OPPO BDP-83 User Reviews

Posted by BestBuy Blu-ray | 11/27/2009 08:59:00 AM

OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player With SACD & DVD-Audio

Think twice before buying from Oppo. Below is a review of an earlier model (non-Blu-Ray):I purchased this DV-970HD unit about 2 years ago and in addition - two other units afterwards (2 are newer models). The other 2 units are working (1 I own and the other I gave as a present). For the 970HD, I have used it Buy OPPO BDP 83 Lowest Price, Order Now! [Click Here!]


Denon DVD-3800BDCI User Reviews

Posted by BestBuy Blu-ray | 11/27/2009 08:57:00 AM

Denon DVD-3800BDCI Blu-ray Disc DVD/CD Player

My friend and I purchased a Denon DVD-3800BDCI on the same day. We both agreed it made SD-DVD look like Blu-Ray. Blu-ray movies from both video and audio were fantastic. Collectively my friend and I own & have owned some amazing equipment. It is my opinion after owning several of the "best", Sony, Pioneer, blu-ray players the DVD3800BDCI is a statement product for the industry. Ease of use & the quality of the product is stunning. All I had to do was look and listen. I started adding up the amount of DVD's and Blu-ray's I have in my library and the price issue became a non issue. I had a brief service problem with my Denon while under warranty and the repair time would be excessive so they sent me a new unit. I respect and admire the product as well as the manufacturer's integrity when service was needed. AudiomeisterBuy Denon DVD 3800BDCI Lowest Price, Order Now! [Click Here!]


# Panasonic DMP-BD70V User Reviews

Posted by BestBuy Blu-ray | 11/27/2009 08:56:00 AM

Panasonic DMP-BD70V Blu-ray Disc/VHS Multimedia Player

As far as I know this is the only combo of this kind on the market, and I couldn't be happier. Despite the outdated format and my dwindling videotape collection, I wanted to replace my old Magnavox VCR instead of abandoning VHS altogether. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that I not only could still do that, I could additionally upgrade to Blu without having to find more shelf space or another power outlet. Since it isn't really all that versatile otherwise, this player is a snap to hook up. There are no inputs (except LAN) and the outputs consist of HDMI, component and composite video, with analog and digital audio (fiber optic only). It only comes with a set of RCA analog audio/video cables, so plan ahead. I am only using the HDMI video and optical audio and it plays discs flawlessly. Pop in a videotape and it automatically switches to VHS mode and reformats itself to 4:3, while still outputting only through the digital ports. Yes, this is only a player--I prefer DVD-RAM for recording these days, anyway--but if you want the ultimate in all-in-one playback, including USB devices and SD cards, this device is for you.Buy Panasonic DMP BD70V Lowest Price, Order Now! [Click Here!]


# Panasonic DVD-LS86 User Reviews

Posted by BestBuy Blu-ray | 11/27/2009 08:52:00 AM

Panasonic DVD-LS86 8.5-Inch Portable DVD Player

I use one of these on an exercise machine to keep up with documentaries. For the past year I've been using a Sony DVP FX-820, but it would skip if A) I was playing content "late" in the disc (outer edge) or B) the exercise machine was vibrating more than usual. This really was a pain so I started looking for a player that had an anti-skip buffer like you find in most CD players. This was the only model that I could find that had it!Further, this player offers lots of zoom options, including some that maintain the original aspect ratio (i.e. don't distort the image). Most players offer just one nearly useless stretch mode, if they offer any zoom at all!This review applies to the LS-83 too -- the only difference between the 83 and 86 is the battery life, which I don't really care about.Buy Panasonic DVD LS86 Lowest Price, Order Now! [Click Here!]


