The top 5 Blu-Ray DVD players to buy   

The time is about right to shift to Blu-ray. The downfall of the high definition DVD format has left Blu-ray as the best HD format available to the public. The following are the best Blu-ray/DVD disc players available on the market today. Any of which will be a great addition to your home entertainment setup.

Panasonic DMP-BD65 Blu-Ray Player

The DMP-BD65 uses the PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus to enable high quality image processing which can produce clear and vibrant colours. In fact, they're so good, you won't be able to tell the difference between the original film. This disc player gives a 1080/24p output thereby replicating movie images from a DVD or Blu-ray discs in their original 24p format without the necessity for conversion. This will make it possible to enjoy movies in the same format being employed in theaters with a 1080/24p resolution. The DMP-BD65 has a built-in Dolby and DTS surround sound system to make your movies more cinema-like.

Samsung BD C6500 Blu-Ray Player

The BD-C6500 utilizes Samsung’s Adaptive Servo Technology for it's playback which supports 1080/24p video resolution. Thus, there is no need for conversion. It employs Dolby True HD and DTS for a high resolution audio output. It's features include Wi-Fi support, media streaming with Vudu, Netflix and Youtube, 1 GB onboard memory, 7.1 analog audio outputs and the Samsung Apps platform.

This disc player supports DivX playback from CD and DVD discs, and USB drives. Viewing DivX content is also possible through it's Ethernet port or Wi-Fi connection. The BD-C6500 was designed to be energy efficient with only 13W power consumption during playback. This disc player is a solid contender from Samsung and our number 2 choice.

LG BD390 Blu-Ray Player

LG has once again put together an impressive product in the form of a Blu-ray player - the BD390. From its numerous features to its price, Blu-ray fans will surely love this disc player. The BD390 is very slim and smooth. It's GUI was designed for easy navigation, presenting a graphical interface like an ice cube. The front panel opens-up to reach the main controls, USB port and the Blu-ray drive. It weighs 7 lbs and can easily be fitted into any space housing a standard Blu-ray device.

The impressive image quality and superb features of the BD390 makes it one of our number 3 choice.

Panasonic DMP-BD85K Blu-Ray Player

The DMP-BD85K performs extraordinarily well and has outstanding features some of which are only seen on substantially more expensive models. It's profile is slim and glossy, and it is one of the lightest disc players around, weighing only 7 lbs. It provides superb image quality, Wi-Fi, 7.1 analog outputs, Netflix and Youtube streaming - and it can play audio and video files from an attached SD card or USB drive.

This disc player from Panasonic provides great image quality. Check it out because it can be an excellent addition to your entertainment system.

OPPO BDP-83 Blu Ray Player

The Oppo brand is not as popular as Sony but over the years it became known for producing high quality products. One of those is the BDP-83 Blu-ray disc player. This player is proficient in handling Blu-ray, SACD, DVD and CD. It offers a number of features which include exceptional image quality production on DVDs and Blu-rays, 7.1 analog outputs, Profile 2.0 compliant, super fast speed with great stability, 1 GB memory, 2 USB ports - all in a great looking case.

The BDP-83 is an excellent universal disc player with up-converting image quality as it's only flaw. The conversion of a standard DVD to 1080p resolution was one of the best in the business.

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