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Panasonic DMP-BDT310 First Impression

Panasonic has put out some great Blu ray players in 2011. Even the low end model carried a lot of features including internet streaming. The top end models featured some interesting features like 2D to 3D conversion and built in Skype functionality. The low end model doesn’t share too many features with the other three players. However, each successive model builds upon previous model’s features.

Features

The DMP-BDT310 is the most expensive Panasonic Blu ray player in 2011. As such, it packs more feature than the previous three models. On top of the built in WiFi, the DMP-BDT310 adds an extra HDMI port. This might be a very important addition for those that need an extra HDMI port. Not all receivers are capable of passing HDMI 1.4 spec signals where it is required for 3D viewing. As such, you will need to pass audio and video via separate HDMI to fully utilize your older receiver. Other than this small addition, the DMP-BDT310 is essentially identical to DMP-BDT210.

Like the DMP-BDT210, the DMP-BDT310 is a Profile 2.0 player compatible with the latest BD-LIVE content. Unlike some other top end models, the DMP-BDT310 does not come with internal storage. The DMP-BDT310 can natively decode Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS HD Master Audio, and DTS high resolution Audio. As previous model, the player will also play the standard MP3 audio files. The media file format playback is carried over to the DMP-BDT310. The DMP-BDT310 can play most MKV files along with some Divx encoded files as well. We would have liked a better compatibility. As with previous two models, the DMP-BDT310 comes with Viera Cast. The Viera Cast includes CinemaNow, VUDU, Netflix, Youtube, and many other internet streaming contents. You also have access to news feeds as well as weather feeds from the Viera Cast platform. There are other internet streaming contents on top of the ones mentioned here. Also, the 2D to 3D conversion is present on the DMP-BDT310. As with other models, the 2D to 3D conversion feels little gimmicky at best. While the conversion does add some depth, it is not up to the standard 3D viewing found on conventional 3D discs. You can call and receive calls with optional camera for video conferencing via built in Skype capability. Also, it comes with answering service if you are away or watching a movie or away from the television. As mentioned earlier, the WiFi comes with this player and you do not need to purchase any additional equipment.

Design

The overall dimension and design is carbon copy of DMP-BDT310. The DMP-BDT310 comes with flip down front face design like the previous model. The disc tray and playback buttons are located beneath the face plate on the left and the right respectively. As with DMP-BDT210, the USB port is located in the middle of the player. The LCD is located on the right side of the player next to the playback buttons. The top of the player contains a gesture area where the tray can be opened with wave of hand. The connectivity options are exactly same as the DMP-BDT210 except for the addition of extra HDMI port. The back of player includes the two HDMI, USB, 2 channel analog output as well as simple video output. You also get the SD card slot for extra memory option. The included remote control has the dedicated Netflix and Skype button for fast and convenient access to these features. This is exact same remote control included in the DMP-DBT210 model.

Performance and Video

The overall loading and booting speed is on par with the previous model as well. As discussed in that review, the Panasonic Blu ray players tend to be little faster than most other 2011 Blu ray players. The video processing was top notch as well. Spot tested with three different Blu ray discs, the DMP-BDT310 showed no processing defects. Moiré, jaggieness, and motion blur were all absent from the playback of two discs. Also, the bonus contents including BD-LIVE contents played without any problems. Like other Panasonic Blu ray players, the DMP-BDT310 did adequate job upscaling conventional DVDs. As noted earlier, the 2D to 3D conversion was not that great.

Audio

All audio formats played without any problems. All high definition audio formats properly decoded. As with DMP-BD75, it could not play the WMA files. Other than that, the audio performance was spot on. It would have been nice to see Panasonic support more digital file formats like AAC.

Overall

While this is the top of the line Blu ray player from Panasonic, it did miss out some important feature like internal storage. Instead of beefing up the top of the line model, Panasonic chose to include extra HDMI port. A little more feature would have been nice. If you don’t need two HDMI port, you can stick with DMP-BDT210 and save yourself some money.

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Unbiased Review of Panasonic DMP-BDT210

Panasonic has really done nice job adding additional features to their Blu ray players. Out of the four models introduced in 2011, three of them boast Skype calling, 2D to 3D conversion, and the Viera Cast streaming platform. Even the lower end model included some internet streaming options.

Features

The DMP-BDT210 adds few more features to the already impressive DMP-BDT110. The DMP-BDT210 adds WiFi as well as touch sensitive control to the DMP-BDT100 model. DMP-BDT210 is a Profile 2.0 player compatible with BD-LIVE content. You will need an external storage to enjoy some of the BD-LIVE contents. It can natively decode Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS HD Master Audio, and DTS high resolution Audio. As with DMP-BDT110, the player will also play the standard MP3 audio files. Also, the DMP-BDT210 can play most MKV files along with some Divx encoded files as well. The file format compatibility is not as good as Samsung or other manufacturers. The Viera Cast found on the DMP-BDT110 is carried over to this model as well. The Viera Cast includes CinemaNow, VUDU, Netflix, Youtube, and many other internet streaming contents. You also have access to news feeds as well as weather feeds from the Viera Cast platform. There are other internet streaming contents on top of the ones mentioned here. The ability to convert 2D to 3D is something new on the Panasonic players. While not as good as movies filmed in 3D, it does fairly decent job of creating some depth to the picture. The Skype is also included on this player as well. You can call and receive calls with optional camera for video conferencing. Also, it comes with answering service if you are away or watching a movie. Unlike the DMP-BDT110, the DMP-BDT210 comes with integrated WiFi functionality. You will not have to buy a WiFi dongle to have wireless connectivity.

