Panasonic DMP-BD85K WiFi Enabled Blu-Ray Disc Player (Black)

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Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Player is perfect for watching movies via DVD or the Internet at home. The Panasonic Blu-Ray Disc Player expands your viewing experience with its Internet connectivity. Through VIERA Cast , Panasonic gives you instant content and access to YouTube, Picasa, Netflix, Pandora and other online resources. Player even has a wireless LAN so it can be online anywhere in your home if you have wireless Internet connectivity. On top of that, Blu-Ray Disc players allow for six times more storage than a standard DVD, making it possible for studios to add features and resolution to movies they burn to these discs. Included in these features are often soundtracks to movies, outtakes, directors narration and actor interviews. Further, the added resolution is ideal for the wide selection of HDTVs on the market today offering pictures up to 1080p. Included features of the Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Player. This amazing DVD player features True-to-Cinema picture quality, 7.1 channel audio decoder and analog output, VIERA Cast with wireless LAN, HDMI connection, a wireless LAN adapter, and digital tube sound simulator for great audio. Save $70 off MSRP! Order the Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Player now and pay our fantastic Deal of the Day price! Get the best video from your DVDs and the Internet and save on the Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Player with the Brookstone Deal of the Day!

Features 

• Superior Video and Audio Performance
• Wi-Fi enabled with super sensitive antenna
• Ultra-fast 0.5 second startup
• More compact Design
• More efficient energy consumption

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"Very good for this price point" 2010-08-29
By Mark Nickelson (Twin Cities, MN)
I like this player for the most part. Sound and video quality are superb as is with every bluray player I've used so far. A lot of people complain about the load times but I've had no issues with it. Maybe I'm more patient, but 30 seconds to wait for a 2 hour movie seems rather trivial to complain about, don't you? Netflix streams like a dream even using the supplied wireless dongle. My only complaint is the buttons on top are a little stiff too push.

A would recommend this player to anyone, and have.

 

"everything I had hoped for" 2010-08-29
By eddie b
Setup was a breeze. The Wi-Fi gadget on a cable allowed me to place the player where I wanted it and, by moving the "dongle," get maximum signal. I have been using it for Netflix and Pandora since the day I set it up without a hitch. Blu-Ray DVD's are sharp and clear.
Nothing but good news so far.

 

"Works perfectly" 2010-08-27
By S. CAREL
Couldn't be more pleased. Updated firmware automatically with no problems with wireless connection . Very easy set up.

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Sony DVP-SR200P/B DVD Player, Black

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Sony's DVP-SR200P is a versatile DVD player with many features at an affordable price. It delivers excellent picture and sound quality so you get the most out of your movies. The Precision Drive 3 system allows you to playback some DVDs that may have been damaged or warped without a degradation of picture quality. It also plays music CDs or MP3s from a CD-ROM disc. For gatherings, use it to share photos with friends and families. You cannot go wrong with this stylish home-theater sized DVD player, it is a perfect complement to your TV.

Technical Details

- Progressive Output (480p)
- Precision Drive 3 System For Flaws in DVD Discs
- Fast/Slow Playback with Sound
- Multi Brand TV Remote Control
- 12-Bit Video DAC with 108MHz Processing

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"Sony DVD Player is a good choice" 2010-08-21
By J. Guerrero (San Francisco, ca United States)
Sony dvd player is a good choice for simple play-back of movies. Our 90-year old grandmother loves watching old movies on it.

 

"better than i expected" 2010-08-19
By jhn
I bought this player to get a quality DVD player. It has exceeded my expectations. I could have paid less, but I wanted something that I could depend on. I don't have an HD TV, but wanted a DVD player that I could use when I upgrade later to HD. With my regular TV set the picture is fantastic. Total setup time was about 5 minutes. Unplug the old DVD player, plug in the new. Everything worked flawlessly right out of the box. Hopefully, it will be like that for a while. It is a Sony, right??