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Coby TF-DVD18503

Toshiba DR420 DVD Recorder

Panasonic DMP-BD70V

Envizen Digital ED8850A

Sony RDR-VX560

Sony BDP-CX960

OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player

Denon DVD-3800BDCI Blu-ray Disc DVD/CD Player

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Philips DCP951/37 9-Inch Portable DVD Player

Toshiba DVR670 DVD/VHS Recorder

~ Sony BDP-S560 User Reviews

Posted by BestBuy Blu-ray | 11/23/2009 09:30:00 AM

Sony BDP-S560 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player

I purchased this wireless WiFi unit so that I could stream my Photos and Movies that I have stored on my PC's to the TV via the Blu-Ray. I tried several times to set up the Blu-Ray to accomplish this but was unsuccessful. I contacted tech support and they informed me that, even though the literature on the BDP-S560 says it will do this, this model will not stream from a PC to the Blu-Ray. I was disappointed to say the least. I returned the Sony BDP-S560 to Amazon where I purchased it. Unfortunately, I did not have the opportunity to play a Blue-Ray disk on it. I did watch a standard DVD and the picture and sound were fine.Buy Sony BDP S560 Lowest Price, Order Now! [Click Here!]


# Panasonic DMP-BD80 User Reviews

Posted by BestBuy Blu-ray | 11/23/2009 09:28:00 AM

Panasonic DMP-BD80 High Clarity Audio Blu-ray Disc Player, Black

Great picture on blue ray and very impressive up convert on regular DVD, the biggest reason I've bought this model is the 7.1 analog out from this player. It's a perfect match for my older but still very good receiver that has an analog input. So it not necessary to buy a new receiver just to play dtsHD surrounds sound from blue ray. It's sure sound much more immersive than before.Buy Panasonic DMP BD80 Lowest Price, Order Now! [Click Here!]


@ LG BD 390 User Reviews

Posted by BestBuy Blu-ray | 11/23/2009 09:27:00 AM

LG BD 390 Network Blu-ray Disc Player

Forget Windows Media Center TV, Apple TV, DVico, Roku and all the other wanna-be's that purport to make your digital video viewing experience easy and seamless: the LG BD 390 Network Blu-ray Disc Player is the biggest leap in consumer friendliness and video feature set than any technology product I have had experience with. If you have a modern PC or, better yet, a network attached storage server with multimedia capabilities, setting up the video and audio streaming capabilities on the LG BD 390 is pretty much a connect-the-cables-and-flip-the-switch affair. When you're done you will be able to enjoy up to 7.1 analog output, access to Vudu, Netflix, YouTube and other online content as well as excellent image quality and performance. Firmware updates promise to bring even more varied network features.I cannot speak to the wireless capabilities of the product. I think people who try to stream video content with today's wireless standards are hopelessly optimistic. But with wired Ethernet, this product cannot be beat. My only quibble is that even after I manually input my network information, the LG still wants to scan a few seconds for my NAS box instead of displaying the multimedia content on the server immediately. But overall, despite its plain looks, the LG BD 390 Network Blu-ray Disc Player is deserving of all the kudos it has received in reviews. It is fast, reliable, easy to use and produces great video and audio output.Buy LG BD 390 Lowest Price, Order Now! [Click Here!]


@ LG BD 370 Network Blu-ray Disc Player User Reviews

Posted by BestBuy Blu-ray | 11/19/2009 01:07:00 AM

LG BD 370 Network Blu-ray Disc Player

Apparently this Bluray is not compatible with some older-model televisions. My tv is only about 5 years old and is an HD plasma from Vizio. Everything hooked up fine but the picture didn't work and after frustrating conversation with terrible customer service rep, it was clear that this player just doesn't work for some tvs. (I really only figured this out online later when I saw many other people complaining of same exact problems). LG clearly knows about this -- would have been nice if they had information about it in the specifications that I could have seen BEFORE I BOUGHT IT. Returned it to Amazon and bought a Sony instead, hopefully that one will work.More Detail : LG BD 370 ! [Click Here!]


