Panasonic DMP BD30EG-K - Expert Reviews

Review summary: It's understandable if you've been a bit hesitant about jumping on the Blu-ray bandwagon. It's new technology and a few detractors out there are advising us to wait. 3LUXE is here to tell you that the wait is over, especially if you've got a high ...

Review summary: Panasonic flies the Blu-ray flag with impressive results. You're gonna need deep pockets though!

Verdict: From a performance perspective, there's no denying that the DMP-BD10 is a sensational product and in terms of features it's miles better than the Samsung BD-P1000. But there's also no denying the fact that it's wildly overpriced, costing nearly three ...

Pros: Exceptional picture quality, Many media types supported.

Cons: Some functionality issues, price

Verdict: The Panasonic DMP-BD10 is delivered exceptional image quality but had some functionality issues and carries an high price tag.

Review summary: At last all the talking is done, and the first next-generation, high definition DVD players are actually here. Both Samsung's BD-P1000 and this player use Blu-ray technology, giving the format a handy 'first out of the traps' advantage over rival HD DVD

Pros: Ease of use, Picture is outstanding, Sound is second to none

Cons: It costs £1,200

Verdict: Very expensive but very, very good

Pros: Excellent picture quality on Blu-ray and DVD ; DVD upconversion to 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p ; HDMI output ; DVD-Audio support ; sleek design

Cons: Very expensive ; terrible remote ; relatively slow load times ; no HDMI 1.3

Verdict: The Panasonic DMP-BD10 is a very competent first-generation Blu-ray player, but its high price and the comparably affordable PlayStation 3 make it hard to recommend.