 

"Great DVD Player" 2010-08-14
By Amy
This dvd player is perfect. Small and efficient. Remembers the place you leave off on a disc, even when you take the disc out of the machine and put it back in later. Works great.

 

"Simple and dependable" 2010-08-11
By C L
We bought this for our "technologically-challenged (her words)" mother. She just needed a DVD player for her CRT television that was simple and dependable. It plays her Korean dramas flawlessly, so she likes it a lot. Also, she told me that she likes being able to eject the disc by remote control. She set this up herself before I could go and help!

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Panasonic DMP-BD65 Blu-Ray Disc Player (Black)

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With the DMP-BD65 from Panasonic, the Full HD video and 7.1-channel studio-quality audio for which Blu-ray Disc is know is only the beginning. Use the ethernet port in conjunction with VIERA Cast and BD-Live and dive into online audio and video: stream Pandora radio or Netflix movies, tweet on Twitter, explore online bonus features or participate in online gaming, and more. On the audio side of things, Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio, and advanced Panasonic technologies serve up an extraordinary 7.1-channel surround sound experience. Further, support for formats ranging from AVCHD to MP3 to JPEG allows for optimal versatility.
Start watching your favorite high-definition movies almost instantly with the Panasonic DMP-BD65 Blu-ray Disc player, which features an ultra-fast 2-second boot time. You'll also enjoy BD-Live and Panasonic's VIERA Cast functionality for accessing Internet video content thanks to the Ethernet port and Wireless LAN capability (DY-WL10 wireless LAN adapter sold separately).

It also includes both a USB port and a Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot, making it easy for you to view and share both digital still images and HD video recorded with an HD camcorder in the AVCHD format. Other features include compatibility with a wide variety of disc formats (including standard DVD movie discs), Energy Star certification, and Panasonic's VIERA Link function--allowing you to operate multiple audio/video components using a single remote via HDMI. Additionally, Panasonic's lineup of 2010 BD Players are designed to reduce power consumption and also feature a slimmer, more efficient design to reduce packaging waste.

Key Features

• High-quality image processing via PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus technology for clear and vibrant color reproduction that is faithful to the original film (learn more).
• High-definition audio decoder (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio Essential) takes advantage of the 7.1 channel surround sound now incorporated in Blu-ray Discs.
• VIERA Link utilizes HDMI to enable control all VIERA Link combatable products with one remote.
• SD memory card slot enables you to play your photos and movies taken with digital cameras and camcorders by just sliding in an SD memory card into the SD slot.

What's in the Box
BD Player, remote control (with batteries), power cord, operating instructions

VIERA Cast Online Content

Panasonic's VIERA Cast service allows you to stream movies, TV shows and music from a variety of sources without the need of either an external box or a PC. Powered up with Netflix and Amazon Video on Demand, you can also access YouTube, Picasa, Bloomberg, and other Internet sites from the special VIERA Cast screen. And as additional sites are added to the 2010 VIERA Cast service, they are added automatically. You'll need to be connected to your home network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi (using an optional Wireless LAN adapter).

Specifications

Wireless LAN system: Ready with optional adapter 3:2/2:2 Pull-down progressive processing: Yes Up-conversion to 1080p playback: Yes Video D/A converter: 148.5MHz/12bit Digital noise reduction: 3D-NR/ Integrated NR Deep Color: Yes x.v.Color: Yes Picture mode: Yes (Normal/Soft/Fine/Cinema/User) Picture adjustment: Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, Gamma Correction Dolby Digital Plus/ Dolby TrueHD: Decode and Bitstream output Audio D/A converter: 192kHz/24bit Dialog enhancer: Yes

Audio/JPEG navigation menu: Yes Dimensions: 16.95 x 1.95 x 8.2 inches Warranty: 1 year parts and labor Input/Output HDMI output Component video output (Y, PB, PR) SD memory card slot USB port Ethernet Analog audio output (2-channel) Digital audio output (optical)

