When the first huge and colossal blu-ray players made their appearance in the market for the first time, they were all about high definition. At that time, getting high definition content in a HD Ready TV was considered to be a big deal and it came with a heavy price tag. However, today in 2011, with the introduction of super-slim devices with lightening quick loading times, 2D to 3D conversion capability and 3D blu-ray playbacks, those first generation have become a thing of the past.
Great features such as 3D playback, movie streaming, tons of digital files and networking possibilities have now become standard parts of blu-ray players available today. However, additional traits such as iPhone App controls or online content hubs including Freeview HD tuner and BBC iPlayers are more difficult to find.
Let us take a lot at 10 of the best blu-ray players available in the market today, to help you understand what you should expect from the new devices of today.
1. Panasonic DMP-BDT210
The Panasonic DMP-BDT210 comes with great features like 3D playback, 3D conversion, touch-free sensor for opening the disc tray with just a hand wave, Skype video calling and built-in Wi-Fi. Its free iPhone app performs dual functions as a remote control for the device as well as has its own motion control, completely banishing the need for the remote.
2. LG BD670
Though not so well known, the LG BD670 is a top-range blu-ray player that offers access to the rapidly escalating LG Smart IPTV portal is 3D compatible, DNLA compliant and comes with integrated Wi-Fi and various other multimedia supports. The users can choose from three different wallpapers for their Home screen, whereas the internal memory has been annexed specifically for downloading apps from its Smart IPTV portal.
3. OPPO BDP-93
The OPPO BDP-93 is the new edition of the companyâs blu-ray debutant BDP-83 along with various additional features such as high-end amplifiers from NuForce, ability to play super audio DVDs, CDs and DivX HD capabilities. It is the best option for playing MP3s due to the presence of a splendid analogue audio performer.
4. Samsung BD-D6700 3D
The presence of freeview HD tuners doubled up with the blu-ray player makes Samsung BD-D6700 3D stand out from all other blu-ray players in the same range. The brilliant picture flow from both 2D as well as 3D blu-ray disc along with ITV 1 HD, BBC HD, and Samsungâs Smart Hub Portal makes it all the more impressive. It also include digital file playback through DLNA networking, NAS and USB drives, and 2D to 3D conversion.
5. Sony BDP-S780
Full of impressive features, yet low in price, the Sony BDP-S780 blue ray player comes with a no-nonsense remote that is brilliantly intuitive and comprises of Xross Media Bar on PS3. It displays excellent quality pictures in both 2D as well as 3D with abundant online content such as LoveFilm and BBD iPlayer, 1 GB storage for BD Live, and Wi-Fi. All in all, it is a brilliant package available at a reasonable price.
6. Philips BDP7520/F7 3D
Philips BDP7520/F7 3D is a internet-ready and budget friendly 3D blu-ray player which can play CD, BD as well as DVD discs. It is a 3D ready device that has the capability to play BDs at 1080 p resolution and can also upscale DVD to 1080i. It comes with integrate Wi-Fi connectivity and Ethernet support. The device can also be used as a computer for sharing videos or accessing social networking sites, due to the presence of Windows MediaConnect (WMC) AV Interface.
7. Denon DBP-1611UD
Wrapped in a typical dour and durable black colored metal casing, the Denon DBP-1611UD is the first 3D blu-ray player produced by Denon. It comes with 1 GB built-in memory ideal for viewing BD Live functions, DLNA networking and access to YouTube. Its accurate color fidelity, exceptional detailing and smooth moving images make it quite popular.
8. Yamaha BD-S667
Yamaha BD-S667 successfully incorporates multi-channel sound and home cinema into blu-ray device. Though it is only 2D compatible, it is a top-performer when it comes to digital files and blu-ray through all kinds of source files such as NAS drive, USB stick or from PC via DLNA networking.
9. LG BD570
The disc spinner of LG BD570 far exceeds all other network media streamers as it wonderfully plays all video and music files on a NAS or PC through DLNA networking. Available at a knockdown price these days, the player does not disappoint even in high-end cinema environment.
10. Panasonic DMP-BDT110
The Panasonic DMP BDT110 offers spectacular 2D and 3D quality as well as quality conversion between the two. Though it lacks built-in BD live storage capacity, its features such as DLNA networking, video calling through Skype and many others appeal to a large number of people.
