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Sony BDP-CX7000ES Blu-ray Mega-changer Reviewed
If you're looking for lower-priced alternative to a Blu-ray server, Sony's BDP-CX7000ES ($1,899) can store up to 400 Blu-ray discs, with disc information provided by Gracenote. RS-232 allows for advanced system integration, but 3D playback and BRAVIA Internet Video are absent. Read More
Cambridge Audio Azur 650BD Blu-ray/Universal Player Reviewed
This $699 universal disc player supports Blu-ray, SACD, DVD-Audio, and HDCD playback. It does not, however, support 3D or streaming media. The 650BD is a well-built machine that's designed to excel with both music and movie playback. Read More
Panasonic DMP-BDT100 Blu-ray Player Reviewed
Panasonic has introduced a lower-priced alternative to its top-of-the-line DMP-BDT350 3D Blu-ray player. The new DMP-BDT100 ($249.95) lacks the dual HDMI outputs found on the BDT350, but it does include the VIERA Cast Web platform, DLNA streaming, and WiFi-readiness. Read More
Samsung BD-C7900 Blu-ray Player Reviewed
The new top-shelf model in Samsung's Blu-ray lineup, the 3D-ready BD-C7900 ($399.99) adds a second HDMI output, for use with non-3D-capable A/V receivers. This sleek player also sports integrated WiFi, DLNA streaming, and the Samsung Apps service. Read More
Toshiba BDX2700 Blu-ray Player Reviewed
Toshiba's 2010 Blu-ray line includes a trio of players. The middle-child BDX2700 lacks the 3D capability of the step-up BDX3000 but offers worthwhile features like integrated WiFi and 7.1-channel analog audio outputs, as well as Netflix, VUDU, and Blockbuster VOD. Read More
Denon DBP-1611UD 3D Blu-ray Player Reviewed
Denon plans to offer universal playback in all of its Blu-ray players from this point forward. The new entry-level model is the DBP-1611UD ($399). In addition to Blu-ray 3D, SACD, and DVD-Audio support, this player has a limited Web platform with Netflix and YouTube access. Read More
Marantz UD5005 3D Blu-ray Player Reviewed
Marantz's new Blu-ray players are 3D-ready and support SACD and DVD-Audio playback. The entry-level UD5005 ($499) has a limited Web platform with Netflix and YouTube access, as well as DLNA streaming and onboard memory for BD-Live content. Read More
Yamaha BD-S667 Blu-ray Player Reviewed
Yamaha's new entry-level player has added a couple of worthwhile features--namely, Netflix video-on-demand and DLNA streaming. However, the BD-S667 ($329.95) lacks some options you can find in less-expensive models, such as 3D support and WiFi-readiness. Read More
Sharp BD-HP24U Blu-ray Player Reviewed
As the new entry-level player in Sharp's Blu-ray lineup, the BD-HP24U lacks features like 3D playback, WiFi-readiness, and DLNA streaming. You do get core Blu-ray features like BD-Live and BonusView, as well as Netflix video-on-demand, for an MSRP of $179.99. Read More
Toshiba BDX2500 Blu-ray Player Reviewed
Toshiba's new entry-level player offers a nice assortment of features for its $180 asking price. The BDX2500 is wireless ready and offers access to Netflix, VUDU, Blockbuster, and Pandora. You also multichannel analog audio outputs, which is rare at this price. Read More
