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Blu-Ray Review: Philips BDP7200

The BDP7200 is Philips first consumer Blu-ray disc player. It was released back in May of 2008 and thus lacks the latest features that are present in the latest model offerings from Sony, Samsung, or Panasonic. With inital launch price of $350.00 it might have been attractive for those not wishing to place PS3 at the center of the entertainment hub. As of this review, the price hovers around $250.00 which is pretty nice price point for any Blu-ray disc player.

The aesthetic of this player stands out from other player. It has glossy front with disc tray on the left with LCD in the middle and the basic playback function on the far right. The corners are smoothed out which makes it stand out from other traditional looking players. The included remote is adequate and fairly easy to operate. You might opt for better universal remote if you have more than few appliances to operate. This model only supports the Profile 1.1. And, the lack of ethernet port means harder time updating firmware for future Profile update. This might be turn off if you are looking for BD-LIVE contents present on many new blu-ray movies. The legacy support for 5.1 analog channel audio is nice inclusion if you lack receiver. There is the standard HDMI and component video output present as well as 2 channel audio and coaxial outputs.

There have been reviews reporting some poor image quality with this player. However, I personally didn't experience poor video quality. I noticed on few artifacts playing Batman Begins. I'm not sure if it's the disc or the player. Other than that, everything was pretty much on par with other players. The playback of divx format is nice littel bonus. I'm not sure why it's necessary on Blu-ray player but inclusion might be useful for those that do their own encoding. The colors seemed to spot on and vibrant. The major problem I had with this player was the load time. It takes way too long compared to other players. Especially compared to the fast Sharp Aquos player. Not sure if this can be fixed with firmware update or not. Being an early model, this player has no support for onboard decoding of high definition audio. This means no decoding of Dolby TRueHD and DTS-HD Master audio. This might not be a problem if you have latest receiver because these can be bitstreamed to your receiver. Otherwise, the lack of option might be problem for people with legacy receivers.

Overall, its really not a bad player at $250.00. But, prices of other more competent players are coming down to this level as well. If you can put up with lack of audio option and slow loading time, this might not be a bad player. However, I can recommend at least 5 other players that are better at loading time with more audio options.

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Memorex MVBD-2510 Blu-Ray Player Review

Memorex isn't synonymous with High definition video. Memorex isn't the brand we identify with high definition product. None the less, Memorex has produced an excellent Blu-ray player on the strength of low price and generally great performance. The player supports 1080p at 24fps as well as on board decoding of high definition audio. It comes with ample amount of connectivity options. Memorex has put together a solid player at a great price point.

The player looks like most other Blu-ray players. Tray is located in the middle with the LCD and playback buttons on right side. The player includes composite video and S-video connector for people without HDMI compliant television. It also comes with HDMI, USB, and 5.1 channel audio connector. The player only supports Profile 1.1 at this time. The lack of ethernet port would suggest it would not be upgraded to BD-LIVE compatible player. However, the USB could be used as an internet connection. I have not heard any news regarding Memorex's plan to upgrade the player to Profile 2.0. The remote control is functional at best. If you own a receiver and a High Definition television, you might want to invest in a quality universal remote.

The most important part of Blu-ray player is the video quality. This player passed all the imaging quality checks. I ran through several blu-ray movies. Both Ghost Rider and Serenity played flawlessly. The audio options are very nice for a budget player. It has on board decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD High Resolution. It can output the Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio if you have receiver capable of decoding these formats. I liked the fact that it came with 5.1 audio channel analog support out of the box. For a player that can be bought as cheap as $130.00, the audio options are fantastic. The minor complaint I have with this player is the load time. It did take little longer than most other players. Other than that, the performance is excellent.

I was pleasantly surprised by the performance of this player. This player stacks up very well with the basic Blu-ray player offered by Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, or any other major brands. And, it does it at a price point of $130.00. With holiday discounts, you might be able to find it even cheaper.

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Magnavox NB500MG9 Blu-Ray Review

Magnavox is known for delivering cheaper electronics alternatives to Sony, Samsung, or other well established manufacturer. Magnavox NB500MG9 is priced around $200.00. This is fairly cheap for stand alone Blu-ray disc player. The player debuted at the price point of $300.00 but can be had for $200.00 as of this writting. Since it is not the latest model, it does miss some key features that might be important for high definition home theater buyers.

