JVC has come out with a new affordable Blu-ray player called the XV-BP11. The player carries a retail price of $199.95 and supports many of the features home theater fans expect in a Blu-ray player. The Blu-ray player has support for the AVCHD format used on many HD camcorders, including the JVC Everio line of camcorders.

JVC XV-BP11 Features
•Playable Discs: BD-Rom, BD-R/RE, DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, Audio CD, CD-R/RW
•Playable Formats: AVCHD, WMV, JPEG, MP3, WMA, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby True HD, DTS, DTS HD Master Audio/Essential
•Connections:
Video: HDMI V1.3, composite
Audio: Analog L/R, coaxial, HDMI V1.3
USB Host (front panel)
•Convenience Features: Quick loading, cinema zoom (x16), parental lock, slim design