Panasonic DMP-BD35 and DMP-BD55

**Ilya** · 10-29-2008 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by mitsufan

Anyone know where I can get the SD card cheap!

I usually buy flash media at a local MicroCenter store.
They sell them by the pound at the cash register.
Just picked up an 8GB (Class 6) SDHC for $14.99.
Perhaps you can find a better deal on-line, but this was good enough for me.

**Kevinw** · 10-29-2008 08:33 PM

I am leaning towards the 55 because I do not have HDMI on my audio receiver. It does have 5.1 analog inputs. Is the extra audio available worth the extra 100 dollars vs the 35.

**Ilya** · 10-29-2008 08:53 PM

I'd say yes, it's worth it! I did some back-to-backs on my HD-A1 last year.
The difference is very impressive. Even DD+ (over analog cables) is way better than DD.
So, if you are not planning on getting HDMI-capable receiver any time soon, definitly go with the BD55.

**dfergie** · 10-29-2008 09:12 PM

I'm running analog outs on my D1... love the sound...

**Ilya** · 10-30-2008 09:08 PM

A new firmware update has been released for Panasonic DMP-BD35. Version 1.5. Downloading it now...

**Paradox-SJ** · 10-30-2008 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by Ilya

A new firmware update has been released for Panasonic DMP-BD35. Version 1.5. Downloading it now...

anyone have the release notes?

**Ilya** · 10-30-2008 09:23 PM

Can't find anything about it at Panasonic's web site.
Download complete...

**Ilya** · 10-30-2008 09:32 PM

2008/10/30 Ver 1.5
Improvements: 1. Playability and Stability

That's it. No new features. Just some bug-fixes I guess.

The same update is available for DMP-BD55:

DMP-BD55 Firmware Download (North America) | Blu-ray Disc Player | Digital AV | Consumer Products | Support | Panasonic Global

**teamerickson** · 11-01-2008 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by Kevinw

I am leaning towards the 55 because I do not have HDMI on my audio receiver. It does have 5.1 analog inputs. Is the extra audio available worth the extra 100 dollars vs the 35.

Make sure to read the review in this thread. It appears that if you use the analog out you have to disable the audio out for the HDMI. That would force you to always use your reciever when using the 55.

http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pa...y_Player.shtml

**Kevinw** · 11-02-2008 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by teamerickson

Make sure to read the review in this thread. It appears that if you use the analog out you have to disable the audio out for the HDMI. That would force you to always use your reciever when using the 55.

Panasonic DMP-BD55 (DMP-BD55K) Blu-ray Player: Review by Chris Boylan on BigPictureBigSound

Not a problem there because I only use the TV's sound for the Wii