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Top Models of Blu-Ray Disc Player

Here are details of some of the top models of Blu-ray disc player on the market:

Samsung BD-P1000 Blu-Ray Disc Player

The BD-P1000 from Samsung is the brand’s first Blu-ray disc player. It plays a range of disc and file formats, and has superb looking on-screen menus. You’ll need to hook it up to your HD-Ready TV to benefit from its outstanding picture quality.

This model is available for $599.99 including free shipping through Amazon.

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The key features of the Samsung BD-P1000 Blu-ray Disc Player are:

• Playable formats include: BD-ROM, BD-RE, BD-R, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW
• Decodes VC-1, MPEG2, H.264, HD JPEG and MP3 formats
• 10-in-2 Multi Memory Card Interface
• Easy to use on-screen menus and subtitles
• HDMI connection
• Composite connection
• S-Video output
• 5.1 channel audio output and Dolby Digital/DTS decoders for amazing sound
• Remote control

The dimensions of the Samsung BD-P1000 Blu-ray Disc Player are:

• Height: 7.9cm
• Width: 43cm
• Depth: 32.5cm

Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-Ray Disc Player

The DMP-BD10 from Panasonic was one of the first Blu-ray disc players to be launched. It plays a wide range of disc and file formats and can be connected to your home cinema system, giving you excellent sound and picture quality. You’ll need to connect it to a HD-ready TV.

The main features of the Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-ray Disc Player are:

• 6.2 million pixel per second video processing for outstanding high definition picture quality
• HDAVI control enables you to control your HDAVI television and receiver with just one touch of a button
• Playable formats include: BD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD, CDR, CDRW, MP3 and JPEG
• HDMI connections
• Digital audio outputs (x2)
• S-Video connection
• Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 Channel Surround Sound
• Home cinema system connectivity

The dimensions of the Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-ray Disc Player are:

• Height: 8.5cm
• Width: 43cm
• Depth: 33.2cm

Further Information

You can find some hints and tips on what to look for when choosing a Blu-ray disc player in our How to Choose section.

If you want to buy a Blu-ray disc player, you can find out more about some of the top online suppliers, including details of their delivery times and post and packaging costs, in our Where to Buy section.

You can learn more about other types of DVD player in our Types section.

You can find out more about specific makes of DVD player in our Brands section.

For details of some of the different types of accessory that you can get to go with your new DVD player, visit our Accessories section.