Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Disc Player (Black)

Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Disc Player (Black) Review

I purchased this player (after having a horrible experience with Samsung's BD-1600) based on the reviews I read here and various other sites. I'm pleased to report this player does its job, and does it right the first time. After hooking it up, I immediately upgraded the firmware via CD-R without a hitch (just follow the more descriptive instructions on Panasonic's website). The setup menu was easy to navigate and setting all features was a breeze. The player automatically detects your TVs display (via HDMI) and can set the best possible resolution for you, or you can do it manually.

After the Samsung experience, the first test was to just play regular DVDs. The upconversion was really nice with each disc I have played so far, and NO freezing or macroblocking. Blu rays play great too. SD card and USB slots work just fine. The only nitpick I have is that I wish it would play MP3 files from the SD card slot, instead of hooking up an MP3 player. No big deal however. Sound is nice and clean to my receiver.

As far as the internet function, I can't comment on that since I don't use it and have no real need right now. I prefer to just buy the movies I like since I'm going to watch them more than once anyway. I also don't believe the internet is reliable enough to watch a movie all the way through without a dropped connection, especially if you use wi-fi like I do. If you're interested you can buy a bridge or wireless gaming adapter to convert this into a wireless player, but it's just too much expense in my opinion. I have my computer hooked up to my TV so You Tube looks just the same.

If you want a blu ray player that does what it's purpose really is (to play DVDs and blu rays!), then pick this up. Price is not too shabby either btw.

Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Disc Player (Black) Feature

• Viera Cast connecting you with YouTube, Picasa, Weather.
• BD-Live
• SD Card Slot and USB slot
• 1080P Upconvert
• Film makers version with PHL Chip for accurate color

Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Disc Player (Black) Overview

Panasonic has always been at the cutting edge of Blu-ray technology, but its latest range of players looks to push the boundaries even further. The DMP-BD60 is the entry-level player in the company's latest three-strong line-up - which also includes the step-up DMP-BD80 and the DMP-BD70V Blu-ray/VHS combi (no, really) - and the big breakthrough on these models is the inclusion of Viera Cast functionality, also found on the company's Z1, V10 and G15 NeoPDP TVs.

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Onkyo DV-BD606 Blu-ray Single Disc Player (Black)

Onkyo DV-BD606 Blu-ray Single Disc Player (Black) Review

Outstanding player. Picture quality for Blu-ray is as good as it gets and the up-conversion on DVD's is excellent...cannot ask for better. Onkyo must have used some magic here; since it has played every Blu-ray and DVD put in it. Have played well over 100 DVD's, including DVD-R's. As for Blu-ray...around 60 to 70 - All four Rambo's, Die Hard's, three Matrix and both Underworld movies, Iron Man, Incredible Hulk, Wanted, Indiana Jones Kingdom, Fifth Element, Ghost Rider, Dirty Dozen, Eraser, Rocky Balboa, Stargate...etc. All played perfectly without any firmware update. As for BD Live 2.0 ... simply put; it is another way of control and to send commercials.

Onkyo DV-BD606 Blu-ray Single Disc Player (Black) Feature

• Plays Blu-ray Disc, DVD Video,Audio CD, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL*1
• HDMI Digital Output (Version 1.3a to Support Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Deep Color, x.v. Color)
• 1080p Video Output at 24 Frames per Second
• Delivers a Pure Data Bitstream from Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio Codecs
• Upscaling of All Standard-Definition DVD Sources (1080p, 1080i, 720p, and 480p)

Onkyo DV-BD606 Blu-ray Single Disc Player (Black) Overview

The DV-BD606 Blu-ray Disc player takes any Blu-ray Disc title and delivers the full splendor of high-def 1080p video at 24 frames per second. It will also send Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio surround sound, which boasts the same quality as the original studio mix, to your compatible A/V receiver. Thanks to its 1080p scaling, the DV-BD606 can also bring your DVD videos into the high-def realm. And when it comes to music, it can play all your CDs and MP3s. User-Friendly Onscreen Display (OSD) for Settings and Playback Disc Playback - BD Video, BD Java, BD RE (ver 2.1), BD R (BDMV Format), DVD-Video, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW File Playback - MP3, WMA, JPG SD Memory Card Slot 2 - 3 Pulldown Unit Dimensions - 21 1/8 W x 17 13/16 H x 6 7/16 D; Weight - 14.3 lbs.

Onkyo DV-BD606 Blu-ray Single Disc Player (Black) Specifications

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