IFA 2006: Samsung's October Blu-Ray launch

Samsung has revealed more details about the launch of its debut Blu-Ray disc player, the BD-P1000. Available from mid-October, the BD-P1000 – which went on sale in the US in July – plays content at native 720p, 1080i or 1080p video resolutions. Additional features include DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R compatibility, 10 in 2 memory card reader, Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound.