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LG debuted its hybrid Super Blu BH100 Blu-ray/HD DVD player at CES 2007. This player, that hit shelves early February 2007, solves the nextgen DVD format wars by being able to play both. To hedge your bets, you will have to pay, though, as the BH100 is expected to retail for $1,199. The player is able to display 1080p resolutions via its HDMI connector. Future-proof consumers should be aware that the HDMI connector meets only the 1.2 standard and not the newer 1.3.

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LG BH100
MSRP $1,199.00
Release date February, 2007
Brand LG
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Plays both Blu-Ray and HD-DVD formats
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Not fully compatible with HD-DVD - no interactive features
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Only meets HDMI 1.2 standard
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It does not fully support HD DVD since it cannot display any of its menus or interactive content. The second generation LG BH200 solves this problem and makes other small improvements, but still retails for $999.

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This report was started January 17, 2007 at 3:48 pm by Erik
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LG BH200

LG BH200

MSRP  $999.00    Released  October, 2007
Pros
  • Compatible with both HD DVD and Blu-ray
  • Advanced interactivity support for both formats
  • 1080p scaling of standard DVDs
Cons
  • Expensive
  • No S-Video output
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1.  avatar heapatrouble said:

This product is a little deceptive in that it touts itself as compatible with both Blu Ray and HD-DVD. In the sense that it will play both formats, this is true, but it doesn't offer FULL compatibility with HD-DVD, meaning no compatibility with the interactive features of that format. While this isn't a deal-breaker for me, it might be for others. What I do consider to be a deal-breaker, though, is the lack of HDMI 1.3a output, which means no Deep Color compatibility, and no transmission of Hi-def surround formats in their native bitstreams.

Incidentally, Samsung is supposed to be releasing a combo-player that addresses the LG's shortcomings. I guess time will tell if this is actually the case.
Aug 17, 2007 5:22pm
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Pros

  • Plays both Blu-Ray and HD-DVD formats

Cons

  • Not fully compatible with HD-DVD - no interactive features
  • Only meets HDMI 1.2 standard

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Erik prefers LG BH200 over LG BH100
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