Panasonic DMP-BD65 Blu-Ray Disc Player (Black) Reviews
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Blu-ray Disc Player
Start watching your favorite high-definition movies almost instantly with the Panasonic DMP-BD65 Blu-ray Disc player, which features an ultra-fast 0.5-second boot time. You’ll also enjoy BD-Live and Panasonic’s VIERA Cast functionality for accessing Internet video content thanks to the Ethernet port and Wireless LAN capability (DY-WL10 wireless LAN adapter sold separately).
It also includes both a USB port and a Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot, making it easy for you to view and share both digital still images and HD video recorded with an HD camcorder in the AVCHD format. Other features include compatibility with a wide variety of disc formats (including standard DVD movie discs), Energy Star certification, and Panasonic’s VIERA Link function–allowing you to operate multiple audio/video components using a single remote via HDMI. Additionally, Panasonic’s lineup of 2010 BD Players are designed to reduce power consumption and also feature a slimmer, more efficient design to reduce packaging waste.
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Key Features
- High-quality image processing via PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus technology for clear and vibrant color reproduction that is faithful to the original film (learn more).
- High-definition audio decoder (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio Essential) takes advantage of the 7.1 channel surround sound now incorporated in Blu-ray Discs.
- VIERA Link utilizes HDMI to enable control all VIERA Link combatable products with one remote.
- SD memory card slot enables you to play your photos and movies taken with digital cameras and camcorders by just sliding in an SD memory card into the SD slot.
What’s in the Box
BD Player, remote control (with batteries), power cord, operating instructions
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VIERA Cast Online Content
Panasonic’s VIERA Cast service allows you to stream movies, TV shows and music from a variety of sources without the need of either an external box or a PC. Powered up with Netflix and Amazon Video on Demand, you can also access YouTube, Picasa, Bloomberg, and other Internet sites from the special VIERA Cast screen. And as additional sites are added to the 2010 VIERA Cast service, they are added automatically. You’ll need to be connected to your home network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi (using an optional Wireless LAN adapter).
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“Blu Ray” 2010-06-10
By Calvin Trippett (COARSEGOLD, CA, US)
Just watched my first movie on a blu ray disc on this new player. Blu ray is great this player rocks. I watched it on a Panasonic Viera 58 inch plasma with a pioneer surround sound system and I may never go to the theater again. No reason to this is just as good and the popcorn is a lot cheaper.
“Panasonic Blu-Ray” 2010-06-10
By Felicia A. Stanley (Rome GA USA)
I purchased this blu-ray for my Mom & Dad 50th wedding anniversary gift. I purchased it so they could use Netflix. My husband and I set it up for them it was very easy. They love the netflix feature. I would recommend for any one that wants a blu-ray for streamming video and does not have a X-Box 360 or Playstation 3. Rome, GA.
“This player is pretty great!!!! (Using AT&T U-Verse)” 2010-06-10
By M. Howell (Houston, TX)
After reading a lot of the reviews here, I had my doubts about buying this player. I was looking for my first blu ray player, and needed something that would do netflix streaming in order to justify the purchase. In short, the price was right and I decided to take a chance.
The result was excellent. I have AT&T U-verse internet with an ethernet wireless adapter in the room where I set up the player, and let me say that the Netflix, Pandora, and You Tube streaming are all excellent (I am very curious to see what the Fox Sports and other streaming services look like when they become available – I haven’t yet tried the amazon streaming, but this player is capable of that as well). The stream is smooth and high quality – not quite blu ray quality streaming, but slightly better than a regular DVD).
For blu ray discs, boot time is excellent. There is a quick boot feature, which I declined to use because is uses more electricity, but boot time still only took a few seconds. Menus are easy to navigate and fairly straight forward.
Blu ray disc playback is gorgeous and looks just as you would expect. Crisp, clear picture that instantly made me happy with the purchase. If you are looking for an excellent blu ray player with netflix connectivity, this is probably a good choice.
“Great BD player” 2010-06-09
By Douglas N. Griffin (Austin, TX)
I just received this player last evening. I am replacing a Sony BDP-S300. From the time I got the box open to putting in the first disc was less than 5 minutes. The picture and sound quality are years ahead of the old Sony. Start time is only a few seconds compared to minutes with the S300. Also smaller and lighter. I use a Panasonic 42″ plasma and a Sony 7.1 receiver. I am amazed at the brilliant colors even on regular DVDs. The price I paid for the Sony was about 3 times the price of the DMP BD 65P-K. I highly recommend this player
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