# LG BD270 Blu-ray Disc Player User Reviews

Posted by BestBuy Blu-ray | 11/19/2009 01:04:00 AM

LG BD270 Blu-ray Disc Player

This is really a plain jane blu ray player. No extra bells and whistles to really speak of. Which is exactly what I was looking for. It performs very well. Loads discs much quicker than my Samsung does. Plays the disks very well with great HD picture and sound. I have had no problems, it is very easy to use, and does it's job (playing blu ray and dvds) very well. More Detail : LG BD270 ! [Click Here!]


# Sony DVP-FX930 User Reviews

Posted by BestBuy Blu-ray | 11/17/2009 01:28:00 AM

Sony DVP-FX930 9-Inch Portable DVD Player, Black

Seems promising, but the touch controls were faulty and that led to a long delay (Still waiting-bought 06/30/09 now it's now 08/1/09)for an exchange through Sony. Sony service seems to stink. Return faulty units to Amazon!Buy Sony DVP FX930 Lowest Price, Order Now! [Click Here!]


@ Samsung BD-P4600 User Reviews

Posted by BestBuy Blu-ray | 11/17/2009 01:26:00 AM

Samsung BD-P4600 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player

We purchased this product so that we could watch Netflix movies but really like the style and functionality. We use Media Center to watch TV since we have an extender upstairs we needed a way to stream the Netflix movies. This function works well and was easy to set up. The quality of Blu-Ray movies is excellent and the Style was slim enough to fit under our flat screen. The major down fall was the heavy price, but it did meet all of our other needs.Buy Samsung BD P4600 Lowest Price, Order Now! [Click Here!]


# Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK User Reviews

Posted by BestBuy Blu-ray | 11/17/2009 01:24:00 AM

Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK 1080p Upconverting VHS DVD Recorder With Built In Tuner

I'm not ecstatic about it, but it works fairly well. Pluses: easy to figure out how to do things (even if some of the fancy ones are rather complex), does all that it's supposed to do, with many options for doing things like burning DVDs. I particularly like the flexible mode, where you can pick the exact recording time you want rather than being restricted to 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, etc., as you are with videotape recording. Minuses: very slow to start up (30-40 seconds), doesn't feed a signal through to the TV unless it's on. Hard to search through a recording to a particular spot because it doesn't give you the current elapsed time position unless you're just playing the recording, rather it displays an indication of how quickly you're fast-forwarding, as if you care more about that than about where you are on the disc. Buy Panasonic DMR EZ48VK Lowest Price, Order Now! [Click Here!]


# Samsung BD-P3600 User Reviews

Posted by BestBuy Blu-ray | 11/16/2009 08:54:00 AM

Samsung BD-P3600 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player

I'm no stranger to Samsung HD products - I own a Samsung 72" LED DLP tv, 1400 BD, 2500 BD and now the 3600 BD. I received my 3600 on 5/28/09 and while I found it extremely easy to setup and use Netflix, when I tried to use the player the next afternoon, it first went to the dreaded green screen and after a reboot, it would stop after powering up and was stuck on the LOAD display message... Samsung was going to take it back for repair (as even they couldn't get it to reset) - but that wasn't good enough (REPAIR??? I didn't want a player riddled with problems). To Best Buys credit, they took it back and I got another one.I got another one?? Yes, I have had, for the most part, great experiences with my Samsung HD products - and I have to say that at least for me, the wireless network ability on this player is fantastic! I also looked at the 4600, but why pay an extra $100 for the looks of the player? As long as this new 3600 player can make it beyond a 24 hour period, I would recommend it. PROS: Wireless network connectivity; picture quality; price coming downCONS: Outside of the first player dying after 24 hours, none so farBuy Samsung BD P3600 Lowest Price, Order Now! [Click Here!]


