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Product Panasonic DMP-BDT210 Editors' choice Sony BDP-S580 Samsung BD-D6500
Price $179.00 $219.99 $229.99 to $322.82
CNET editors' rating 4 stars 3.5 stars Info unavailable
Average user rating 3 stars 2.5 stars 3 stars
Release date March 15, 2011 March 15, 2011 Info unavailable
Bottom line
The Panasonic DMP-BDT210's built-in Wi-Fi, simple user interface, Amazon Instant streaming, and blazing fast disc-loading speeds make it our favorite Blu-ray player of 2011 so far.
The Sony BDP-S580 has built-in Wi-Fi and more streaming services than all competing Blu-ray players, but its user interface is mediocre.
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Product Description

Panasonic DMP-BDT210 - Blu-ray player

Blu-ray disc player

Sony BDP-S580

Blu-ray player

Samsung BD-D6500

Product Type

Yes Blu-ray player

Blu-ray disc player

Yes

Blu-ray player

Yes

Network Connection

Built-in Wi-Fi

Built-in Wi-Fi with WPS

Built-in Wi-Fi

Internet Streaming Services

VieraCast

Netflix

Amazon VOD

YouTube

Pandora

Twitter

CinemaNow

Qriocity

BRAVIA Internet Video

Gracenote

Hulu Plus

Pandora

YouTube

Netflix

Twitter

Samsung Apps

Home Network Media Sharing

DLNA

DLNA

DLNA

Dimensions (WxDxH)

16.9 in x 7 in x 1.5 in

16.9 in x 7.8 in x 1.4 in

16.9 in x 8.2 in x 1.3 in

Weight

3.5 lbs

3.7 lbs

3.7 lbs

Media Type

DVD+R DL

DVD-R DL

DVD+R

BD-ROM

BD-R

BD-RE

BD-R DL

BD-RE DL

CD-R

DVD

CD

DVD+RW

DVD-R

CD-RW

DVD-RW

DVD-ROM

CD-ROM

DVD+R

SACD

BD-ROM

BD-R

BD-RE

CD-R

CD

DVD+RW

DVD-R

DVD-RW

CD-RW

DVD+R

BD-ROM

BD-R

BD-RE

CD-R

DVD

CD

DVD+RW

DVD-R

DVD-RW

CD-RW

BD Profiles

Profile 2.0 (BD-Live)

Profile 1.1 (Bonus View)

Profile 2.0 (BD-Live)

Profile 1.1 (Bonus View)

Profile 2.0 (BD-Live)

Media Format

NTSC

PAL

NTSC

NTSC

Upscaling

Yes

Yes ( Up to 1080p )

Yes

Built-in Audio Decoders

DTS-HD Master Audio Essential

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Digital Plus

DTS-HD High Resolution

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Dolby Digital

DTS decoder

Dolby TrueHD

DTS-HD decoder

Dolby Digital Plus

Remote Control

Remote control - Infrared

Remote control - Infrared

Remote control - Infrared

Sound Output Mode

Stereo

Stereo

Stereo

Power

AC 120 V

AC 120 V

AC 120 V

Form Factor

Tabletop

Tabletop

Tabletop

Manufacturer Warranty Info unavailable

1 year warranty

1 year warranty

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