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January 7th, 2010, 19:05
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We spotted Haier's first U.S. entry into the Blu-ray player market luxuriating at Digital Experience following the company's recent trend of surprisingly complete (http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/19/haier-steps-out-of-character-builds-ultra-desirable-jian-i7-ult/) feature sets for low prices (http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/08/haiters-theater-pmp-sports-a-3-inch-touchscreen-recession-frie/). The Broadcom-powered BDP100 and BDP200W are no great surprise, comparing closely with Best Buy's recent Insignia players as Netflix streaming Blu-ray decks, the former without WiFi for $169 and the latter with wireless internet for $229. However they're distinguished slightly by the addition of Pandora's streaming music, plus plans to support apps/streaming from another provider or two around launch in the first quarter. What was promised but not shown this go round were some interesting features powered by the unit's Flash compatibility, we'll be sure to check them out on the CES floor today and report back on the experience as well as its other products, including a new LED edge lit LCD line and Blu-ray/LCD combo TV with Netflix. For now, the press release and a couple of more images after the break.Continue reading Upcoming Haier Blu-ray players are as intriguing as they are cheap (http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/upcoming-haier-blu-ray-players-are-as-intriguing-as-they-are-che/)
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