LG's DVS450H may be "just" a DVD player, but it's a fanciful
one. Register Hardware was recently able to acquire one of the
units, which handles upscaling and DivX playback without a
hitch, and they were mighty impressed with both the form and
function. To be honest, though, our interest in this player
hovers around the design -- why can't Blu-ray players be
fashioned after this? Are manufacturers waiting for market
proliferation before thinking outside of the proverbial box in
terms of design? Practically every Blu-ray deck that has ever
been introduced looks completely typical, with no one willing to
take a chance and offer up a stylish, if not unorthodox,
alternative. We know, there are inherent risks in pulling such a
trick, but won't someone gather up the courage and try? People
love to buy shiny new toys, you know.  [Via Slashgear]