Philips BDP7200 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Unique design ; can output Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio in bit-stream format ; excellent video quality in 1080p/24 mode ; Profile 1.1 compliant

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 Blu-ray image quality and the lack of onboard audio decoding options limit its appeal.

Review summary: When first announced at CES, the Philips BDP7200 grabbed some headlines with its $350 price tag, which was $50 less than the Sony PlayStation 3. Well, a couple of months have passed and apparently Philips couldn't live up to its promise. The BDP7200 ...

Pros: Unique design ; can output Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio in bit-stream format ; excellent video quality in 1080p/24 mode ; Profile 1.1 compliant

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 Blu-ray image quality and the lack of onboard audio decoding options limit its appeal.

Review summary: Enjoy the thrill of full high definition pictures delivered by the BDP7200. Indulge in every detail, silky smooth action and vivid colors with Deep Colour. Current DVD favorites can also be enjoyed, with upconversion to 1080p via HDMI. This new BD ...

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Review summary: In a subtle but refreshing departure from the look of your average disc player, Philips' BDP7200 boasts smooth curves, a glossy finish and a large, legible front panel display. Couple that with its consistent, glitch-free disc playback and Profile 1.1 ...

Verdict: Speaking of the PS3, it is once again hard to look at a $399 player without drawing comparisons to the venerated game console. Unlike the PS3, the BDP7200 does not have an Ethernet port and it's not compatible with Profile 2.0 features such as BD-Live ...