2011 Blu-ray Player Buyers Guide - Today's Blu-ray players provide us with a whole host of entertainment features such as online streaming media services, Skype, DLNA and much more. This guide will help you decide which blu-ray player is best for you.
2011 Blu-ray Player Buyers Guide - Find the Very Best Player For Your Home Entertainment
1. 1 Still hanging on to your old DVD player. The time has never been better to start thinking about upgrading to the superior Blu-ray. Good, high-quality 2011 blu-ray players can cost little more than $100.00. Blu-ray players play your old DVDs better than your current DVD player. Not too mention the various online streaming service as such as Netflix and Vudu. http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
2. 2 Here is what you get with the current group of Blu-ray Players: Online Streaming Media Services: http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
3. 3 Here is what you get with the current group of Blu-ray Players: 3D Technology: http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
4. 4 Here is what you get with the current group of Blu-ray Players: Up-Converting DVDs: Many of us still have a large collection of old DVDs. It would get very expensive to replace all of them. Luckily for us, players have the capability to up-scale standard DVDs to near HD levels. Your DVDs will look better than they ever have before. http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
5. 5 Here is what you get with the current group of Blu-ray Players: Quick Start/Quick Load: Blu-ray discs load faster than ever before. The overall average of disc loading and operation speed of players have decreased. Slow Blu-ray Players are no longer a deterrent to purchasing a player. http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
6. 6 Here is what you get with the current group of Blu-ray Players: Audio: High-resolution 7.1-channel surround sound http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
7. 7 Here is what you get with the current group of Blu-ray Players: HDMI - Component Video Outputs: 2011 has seen the elimination of Component Video Outputs on most players. **Note: Purchasing a capable HDMI cable will cost about $5 to $10. You do not need an expensive HDMI cable, as a cheaper one will produce the same results. http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
8. 8 DBP-SX1000 Blu-ray Player: KEY FEATURES• Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p• 10.1 inch (diag.), high-resolution,widescreen monitor• 5-hour rechargeable battery• 180-degree swivel and flip screen• A/V input and output: Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $300.00 Cons:• No built-in BD Live memory • No WI-FI • No Online Streaming Pros:• Compact Design • 2 Headphone Jacks • Easy operation http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
9. 9 DBP-S780 Blu-ray Player: KEY FEATURES• 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p• BRAVIA® Internet Video/BD-LIVE™• Built-in Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n• DLNA Certified and Skype capability• Multi-room Music with PartyStreaming Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $250.00 Cons:• No built-in BD Live memory • No 7.1-ch Analog Outputs • Complex Menu Pros:• 2D to 3D Conversion • Built In WI-FI • Skype http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
10. 10 DBP-S380 Blu-ray Player: KEY FEATURES• Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p• BRAVIA® Internet Video/BD-LIVE™• Wi-Fi ‘Ready’• Entertainment Database Browserwith Gracenote technology• Quick Start/Quick Load Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $150.00 Cons:• No built-in BD Live memory • Only WI-FI ‘Ready’ – Adapter • Sold Separately Pros:• Affordable price • Online Streaming • Quick Loading Speeds http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
11. 11 DBP-S480 Blu-ray Player: KEY FEATURES• 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p• BRAVIA® Internet Video/BD-LIVE™• Wi-Fi Ready – Adapter Sold Separately• DLNA Certified• Quick Start/Quick Load Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $175.00 Cons:• No built-in BD Live memory • Only WI-FI ‘Ready’ – Adapter • Sold Separately Pros: • Affordable price • 3D/Online Streaming • Quick Loading Speeds http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
12. 12 DBP-S580 Blu-ray Player: KEY FEATURES• 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p• BRAVIA® Internet Video/BD-LIVE™• Built-in Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n• DLNA Certified• Multi-room Music with PartyStreaming Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $200.00 Cons:• No built-in BD Live memory • No 7.1-ch Analog Outputs • Complex Set-Up Pros:• Built-in WI-FI • 3D/Online Streaming • Quick Loading Speeds http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
13. 13 DMP-BDT310 Blu-ray Player: KEY FEATURES• 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p• VIERACast• Built-in WI-FI• Skype™ Video Calls• True to Cinema Picture Quality Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $200.00 Cons:• No built-in BD Live memory • High Price • Missing Hulu Plus Pros:• Easy to use Menu Interface • Built-in WI-FI • Dual HDMIs http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
14. 14 DMP-BDT110 Blu-ray Player: KEY FEATURES• 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p• VIERACast• Wi-Fi ‘Ready’• Skype™ Video Calls• 3D Effect Controller Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $150.00 Cons:• No built-in BD Live memory • Only WI-FI ‘Ready’ – LAN Adapter Sold Separately Pros:• Easy to use Streaming Services • Affordable Price • Skype http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
15. 15 DMP-BDT210 Blu-ray Player: KEY FEATURES• 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p• VIERACast• Wi-Fi ‘Ready’• Skype™ Video Calls• 3D Effect Controller Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $200.00 Cons:• No built-in BD Live memory • Missing Hulu Plus and MLB.tv from Viera Cast Pros:• Easy to use Streaming Services • Built-in WI-FI • Very Fast Loading Speeds http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
16. 16 DMP-BD75 Blu-ray Player: KEY FEATURES• Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p• VIERACast• Ultra-Fast 0.5 sec booting• New Stylish GUI• BD-Live Technology Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $100.00 Cons:• No built-in BD Live memory • No WI-FI • Missing AAC, WMA, WMV Pros:• Easy to use Streaming Services • Affordable Price • Skype http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
