Sherwood Ships Affordable Advanced Blu-Ray DVD Player

CERRITOS, CA -- November 24, 2008 -- Sherwood America Inc., one of the world's leading manufacturers of high performance audio and video consumer electronics, announces that it is now shipping its first Blu-ray DVD player, aimed at consumers that have been waiting for affordability and optimum performance. Sherwood's premier entry-level Blu-ray DVD player is aimed at consumers that are looking to step up to high-definition discs but have been waiting for an affordable solution. The BDP-5003 supports BD Bonus View (Profile 1.1), 1080p video playback at 60 Hz or 24 Hz as well as lossless audio from both Dolby and DTS through its HDMI output. The BDP-5003 is also fully compatible with the latest HDMI 1.3 standard, upscales standard DVDs and naturally plays virtually all of today's disc formats. "This is a very exciting time for consumers. We are thrilled to be able to offer an advanced player that not only supports Blu-ray 1080p video output but also has built-in decoding for the latest lossless audio formats from Dolby TruHD and DTS-Master Audio HD. Our Sherwood BDP-5003 player makes high definition video and lossless audio newly affordable from a brand that consumers has entertained for over 50 years," says Jeffrey Hipps, Sherwood's Sr. VP for Marketing and Product Development. MSRP for the BDP-5003 is $299.95 and is available at stores nationwide. About Sherwood Since 1953, Sherwood has designed and manufactured high-performance, cost effective audio gear including the world's first all-silicon solid-state receiver and equipment for the first commercial FM stereo broadcasts. Earning high acclaim from discerning critics and millions of satisfied customers worldwide, the Sherwood brand has become synonymous with high performance audio and the development of new technologies like home theater. With many awards from the likes of Stereo Review, Stereophile Guide to Home Theater, Innovations Design Award from CES, Audio Video Revolution, Son Video Magazine (France) among others, Sherwood is one of the few companies to manufacture all the products bearing its name. For more information please visit: www.sherwoodusa.com or call 800-962-3203. Source: Sherwood America