Original URL: http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2007/07/10/sharp_preps_bd_player/
Sharp will leap into the next-gen optical disc player arena this coming autumn with a machine it claims is ready play Blu-ray Discs within seconds of the media tray closing.
The consumer electronics company doesn't appear to have formally announced the player, called the BD-HP205, yet, but according to a Hi-Def Digest story (http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Sharp/Player_Announcements/Hardware/Sharp_Readies_First_Blu-ray_Player_for_Fall_Release/749), the machine will incorporate an HDMI 1.3 port, Dolby TrueHD audio and 24fps playback for displays that can operate at the true cinema speed.
The fast-start feature will appeal to many consumers who've seen how incredibly long it takes almost all other Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD players to reach the point at which you can push Play after inserting a disc.
Actually, allowing users to skip through all the tedious studio, mastering house, production company and technology supplier logo animations would help too...
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