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"Supported peripherals include dual SATA, dual USB, SDIO, SPI, PCI-Express, Ethernet, HDMI, and six Video DACs. The SoC supports simultaneous decoding of two compressed full-HD video, and audio streams, use of networked media applications, rich graphics overlays and user interface, and rendering of "quiet and immersive video free from noise and artifacts". Its low power dissipation design will enable manufacturers to produce slimmer, quieter, and greener CE products for the end user."

 

This is probably just the first chip coming out that uses 45nm.  Consoles and movie players typically trail more expensive products like computers when new chips are coming out.  Either way, we might see a bit of a price cut if these chips are implemented, I could personally see the low-end Blu-ray players (magnavox) coming down to $60 or $75 given smaller chips and lower power reqs.   

 

 



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Also....here is this from the same article:

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The Marvell 88DE3010 parts are sampling now. Pricing is available to customers upon request. A comprehensive evaluation platform that includes a BD2.0 Blu-ray software stack and rich networked media applications and complete reference designs for fast-time-to-market are available to customers. "

So, the chips are coming out for sampling purposes....full scale shipments should come by mid 2010....and we should see some cheaper players by 3rd quarter 2010. Heh, sorry that I forgot to mention the part where it wiill be a year or so before the consumer can take advantage of this.