@ Sony BDP-N460 User Reviews

Posted by BestBuy Blu-ray | 11/16/2009 01:00:00 AM

Sony BDP-N460 Blu-ray Disc Player (Black)

I finally bit the bullet and went blu with this player, my first blu experience. It was extremely easy to set-up out of the box (reminder that you'll need to purchase an HDMI cable separately) and integrate into my system -- and there was no problem networking via a network cable and router into my existing ISP (you'll also need to purchase a network cable separately if you need one). I haven't yet gone wireless so cannot comment on those capabilities. The system upgrade process via the network connection was also easy to set-up and activate. I found the operating manual to be particularly lucid -- rare with most electronics. Immediately downloadable were Youtube content and dozens of other internet channels. It is true that Netflix is tantalizingly "Coming Fall 09" -- but there are hundreds and hundreds of movies already available via download from Amazon, including a huge assortment of HD titles. The overall picture quality has been superb from bluray discs -- and the upconverting on regular DVDs seems significantly better than my existing upconverting DVD player. Loading time is very, very quick -- there have been no stalls or quirks in audio or visuals in loading any of the dozen or so discs that I currently own. As a first time blu ray user, this player has performed flawlessly thus far and it seems to deliver exactly what it promises!Buy Sony BDP N460 Lowest Price, Order Now! [Click Here!]


@ Panasonic DMP-BD60 User Reviews

Posted by BestBuy Blu-ray | 11/16/2009 12:56:00 AM

Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Disc Player, Black

Purchased this model after many problems with Samsung Bluray players & thank god the store let me exchange for another brand! Well they did and what a treat.friends & family asked if got a new plasma!I did not & with no tweaks to the TV but plug & play I was treated to better picture quality like from Directv Hd to bluray!Faster loading times,for instance Casino BD loading in 15 mins with Samsung,it loaded in about 5 mins with the Panasonic!This BD player has a ton of features that the Samsung lacked & you can tweak alot of settings & features! Also I love the hidden player controls on front of player!Also regular dvd looks better with the Panny then the Sammy!Thank God I purchased a Panasonic Plasma instead of a Samsung! I might of been stuck with a big turd!Buy Panasonic DMP BD60 Lowest Price, Order Now! [Click Here!]


# Panasonic DMP-BD80 User Reviews

Posted by BestBuy Blu-ray | 11/15/2009 06:24:00 AM

Panasonic DMP-BD80 High Clarity Audio Blu-ray Disc Player, Black

This is the newer version of the popular Panasonic 55 blu-ray player. It offers excellent image quality and top notch sound quality. I purchased this player to replace my Sony BDP-S550 and the performance of the Panny 80 is better than that of the Sony 550. The image quality is sharper and the sound is clearer and fuller. The loading times could be a little better but to me that does not keep it from being a great standalone blu-ray player. I highly recommend the Panasonic 80 blu-ray player.Buy Panasonic DMP BD80 Lowest Price, Order Now! [Click Here!]


# Sony BDP-S560 User Reviews

Posted by BestBuy Blu-ray | 11/15/2009 06:10:00 AM

Sony BDP-S560 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player Top Quality

Tried two different regular DVD's and the audio cuts in and out periodically on this player. I did try one Blu-Ray disc and it didn't have that problem. Everything else is great about this player. Waiting for my replacement from Amazon at this point as I found nothing on the Sony site about this issue. Verified that it was not the TV or the HDMI cable as they both worked fine on my previous sony blu-ray. Update - got the replacement unit and it had the same problem. Called Sony support and they say no issues are reported for this unit. I find that hard to believe, since I got 2 different units and they both had the same problem. My setup for this unit is exactly like my BDP-S350, and that unit has no issues with playback. Sending it back!Buy Sony BDP S560 Lowest Price, Order Now! [Click Here!]