Disc/Media Compatibility

BD-ROM: BD-Live, BONUSVIEW BD-RE / BD-RE DL: Version3; JPEG BD-R/ BD-R DL: Version2 DVD-ROM: DVD Video disc DVD-RAM: DVD-VR; JPEG; AVCHD

DVD-R/-R DL/-RW: DVD Video; DVD-VR; AVCHD; JPEG; MP3 DVD+R/+R DL/+RW: DVD Video; AVCHD CD: CD audio disc CD-R/-RW: CD audio; MP3; JPEG SD memory card: AVCHD; MPEG2; JPEG USB: MP3; JPEG

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Experience Movies Like Never Before

The DMP-BD65 employs the PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus. Developed in collaboration with Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory, this high image processing technology reproduces clear, vivid colors that are faithful to the original film. Panasonic's Blu-ray Disc players employ high precision 4:4:4 signal technology, which working in tandem with PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus processes each pixel of the Blu-ray Disc video signal in the horizontal direction to compliment vertical direction processing. P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD) is another technology that contributes to the superior picture quality of the Blu-ray players. P4HD processes more than 15 billion pixels per second and applies the optimal processing to every pixel.
Panasonic's Blu-ray Disc players further utilize 16-level motion detection to categorize the image motion of each pixel into one of 16 levels; diagonal processing to detect diagonals and correct the pixels accordingly; 1080p up-conversion to up-convert content recorded in the 480i/p or 720p format to 1080p.
This Blu-ray Disc player also provides 1080/24p output, reproducing cinema images from a Blu-ray Disc and DVD in their original 24p form with no need for conversion--enabling you to enjoy cinema images in the same format used in cinema with a 1080/24p-compatible TV.
Complimenting the HD audio codecs, the BD65 Blu-ray Disc player features 96kHz surround re-master, a function that enhances the sound quality of CDs and other sources, and even improves the quality of the multi-channel audio data on Blu-ray Discs and DVDs.

Technical Details

- Ultra-fast 0.5 second startup
- VieraCast enabled including Amazon Video on Demand and Netflix streaming movies
- Wireless ready
- More compact Design
- More efficient energy consumption

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"Works great with Netflix" 2010-08-24
By Dan K. Wells (Lowell, MA)
I bought this to use with Netflix and it works perfect. We have a small apartment so my modem and TV are next to each other and I am able to stream movies directly from my modem to the player with an ethernet cable. I have not actually put a DVD into the player yet so I have no idea how that feature works.

 

"Why Did I Take So Long To Buy It??" 2010-08-23
By Jennifer A. Kyle (Los Angeles, CA USA)
I love this Blu-Ray player. My favorite feature is connecting it directly to the internet to watch Netflix movies. I have had no problems with streaming movies to it. I also enjoy some of the other Viera features as well, such as Pandora. My whole family loves this player and it is already radically changing our movie/tv watching habits. HD blows everything else away. My husband even joked "this saved our marriage." The only thing I would suggest that they improve is the remote. It isn't impossible to figure out the basics, but it isn't the most user friendly thing ever. It takes some getting used to that is for sure. For the price, it is certainly an awesome deal!

 

"Very Good Blu-Ray player." 2010-08-22
By solo
I bought this to replace a Panasonic DMP-BD30. I was very happy with the BD30...good picture, fast load time. However, the BD65 is far superior! First movie I tested - opening scene from Mamma Mia...with the waves behind and beside the boat...the oversaturated colors and underexposed night...it took my breath away it was so real. And I've seen the movie many times on the same setup. And this was in the daytime in a very bright room!

I was surprised. The difference was apparent immediately. This is a Very Good Blu-Ray player.

Load time is faster than the BD30, which was already fast.


 

"very good" 2010-08-20
By Old guy
This is my first blue ray player. I am pleased with my purchase. It does everything that I thought it would do. I have had it for about one month. So far it has been a good experience. I have it connected by a wire to my home net work and enjoy the netcast feature, you can view youtube and get movies streamed via the internet. I only have a 1.5 MB internet connection so I do not try to view HD movies over the net. You may need a faster internet connection if you want to get HD movies streamed to you. I would recommend the player.

