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What to Enjoy:
The Panasonic DMP-BD80 builds upon previous models mastering most of the basic Blu-ray functions, like BD-Live and high-resolution audio decoding. They offer a fast operational speed and disc loading as well as On-board Dolby TrueHD and DTS-Master Audio Essential decoding SD card slot and a USB input.
Third-Party Features:
Panasonic adds access to Viera Cast Internet content, including Amazon Video On Demand; the lack of Netflix Instant streaming is noticeable.
Product Reviews:
CNET News (01/8/2009): CNET editors’ take – Panasonic had a stand-out 2008 on the Blu-ray front, with the DMP-BD35 earning the first Editor’s Choice award for a standalone Blu-ray player. After mastering most of the basic Blu-ray functions, like BD-Live and high-resolution audio decoding, it looks like the two new players, the DMP-BD60 and DMP-BD80, are mostly incremental updates to the existing Blu-ray players, with the biggest new feature being Viera Cast support. {Read more}
Buy:
Panasonic DMP-BD80 High Clarity Audio Blu-ray Disc Player, Black
