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LG to unveil first universal HD DVD Blu-ray player

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Old 04-01-2007, 6:30 PM   #1
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Post LG to unveil first universal HD DVD Blu-ray player

LG has thrown down the gauntlet to both rival HD disc camps and announced that it will show the world’s first combination HD DVD/Blu-ray player at the International CES next week. The Korean brand says the dual-format high-definition disc player will be released in the United States early 2007. In a statement it adds “LG expects [...]
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Old 04-01-2007, 6:35 PM   #2
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Re: LG to unveil first universal HD DVD Blu-ray player

So does that ensure the prospect of dual disc releases, in the same package as opposed to flippers? One set on HD DVD and the other on Blur-Ray? An interesting prospect perhaps.
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Old 05-01-2007, 3:54 PM   #3
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Re: LG to unveil first universal HD DVD Blu-ray player

Yet another reason for people to delay purchasing either format yet!!!!!
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Old 05-01-2007, 7:30 PM   #4
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Re: LG to unveil first universal HD DVD Blu-ray player

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Yet another reason for people to delay purchasing either format yet!!!!!
If this is the case, I agree!
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Old 05-01-2007, 8:02 PM   #5
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Re: LG to unveil first universal HD DVD Blu-ray player

I personally like the idea. Ive upgraded my av cabinet twice last year and would have to again to fit yet another box!! Great news!!!

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