Aesthetics

Aside from the touch gesture area, the design of DMP-BDT210 is identical to the DMP-BDT110. The DMP-BDT210 comes with flip down front face design. The disc tray and playback buttons are located beneath the face plate on the left and the right respectively. As with DMP-BDT110, the USB port is located in the middle of the player. The LCD is located on the right side of the player next to the playback buttons. The top of the player contains a gesture area where the tray can be opened with wave of hand. The connectivity options are exactly same as the DMP-BDT110. The back of player includes the HDMI, USB, 2 channel analog output as well as simple video output. You also get the SD card slot for extra memory option. The included remote control has the dedicated Netflix and Skype button for fast and convenient access to these features. This is exact same remote control included in the DMP-DBT110 model.

Performance

The overall booting and loading speed is in line with other Panasonic models. The players are fairly fast compared to previous generation models. However, it does not significantly outperform other 2011 models. Never the less, you will notice the speed improvement even if it’s not that big. As with DMP-BDT110, the overall performance was faster on most cases. However, it did suffer from some slowdowns with few select Blu ray discs.

Video

As expected, the video processing was top notch. Spot tested with two different Blu ray movies, DMP-BDT210 showed no processing defects. Moiré, jaggieness, and motion blur were all absent from the playback of two discs. All the bonus contents including BD-LIVE contents played without any problems. The upscaling of regular DVD disc was satisfactory. While nowhere near Blu ray quality, it did look nicer than regular playback. The conversion of 2D to 3D was spotty at best. As noted earlier, the conversion does add some depth to the picture. However, the overall effect is minimal and feels like a gimmicky technology at best.

Audio

All audio formats played without any problems. All high definition audio formats properly decoded. As with DMP-BD75, it could not play the WMA files. Other than that, the audio performance was spot on. It would have been nice to see Panasonic support more digital file formats like AAC.

Final thoughts

Aside from the inclusion of touch free operation and built in WiFi, the DMP-BDT210 is an identical player to the DMP-BDT110. This is in line with what manufacturers do with their new Blu ray player models. They don’t completely change the tech inside. Instead, they add little more features like touch free operation and built in WiFi. Buying the optional WiFi dongle with the DMP-BDT110 will easily be more expensive than buying the DMP-BDT210. At about $160 at most retailers, the DMP-BDT210 is definitely worth the extra money over the DMP-BDT110 model.

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Panasonic DMP-BDT110 Review

Panasonic’s 2011 Blu ray player models included three different 3D capable players on top of the entry level non 3D model. With the maturing of Blu ray technology, the price of the Blu ray players has gone down. All three 3D Blu ray players are priced under $200 at most retailers online. While the cheapest Blu ray player from Panasonic is priced around $100, the lower end 3D model isn’t priced that much higher. With little extra cost, you get lot more features besides the 3D feature.

Features

The DMP-BDT110 is the cheapest 3D capable Blu ray player from Panasonic’s 2011 line up. The DMP-BDT110 is a Profile 2.0 player compatible with the latest BD-LIVE contents. For a little price bump, the DMP-BDT110 packs in a lot more features over the DMP-BD75 model. The DMP-BDT110 can natively decode Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS HD Master Audio, and DTS high resolution Audio. The player will also play the standard MP3 audio files. Like the DMP-BD75, the DMP-BDT110 can play most MKV files without having to encode them again. The DMP-BDT110 includes the full Viera Cast platform instead of the limited internet streaming content found on the DMP-BD75 model. The Viera Cast includes CinemaNow, VUDU, Netflix, Youtube, and many other internet streaming contents. You have access to news feeds as well as weathers from the Viera Cast. On top of the 3D playback, you can take regular 2D images and convert them to 3D images on the fly. One of the more interesting features on the DMP-BDT110 is the integration of Skype. It comes with full featured Skype integration that includes answering service as well as video chatting. You will need to buy optional USB camera to have the video chatting. Also, the DMP-BDT110 is merely WiFi ready device. You need to buy optional USB WiFi dongle to have a truly wireless connectivity.

Design

Like a lot of the new Blu ray players, the DMP-BDT110 features the flip down front face design. This design adds little bit of flair to the overall design of the player. The disc tray is located on the left side of the player with the USB port located in middle. The LCD and playback buttons are located on the right side of the player. The back of player includes the HDMI, USB, 2 channel analog output as well as simple video output. You also get the SD card slot for extra memory option. If you do not want to buy the WiFi dongle, you have option to use the Ethernet port for wired internet connectivity. The included remote control has the dedicated Netflix and Skype button for fast and convenient access to these features. Other than that, the included remote control is fairly simple unit.

