Scheduled to be released in summer 2006, Blu-ray high-definition DVD players from Pioneer, Panasonic and Samsung set forth to conquer the world of video. Though initial models that were estimated at selling between $1000 and $1800 were deemed pricey, that did not last long as competition from HD-DVD and more manufacturers geared up.

HDTV sets with the newer, potentially sharper, 1080p resolution were on their heels, coming out over the same time frame. And sales of the players were predicted to help drive those of the sets and vice-versa.

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Although Philips hold many of the patents surrounding the Blu-Ray Technology, up until now they have been sitting fairly stagnant in the home entertainment department with only one serious contender, however they have just upped their game and have announced the release of 3 new Philips Blu Ray Players.

Philips say that their new players will be “pushing the boundaries in picture qualitiy and sound experience”. As many of my readers are aware, I’m only slightly biased to the Sony BDP series in combination with the BRAVIA, but Philips do have an uncanny ability to produce exceptional quality digital media products.

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