If you've been hoping for a hybrid Blu-ray/HD DVD player, you're probably not going to want to read this. According to an article at The Inquirer, LG has canned the hybrid Blue-ray/HD-DVD player that was planned for launch at the end of this year.
According to Bob Perry, VP of LG sales and channel marketing, hybrid product has been canned. Bob continued: "LG remains part of the Blu-ray camp and will make a product announcement later in the year". Perry was speaking on product plans at the company's '2006 Summer Line Show' this week in New York.
Let's hope that Samsung can come through with their hybrid player. If you'd like to read more, the entire article can be found here.