Your high-definition DVD player--and other electronic gear--may require new firmware to correct problems.
Firmware updates for PC peripherals are nothing new. But when was the last time you thought to look for a firmware update of your living-room entertainment products? These days, it may be wise to check.
Cases in point: Three high-definition video players recently tested by PC World needed firmware updates to correct serious issues that surfaced after the players shipped to stores. One of them, the $1000 Samsung BD-P1000 Blu-ray player, requires customers to request an update from the company, which then sends it on a disc. The other two models, both from Toshiba, offer a better alternative: The $499 HD-A1 and $799 HD-XA1 high-def DVD players have ethernet ports, so you can download their updates directly. See "An Elegant Player for High-Def Movies" for details.
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