| Comparison Chart - Blu-ray Players |
High-definition player and price*
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Format
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Features
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Sony PlayStation 3
Where to Buy
(*est. $400)
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Blu-ray
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HD Output: 720p/1080i/1080p
SD upconversion to 1080p
24 fps output available
HDMI 1.3
802.11 b/g Wi-Fi
Ethernet port
BD-Java support
Dolby TrueHD
80GB HDD
Built in Internet browser, advanced video gaming console, Bluetooth game controller and Bluetooth A/V remote available as accessory.
Profile 1.1 compliant; Profile 2.0 compliance via firmware upgrade planned.
12.8 x 3.86 x 10.79 inches
One-year parts and labor warranty
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Panasonic DMP-BD30
Where to Buy
(*est. $410)
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Blu-ray
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HD Output: 720p/1080i/1080p
SD upconversion to 480p/720p/1080i/1080p
24 fps output available
Profile 1.1 compliant
HDMI 1.3 output
Can bitstream Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA but no built-in decoders
SD card slot
IR remote
Ethernet port
2.31 x 16.94 x 12.63 inches
One-year parts and labor warranty
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Sharp BD-HP20U
Where to Buy
(*est. $350)
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Blu-ray
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HD Output: 720p/1080i/1080p
SD upconversion to 480p/720p/1080i/1080p
24 fps output available
Profile 1.0
HDMI output
Dolby TrueHD
Quick Start
Aquos Link
IR Remote
16.9 x 2.7 x 13.2 inches
One-year parts and labor warranty
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