17. 17 BD-D7000 Blu-ray Player: KEY FEATURES• 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p• Smart TV with Samsung Apps• Built-In WI-FI• AllShare (DLNA®)• Ultra Fast Play• Cube Design • Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $300.00 Cons:• High Price • Missing Amazon Instant • User Interface for Smart Hub Pros:• Unique Stylish Design • Easy setup • 1GB Built-in Memory http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
18. 18 BD-D6500 Blu-ray Player: KEY FEATURES• 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p• Smart TV with Samsung Apps• Built-In WI-FI• AllShare (DLNA®)• Ultra Fast Play • Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $230.00 Cons:• No built-in BD Live memory • Missing Amazon Instant • User Interface for Smart Hub Pros:• Superb image quality • Easy setup • DLNA Support http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
19. 19 BD-D6700 Blu-ray Player: KEY FEATURES• 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p• 2D to 3D Conversion• Smart TV with Samsung Apps• Built-In WI-FI• AllShare (DLNA®)• Dual HDMI Outputs • Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $270.00 Cons:• High Price • Missing Amazon Instant • User Interface for Smart Hub Pros:• Unique and Stylish Design • Easy setup • Dual HDMI http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
20. 20 BD-D7500 Blu-ray Player: KEY FEATURES• 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p• 2D to 3D Conversion• Smart TV with Samsung Apps• Built-In WI-FI• AllShare (DLNA®) • Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $350.00 Cons:• High Price • Only one HDMI • User Interface for Smart Hub Pros:• Unique and Stylish Design • Easy setup • Lots of streaming content http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
21. 21 BD-D5500 Blu-ray Player: KEY FEATURES• 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p• Smart TV with Samsung Apps• Wi-Fi ‘Ready’• AllShare (DLNA®)• Ultra Fast Play • Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $180.00 Cons:• No built-in BD Live memory • Only WI-FI- ‘Ready’ • Slow than average speeds Pros:• 3D Playback • Affordable Price • Lots of streaming content http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
22. 22 BD-D5700 Blu-ray Player: KEY FEATURES• Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p• Smart TV with Samsung Apps• Built-In Wi-Fi• AllShare (DLNA®)• Ultra Fast Play • Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $200.00 Cons:• No built-in BD Live memory • No 3D Playback • Slow than average speeds Pros:• EnergyStar 2.0 • Built-in WI-FI • Lots of streaming content http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
23. 23 BD-D5300 Blu-ray Player: KEY FEATURES• Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p playback• Smart TV with Samsung Apps• Wi-Fi ‘Ready’• AllShare (DLNA®)• Ultra Fast Play • Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $150.00 Cons:• No built-in BD Live memory • Does not have Full Smart Hub interface Pros:• USB Playback • DLNA Support • Lots of streaming content http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
24. 24 BD650 Blu-ray Player: KEY FEATURES• 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p• Internet Entertainment Access• LG SimpLink™ Connectivity• Express Reaction Startup• Wi-Fi ‘Ready’ • Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $150.00 Cons:• No built-in BD Live memory • Wireless LAN Adapter sold separately Pros:• Superb image quality • Easy to use • Many Features http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
25. 25 BD630 Blu-ray Player: KEY FEATURES• Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p playback• Internet Entertainment Access• LG SimpLink™ Connectivity• Express Reaction Startup• BD-Live • Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $120.00 Cons:• No built-in BD Live memory • Light on features such as DLNA,WI-FI and 3D Pros:• Superb image quality • Easy to use • Very Affordable Price http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
26. 26 BD640 Blu-ray Player: KEY FEATURES• Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p playback• Internet Entertainment Access• Wi-Fi® Enabled• Express Reaction Startup• BD-Live • Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $190.00 Cons:• No built-in BD Live memory • Light on features such as DLNA,WI-FI and 3D Pros:• Superb image quality • Easy to use • Wi-Fi ‘Ready’ http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
27. 27 BD690 Blu-ray Player: KEY FEATURES• 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p• 250GB HDD Built-in (Media Library)• Built-in Wi-Fi• DLNA Compliant• Smart TV Access • Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $350.00 Cons:• One HDMI Port • No 7.1-ch analog outputs • Expensive Price Pros:• Innovative Features • Easy to use • Wi-Fi/250GB Hard Drive http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
28. 28 BD670 Blu-ray Player: KEY FEATURES• 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p• SmartTV• Built-in Wi-Fi• DLNA Certified• Wi-Fi Direct Certified • Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $250.00 Cons:• No built-in BD Live memory • No 7.1-ch analog outputs • Slower Loading Speeds Pros:• Smart TV • Easy to use • Wi-Fi/3D http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
29. 29 BDP-95 Blu-ray Player: KEY FEATURES• Full HD 3D 1080p/24 playback• Netflix/CinemaNow streaming support• Wireless-N networking• Dual HDMI outputs• Marvell KYOTO G2 chipset• SABRE32 Reference Audio DAC• XLR Balanced Stereo Output • Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $1000.00 Cons:• High Price • Lacking in Online Streaming Media Services Pros:• Highest Quality Images • Universal Player • Superior Sound http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com
30. 30 BDP-93 Blu-ray Player: KEY FEATURES• Full HD 3D 1080p/24 playback• Netflix/CinemaNow streaming support• Wireless-N networking• Dual HDMI outputs• Marvell KYOTO G2 chipset • Price you should look for when purchasing — $499.99 Cons:• High Price • Lacking any dedicated stereo outputs Pros:• Highest Quality Images • Universal Player • 3D and Network Capability http://www.bluray-dvd-players.com