With their new, skinnable DVD player, Zox Japan looks to capitalize on the customization trend that has been a hit with game consoles like the XBox 360. Standard DVD playing features aside (DVD-R, CD-R/RW), the new player from Zox comes with three covers that allow you to add a personal feel to your entertainment rig. Create your own skins or download more from the Zox website. Priced at 7K Yen / $60 USD (roughly), the skinnable Zox DVD player is expected to hit the mean streets of Japan later in this month.

Not backing down from the opportunity to capture market share as the two DVD formats battle for dominance, LG has officially unveiled the BH100 player. The world’s first player to be able to handle both Blu-ray and HD DVD formatted discs. The LG BH100 Super Multi Blue Player, cranks out full HD 1080p picture quality, has HDMI, optical and 5.1CH outs. But that’s not all. More►