Samsung’s BD-P1000 Blu-ray disc players will undergo a production line improvement beginning the last week of October 2006, according to a September 14 press release from MMW Group, the company’s public relations agency. The announcement was issued during CEDIA Expo.

The change will add Java title compatibility to coincide with the launch of BD Java titles being released this fall, and will affect players destined for the US market in time for the winter holiday shopping season. In addition, these players will include a modified setting for the noise filter reduction circuit that will provide a slightly sharper picture.

Current owners of BD-P1000 players will be able to upgrade to the new standard by downloading new firmware from Samsung.com or by receiving firmware discs by calling Samsung Customer Service at (800)SAMSUNG.

“All Samsung BD-P1000 players – including players sold since US market launch this Spring - are compatible with movies to be released on dual-layer (50GB) BD-ROM discs this Fall,” the announcement stated.

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