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Panasonic DMP-BD50

Manufacturer: Panasonic Part number: DMP-BD50K

$489.95 - $649.99at 5 online stores.

CNET Editors' rating: 7.4 out of 10
Average user rating: 6.9 out of 10

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Very good

7.4

out of 10

CNET Editor's rating: 7.4 out of 10
Reviewed by Matthew Moskovciak
Review date: 6/6/08
Release date: 6/15/08

The good: First Profile 2.0-compliant standalone player; excellent image quality on Blu-ray Discs; onboard decoding for all high-resolution soundtrack formats, plus bit stream output; analog multichannel outputs; SDHC card slot can play high-definition AVCHD video.

The bad: Expensive compared with the superior PlayStation 3; standard DVD performance is lackluster; operational speed still sluggish compared with PS3.

The bottom line: Excellent soundtrack support and Profile 2.0-compliancy make the Panasonic DMP-BD50 the most recommendable standalone Blu-ray player to date, but the PS3 is still better and cheaper.

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6.9

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Average user rating from 8 users

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7 out of 10 - Very good
Missing 7.1 analog output.
I've been waiting for over six months for this player to be released. I had the (excessive) cash... Read more
by Dave Dugal (see profile) - June 13, 2008

2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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5 out of 10 - Average
Too expensive, Game console STILL the best?
Well, it's the first complete, buyable BD player.

At that price, I shouldn't have to supply... Read more
by dean Lande (see profile) - June 11, 2008

3 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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8 out of 10 - Excellent
Finally, a Blu-Ray player worth the coin
After wading into the HD waters with a HD-DVD player which lasted all of two days, and other first... Read more
by coastaldoc (see profile) - April 6, 2008

1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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7 out of 10 - Very good
onboard decoding but 5.1 analog out...what the...
we're getting there... Read more
by mikewinburn (see profile) - May 25, 2008

1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.

5 out of 10 - Average
I just love these "I don't even own it yet" reviews
I just love these reviews from people who don't even own the device yet, or have only owned it for... Read more
by elbenton (see profile) - May 12, 2008

2 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Panasonic DMP 50 is superior to Sony's PS3
This is what "Hi Fi Sound and Vision" had to say about the Panasonic DMP... Read more
by Bob_F (see profile) - August 24, 2008

6 out of 10 - Good
Excellent product
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by gwpetersburg (see profile) - August 11, 2008

8 out of 10 - Excellent
The first real BD player
This is a "pre-owners" opinion. I'v been watching BD players since they've been for sale, and... Read more
by RND_ROD (see profile) - April 16, 2008

0 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Manufacturer: Panasonic
Part number: DMP-BD50K

General
Product Type	Blu-Ray disc player
Form Factor	Tabletop
Width	16.9 in
Depth	12.6 in
Height	2.3 in
Weight	7.3 lbs
Enclosure Color	Black

VCR
Sound Output Mode	Stereo

DVD
Media Type	CD, DVD, CD-R, BD-RE, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, BD-ROM, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM
Video D/A Converter	12bit / 148.5MHz
Audio D/A Converter	24bit / 192kHz
Built-in Audio Decoders	Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus
Media Load Type	Tray
Supported Digital Video Standards	DivX, AVCHD
Supported Digital Audio Standards	MP3
Upscaling	Yes
Output Resolution	1080p

Audio System
Digital Audio Format	Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output
Surround Sound Effects	Advanced Virtual Surround Sound (V.S.S.)
Dynamic Range	100 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio	115 dB
Additional Features	HDAVI control

DVD Features
MP3 Compatible	Yes
Additional Features	BD-Live, JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning, 3:2 pull down compensation

Remote Control
Type	Remote control
Technology	Infrared

Connections
Connector Type	1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Ethernet - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) - Rear

Power
Power Consumption Operational	25 Watt
Power Device	Power supply

Slot(s)
Type	1 x SD Memory Card

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Website:	http://www.panasonic.com/

Address:	One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094

Phone:	800/662-3537

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