Performance and Video

As with DMP-BD75, one of the strong selling points of Panasonic Blu ray player is the speed of the player compared to other Blu ray players. The overall speed of DMP-BDT110 is similar to the cheaper DMP-BD75. While it performed faster against most players, there were some occasions where it was slower to load the same Blu ray disc. Overall, it is a fairly fast Blu ray player.

The overall video processing was very good as expected. Tested with two different Blu ray discs, the DMP-BDT110 showed no video processing defects. Moiré, jaggieness, and motion blur were all absent from the playback of two discs. The upscaling tests on DVDs were flawless as well. The conversion of 2D to 3D image was decent at best. Don’t expect to get full 3D effect you get from the proper HD 3D mastered Blu ray discs. While you do get 3D effects, it is not as good as the movies properly shot in 3D and transferred to Blu ray disc. Overall, there was nothing wrong with any video playback.

Audio

All audio formats played without any problems. All high definition audio formats properly decoded. As with DMP-BD75, it could not play the WMA files. Other than that, the audio performance was spot on.

Final Thoughts

The DMP-BDT110 is a feature packed player at under $120. The inclusion of Viera Cast and Skype makes it worth the extra $20 over the DMP-BD75 model. Also, the overall video and audio processing was very good. If you do buy this model, I recommend updating the firmware to the newest version as I had some problem getting Viera Cast to work properly with Netflix. Also, if you need wireless connectivity, I suggest getting the DMP-BDT210 for the included WiFi. Other than that, DMP-BDT110 is a very capable player at a great price.

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Review: Panasonic DMP-BD75

The introduction of 3D technology has created more variety in Blu ray disc player market. Instead of the usual two or three new players each year, manufacturers are producing four to six different models to accommodate 3D technology. Panasonic is no different. For 2011, Panasonic introduced four new Blu ray disc players. The cheapest Blu ray player, DMP-BD75, is a non 3D Blu ray player aimed at budget minded consumers with no need for 3D technology. Even retailing at under $100, the DMP-BD75 is anything but low end in terms of features and performance.

Features

The DMP-BD75 is the entry level model for 2011. These days, even the entry level models will come with Profile 2.0 that is compatible with BD-LIVE contents. The DMP-BD75 is fully compatible with BD-LIVE contents as well as other Profile 2.0 specifications. As with most other Blu ray players, the DMP-BD75 can decode all known audio formats found on Blu ray movies. It can natively decode Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS HD Master Audio, and DTS high resolution Audio. The player will also play the standard MP3 audio files. Surprisingly, DMP-BD75 can decode and play MKV files as well as some Divx files. While the playback of media files like MKV was supported, it had problem with some non standard video formats. Out of five MKV files tested, four played without any problems. It seems to lag little behind Samsung when it comes to MKV playback. The DMP-BD75 does come with limited internet streaming contents. It comes with Netflix, Cinemanow, Vudu, and Pandora as part of the internet streaming contents. This is somewhat limited compared to other players that come with complete internet platform that include downloadable apps. Even so, it still should be enough for most users.

Design

The overall design and weight is in line with other Blu ray players. It only measures 1.4 inches in thickness for slimmer design. Also, it only weighs around 3.5 pounds. The disc tray is located on the left side of the player. LCD and simple playback buttons are located on the right side. Strangely, the USB port is located in the middle of the front face instead of the side. It seems like having the USB port on the right side would have been more logical. Other than this anomaly, the DMP-BD75 looks like any other Blu ray player. Panasonic have simplified the input and output ports on the DMP-BD75. It comes with HDMI, USB, 2 channel analog audio output, and simple video output. It has done away with component and S-video outputs. Most users will only require HDMI output port and USB port for storage purpose. The included remote is adequate. It does have a dedicated network button for accessing Netflix and other streaming contents.

Performance and Video

The major selling point of the Panasonic Blu ray player seems to be the fast loading and booting time. While it was faster than most other players, it is not something to be truly amazed about. It shaves an average of 5-10 or less against most other 2011 players. In some instances, it failed to be faster than other players. However, it is faster in most cases.

The video processing is far more important than the loading and booting speed. The DMP-BD75 was flawless in its Blu ray disc playbacks. This is in line with most other 2011 models. All the typical video processing errors like moiré, jaggieness, and motion blur were absent in Blu ray movie tests. All three movies tested showed no video processing errors. However, the player crashed during the testing in one of the Blu ray discs. This did not happen again in other tests. Also, the DVD upscaling and playback was pretty good as well. While not as good as some other players, DVD upscaling did look fairly good on DMP-BD75.

Audio

All the audio formats found on the Blu ray discs played without any problem. The regular Dolby and DTS played without any faults. Also, the high definition audio formats had no problems as well. MP3 files were all correctly decoded as well as the MKV files. However, I could not get the player to play the WMA files.

