Memorex Readies $270 MVBD-2510 Blu-ray Player
Here it is people, the first Blu-ray player to be announced with an MSRP under $300. It might not be quite as high-class as Goldmund’s Eidos 20 BD and it might not be quite as versatile as LG’s BG-3000 with integrated Netflix streaming, but those of you looking for some Blu-ray love on the cheap this is definitely right up your alley. Specs:
- Progressive scan Blu-ray Disc player 1080p capability for higher definition video content
- Full HD 1080p, DVD up-conversion up to 1080p (480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p), 24p, 60p video frame rate
- Multi-channel audio content (supports more advanced Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD)
- BD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, CD-ROM, CD, CD-R/-RW
- 16:9 / 4:3 picture select
- On-screen graphical user interface
- Slow motion function (2x - 4x - 8x)
- RW/FF play function (2x - 4x - 8x - 16x)
- VFD display
In a nutshell, Memorex’s upcoming offering is a pretty capable player at a pretty affordable price. Nothing more, nothing less. This unit should go a long way in making Blu-ray accessible to a much wider variety of consumer. It could also do us all a favor as competitive brands are forced to respond to the lower price range. The MVBD-2510 will be available in November just in time for the gift-giving season and will carry a recommended price tag of $269.99.
[Via Electronista]
Tags: blu-ray, home entertainment, Memorex, movies, MVBD-2510, player
Considering a PS3 is $315 on average on ebay (usually with a game or two and a movie), I can’t see who would buy one of these.
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… or you should be able to easily find refurbed Samsung 1400 for $170 to $200, while not the best player, it works and it also has a ethernet input so you can update easily (no downloading and burning firmware).
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Yeah, a Bluray player without an ethernet port is worthless now (or ridiculously over priced, depending on how you view it). BDLive is about to kick into full gear, and what with the easy firmware updates…who would buy one w/o it at this point?
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btw way… best buy sells an insignia blu-ray player for $229.99…
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got one of these on woot for 139 plus 5 for shipping…good deal
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