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Toshiba launches latest Blu-ray player range for UK

Written by James Delahunty @ 04 Sep 2011 3:36

Toshiba launches latest Blu-ray player range for UK The Toshiba BDX1250 and Toshiba BDX2250 displayed at IFA trade show in Berlin.
Each model outputs video content in Full HD 1080p and can upscale standard definition movies into "near high-definition resolution", and feature Dolby True HD audio, all of which we have come to expect in the market. Additional, USB connectivity allows playback of content in the MP3 format for audio, or in AVCHD or the MKV container (H.264 video) for video.

Both models support BD Live (Profile 2.0) to provide access to interactive features.

Toshiba BDX2250 Information.
  • 1080p Full HD
  • Access to YouTube Leanback and Picasa
  • BBC iPlayer
  • Dolby True HD
  • BD Live (Profile 2.0)
  • MKV, AVCHD (H.264 profile), MP3 and JPEG
  • USB 2.0
  • REGZA-Link (HDMI-CEC)
  • DLNA support for file streaming over network

Toshiba BDX1250 Information.
  • 1080P Full HD
  • Dolby True HD
  • BD Live (Profile 2.0)
  • MKV, AVCHD (H.264 profile), MP3 and JPEG
  • USB 2.0
  • REGZA-Link (HDMI-CEC)

Both new Toshiba Blu-ray players will be available during Q4 2011. The press information doesn't indicate a price, but does stress affordability.

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