Final Thoughts

In 2009, this would have been a top tier Blu ray player. However, compared to other 2011 models, this player does not measure up in terms of features. It does not have WIFI or more comprehensive internet streaming contents. Also, it lacks 3D playback capability. Even at this price range, you can find a 3D capable player with WIFI option. However, you most likely need to purchase WIFI dongle separately. If you want a basic Blu ray player that will have no problem playing Blu ray discs, the DMP-BD75 should be a great option.

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Panasonic DMP BD45 Exposed: Honest Review

At 2010 CES, Panasonic introduced three mainstream Blu ray players. Unlike Sony or Samsung, Panasonic’s line up didn’t include any 3D compatible Blu ray players. Panasonic offered up DMP BD45, DMP BD65, and DMP BD85. Like last year’s model, the DMP BD45 represents the entry level model. DMP BD65 and DMP BD85 represents the middle and top end model respectively. While Panasonic did announce 3D compatible Blu ray player, they did not commit to release them with the three mainstream Blu ray player models. Oddly, the DMP-BD45 is the direct successor to the DMP BD60 model from the previous generation. You would normally expect higher model number for the newest generation players. Nevertheless, the DMP-BD45 is the entry level model announced at the 2010 CES.

Features

The DMP-BD45 is a full featured Profile 2.0 player. The most current BD-Live features are fully compatible with this player. Also, Panasonic decided to include SD card slot as well as USB port. SD card slot will come in handy for people who own digital devices that require SD cards. Audio wise, it is fully able to decode Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, and DTS-HD High resolution natively. This is fairly common feature on most Blu ray players. The high definition audio is no longer a main domain for high end Blu ray players. Other features include network streaming via VIERA CAST. VIERA CAST is Panasonic’s proprietary internet streaming platform that include Amazon Video on Demand, YouTube, Picasa, Bloomberg news feeds, weather channel, and many other streaming services. Panasonic is touting the PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus imaging processing technology on the latest Blu ray players. Panasonic claims the technology will improve the accuracy of colors better than the conventional processing technology.

Design

The DMP BD45 has fairly straight forward design. The LCD and playback functions are located on the right. The front face has glossy finish like many other Blu ray players. The dimension is slightly smaller than the previous generation player giving it more modern design. Back of the player contain HDMI, Ethernet, Video and Audio output. Unlike other entry level models, the DMP BD45 comes with 5.1 channel audio line output. The player also has the standard optical and digital audio output as well as composite audio output. The lone USB port is located on the front along with the SD memory card slot. The remote control has large button and clean layout. The numeric buttons are the top of the remote followed by playback buttons and directional button. The color coded buttons are located the bottom. It shouldn’t take you long to familiarize yourself with the remote control.

Performance and Video

Panasonic claims .5 second booting time for DMP BD45. This is somewhat misleading as most consumers will think it is the boot time of the movie. This is not the case. While loading Blu ray movie is indeed faster than previous players, the load time is nowhere near .5 seconds. While Panasonic did not truly advertise the load time as .5 seconds, it does sound like it would load in that time frame. Instead, the .5 second advertised time is the boot time between off and on for the player and not the actual movie loading time. The actual video processing of the player showed no problems at all. While I didn’t notice any difference in color representation from this player to another without the Chroma processor, I wouldn’t rule out any improvement without any precision color test. The three Blu ray movies tested on the DMP-BD45 had no problem handling overall video processing. No sign of video defects were present. Moiré, jaggieness, or motion blurs were all absent from the movies. You should expect no defects in the latest Blu ray disc players. It would be rare to see any defects present in the first generation players.

Audio

The onboard audio decoded all the audio formats as advertised. The high definition audio formats had no problem being decoded without the aid of separate receiver. As advertised, the player had no problem with MP3, AVCHD, and CD wave formats. The 5.1 analog channel output included on the player should be a big bonus for people that need this option. This feature is rarely seen on the entry level player.

Overall Opinion

There are only few minor complaints about this player. First, this doesn’t come with any WiFi functionality. While this isn’t a common feature on entry level models, it would have been nice to see the option. Second, the .5 second booting time can be misleading. The movie does not load in that time frame. Instead, it is the booting time not the loading time that is advertised. Lastly, the DVD upscaling is not quite as sharp as the other players. While this is not a major deal breaker for most, it can be a big negative if you have large library of DVDs. Overall, this is competent player from a leading manufacturer. You could do better for your money. You could also do lot worse.

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Panasonic DMP BD65 Blu Ray Player Review

Panasonic introduced three mainstream consumer Blu ray disc player at the 2010 CES. While the 3D capable Blu ray players were conspicuously missing, Panasonic offered up their latest non 3D Blu ray player in three different flavors. The DMP BD45, DMP BD65, and the DMP BD85 are direct successor to the DMP BD60 and http://www.buyblurayplayer.com/panasonic-dmp-bd80-blu-ray-player-review-3432. As expected, DMP BD45 is the entry level model while DMP BD65 and DMP BD85 represent the higher end models. The differences between the players are not separated by performances. Instead, you see little more features on DMP BD65 and DMP BD85 models. Overall, all three players maintain core set of features and performances that are identical to each other.

