Sony Intros Second Blu-ray Disc Player

Sony, looking to extend Blu-ray's reach into the mass market, said this morning that its second BD player will make its debut this summer at a suggested retail price of $600. Among other features including 1080p upscaling for HDTVs that support that resolution, the "new BD unit incorporates BRAVIA Theater Sync utilizing HDMI connectivity, which integrates the operation of the player with a compatible BRAVIA flat-panel LCD television or audio/video receiver. With the touch of a button, you can automatically turn on and switch inputs matching connected devices."