According to a report over at CE Pro, LG Electronics is considering developing a dual-format player for both HD DVD and Blu-ray discs and has dropped the BD199 Blu-ray player from its spring release lineup, according to a memo sent to LG's dealers from consumer electronics sales VP Bob Perry.

The memo states that the dual-format player is planned for late summer/early fall, and came about as a result of the uncertainty of the looming next-gen DVD format battle. "In light of uncertainty in this early stage of the market for pre-recorded high-definition optical discs, we have decided not to introduce the BD199 as originally planned for this spring," it says.

The memo also informs dealers that the company will be removing the 71SA1D and 62SA1D LCoS 1080p Micro Display Projection televisions due to "certain part procurement issues." "To avoid negatively impacting dealer assortment and business planning, we are removing these models from our line-up at this time," the memo says. "We will make an announcement if and when these models become available in the future."