Samsung Heralds New Era of Entertainment; Shows World's First Mass-Market Blu-ray Disc Player at CES

"LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 2006--Samsung Electronics
formally kicks off the era of Blu-ray today, as it demonstrates its
BD-P1000 Blu-ray disc (BD) player here at CES. The new device will let
consumers take full advantage of high-definition displays, playing
content at native 720p or 1080i video resolutions. The player will
ship in early Spring and shortly thereafter will become the first BD
player from any manufacturer to be sold in the U.S. It is expected to
retail for approximately $1,000."

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