Reviewed on December 18, 2007The Samsung BD-P1400 delivers a mostly capable Blu-ray player at a relatively affordable price, but it's probably still better to hold off for newer models or a PlayStation3.TAGS:Blu-ray, HD-DVD, Blu-ray disc, Samsung Electronics, firmware, menu, DVD
Reviewed on June 30, 2006With video quality that's impressive but still not as good as its HD-DVD competition, the costly Samsung BD-P1000 will appeal only to those willing to risk a grand on a first-generation player in the middle of a format war.TAGS:Blu-ray, HD-DVD, Samsung Electronics, set-top, Toshiba, editor, firmware, light-emitting diode, DVD, video
Reviewed on March 28, 2007The LG BH100 can play back both HD DVD and Blu-ray discs with excellent image quality, but a variety of quirks and missing features limits its appeal.TAGS:HD-DVD, Blu-ray, LG Electronics Inc., remote, button, DVD, CD, video
Reviewed on February 12, 2008The LG BH200 is an improvement on its groundbreaking predecessor, but an HD DVD/Blu-ray combo player just isn't an attractive product anymore.TAGS:HD-DVD, LG Electronics Inc., Blu-ray, Blu-ray disc, DVD, Toshiba
Reviewed on August 24, 2007If not for the short warranty, the Gateway FPD2275W would have taken home an Editors' Choice award for its winning design, feature set, and performance. If you can live with a one-year warranty (or spring for the extended coverage), we recommend this stellar 22-inch wide-screen LCD.TAGS:Gateway Inc., ViewSonic Corp., stand, display, adjustment, HD-DVD, Blu-ray, USB 2.0, LCD, HP, USB, monitor, video, DVD
Reviewed on July 24, 2006The first Blu-ray burner to hit the market, the Pioneer BDR-101A gives you 25GB of storage on a single disc and its actual write speeds nearly match its rated 2X spec. Still, it's a first-generation drive that's too expensive for anyone but professionals and enthusiasts working with HD video.TAGS:Blu-ray, Pioneer Electronics, Blu-ray disc, HD-DVD, DVD recordable, CD burner, Roxio, optical drive, Sony Corp., CD, DVD, PC