Denon has announced the UK launch of its entry-level Blu-ray player DVD-1800BD. The device features HDMI 1.3a with Deep Color and Bonus View support, full bitstream output of Dolby and DTS-HD audio formats, as well as 1080p scaling from DVDs, and 2-channel analogue audio output. The player boasts modest specs including Blu-ray Profile 1.1, or "Bonus View" but not the all-singing BD-Live features that the newest next-gen discs will feature. While for some, it might offer a decent entry point into next-gen home cinema it does sacrifice in other areas. Since the player is only compatible with BD Profile 1.1 rather than the all-singing-all dancing 2.0 offerings of the future, meaning no Ethernet port for future firmware updates.

Denon DVD-1800BD will be available in the UK from December, in premium silver and black, at an approximate cost of $922.