Panasonic DMP-BDT100 Blu-ray Player Reviewed

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Panasonic_DMP-BDT100_Bluray_player_review.gif Panasonic has just released a new 3D-capable Blu-ray player, the DMP-BDT100. Priced at $249.95, this model is a lower-priced alternative to the DMP-BDT300 ($399, Best Buy only) and DMP-BDT350 ($429.99) and consequently lacks some of the features offered on those step-up players. We have not performed a hands-on review of the DMP-BDT100, but here is an overview of its features. This Profile 2.0 player supports BD-Live Web functionality and BonusView/picture-in-picture playback, and it offers the full suite of high-resolution audio decoders. The DMP-BDT100 is wireless-ready, requiring the addition of the optional DY-WL10 USB WiFi adapter ($99.95). You can stream content from a PC or DLNA-compliant server, and the player supports Panasonic's VIERA Cast Web platform, which includes access to Netflix and Amazon video-on-demand, Pandora, YouTube, Picasa and more. This model has a smaller form factor than its predecessors, measuring just 16.94 x 8.16 x 1.38 and weighing 4.6 pounds.

In the connectivity realm, the DMP-BDT100 does not offer the second HDMI output found on the step-up models, a feature that allows you to send the 3D video signal directly to your 3D-capable display via an HDMI 1.4 output and still send HDMI audio to your A/V receiver via HDMI 1.3 (so you don't have to upgrade to a 3D-compatible receiver). This model offers a single HDMI output, as well as a single component video and composite video output (no S-video). The player supports both 1080p/60 and 1080p/24 output resolutions via HDMI. Picture adjustments include the ability to choose between preset picture modes or go with a user mode in which you can adjust contrast, brightness, sharpness, color, gamma and noise reduction. The setup menu also includes options for chroma process, detail clarity and super resolution.
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  • By bootman

To my knowledge Panasonic is the only one supporting the checkerboard 3D format that the TI DLP based sets use. (Samsung and Mitsubishi)

I still shake my head in disbelief that Samsung does not even support this format in their 3D players given the amount of DLP sets currently in use and "3D ready".

  • By pongo

I have been using this player for about 4 months, and with an extensive DVD collection, I was looking for a BD player that did a good job of upscaling my DVDs. Oppo is not really in my budget and Panasonic has been the most reliable and consistent product it has been my pleasure to offer to my clients for the last 30 yrs. The DMP-BDT100 is no exception. High definition rendering of DVD media is excellent. Integration is seamless despite my reluctance to part with my Elite VSX-84TSI. I have it connected to the new 42" Led lit LCD from Panasonic and I love the somewhat punchy picture. The previous DVD only player was a Yamaha DVDs 2300. A pretty nice unit, especially if you have a collection of SACDs, but image quality, especially motion and spurious artifact ( they still show up in really old movies but that has to do with original recorded content than upscaling) is definetly better with the DMP-BDT100.

  • By pongo

I had intended to include one more comment. BluRay players are somewhat slow to boot up for use, still... That is not the case with this unit. The DMP-BDT100 boots up faster than any DVD or BluRay that I know of. I know that it is more expensive than many entry level offerings from reputable manufacturers, but if like me, you wanted an Oppo for its matchless upscaling performance but it was just a bit too much money, then the DMP-BDT100 is the answer to your dreams.

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