The player has fairly standard design. It has the loading tray on the left. The LCD is in the middle with basic playback function on the right. The remote control is fairly standard as well. It's not cluttered and important buttons are color coded. The player only supports Profile 1.1. Also, it does not have ethernet connection which means it wont be upgradable to profile 2.0. The back of the player includes the connections for component video, composite video, digital coaxial output, analog stereo output, and the HDMI.

The video output is pretty good. It can output 1080p in 24fps which is very nice feature for player priced around $200.00. The video output quality between different players are pretty close from different manufacturers. The very early players had some wide disparity in output quality but the newer models have similar performance when it comes to audio and video. I only played two movies for testing. The Ghost Rider and Batman Begins. Both played without any noticeable flaws. The audio quality was fairly good. The lack of 5.1 or 7.1 channel connection might be problem for people without a receiver. It also lacks any onboard decoding for the high definition audio formats. However, the high definition audio can be bitstreamed to receiver capable of decoding these audios.

The real attraction for this player is the price point. The $200.00 is fairly good for Blu-ray disc player. You might be able to find a better player at this price on sale through holiday season. Even so, it's a competent player if you are not looking for onboard decoding of high definition audio or Profile 2.0 player.

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Review of Marantz BD7003 Blu-Ray Player

The brand Marantz might not be familiar to most consumers. Marantz tend to cater to high end A/V segment. Accordingly, their products cost substantially more than your average Blu-ray players. The Marantz BD7003 is a complete A/V solution. The on board decoding of most High Definition audio makes it an ideal center piece of home entertainment system. Accordingly, it is constructed with premium audio and video components as well as the construction material.

The player is constructed in aluminum/reinforced resin according to manufacturer site. The player does feel sturdier than most other players. However, I'm not sure what advantage this adds to the player as it will most likely sit on your entertainment center. Also, the player is built with higher grade DAC, digital analog converter, which should provide better audio and video visuals. As with most other players, it supports 1080p at 24fps. It also supports MP3/WMA/JPEG support with SD card slot. The player does not come with Profile 2.0 as it only supports Profile 1.1. It also lacks RS-232C and IR in/out functions seen on the Yamaha player.

Does the higher grade DAC translate to better video output? Watching through several Blu-ray movie discs, I honestly could not differentiate it between your average $250-$350 players. This does not mean it is on par with these cheaper players. With optimal settings and equipments, one might be able to see the difference in certain circumstances. I however, could not. For good measures, I tried few DVD s for upcovnersion and it showed no real difference. The audio options are the main feature of this player. It can decode almost every High Definition audio as well as bitstream it to the receiver. It also supports the regular 5.1 and 7.1 channel analog audio.

This is solid player that is able to decode most audio formats. You could by pass the need for receiver with this quality unit. Also, the remote control was fairly nice. It is not cluttered and has back light which is missing from a lot of the remote controls from other manufacturers. This player retails for around $800.00 which might be little too much for most consumers. None the less, it is an outstanding player if you can afford it.

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Yamaha BD-S2900 Blu-Ray Player Review

For the people looking for high end Blu-ray player, Yamaha brand is most likely on their list. Yamaha caters to video and audio enthusiasts that are looking for the very best in video and audio quality. For this reason, the average cost of the Blu-ray player is higher than that of the average consumer Blu-ray disc players. This is a complete player that can handle anything thrown at it. It has multitude of audio decoding options as well as video compatibility.

This player has many features that are not present in cheaper Blu-ray players. It can decode AVCHD, which is a digital format used by many high definition digital camcorders. It can do 1080i or 720p in AVCHD format. Also, it has RS-232c interface which allow you to use touch screen or computer integration. For people that use HTPC, this might be very useful. Also, it has IR in/out port. People with high end entertainment system, they are most likely using a high end universal remote control. This on top of all the features that are present in main stream Blu-ray players such as 1080p at 24fps and SD card reader for pictures and mp3s.

The video output is excellent. There are no noticeable difference between this player and $300.00 player. Most main stream players handle video output without any problems. I noticed no artifacts or motion blurs that were present in first generation players. On the other hand, the difference in audio compatibility is noticeable. It can output any of every high resolution audio formats including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, and DTS-HD HIgh Resolution Audio in bitstream format for your receivers.

This is not a player I can recommend to everyone. It is for videophiles and audiophiles that want the very best and are willing to spend more than $1000.00 on Blu-ray players. The lack of Profile 2.0 is troubling but not a must have feature as it is for bonus contents. This is an exceptional player and as such cost significantly more than average player on the market.

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