Sweet Duo

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Samsung is showing off more on its third-generation Blu-ray player lineup, including a home theater-in-a-box system, and the sweet Duo HD dual-format HD DVD / Blu-ray players.

The BD-P2400 adds 7.1-channel output, while the BD-P1400 has 5.1 channel output. The dual-format BD-UP5000 plays both high-def formats at 1080p and includes the HQV upconversion processor chip found in the BD-P2400. It includes the same feature set as the BD-P2400, with Blu-ray playback at 24 or 60fps, 7.1-channel out, and Dolby Digital Plus and DTS HD support. It also has HD DVD-specific features like local storage and picture-in-picture support, while staying fully compatible with both the HDi and BD-J interactive specs.

The HT-BD2 home theater system includes an 1,100-watt receiver and the same media playback features as the BD-P1400. It also includes five tower speakers, two rear satellites, and a powered sub.

The BD-UP5000 will retail for $1,049, and the HT-BD2 will ship for $1,499, both in the fourth quarter of this year.