I don't have another Blu-Ray player to compare this to, but it works perfectly. Yes, it loads a bit slower than my old DVD, but that is going to happen with any blu-ray player. The picture and sound are great and it was simple to set up and use.
The biggest reason I purchased this is because it has Amazon Video on Demand. Some players have Netflix or other streaming media, but I opted for Amazon because you can buy and rent without a subscription. Setting up the account at Amazon was easy, and they have a pretty good selection of TV and Movies to choose from. You can order on your PC and choose to have it play on your TV (when you are ready to watch) or just order it by using the VieraCast option on the blu-ray player. Honestly, the interface on VieraCast isn't that great (yet), so doing it on the computer is much easier.
I was afraid that with my set up I might get buffering issues, but that is not the case. I use an apple TimeCapsule to wirelessly transmit to an apple Airport Express that is then connected to the blu-ray player. I watched an HD movie the other night and did not have any buffering issues at all. Perfect. The picture and sound quality are very good as well.
I should also mention that VieraCast currently also serves up weather information, stocks, and youtube. I'm sure they will add more content through flash upgrades in the future.
So, this is a good blu-ray player - especially for the price. The big bonus is Amazon Video On Demand and who knows what else they will add to VieraCast.Get more detail about Panasonic DMP-BD80 High Clarity Audio Blu-ray Disc Player, Black.
No comments:
Post a Comment