@ LG BD 390 User Reviews

Posted by BestBuy Blu-ray | 11/14/2009 05:37:00 AM

LG BD 390 Network Blu-ray Disc Player

I'm definately not a computer guru, but I was a little disappointed in the quality of the Netflix streaming video. I connected the BD390 via Cat 5 to a 1GB network connected to a Cox Cable modem (13 Mbps) and the speed rating displayed by Netflix was about mid range. The picture quality (which is automatically controlled by the detected speed rating) was poor, and I found out the sound is always stereo, no matter how fast the connection. Later on that night, I watched Cannonball 2, and apparently the speed rating improved because the picture was much better (acceptable SD in fact). I can upgrade the cable speed to 25 Mbps for an additional $15 a month, but until Netflix offers more HD video and something more than stereo audio, I'm not sure it will be worth it.I also tried to connect to my HP 495 MediaSmart Server, but was only able to view the photos (it wouldn't play the songs or videos). I haven't had time to troubleshoot that problem yet.If I can get it to play well with the HP 495 I'll be happy overall. If Netflix starts offering higher quality streaming, I'll be VERY happy!Buy LG BD 390 Lowest Price, Order Now! [Click Here!]


Samsung BD-P1600 User Reviews

Posted by BestBuy Blu-ray | 11/14/2009 05:35:00 AM

Samsung BD-P1600 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player

I will never purchase another Samsung product ever! Well after having the BD 1590 for about a month I forgot to turn if off & it was on for about 24 hrs playing a BluRay over & over it started not to work at all & this journey started!I started out with the Samsung Bd-1590 and ended up with the Bd-1600 Both were a joke! Well with the 1590 series I tried 3 BD players and they all acted the same!While watching a Blu-Ray & with the pop up menu going the players would act as if the Blu-Ray was skipping as it did with many other titles! Also one of the three would not even play a DVD so back to the store & off with a BD-1600 No problems with playing blu-rays but with menu pulled while watching a Blu-Ray it did the same as the others and would take longer to load movie then the past duds!So back to the store! Purchased a Panasonic DMP BD 1600 and I have owned this model for about 4 months now & all I can say is wow! Now I did like the Samsung sounds when you pushed the buttons & Samsung players were more sleek looking but those features are worth there trade in GOLD! The Panasonic DMP BD 1600 works like a dream & loads discs fast even Casino loaded in about 5 mins compared to 15 mins with both Samsungs! Also the picture with no adjustment to TV looked 10 fold better & way more colorful then with Samsungs! Even friends & family asked if I had purchased a new plasma! Oh yeah my plasma is a Panny & like my father always said dont judge a book by its cover & I learned the hard way with Samsung Bluray players!Buy Samsung BD P1600 Lowest Price, Order Now! [Click Here!]


Sony BDP-S360 User Reviews

Posted by BestBuy Blu-ray | 11/14/2009 05:34:00 AM

Sony BDP-S360 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player

I love the sound and picture quality. I also agree it is annoying that there is no eject button on the remote control. Also, this unit does not "remember" the last point at which you stopped the movie. It starts from scratch, even if you take a one hour break from the movie (without ejecting it even!). I expect more from Sony.Buy Sony BDP S360 Lowest Price, Order Now! [Click Here!]


Panasonic DMP-BD80 User Reviews

Posted by BestBuy Blu-ray | 11/13/2009 08:17:00 AM

Panasonic DMP-BD80 High Clarity Audio Blu-ray Disc Player, Black

I only had one BD player in my home, the Panny DMP-BD55k feeding a Mitsubishi HC 1600 projector. This unit has proved hassle free in my experience delivering top notch performance. When i found the BD80 at nearly half the cost of what i paid for the BD55, i could not resist. I had originally been waiting to buy another BD player for my 61" 1080p Samsung HL-T6176S, in the form of a PS3 Slim for the added gaming. But the very same reason i bought a 55k for a BD player over a PS3 last year, held true again this time around-the 7.1 analog outputs to get DolbY TRUE HD/DTS:HD/MA from my existing non-HDMI receivers(no need to upgrade my receiver until they bite the dust!), this time being much cheaper than the console as well, looking better on the component rack, not having to buy a remote, nor an infra red adapter being it wont operate off my Logitech remote.The BD55k and BD80 are essentially the same player, except the BD80 adds the Viera Cast online features.The audio performance from this player is excellent via the analog connections. It has been used with both a 5.1 Denon AVR-1602 and a 7.1 Onkyo AVR576 through the analogs feeding a quartet of PSB Image B25's, Image C60 Center and a SVS PB12 . Very good overall sound quality in conjunction with these, and both setups yielded strong low frequency extension and articulate upper bass response. Picture quality is equally as impressive, BD picture had good color pop and smooth 24P playback. DVD upscaling is up to par with my Denon DVD upconverting player, which is very good. I've setup comparably priced Samsung and Pioneer players for my parents, and i easily prefer the Panny's performance and operation over those. The disc load to play times are not market leading, but I've found them avg/acceptable.All in all, the player is highly recommended particulaly at the prices going now. THe BD35/ BD 60 are great units as well if you do not need the 7.1 analog outputs.Buy Panasonic DMP BD80 Lowest Price, Order Now! [Click Here!]


