Samsung BD-C8000 Portable Blu-ray Player Is 3D Capable

[Silversurfer]

Samsung debuted the world's first 3D-capable Blu-ray player today, but don't get too excited about relaxing to a 3D movie on a long flight. The BD-C8000 doesn't offer 3D on-the-go, just when hooked up to a 3DTV.

That doesn't mean it's not a handy little player on its own right; its plays 1080p on that 10.3-inch screen, has built-in Wi-Fi and HDMI, and can access Samsung Apps if you're so inclined. And when you're not traveling, the BD-C8000 can handle 3D playback when it's hooked up to a 3DTV and you're wearing the requisite 3D glasses.

One point of concern: the battery life is listed at three hours—which almost certainly means a decent amount less. So while you've probably got enough juice for a decent-length flick, don't bank on making it through The Godfather: Part II. It's available now for $500, along with the BD-C7900 (featuring two HDMI outputs), BD-C6800, and BD-C5900, all home 3D Blu-ray players priced between $230 and $400.

Samsung's also adding to their home theater line-up, leading with the HT-C9950W—7.1 channel 3D surround sound, ipod/iphone dock, two HDMI inputs, a wireless dongle, and a "premium volume wheel"—which will be available in October for $1800. It's meant as a companion piece to that super-slim C9000 LED TV, but you go right ahead and put whatever TV on it you want.

It's a all part of a big 3D push by Samsung, which after today offers more than 30 3D products.

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[ssiu]

What is the resolution of that 10.3" screen? I'd bet it is not 1080p -- if it is, they would highlight it explicitly and clearly in the Press Release, and they didn't. It just said "delivers true 1080p HD video", which could mean 1080p video only when connected to an external 1080p TV. (I bet they are deliberately vague and want some people to think it is a 1080p screen.)

And they should make a model with auto-stereoscopic 3D screen (no glasses required). 10.3" is small enough to make it usable when only 1 person is watching the 3D movie at the right position. And Fuji / Apitek etc. already have similar size no-glasses 3D display. (Of course the 3D screen needs to be switchable to 2D too.)