Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Player Review
The Panasonic DMP-BD60 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player is a great option for anyone who is looking for a quality current generation BD player at an affordable price. The picture and sound quality is the best feature of the DMP BD60 so if you are looking for a solid player without needing all the extras, this is a good option. Not that Panasonic's latest model is bare bones: with an internet connection you'll be able to watch Youtube videos, stream Picasa internet radio, and purchase and watch movies from Amazon.
Overall it's a sturdy player and an improvement over the Panasonic DMP-BD35 model. It came out in March 2009 and costs under $300. It doesn't have Netflix streaming like the the LG BD 370, but unless you're a Netflix subscriber, this Blu-ray player is a good investment and works well as a household's first player.
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Overall it's a sturdy player and an improvement over the Panasonic DMP-BD35 model. It came out in March 2009 and costs under $300. It doesn't have Netflix streaming like the the LG BD 370, but unless you're a Netflix subscriber, this Blu-ray player is a good investment and works well as a household's first player.
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Pros and Cons
Pros:
Great Picture and Sound
The Panasonic DMP BD60 does a great job of playing Blu-ray discs. Everything looks and sounds great. It's equal or better to the other players.
VIERA Cast
VIERA Cast, a new feature, is pretty nice. You'll be able to stream content such as YouTube videos and Picasa web albums through the BD60. In the future, Amazon Video On Demand will be available as well. If you're a Netflix lover, though, go with the LG BD 370 instead.
Excellent Upconverting of DVDs
Another area in which this player excels. No complaints with the upconverting.
Cons:
Not the Fastest Load Times
The Panasonic DMP BD60 isn't the fastest Blu-ray player on the market. Most people, however, probably won't notice. The load times aren't slow, they're just average.
No On-board Storage
If you're planning on using BD Live, you'll need to buy an SD card because there is no storage on this player.
Great Picture and Sound
The Panasonic DMP BD60 does a great job of playing Blu-ray discs. Everything looks and sounds great. It's equal or better to the other players.
VIERA Cast
VIERA Cast, a new feature, is pretty nice. You'll be able to stream content such as YouTube videos and Picasa web albums through the BD60. In the future, Amazon Video On Demand will be available as well. If you're a Netflix lover, though, go with the LG BD 370 instead.
Excellent Upconverting of DVDs
Another area in which this player excels. No complaints with the upconverting.
Cons:
Not the Fastest Load Times
The Panasonic DMP BD60 isn't the fastest Blu-ray player on the market. Most people, however, probably won't notice. The load times aren't slow, they're just average.
No On-board Storage
If you're planning on using BD Live, you'll need to buy an SD card because there is no storage on this player.
More Info on Blu-ray
New to Blu-ray? Although it's been growing in popularity as its price drops and its selection of movies increases, a lot of people are still new to Blu-ray technology. If this is your first Blu-ray player, here are some things that are good to know.
1.Your DVDs will still work in your Blu-ray player. In fact, with upscaling technology, they can look even better than they did in your DVD player. So you don't need to replace your entire movie collection.
2.You don't need anything special to hook up your player to your television. To take full advantage of Blu-ray benefits, you'll want an HDTV. The best resolution is 1080p, which most current HDTVs on the market are. Older and smaller, bargain-priced sets may be 720p. This is still high definition and better than a regular set.
3.Blu-ray has more storage space than a regular DVD. It holds 5.5 times as much as a DVD. A single layer can hold 25 GB, a dual layer 50 GB.
4.Both video and sound are better on Blu-ray. The resolution is six times greater and the audio has 8 channels of lossless.
5. It's been out a few years. Blu-ray was first introduced in 2006. Back then it was competing with HD DVD to be the new high definition optical format. More consumers chose Blu-ray, so that is now the only high definition format available.
1.Your DVDs will still work in your Blu-ray player. In fact, with upscaling technology, they can look even better than they did in your DVD player. So you don't need to replace your entire movie collection.
2.You don't need anything special to hook up your player to your television. To take full advantage of Blu-ray benefits, you'll want an HDTV. The best resolution is 1080p, which most current HDTVs on the market are. Older and smaller, bargain-priced sets may be 720p. This is still high definition and better than a regular set.
3.Blu-ray has more storage space than a regular DVD. It holds 5.5 times as much as a DVD. A single layer can hold 25 GB, a dual layer 50 GB.
4.Both video and sound are better on Blu-ray. The resolution is six times greater and the audio has 8 channels of lossless.
5. It's been out a few years. Blu-ray was first introduced in 2006. Back then it was competing with HD DVD to be the new high definition optical format. More consumers chose Blu-ray, so that is now the only high definition format available.
Product Details and Tech Specs
Panasonic DMP-BD60 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player, Black
* Dimensions (in inches): 9.8 x 17 x 2
* USB Slot and SD Memory Card Slot
* PHL Chip film maker version for sharp and accurate color
* Cinema Mode 24p
* VIERA cast connects you to weather, YouTube, Picasa internet radio, plus Amazon movie download.
* BD Live lets you get bonus features, movie studio extras, and games via your internet connection.
* 7.1channel lossless audio decode and bit-stream output
* 1080p Full HD with upconvert
* Energy efficiency: 10% less power used than previous model (DMP-BD35) rated by Energy Star
High precision 4:4:4
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