Panasonic DMP-BD65K Blu-Ray Player Review

The DMP-BD65K is one of the new Blu-ray Playerif you want to take advantage of this features. This is
models Panasonic is introducing to us this year. Verysold separately form the player. You other option is to
similar to the DMP-85K, also out this year, but withconnect to the internet via the Ethernet Port. An
some important differences. One being the lower priceinternet connecting will allow you to use Viera Cast.
tag of the DMP-BD-65k. Panasonic in the past hasViera Cast provides access to online streaming
been criticized for its lack of Wi-Fi and Netflixservices where you can watch movies, listen to music,
streaming. Issues they try to fix with this years models.view pictures or get information. Services that can be
The design of the Panasonic DMP-BD65K is mostlyaccess include Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand,
the same as previous model players. It is some whatYouTube, Picasa, Pandora, Fox Sports and Twitter.
sleek looking and in keeping with Panasonic's efforts toThe Panasonic DMP-BD65 provides Ultra Fast 0.5
improve the environment, the players dimensions haveSecond Quick Start feature making boot up times and
been scaled down. It comes with a feature calledloading times faster. Most Blu-ray disc will load
Viera Link Eco Function which automatically turns onanywhere from 15 seconds to 30 seconds. Putting this
off the player depending on the status of your TV.Blu-ray Player among the fastest loading times of any
Further helping the environment by saving andplayer.
preserving energy.THE PROS: The Panasonic DMP-BD65K is a great
Video Quality: The Panasonic DMP-BD65k hasBlu-ray Player. You get FULL High Definition Video and
excellent set of features to help you get the bestinternal audio decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD
possible picture. You can connect the player throughMaster Audio. It has an Ethernet port and is Wi-Fi
the following connections: HDMI, Component video or'Ready' so you can access BD-Live content. And with
Composite video Outputs. You will get 1080/24pPanasonic's Viera Cast, once connected to the
playback on Blu-ray disc and DVD up-conversion forinternet, you can access Netflix, Amazon Video on
1080p playback. Along with such image processingDemand,YouTube, Pandora, Picasa, and many more
features as 3:2/2:2 Pull-Down Progressive Processing,internet sites.
x.v.Color and High Precision 4:4:4 you get Panasonic'sTHE CONS: No DLNA feature or internal memory
unique PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus. Thisstorage for BD-Live content.(a USB Flash memory
quality image processing technology keep colorsdrive is needed) And because it is Wi-Fi 'Ready', a
original and crisp and clear, by reproducing color dataWireless LAN Adapter is required if you want to
with twice the accuracy of normal systems.connect to the internet wirelessly.
Audio Quality: Audio connection for the DMP-BD65kTHE FINAL WORD: The Panasonic DMP-BD65K has
are through the following: HDMI, Analog Audio Outa great set of features including an easy to use setup
(2ch) and Optical Audio. It has internal audio decodingand is Wi-Fi 'Ready'. It provides excellent, clear, detailed
for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.images and has internal audio decoding for Dolby
Providing you with great sound. To enhance this greatTrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. And with Vera
sound you are proved with features such as the NightCast adding Netflix and Pandora, it has improved on
Surround Mode, Dialogue Enhancer and 96kHzlast years model, the DMP-BD60. Considering the cost
Surround Re-Master. The latter improves the soundand the features of the DMP-BD65k Blu-ray Player, it
quality on CDs can the quality of the multi-channelwould be a great addition to any one home
audio found on blu-ray discs and DVD discs.entertainment system. -- Price you should look for
The DMP-BD65K is Wi-Fi 'Ready, meaning you willwhen purchasing -- Under $170.
need a Panasonic 802.11a/b/g/n USB wireless adapter