Panasonic didn't spend much time on its new trio of Blu-ray players, but we caught a quick snap just to give you a heads-up of what's coming down the pike. The BD60 will support YouTube / Amazon Video on Demand content, while the BD80 will include BD-Live (Profile 2.0) support and the BD70V will simply go down as the "ultimate multi-format player." Or something like that.
So the 35 and 55 are dumped!
Amazon VOD is cool, Ill be keeping my eye on the 60.
Three new Blu-ray players from Panasonic: BD60, BD80 and BD70V - Engadget HD
LAS VEGAS, NV (January 7, 2009) - Panasonic, a major developer and contributor to the successof the Blu-ray format, today introduced the successors to last year’s award winning DMP-BD35 and DMP-BD55 players, as well as presenting the world’s first Blu-ray-VHS dual player. All three of the new Blu-ray players – DMP-BD60, DMP-BD80, DMP-BD70V – combine high quality images with enhanced networking functions, including VIERA Cast’s improved internet functionality that provides access to Amazon VOD’s huge selection of titles. Continuing its commitment to producing products that stress ease of use, the 2009 line of Blu-ray Disc™ players continue to incorporate VIERA Link™, allowing the consumer to operate their audio/video components, via HDMI, with one remote. And, in keeping with Panasonic’s pledge to reduce the planet’s carbon footprint, the new Blu-ray players have been designed to reduce power consumption.
Each of the three models employs the PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus. Developed in collaboration with Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory, this high image processing technology reproduces clear, vivid colors that are faithful to the original film. Recognizing that audio is important to the overall entertainment experience, Panasonic’s three 2009 Blu-ray Disc players feature a high definition audio decoder (Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio Essential) to take advantage of the exceptionally high quality 7.1 channel surround sound now integrated in Blu-ray Discs. The DMP-BD70V distinguishes itself as the world’s first dual deck VHS-Blu-ray player, providing the consumer with a video product that features multi-format playback allowing the user to play VHS, CD, DVD and 1080p high definition Blu-ray Discs. The BD70V allows for premium 1080p up-conversion for all video formats.
I once had a "Why bother?" attitude in a similar situation. Then I remembered that someday I will inherit all those "mistakes" so I took action to minimize them, like by buying equipment with feature sets that made/make sense to me, etc...They just moved into a retirement facility. And are pressing me to get up there ASAP to hook up their VHS deck to their HDTV (that I bought them). <sad head down shaking smilie> Next to the cable HD DVR (that I pay for) that they have no idea how to use.
Yes, that has been considered. Just had to do some math on their life expectancy, for deciding pension options. SSA gives her 10 years, more or less, as do the people offering her a pension buy out. She figures maybe 8 years, tops, due to health concerns. Actually, maybe 5.
So the stuff might not be of great interest to me, when the time comes. But, just in case....
But VHS! In the same box as Blu-ray! And that I might actually put out money for such a creature. I need a drink. And not this RC on my desk, either.
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