Features

Like the DMP-BD45, the DMP-BD65 is a full featured Profile 2.0 player. It is fully capable of playing any BD-Live contents. Like DMP BD45, it includes a SD card slot for media playback. The DMP BD65 will support all audio formats including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, and DTS-HD High resolution natively. You won’t need separate receiver to decode the high definition audio formats. The VIERA CAST is also present on the DMP BD65. VIERA CAST is Panasonic’s proprietary internet streaming platform that include Amazon Video on Demand, YouTube, Picasa, Bloomberg news feeds, weather channel, and many other streaming services. The DMP BD65 is advertised as Wi-Fi ready with optional purchase of Wi-Fi dongle. It also supports full 7.1 channel audio decoding via receiver. As with DMP BD45, the DMP BD65 is built around PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus imaging processor for more accurate color representation.

Design

The DMP BD65 is remarkable similar to DMP BD45 in terms of design. The LCD and playback functions are located on the right. The front face has glossy finish like many other Blu ray players. It is exactly same in terms of weight and dimension. Also, the glossy finish and location of buttons and tray is identical to the DMP-BD45. It shares the identical remote control as well.

The remote control has large button and clean layout. The numeric buttons are the top of the remote followed by playback buttons and directional button. The color coded buttons are located the bottom. It shouldn’t take you long to familiarize yourself with the remote control. The USB and SD card slot are located on the front of the player. The back of player houses all the connectivity. The Ethernet port, HDMI, component video out, and composite video out are included in the back. The digital audio outputs as well as RCA audio line output are present as well.

Performance and Video

As with DMP BD65, Panasonic advertised the player with .5 second booting time. This is somewhat misleading as most consumers will think it is the boot time of the movie. This is not the case. While loading Blu ray movie is indeed faster than previous players, the load time is nowhere near .5 seconds. While Panasonic did not truly advertise the load time as .5 seconds, it does sound like it would load in that time frame. Instead, the .5 second advertised time is the boot time between off and on for the player and not the actual movie loading time. The overall video processing was on par with DMP BD45. Two films played on DMP BD65 showed no signs of processing defects such as moiré, jaggieness, or motion blurs. I paused several frames to check for jaggieness and none were present. Also, the overall loading time of Blu ray movies were shortened by fraction over the last generation player from Panasonic. While not significant, it does show overall improvement over the previous players.

As with DMP BD65, I didn’t notice any significant color or video imaging superiority claimed by Panasonic’s Chroma Processor. Again, more accurate testing might reveal improvement. However, judging by real world viewing, I did not notice any significant difference between this player and other players.

Audio

The onboard audio decoding had no problem handing all the audio formats including the high definition audio formats. The DMP BD65 does not have any 5.1 or 7.1 channel audio output. You will need receiver via HDMI to decode 7.1 channel outputs. The player handled MP3, AVCHD, and CD formats without any problems. It’s little odd that a step up model from DMP BD45 does not have the multi channel analog output as a connectivity option.

Overall Opinion

The overall presentation and performance of DMP BD65 is very good. However, the lack of true Wi-Fi inclusion is disappointing. You will have to pony up around $80 for the Wi-Fi dongle to use the Wi-Fi functionality. If you really need Wi-Fi, I suggest you look for a player with built in Wi-Fi such as DMP BD85 or other high end models. You will most likely save money going that route. As with DMP-BD45, the DVD upscaling was somewhat disappointing as well. The DVD upscaling was not as sharp or crisp as other players. For around $150, this could be a nice secondary Blu ray player or a main player if you don’t need high end model.

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Review: Panasonic DMP BD85K Blu Ray Player

Scoring an average of 4/5 to 4.5/5 stars at popular review sites, this specific blu ray player made our list to be reviewed. In the medium price range, listed at $244.45, this unit performs exceptionally well and has features that are on par with more expensive models. Panasonic is well known for producing durable electronics at prices that grace the mid-range. Check out what this player has to offer and compare it to similar models!

Features

• Exceptional Video and Audio Performance
• Wi-Fi Capable With a High Performance Antenna
• Starts Up in Half a Second
• Super Compact Design
• Uses Less Energy Than Comparable Models
• DVD Upscaling
• HDMI 1080 Pixels
• Preloaded Internet Bookmarks
• Dolby TrueHD Sound
• Support For All of the Most Common File Formats

Design

Weighing in at 7 lbs, this unit isn't the lightest around but as you move up in price range, the units usually get heavier. Plus, the blu ray player will be sitting on a shelf for the majority of its life span, so weight is usually not much of an issue. It's sleek, slim and devastatingly attractive.

Remote Control

The remote on this unit is your basic remote with all of the features you would expect. While it isn't backlit, it does provide all the functionality you have come to know and love about high quality blu ray players. You don't have to angle the remote in order to gain a good connection with the unit and signal strength is wonderfully high.

