# Pebble-Shaped DVD Players The Samsung DVD-H1080 Says Sayonara to the Square (CES 2009) By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-01-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ces-2009-samsung-dvd-h1080 References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/07/samsungs-dvd-h1080-looks-like-a-large-pebble-plays-dvds/) & [stadium.weblogsinc](http://stadium.weblogsinc.com//engadget/files/ces2009/Samsung-CES09-Press-Release--DVD-Player.pdf) The sleek new [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-hws800d) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinyl-cover), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dm15) and JPEG images are all included. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist DVD Players:** Opportunity for companies to create sleek and minimalist DVD players with advanced features. - **Pebble-shaped Electronics:** Innovative design trend towards creating electronics with a unique pebble shape. - **HD Up Scaling:** Trend towards up-scaling technology to improve video quality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Industry that can benefit from the trend towards minimalist and unique-shaped electronics. - **Entertainment:** Industry that can use the trend towards HD up-scaling technology to improve customer experience. - **Design:** Opportunity for designers to create unique and innovative product designs such as pebble-shaped electronics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Streaming Disc Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-4k-ultra-hd-bluray-player.md) - [Sleek Space-Saving Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-hws800d.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cd-player.md) - [Portable Media Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-media-player.md) - [Premium High-Definition Tvs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-rgb.md) - [Groundbreaking Glare-Free TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-s95d-qdoled-tv.md) - [Refreshed Modern CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cd-player-concept.md) - [Digitally Enabled CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-cd-player.md) - [Minimal Pebble-Like Battery Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-pack-2.md)