A new beta firmware version (100706_1032_beta) for Dune players with a lot of new functions and possibilities has been released.

The most significant new features and improvements in this new firmware version are:

• Faster start/stop of video and audio files playback (w/o video output reinitialization).
• Web Browser (for 3.0 models).
• Flash Applications support (for 3.0 models).
• Digital TV support (including recording) (for 3.0 models).
• Internet radio recording.
• File sorting.
• Support for APE audio files.
• Support for OGG/Vorbis audio files.
• Support for OGG/Vorbis audiotracks (external and MKV-embedded).
• Support for PGS subtitles now also in MKV files.
• Support for VobSub subtitles now also in MKV files.
• Support for WMA audiotracks now also in MKV files.
• Support for SSA/ASS subtitles now also in external files.
• Shortucts to any folders/files on the main screen.
• A lot of new dune_folder.txt possibilities.
• Improved picture quality during Blu-ray playback (1921x1081 problem).
• Improved support for high quality audio output through S/PDIF and HDMI.

Full list of changes and information how to update available here: http://dune-hd.com/firmware

The next beta firmware version is expected soon and will most probably include, in particular, the following new features and improvements:

• NTFS write support (for 3.0 models).
• Migration to the latest 864x Sigma BD SDK resolving Blu-ray discs compatibility problems.
• Ability to vertically shift subtitles also during playback of Blu-ray discs/images.
• Colorspace settings.