Product Reviews of the Five Best Blu-ray DVD Players

Absolutely nothing compares to watching movies in High Definition. Absolutely nothing! And nothing offers you the best images and audio like a Blu-ray DVD Player can produce. Finally, with prices dropping every day, the wait for good quality cheap brand name Blu-ray Players to become available, is over.

However, this being the case, the market place does seem to be getting overrun by so many new Blu-ray DVD Players, all with their own set of functions and features, that choosing the right Blu-ray Player can get a little confusing at times even for the experienced tech buyer.

To make it a little easier, I have selected the five best Blu-ray DVD Players currently available in the market place. Listing all their good and bad qualities. In the process, giving you a much better informed choice of which Blu-ray DVD Player is the right one for you.

1. PlayStation 3

Pros: Along with a slimmer, sleek design; the new version of Sony's PlayStation 3 is more energy efficient and comes with a considerable price reduction. With this slimmer design the operation of the system is quieter. All gaming is done in High Definition and has a very easy operating interface. Of course, the PlayStation 3 acts as a Blu-ray Player and upscaling DVD player. It has 120GB of internal memory with built in WI-FI that makes connection to the Internet a breeze. It even has its own internal web Browser and free online gaming service. Add to this an HDMI output with 1080p support and it uses no external power supply.


Cons: The PlayStation 3 does not have any backwards support for PS2 games. Online media is still lacking and not as developed as its competitors. With no infrared port, non-Bluetooth universal remote controls will not work with the PlayStation 3. In most cases you would have to purchase the Bluetooth remote control to make watching Blu-ray Movies easier.

Final Word: With a price tag of now $299, slimmer design, more energy efficient operation; this gaming console with built in Blu-ray Player and multimedia capabilities give a persuasive argument as to why it is still your best option.


Key Features:

* HDMI + Bravia Sync functionality which gives you 1080p output resolution
* Has a new 33% slimmer, 36% lighter PlayStation 3
* More energy efficient
* Comes with built-in Wi-Fi for connecting anywhere
* Has Multiple media format compatibility, which includes Blu-ray
* You get free membership and access to all the events, games, movies, TV and other content on PlayStation Network


2. OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player

Pros: One of the outstanding advantages of the Oppo BDP-83 is that it is a universal disc player. It can handle playing Blu-ray, DVD, SACD, DVD-Audio and CD. The BDP-83 has excellent picture and audio quality, bringing you the best High-Definition has to offer. It comes with 7.1 analog outputs, built in Dolby True HD and DTS-HD MA decoding, Profile 2.0, 1GB of internal memory, two USB ports and includes a HDMI cable. The Oppo BDP-83 is not only one of the most stable Blu-ray DVD Players, it also has unbelievably fast operational speed and disc loading time.

Cons: More expensive than other Blu-ray Players on the market. It does not have any Wi-Fi capabilities for BD-Live items. It is missing streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon On Demand.

Final Word: The Oppa BDP-83 is a spectacular universal disc player that brings you unbelievably high standard performance on Blu-ray and DVD disc. Add to this its lightning quick operational speed this Blu-ray DVD Player would make a fine addition to anyone's Home Entertainment System.


Key Features:

* Universal disc player capable of handling Blu-ray, DVD, SACD, DVD-Audio and CD
* VRS by Anchor Bay Video Processing
* Exceptional Picture and Sound Quality
* Fast Loading & Response Times
* IR IN/OUT & Optional RS232


3. LG BD390 Blu-ray DVD Player


Pros: With the LG-BD390, you get an unbelievable combination of excellent image quality, great features, and extremely fast loading times. It has networking in the form of 802.11n Wi-Fi. Allowing for Netflix, YouTube, Vudu and CinemaNow online streaming. The LG-BD390 is a Profile 2.0 Blu-ray DVD Player with built in decoding of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, 7.1 analog outputs, 1GB of internal memory.

Cons: It costs more than its competitors without offering any extra features.

Final Word: Given its high excellent image quality, extremely fast loading speed and a great feature set, the LG-BD390 simply put, is one of the best stand alone Blu-ray DVD Players.


Key Features:

* Network capable Blu-ray Disc player can connect to Netflix and YouTube streaming video without a computer via Ethernet and Wi-Fi (802.11n)
* Capable of full HD 1080p output for Blu-ray Discs and upconversion of standard DVD video to 1080p
* It is BD Live ready for accessing bonus content
* Has Dolby TrueHD/Digital Plus and DTS-HD
* 1 GB internal memory


4. Panasonic DMP-BD60k Blu-ray Player

Pros: While lacking in some of the features of its competitors, The Panasonic DMP-60, more than makes up for that in its unbelievably clear and crisp images and stable Blu-ray playback. It has built decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio and (Viera Cast) access to YouTube-Picasa-Amazon On Demand.

Cons: Does not have Wi-Fi capability built in. Does not have Netflix streaming or any internal memory. Its operational speed time is slower when compared to other newer Blu-ray DVD Players.

Final Word: While lacking in the many features that its competitors offer, the Panasonic DMP-BD60k does have great image quality and stable playback of Blu-ray disc.

Key Features:

* Viera Cast - instant access to online content such as YouTube, Picasa, Weather Channel, Bloomberg Stock and more
* PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus
* SD Memory Card Slot
* Capable of full HD 1080p output for Blu-ray Discs and upconversion of standard DVD video to 1080p
* It is BD Live ready for accessing bonus content



5. Samsung BD-P3600 Blu-ray Player


Pros: The Samsung BD-P3600 is loaded with features, produces top quality images and has extremely quick operational speed. It has Wi-Fi USB dongle included. Online streaming with Netflix and Pandora. You can also connect to a PC to stream media. It is profile 2.0 compatible so you can access all the bonus content on BD Live discs. It also has built in decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, 7.1 analog outputs, and 1GB internal memory.

Cons: The cost is higher than most of its competitors and front panel controls are awkwardly position on top of the Blu-ray Player. Setting up PC streaming can get a little difficult.


Final Word: The Samsung BD-P3600 is loaded with great features, extremely fast operations speed and produces top quality images. If you can get beyond the price, the Samsung BD-P3600 Blu-ray Player is a perfect option to meet all your High Definition needs.


Key Features:

* Wi-Fi Ready - Right out of the Box
* Streaming Netflix and wireless PC streaming
* Capable of full HD 1080p output for Blu-ray Discs and upconversion of standard DVD video to 1080p
* BD Live Ready with 1 GB of internal memory


No doubt, there are countless other Blu-ray DVD Players on the market and many of them are also worth considering, but the five top models above have gathered favorable reviews and rankings from both experts and the average consumer alike. You can't go wrong by picking any one of them to meet all your Blu-ray viewing needs. As mentioned above, nothing even comes close to Blu-ray for watching your favorite movies and programs in high definition. Nothing.
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