Most popular blu-rays

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  • 8.0 10

    Sony BDP-S5000ES

    26 May 2009 12:13 PM

    The Sony BDP-S5000ES is a premium Blu-ray player, which features impressive build quality and audio performance, but if video is what you crave there are cheaper options.

    Specs: Blu-ray , 1

  • 8.2 4.7

    Samsung BD-P3600

    27 May 2009 4:06 PM

    The Samsung BD-P3600 is a huge leap ahead for stand-alone Blu-ray players, with blazing-fast operational speed, tons of features and excellent image quality.

  • 7.3

    Panasonic DMR-BW850

    06 Apr 2009 10:20 AM

    The Panasonic DMR-BW850 Blu-ray recorder features a 500GB HDD, twin HD tuner and access to YouTube and Picasa web services.

    Specs: Blu-ray , 500 GB

  • 8.2 8

    Panasonic DMR-BW750

    08 Sep 2009 10:04 AM

    If you're looking for a flexible PVR that's packed with features, then the excellent Panasonic DMR-BW750 Blu-ray recorder is almost a one-stop shop.

    Specs: Blu-ray , 250 GB, 1

  • 9.1 9.7

    Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player

    22 Sep 2009 10:53 AM

    With a mind-blowing feature set and superlative performance, the Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray player could very well be the last disc spinner you'll ever need.

    Specs: Blu-ray , 1 GB, 1

  • 8.1

    Kogan Blu-ray Player BD 2.0

    05 Nov 2009 9:27 AM

    The renewed Kogan Blu-ray player is a bargain, with many of the niceties of much more expensive players but you can't expect video precision for the price.

    Specs: Blu-ray , 1

  • Panasonic DMP-BD80

    26 Mar 2009 4:00 PM

    The Panasonic DMP-BD80 is the company's newest flagship Blu-ray player and features VIERA CAST web apps and a 7.1 analog out.

    Specs: Blu-ray

  • 8.7 7.4

    LG BD370

    17 Mar 2009 1:35 PM

    Cheap and very cheerful, the LG BD370 Blu-ray player is a fantastically optioned piece of blue laser finery, and a new benchmark for budget players.

    Specs: Blu-ray , 1

  • 8.8 7.7

    Panasonic DMP-BD60

    27 Mar 2009 10:08 AM

    The Panasonic DMP-BD60 is a capable and likeable Blu-ray player. Overall, it's a great performer and, though not the cheapest, it's worth the money.

    Specs: Blu-ray , 1

  • 7.7 6.5

    Kogan Blu-ray player

    03 Feb 2009 4:23 PM

    Kogan's budget-line Blu-ray player has excellent playback, and is even region free. At the same time, it's a player we could only recommend as a stopgap solution for multi-region buyers.

    Specs: Blu-ray

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