Performance

Streaming movies from sites like Netflix and Blockbuster are delivered flawlessly. There are never any problems with the Wi-Fi functionality if you have a strong signal connection. The 1080 pixel and upscaling features work well and deliver on their promise to engage you in a cinematic quality experience. The start up time is really impressive, clocked at nearly half a second but it's the audio quality that has many owners of this DVD player head over heels. Dolby TrueHD sound can be delivered through a multi-channel interface and the unit has all of the connection ports needed to give you a true surround sound experience. The visual portion of the DVD playing experience is incredible as well, giving users a full 1080 pixel resolution count.

Problems

On North American models, the DLNA feature is not available. Some blu ray player fanatics will have a problem with this and some won't. Your average blu ray consumer won't have in issue with it though. There are not a lot of video and audio Internet sites listed in the preloaded menus. While this isn't a big deal for the technically savvy, novice users may find the number of choices lacking.

Overall Opinion

We strongly believe this blu ray dvd player is a great option for the mid-range. It isn't a budget player but isn't a luxury model either. As far as quality goes, this blu-ray player is definitely worth being taken into consideration. Panasonic is legendary for creating quality electronics at an affordable price and this unit is no exception. All in all, this blu-ray dvd player is a fantastic buy, plain and simple.

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Review of DMP BD70V Blu Ray Player

VHS and Blu-Ray Combo?

The switch from VHS to DVD was helped along by the DVD/VHS combo units in the early days. The switch from DVD to Blu-ray was more easily accomplished as you can play DVD discs in Blu-ray player. So, there should be no need for a VHS/Blu-ray combo. Apparently, there is a market for such unit. The Panasonic DMP-BD70V is the first and only VHS/Blu-ray combo player on the market. We are not sure how much of market research went into the decision. However, they must have some data showing a demand for this player. The DMP-BD70V boasts same set of features as the DMP-BD60 model on top of the VHS playback function.

Features

As stated earlier, the DMP-BD70V has the same set of features found on the DMP-BD60 model. Like DMP-BD60, the DMP-BD70V comes with Profile 2.0 and high definition audio decoding. Instead of Netflix and Pandora, the DMP-BD70V supports the Viera Cast and Amazon Video on Demand service like the DMP-BD60. The Viera Cast is Panasonic’s proprietary online streaming service. While not as robust as Netflix or Pandora, it is a nice bonus. The Viera Cast suite includes the Youtube service as well as Picasa web picture suite. The Amazon Video on Demand does have newer videos for streaming than the Netflix. Overall, the features mirror the DMP-BD60 model.

Design

As expected of the combo player, the unit is bulkier than other Blu-ray players. However, compared to DMP-BD60, it is about 2 lbs heavier. The VHS slot and Blu-ray slot are located at the top half the player with LCD on the bottom half. The flip down face plate on the right side houses the playback function as well as SD card slot and USB slot. As far as the aesthetics go, it is not the most sophisticated looking player. The connectivity for DMP-BD70V include component video, HDMI, RJ-45, composite audio/video, and SPDIF output.

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Remote Control

The remote control for the DMP-BD70V doesn’t change much from the previous remote controls. It is very similar to the remote control from the DMP-BD 60 model. The top of the remote houses the volume and channel buttons. This can take some time getting used to since most remotes have them in the middle or the bottom. However, there is separate volume button for your receiver. This is particularly convenient if you have receiver set up and don’t have a universal remote control. The numeric buttons are right below the channel and volume buttons. The playback function buttons and directional buttons are in the middle. The menu buttons surround the directional pad. The bottom of the remote houses the special function buttons like Viera Cast and set up buttons. Overall, it’s a solid remote control. It’s not Harmony but you can do much worse.

Performance

The Blu-ray performance mirrors the DMP-BD60 model. The movies tested on the DMP-BD70v fared no better and no worse than the DMP-BD60. The video and image qualities were top notch with no noticeable defects like moiré or jaggies. The fast moving sequences were spot on with no problem. As with DMP-BD60, the loading times were not as fast as the Samsung or LG players. The new generation of players from Samsung and LG has improved the loading time dramatically over their previous models. This is not true for the Panasonic players. While it does improve upon the older models, it is not as significant as the players from Samsung or LG.

Sound

Unless you are an audiophile, you will not notice significant differences between audio qualities from this model or other comparable players. The DMP-BD70V is very comparable to the audio performances found on DMP-BD60. The DMP-BD70V can natively decode Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and the DTS HD audio formats. These should cover most decoding needs for most consumers. The only drawback on audio front was the lack of 5.1 or 7.1 analog audio output. If you have receiver, you won’t miss the lack of output. However, if you don’t own a receiver, you might want to invest in a receiver if you plan to utilize the existing speakers.

