what's cooking at oppo?

[anm]

Is BD 93/ 95 the end of products from oppo, or would they come up with something new this year?

If they do come up, what features/ additions would be there? Or what features do u dream of?

 

[sud98]

Maybe 2d to 3d conversion

 

[anm]

I think oppo should now look at a receiver or processor given their strength in both video and audio.

Adding airplay to their bdp (they already have dlna) can integrate with Mac/ iphone better.

In bdp 95 since they have added so much around audio, a stereo volume control would be great. Since they have such a nice DAC, they should let it be used as a stand alone dac for computer audio, and a better music playing interface (though I don't know how does the current look like).

Finally, a remote control app on android and iphone

 

[venkatcr]

I was actually writing a humorous stage play of an internal discussion between head of marketing and head of R&D at Oppo. Let me see if I can finish that and upload it here. That also predicts where Oppo will go.

Cheers

 

[mandeep]

Is BD 93/ 95 the end of products from oppo, or would they come up with something new this year?

If they do come up, what features/ additions would be there? Or what features do u dream of?

OPPO should also launch new products such as "OPPO Media PLayer".

 

[sud98]

So the winner is the one who guessed streaming player.

Got a mail from Oppo that they have launched a service along with a compnay called Orb to allow streaming services like netflix/hulu/amazon on demand... . This software sells for 20 USD and works with a network connected Oppo.

Oppo Landing Page - Orb

Hopefully an Indian ip address wont stop these services, but they might.

 

[anm]

but wasn't it already supporting netflix?

 

[sud98]

but wasn't it already supporting netflix?

No, it doesnt. Had a service called Blu, but no Netflix or Hulu or Pandora. Remember I am talking of the 83 and not 93 or 95.

 

[cricfansd]

Oppo typically does not release products every year as they have very few staff. Currently BD standard is frozen at 3D-BD and there is not much improvement from the semiconductor manufacturer either. They are waiting for a significant improvement in the form of 3D video processing from the IC vendors to move in to the next product. There may be a newer spin with integrated video SOC but it will just be a minor improvement and cost savings for Oppo compared to the two chip version in BDP-93/95.