Top 50 Blu-ray players dissected

Gone are the days when we have to make do with sub standard picture quality films. Today’s tech lets us view movies in full high definition just the way they were meant to be see, with a picture so clear you’d want to reach our and touch it.

We’ve dissected the top 50 Blu-ray players for your perusal, offering more than just a pretty picture.

Top of the tree
Panasonic DMP-BD30K
Best price: £277.95 on 21 July 2008
Top of the high-definition pile is this picture perfect player form Panasonic. That’s a lot of p’s, 1080 in fact. That’s full high-definition, the best picture possible. Watch movies at 24 frames per second for the ultimate picture quality. Its talents don’t stop there. Insert an SD card and view you photos on your telly.
Up against: Sony BDP-S500

Rising star
Philips BDP7200
Best price: £279 on 21 July 2008
Like your images razor sharp? There’s not much better than this new kid on the block. Not only can it play movies in full HD1080p, it’ll also upscale your old DVD collection, giving them a high gloss movie makeover. It can also play a wide range of formats such as DVD-Video, DVD-R/-RW, CD, DivX and more.
Up against: PlayStation 3

Unsung Hero
Pioneer BDP-LX70A Multi-region
Best price: £799 on 21 July 2008
This little jewel has earned it’s share of recognition with its ability to play crystal clear pictures with minimum fuss. It has a range of features making more esteemed players look over their backs such as the ability to play a wide range of formats, view photos and play discs from other regions.
Up against: Sony BDP-S300

Loved by the experts
Samsung BD-P1000
Best price: £799.99 on 21 July 2008
Displays some of the best full HD images around, but do more than just watch eye wateringly clear pictures on this top of the range Blu-ray player. View your entire digital photo album and listen to music too. It takes a range of cards such as SD, Compact Flash, Memory Stick duo and more. It doesn’t just need movies to keep you busy.
Up against: Pioneer BDP-LX70

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