Overall, the DMP-BD70V is very good Blu-ray player. As far as the VHS performances go, the upscaling of VHS to high definition resolution can’t really compare to DVD or Blu-ray. However, it does look better than the playback from VHS player. I can’t imagine anyone needing a VHS player to go along with their Blu-ray player as you can easily convert VHS to DVD with very minimal effort. Regardless, if you absolutely need a VHS player to go along with Blu-ray player, this is a perfect player to get. Even if it is the only VHS/Blu-ray player on the market.

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Panasonic DMP BD80 Blu Ray Player Review

Panasonic’s other Blu-ray disc player announced at 2009 CES is finally hitting the retailers across the internet and brick and mortal stores. The DMP-BD80 was the high end model announced along with the DMP-BD60. The DMP-BD80 adds few more features to the already solid DMP-BD60 model. Both players feature Profile 2.0, high definition audio decoding, and the video streaming via Panasonic’s own Viera Cast service. Technically, there are not too many differences between the DMP-BD60 and DMP-BD80. The players themselves look remarkably similar except for the 7.1 channel analog output in the back of the DMP-BD80 model.

Features

The DMP-BD80 is a step up from the DMP-BD60 model. Like the DMP-BD60, the player is Profile 2.0 compliant with all the high definition audio decoding. The onboard audio decoding can decode Dolby TrueHD and DTS-Master Audio as well as the legacy audio formats like DTS and Dolby Digital. You shouldn’t have any problem with audio compatibility with this player. The DMP-BD80 adds the 7.1 channel analog audio output which was missing on the DMP-BD60. The Viera Cast is a nice added bonus for online streaming videos. The coming compatibility with Amazon video on demand service will be a nice added feature since it lacks the Netflix streaming found on LG and Samsung products. As with the DMP-BD60, the Viera Cast comes with weather information, Youtube, Picasa, stock quotes, and the upcoming Amazon video on demand service. The Viera Cast has very nice and easy to use interface. It’s clean and simple to use with large icons showing the feeds for weather and small screens that represent Youtube and Picasa. Panasonic still has not addressed the aspect ratio problem when viewing Youtube contents. Most of the videos on Youtube are 4:3 instead of 16:9. This stretches out the pictures making them unattractive.

Remote Control

The remote control is essentially the same one from the DMP-BD60 unit. Instead of having the volume and channel buttons in the middle, the top of the remote houses the volume and channel buttons with separate volume button for your receiver if you have receiver setup in your home theater system. The middle of the remote control contains the playback function buttons along with directional buttons. The menu buttons conveniently surround the direction pad for easy access. The bottom of the remote contains the special function buttons for Viera Cast and set up buttons. This is very functional remote control if you choose to stick with it instead of a universal remote control. We liked the LG’s design with sliding cover better than the Panasonic’s remote unit for the DMP-BD60 and DMP-BD80.

Design and Aesthetic

Panasonic has not changed the design of the Blu-ray disc players significantly since the introduction of their DMP-BD35 model. The DMP-BD60 and DMP-BD80 both look exactly alike. The middle of the player contains the disc tray with LCD on the right side. There are basic playback functions housed beneath the manual flip down tray that includes the SD card slot and the USB port. The only addition to the DMP-BD80 is the 7.1 channel analog audio port found on the back of the player. Also, there are the standard HDMI, component video, optical and digital audio ports that go with the analog outputs.

Video and Performance

As with previous Panasonic Blu-ray players, the video quality is simply amazing. From the start, Panasonic has consistently produced great Blu-ray players that are capable producing crisp and accurate video playbacks. Generally, the playback quality mirrored the quality from DMP-BD60 model. That is to say, it was excellent across the board. Using three different titles, the video playback showed no signs of jaggieness or moirés. Even the freeze frame revealed very little defects in the way of jaggieness on few scenes in Marley and Me. The fast motion sequences in the Matrix and Batman Begins had no problem in video rendering. The only minor complaint is the longer than expected loading time found on this player and the DMP-BD60. As mentioned in the DMP-BD60 review, the loading time of Blu-ray discs on these models took significantly longer than the competition’s players from Samsung, Sony, or LG. On some cases, the loading time took almost twice as long on this player as it does on the other players. The differences in Blu-ray and DVD structure will force some delays but the Panasonic seems to have somehow missed out on reducing the loading time from the previous generation models. Nevertheless, this shouldn’t detract from the quality video rendering and very good image quality provided by the DMP-BD80.

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Audio for Audiophiles

The audio quality was spot on and handled all the audio formats encountered on the three discs. As with other players, most viewers will not notice any difference in audio quality from top manufacturers like Panasonic or Samsung. The differentiation in audio comes from the player’s ability to decode the high definition audio formats.
Out of the box, the DMP-BD80 can decode Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, and DTS. The addition of 7.1 channel analog output is the main upgrade from the DMP-BD60 model. If you have absolute need for the 7.1 channel analog output, you will have to pay about $100 premium over the DMP-BD60 model.

Overall

For most people, the DMP-BD60 should be sufficient. Only the people who need the 7.1 channel analog output should opt for this model. The video qualities as well as the audio options are similar to that of the DMP-BD60 model. Overall, this is a very well performing player with polished software to go along with a very good hardware.

