Philips Electronics is delivering the ultimateHigh-Definition (HD) experience with the sensational debut of its Blu-ray Disc (BD) player and all-in-one PC Writer. The anticipated consumer electronic Blu-ray Disc Payer (BDP9000) and all-in-one PCWriter (TripleWriter)(TM) will be available in the third quarter of2006.

Philips’ Blu-ray Disc player is loaded with features that providethe most stunning pictures available including an HDMI output thatsupports the latest 1080p resolution. It also supports a componentvideo output that will provide brilliant imagery and DVD upscaling to1080i. Rich surround sound is heightened with multi-channel HD audiodecoding and digital audio optical outputs. Fully backward compatible,it allows consumers to play their existing DVDs and CDs as well astheir Blu-ray Discs.


“Blu-ray represents a surge forward in the home entertainmentviewing experience,” said Scott Levitan, senior vice president ofmarketing and sales, Philips Consumer Electronics, North America.”With the overwhelming support of studios and manufacturers, consumerscan be sure that the HD future lies with Blu-ray.”

The BDP9000Blu-ray Disc player will have a suggested retail price of $999.