I was looking at the User's Manual for the soon to be released Samsung BD-UP5000. On page 7 I found this bit of text:
Restrictions on Playback
- This player may not respond to all operating commands because some Blu-ray, HD DVD, DVD, CD discs allow specific or limited operation and features during playback.
Please note that this is not a defect in the player. - Samsung cannot assure that this player will play every disc bearing the Blu-ray, HD DVD, DVD or CD logo because disc formats evolve, and problems and errors may occur during the creation of BD, HD DVD, DVD, CD software and/or the manufacture of discs.
This player also operates differently than a standard DVD player or other AV equipment. Please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center if you have questions or encounter difficulty in playing Blu-ray, HD DVD, DVD, CD discs in this player. Also, refer to the rest of this Manual for additional information on playback restrictions.
I think the key bit is "Samsung cannot assure this player will play every disc ... because disc formats evolve, and problems and errors may occur during the creation of ... software and/or the manufacture of discs." That is just crazy I think. The idea that a player for a given format cannot play those discs. Ah the joys of modern consumer electronics.

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