Panasonic DMP-BD10

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

100% des avis sur Amazon.fr donnent une note favorable à ce produit.

Exceptional picture quality, Many media types supported.

Some functionality issues, price

The Panasonic DMP-BD10 is delivered exceptional image quality but had some functionality issues and carries an high price tag.

Panasonic also provides an RGB-capable Scart output plus component, S-video and composite outputs. On the audio front, there are 7.1-channel analogue audio outputs, which reveals that the DMP-BD10 is fitted with a Dolby Digital Plus decoder (alongside...

1080p picture quality ; CD playback ; DVD upscaling

Occasional crashes ; No Dolby TrueHD or DTS master Audio

Excellent picture and sound ; Good menu screen

Slow to load discs ; Expensive

Stunning images and improved audio can't quite persuade us to part with so much money to join the HD revolution

Excellent picture quality on Blu-ray and DVD; DVD upconversion to 720p, 1080i, and 1080p; on-board decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD High Resolution; HDMI output; DVD-Audio support; sleek design.

Bad remote; annoying front flip-down panel; somewhat slow load times.

If you're set on a standalone Blu-ray player, the Panasonic DMP-BD10A should definitely be on your short list.

Blu-ray discs look and sound amazing ; 7.1-channel audio ; Solid construction and sleek look

Very expensive, even compared with competing players ; Long load and eject times ; Shoddy remote control ; 1080p TV and 7.1-channel set-up required in order to make the most of the player

All up, the DMP-BD10 shows off the capabilities of Blu-ray well, but as with Samsung's pioneering player, we'd only recommend it to new-tech junkies who have the corresponding high-def equipment.