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Samsung BD-C6500 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player

Compare Price Samsung BD-C6500 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player

The Samsung BD-C6500 Blu-ray Player offers Internet@TV, which delivers the best of the web, straight to your HDTV, with downloadable widgets and apps like BLOCKBUSTER, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Flickr, Pandora and more. You can shop online, share pictures, catch up with friends and connect to a wide range of streaming digital content at the touch of a button. It also has wireless LAN built-in. Add to that AllShare, which enables content to be seamlessly streamed between DLNA devices, allowing you to play files stored on your PC or even to use your telephone through your TV. Key Features * Internet@TV: Connect to an ever-expanding portal of your favorite digital content. Customizable widgets give you access to BLOCKBUSTER, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, and more - all on your HDTV. * BD-Live ready: Get more out of a Blu-ray Disc than what's on it. BD-Live 2.0 lets studios future-proof their Blu-ray titles, so they can add content to BD-Live Ready discs even after they have been shipped. Simply connect your Blu-ray player to the Internet (through the included Ethernet port or using an optional Link Stick USB wireless dongle) to download images, subtitles and more. Text-chat with friends during a movie, or play against others in online trivia games to unlock exclusive video content and earn discounts on other products. * AllShare:Sync up your entire household. A wired or wireless DLNA connection lets you stream your PC audio and video files to your HDTV using your remote. * Wireless LAN-ready (Built-in) * 1GB built-in memory * Full screen, ultra fast play * Full 1080p Picture Quality * Sleek, slim design (39mm) * High glossy finish Connections * 1 HDMI * 2 USB Audio * Advanced HD audio (Dolby Digital TruHD, DTS-HD Master Audio) * 7.1 channel audio out

Technical Details

- Slim Design (39mm)
- WiFi Built-in
- Internet@TV
- BD-Live (Profile 2.0), 1GB local storage
- 1 HDMI , 1 USB

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"Samsun BC-D6500 Blu-Ray Excellent" 2010-08-25
By beavor
Performed great right out of the box! Set-up was simple, mostly automatic. I would highly recommend this player to anyone. Has all the features that I need.

 

"All the features I wanted" 2010-08-23
By A Reader (St. Peters, MO United States)
Reading reviews on Amazon of various Blu-Ray players by various companies left me scratching my head. Pretty much everything out there has reviewers who love the product and others who hate it. Doesn't matter what brand you are talking about, they all have some bad reviews. I think that is because these have become such complex devices with the internet TV features etc.

I ended up with the Samsung because it had the features I wanted and I did not want to go for the cheapest thing out there. As they say, you get what you pay for. Samsung is a very recognizable brand.

The specific features that I cared most about was the ability to play both Blu-Ray and standard DVD, Netflix streaming, and built-in Wifi. Also, when I was looking at the store the Samsung was the only one there that said anything on the box about built-in memory. Although 1GB doesn't sound like a lot, the others as far as I could tell might have had less. Manufacturers need to be better about putting the technical specs on the box so users can make an informed decision.

I did not have an issue with the remote that came with the player. This is actually my first Blu-Ray player, so I don't have any preconceived notion of what the remote should be like. I also did not have any problem with the user interface. Graphical icons come up, you arrow between them and click on them. What could be simpler?

The Netflix interface works fine. I haven't found it to be slower in loading than my Xbox or Wii, although I haven't timed it with a stop watch. Unfortunately, it doesn't let you browse movie categories the way the Xbox or Wii do, but only lets you see your instant watch queue. The device can update software over the internet, so I am hoping that Samsung eventually comes out with an update.

Setup was easy. The hardest part was entering the password for my wireless router. Then I had to wait quite a while as it downloaded software. My wife said that her first time trying to use it when I wasn't there it wanted to update so she let it and then she got frustrated having to wait for it to download the update. However, I want to get software updates, so I really can't complain too much about that.

Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase.

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