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Panasonic DMP BD60 Blu Ray Player Review

The second generation Blu-ray players have started showing up at retails. Samsung, Panasonic, and Sony have produced some of the best stand alone Blu-ray players since the adaption of Blu-ray as the high definition format. Panasonic DMP-BD30 and DMP-BD50 variations have consistently been a great buy with great features with consistently good pictures. The Profile 2.0 supporting the BD-LIVE features were somewhat of luxury on the last generation players. Not so with players coming out this year. Along with Profile 2.0, high definition audio decoding and streaming capabilities have become defacto standards for most of the players announced at this year’s CES. At 2009 CES, Panasonic announced two mainstream Blu-ray players, DMP-BD60 and DMP-BD80, along with the VHS/Blu-ray combo player. As expected from the model numbers, the DMP-BD80 represents the high end model with more features than the DMP-BD60. Today, we are going to take a look at the DMP-BD60 model.

Features

The DMP-BD60 resembles high end players from the first generation players. The player comes with Profile 2.0 and all the high definition audio decoding out of the box. In this respect, the DMP-BD60 resembles the newly released Samsung BD-P1600. However, unlike the Samsung BD-P1600, the DMP-BD60 does not come with Netflix or Pandora compatibility. Instead, Panasonic introduces the Viera Cast. The Viera Cast is Panasonic’s own online streaming service available on some of the HDTV and the newer Blu-ray disc players. While it’s not complete, you can access YouTube, Picasa, weather, and stock quotes from the Viera Cast. The announced Amazon video streaming service has not been implemented yet. Most of the users will be familiar with the YouTube service. The Picasa is web based picture sharing/editing tool. While these services are nice, the inclusion of Netflix would have been better. The Amazon video service should offset the lack of Netflix if you are looking for streaming capability.

Our favorite gadget: A closer look at remote control

A lot of the buyers don’t pay too much attention to the remote control when they are purchasing television or disc players. The remote control for the DMP-BD60 doesn’t change much from the previous remote controls. The top of the remote houses the volume and channel buttons. This can take some time getting used to since most remotes have them in the middle or the bottom. However, there is separate volume button for your receiver. This is particularly convenient if you have receiver set up and don’t have a universal remote control. The numeric buttons are right below the channel and volume buttons. The playback function buttons and directional buttons are in the middle. The menu buttons surround the directional pad. The bottom of the remote houses the special function buttons like Viera Cast and set up buttons. Overall, it’s a solid remote control. It’s not Harmony but you can do much worse.

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Design: Nothing new

There’s nothing remarkable about the design of DMP-BD60. It’s almost identical to the DMP-BD35. It lacks the glossy finish like the Samsung BD-P1600. Like the previous model, the middle portion houses the disc tray with LCD to the right side. The right side includes a manual flip down tray which houses the playback function buttons along with SD card slot and USB port. Back of the player contains the HDMI, component video, optical digital audio ports, and stereo analog audio output. It also has the RJ-45 port for the internet connectivity. Missing are the analog 5.1 channel or 7.1 channel audio ports.

Picture Quality

The real strength of the Panasonic players were the video qualities. The variety of Blu-ray discs movies had no problems on the DMP-BD60 model. As with other reviews, I used the Batman Begins and the Matrix Blu-ray movies. The regular viewing showed no signs of jaggies or moires. There were no blocking issues in fast motion sequences. Only noticeable defect was when I paused the video during the Batman Begins. One of the scene produced noticeable jaggies. This was only noticeable during the pause and normal viewing should have no noticeable jaggies. Overall, the video quality is second to none when compared against other mainstream Blu-ray players.

Performance

Compared to the DVD players, the Blu-ray players have been plagued with slow loading times. This is expected as Blu-ray discs are much more complex than the DVD discs. However, the newly released Samsung BD-P1600 reduced the loading times significantly over the previous models. Unfortunately, this is not the case for the DMP-BD60. The loading of Batman Begins and Matrix took close to two minutes compared to less than half on the Samsung BD-P1600. This might be a major problem for some but shouldn’t be a turn off for most as the video quality is excellent. For most part, I didn’t mind the waiting.

Audiophile rejoice!

The audio quality is fairy similar across all makes and models. Unless you are an audiophile, you will not notice significant differences between makes and models. The real choice between the players is the audio decoding options. The DMP-BD60 doesn’t disappoint in this department. The DMP-BD60 can natively decode Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and the DTS HD audio formats. These should cover most decoding needs for most consumers. The only drawback on audio front was the lack of 5.1 or 7.1 analog audio output. If you have receiver, you won’t miss the lack of output. However, if you don’t own a receiver, you might want to invest in a receiver if you plan to utilize the existing speakers.

All said and done

The DMP-BD60 is a nice improvement over the DMP-BD30/35 models. The inclusions of Profile 2.0 as well as the onboard decoding options are very nice addition. Even with lack of Netflix support, the streaming options are fairly nice via the Viera Cast. The upcoming addition of the Amazon Video On Demand service should add nice value to an already great player.

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