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Summary: Blu-Ray
Comment: This is a great Blu-Ray for the money and more than comparable to more expensive models.
Customer Rating:
Summary: One Of the Best
Comment: This a a great Blu-ray player with a fantastic picture. With the lastest firmware update (2.5) the SD picture has been improved making this one of the best all around players.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Excelent choice for entry level
Comment: I purchased this to go along with a 61" DLP TV. For the moment I am using only the up-converting features of this set; I'm awaiting my first blu-ray disc!
I am using the HDMI for video and the optic connection for sound, and both work very well.
I am pleased with the setup options, which are very extensive and easily understood, and especially the capability to enhance the output of the center speaker so that spoken words come through. I don't know if it is the optical connection or this setting, but when we watch movies, we hear words and sounds that we never noticed before.
The up-converted picture is really amazing, especially when the scenes are bright. Some of the dimmer scenes appear a bit grainy, but I suspect that may be the fact that high ASA film was used to capture these shots. So maybe there is nothing for the player to up-convert in those cases!
The remote is fairly easy to use, with larger buttons than many remotes.
I have noticed a couple of drawbacks so far:
One issue I have had so far is the setup. For whatever reason, in order to access the setup, one has to hit STOP, then enter setup. I would rather be able to change the settings without stopping. It isn't too large a problem, because hitting PLAY goes right back to the same point in the movie.
The other issue is the the ROOT menu will not bypass the previews, even though the DVD says to go to the root menu. I get past this by hitting the FF button. In the same area, none of the menu buttons on the remote seem to get me to the root menu; I have to select a different button and then navigate to the ROOT menu - which then doesn't work during previews...
However, in general, this is a well designed and inexpensive Blu-Ray player and a good choice for the budget minded shopper.
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Summary: Panasonic beats ps3 everytime for blu ray viewing
Comment: My home theatre guys said use a ps3 for blu-ray, it is cheaper and will work just as good plus you can game. Bad advice. The PS3 is an inferior blu ray player. It is noisy, and cumbersome. On top of that it heats up and you can not keep your entertainment ctr doors closed w/ it on. The bonus for this is you can't hear your 7.1 system play over the hum of the fan.
The panasonic not only does excellent w/ blu ray, but it has a terrific sd card arrangement that was much easier to use than the ps 3. I am amazed @ the ps3 popularity vs a dedicated blu ray player. The panasonic might cost a bit more, but it is geared for the game!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Blu-Ray
Comment: I was looking for a Blu-ray player; however, knowing nothing about the performance of these, I contacted my brother who is very knowledgable about electronics. He recommended the Panasonic and I was extremely pleased. He set it up for me and am now watching everything on my large screen TV in Blue-ray. Love it and would highly recommend this.
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