Panasonic DMP-BD85 Blu-ray Player Review
Panasonic has advanced the audio and video performance of its flagship non-3D Blu-ray player, but where are the improvements to the user interface?
Panasonic has advanced the audio and video performance of its flagship non-3D Blu-ray player, but where are the improvements to the user interface?
The first 3D Blu-ray player from Samsung also introduces their latest user interface, expanded downloadable apps, and a sleek new design.
Slow to load discs and lacking in any internet streaming features, there is still a lot to like in Denon’s midrange Blu-ray player.
With dongle-free Wi-Fi built right into the BD570, a heaping helping of online goodness–including HD content–is enabled right out of the box.
Slow load times, a high list price and few perks put this AQUOS-branded player at a disadvantage to its competitors.
LG’s premium Blu-ray player proves that you can get high performance and a great feature set in one slick package.
Sony’s first Netflix-enabled Blu-ray Disc player also delivers Amazon VOD, Slacker, YouTube, Crackle and NPR. (Oh, and it also plays Blu-ray Discs!)
Pioneer’s current top of the line Blu-ray player may lack internet streaming features and be almost painfully slow to load, but it’s hard to find flaws in its picture and sound.
Old meets new with Panasonic’s combo deck that plays VHS tapes, CD, DVDs and Blu-ray Discs, along with online videos from YouTube.
Samsung’s recent sub-$300 wonder combines an impressive array of the best features with stellar audio and video, all in its sleek black chassis.
| ★★★★★ | Perfection |
| ★★★★☆ | Outstanding |
| ★★★☆★☆ | Excellent |
| ★★★☆☆ | Very good |
| ★★☆★☆☆ | Good |
| ★★☆☆☆ | OK |
| ★☆★☆☆☆ | Pretty Bad |
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Poor |
| ☆★☆☆☆☆ | Blech! |
| No Stars | Fail! |