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Review summary: panasonic dmp-b15 review: The Panasonic DMP-B15 is Australia's first portable Blu-ray player and features an 8.9-inch screen and LAN network functions.

Pros: Lets you watch your Blu-ray collection on the go ; HDMI output for use as a stand-alone player ; Full access to YouTube and Picasa if connected via Ethernet ; Comes with cigarette lighter adapter and headrest mount for car use

Cons: Very expensive, with Blu-ray-equipped laptops available at similar prices ; Bulky design ; Short 2.5-hour battery life ; Small screen limits the capability to see the full detail of Blu-ray ; Can't output a standard 1080p signal ; Less reliable ...

Review summary: Blu-ray for your backpack

Pros: BD Live, Viera Cast, DivX playback from disc, SD Card slot

Cons: Slow to load, slightly impractical design, pricey

Verdict: This is a great Blu-ray player, period. If nothing else it will save space on your home entertainment rack but makes Blu-ray a play-anywhere possibility

Review summary: One of three nominees for best product in the Home Video category at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Panasonic's new $799 DMP-B15 is the world's first portable...

Pros: Can double as a player for your home entertainment system ; LAN connectivity enables firmware updates ; BD-LIVE content ; Web video via Viera Cast

Cons: Expensive ; bulky and heavy ; swapping discs while the device is mounted to a headrest is a hassle

Review summary: The Panasonic DMP-B15 may have a limited screen resolution but the HDMI port allows you to use it as a normal Blu-ray player

Pros: BD Live, Superb interface, Picture quality

Cons: Bulky, Expensive, No USB, Slow loading times