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The Sharp BD-HP50 is a 1080p Profile 1.1 blu-ray player with the ability to upscale DVDs to 1080p. It features HDMI 1.3, allowing for 7.1 channel audio and has built-in decoding of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD audio. It also is capable of 5.1 audio via analog output. The BD-HP50 is compatible with MPEG-2, MPEG-2-HD, MPEG-4, MPEG-4AVC and VC-1 codecs. The player also features Lip Sync technology for automatically detecting and correcting display device sync issues, and has Aquos Link for synchronizing with other Aquos A/V products.
MSRP $699.00
Release date May, 2008
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- Profile 1.1
- Upconvert DVDs to 1080p
- Built-in Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD decoders
- 7.1 HDMI audio output
- 5.1 analog audio output
- HDMI 1.3
- Lip Sync to automatically fix syncing issues
- Aquos Link for controlling multiple Aquos products from single remote
- Compatible with MPEG-2, MPEG-2-HD, MPEG-4, MPEG-4AVC and VC-1 codecs
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MSRP $399.00
Released October, 2008
Pros
- True 7.1 analog audio sound
- Ethernet port, and 1GB flash memory for firmware updates
- Plenty of outputs for various connection choices
Cons
- DTS-HD via only bitstream
- No IR ports
- DTS-HD HR only available through firmware update
Sharp BD-HP50
vs.
Samsung BD-P2500
MSRP $399.99
Released October, 2008
Pros
- 7.1 analog outputs do not require an expensive receiver for users to enjoy full surround
- Profile 2.0 capable
- good option for those with older high quality receivers
Cons
- better to get the cheaper BD35 if you have a receiver
- better to spend the extra money on a receiver upgrade
- Bluray is still too expensive
Sharp BD-HP50
vs.
Panasonic DMP-BD55
MSRP $1,999.99
Released November, 2008
Pros
- profile 2.0 capable (1GB onboard storage for downloaded content)
- full 1080/60p and 24p HD output, 14-bit video processing
- 24bit audio DAC
Cons
- extremely expensive
- latest profile enhancements are gimmicks
Sharp BD-HP50
vs.
Sony BDP-S5000ES
MSRP $2,100.00
Released July, 2008
Pros
- Very well built
- Realta upconverting chipset is one of the best chips available to constumers
- Audio CD post processing enhances quality
Cons
- Not as fast as a PS3
- Price limits this player to the high-end market
Sharp BD-HP50
vs.
Marantz BD8002
MSRP $359.00
Released October, 2008
Pros
- streams movies from Netflix
- upconverts DVDs to 1080p
- profile 2.0 compatible
Cons
- No analog surround outputs
- still not worth the price
- Netflix streaming in standard-def only
Sharp BD-HP50
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LG BD300
MSRP $749.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- upconverts and deinterlaces standard definition DVDs
- 7.1 analog output for older non-HDMI compatible receivers
Cons
- very expensive compared to other bluray players
- doesn't come with Profile 2.0 capabilities
Sharp BD-HP50
vs.
Denon DVD-1800BD
MSRP --
Released January, 2009
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Sharp BD-HP50
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Cambridge Audio BD640
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