The sleek new Samsung DVD-H1080 debuted at CES 2009 showcases the future in DVD peripherals. This pebble-shaped player is slightly larger than a DVD and weighs just over two pounds, according to a Samsung press release.
Although the Samsung DVD-H1080 player is made with a minimalist design, it’s packed with all of the features of its full-sized brethren. Samsung says that the DVD-H1080 supports HD up scaling and can up-convert standard DVDs to 720p, 1080i or 1080p resolutions. And with the integrated USB Host Play function, support for DivX movies, MP3 music and JPEG images are all included.
Pebble-Shaped DVD Players
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Trend Themes
1. Minimalist DVD Players - Opportunity for companies to create sleek and minimalist DVD players with advanced features.
2. Pebble-shaped Electronics - Innovative design trend towards creating electronics with a unique pebble shape.
3. HD Up Scaling - Trend towards up-scaling technology to improve video quality.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Industry that can benefit from the trend towards minimalist and unique-shaped electronics.
2. Entertainment - Industry that can use the trend towards HD up-scaling technology to improve customer experience.
3. Design - Opportunity for designers to create unique and innovative product designs such as pebble-shaped electronics.