Compare Prices : Philips BDP7200

Review summary: A late entry for the dedicated Blu-ray player market in Asia, the Philips kit is a perfect match for its flat-panel TV but lacks the latest BD-Live Web interactive feature support.

Pros: Unique design ; can output Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio in raw bitstream format ; excellent 1080p24 video quality

Cons: No onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio ; subpar image quality on Blu-ray Discs in standard 1080p mode ; lacks Profile 2.0 support ; no Ethernet jack for firmware upgrades

Verdict:  The BDP7200 has a unique design and is Profile 1.1-compliant, but subpar standard 1080p mode Blu-ray image quality and the lack of onboard audio-decoding options limit its appeal.

Review summary: BonusView Blu-ray player has great image and sound quality.

Review summary: The Philips BDP7200 Blu-ray player made its bow at this year's CES, and is set to hit the UK in October. Our review of the US-based product suggests it could be well worth the wait.

Verdict: Minor complaints aside, the Philips BDP7200 distinguishes itself by delivering terrific image and audio quality at a comparatively low price - in the US, at least. Support for BonusView, too, makes this model a great choice, so it may be worth waiting ...

Review summary: BonusView Blu-ray player has great image and sound quality.

Pros: Excellent picture and sound

Cons: Slow ; Uncommunicative menus

Verdict: Those complaints aside, the BDP7200 distinguishes itself by delivering terrific image and audio quality at a comparatively low price. Support for BonusView, too, makes this model a great choice