Samsung Goes Dual HD Video Format

In a press release, Samsung announced to have removed the expected Blu-ray Disc player BD-P2400 from its pipe line in order to devote more resources to its first Blu-ray/HD DVD combo player BD-UP5000. It should hit shelves mid-December right on time for Christmas shopping period. However its price, around US$1,000 will not make it a true mass market product.
This decision demonstrates that manufacturers are still unsure about the future of HD video format while the war between BD and HD-DVD is still active. On the other side, massive price cuts on one-format player might push consumers to make their choice for one format vs. the other one.