Toshiba DVR620 User Reviews

Posted by BestBuy Blu-ray | 11/13/2009 08:15:00 AM

Toshiba DVR620 DVD/VHS Recorder, Black

This was perfect for me dubbing my old VHS-C tapes. The picture quality was excellent and for the price it was awesome. I did notice the VCR played my tapes with some tracking issues but it was because I havent watched these tapes in a long time and they were probably sticking or something. The only thing is that it is tricky to learn to DUB. You have to read several sections first in the manual to get started an learn the features/icons. For the most part it was pretty intuitive. It doesnt feel flimsy and feels well built which is nice. Glad I bought it. Buy Toshiba DVR620 Lowest Price, Order Now! [Click Here!]


Toshiba DR570 User Reviews

Posted by BestBuy Blu-ray | 11/13/2009 08:13:00 AM

Toshiba DR570 DVD Recorder With Built In Tuner, Black

Until now I have used a VCR/VHS since they were first made to record daily afternoon and evening programs. In case you have not noticed, these machines are now almost impossible to find new and reasonably priced. They are also badly made and have numerous taping problems. So, kicking and screaming I explored alternative worlds of recording.I ruled out TIVO--I can easily program any machine and do not need to pay a monthly subscription fee so that the machine automatically programs it, in addition of course, to purchasing such a machine. Though some will find it an easy alternative, to me this was a waste of money. Ultimately I decided on a DVD recorder and player with a tuner: the tuner makes programming directly from the TV easier. I chose this machine because it had all the features I needed and it arrived today.The quality of the recordings are excellent but the remote, oh my goodness, who in the world designed such a dreadful remote? Another review warned that this was a problem, but somehow I could not imagine to what extent. It is not difficult to read, it is virtually impossible. The letters demarking each function are so pale that they fade entirely away against the black background of the remote. I used a magnifying glass under a very intense light to try and make out key buttons. Unless I memorize their location, this is going to be a disaster. What kind of design engineer would do such a stupid thing and not think about how the remote device will be used?It is astonishing that Toshiba which produces so many fine electronic products would approve this remote. I am afraid it will destroy my enjoyment of what appears to be a perfectly fine DVD recorder/player because I will always be struggling to figure out what key does what.Buy Toshiba DR570 Lowest Price, Order Now! [Click Here!]


First List

Posted by BestBuy Blu-ray | 11/12/2009 08:00:00 AM

First, this is list of Blu-Ray & DVD Players that I have customer reviews. And I will update more than this ASAP.

Panasonic DMP BD80
Panasonic DMP BD60
Panasonic DMR EZ48VK
Sony BDP S560
Sony BDP N460
Sony BDP S360
Sony DVP FX930
Samsung BD P1600
Samsung BD P3600
Samsung BD P4600
LG BD270
LG BD 370
LG BD 390
Toshiba DR570
Toshiba DVR620

Welcome

Posted by BestBuy Blu-ray | 11/12/2009 07:59:00 AM

Hi!

This blog I collected from Blu-Ray & DVD Players customer reviews. I hope this blog is the most helpful for you before you buy Blu-Ray & DVD Players .

Enjoy!