| The DMP-BD65K is one of the new Blu-ray Player | | | | if you want to take advantage of this features. This is |
| models Panasonic is introducing to us this year. Very | | | | sold separately form the player. You other option is to |
| similar to the DMP-85K, also out this year, but with | | | | connect to the internet via the Ethernet Port. An |
| some important differences. One being the lower price | | | | internet connecting will allow you to use Viera Cast. |
| tag of the DMP-BD-65k. Panasonic in the past has | | | | Viera Cast provides access to online streaming |
| been criticized for its lack of Wi-Fi and Netflix | | | | services 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 mostly | | | | access include Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand, |
| the same as previous model players. It is some what | | | | YouTube, Picasa, Pandora, Fox Sports and Twitter. |
| sleek looking and in keeping with Panasonic's efforts to | | | | The Panasonic DMP-BD65 provides Ultra Fast 0.5 |
| improve the environment, the players dimensions have | | | | Second Quick Start feature making boot up times and |
| been scaled down. It comes with a feature called | | | | loading times faster. Most Blu-ray disc will load |
| Viera Link Eco Function which automatically turns on | | | | anywhere 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 and | | | | player. |
| preserving energy. | | | | THE PROS: The Panasonic DMP-BD65K is a great |
| Video Quality: The Panasonic DMP-BD65k has | | | | Blu-ray Player. You get FULL High Definition Video and |
| excellent set of features to help you get the best | | | | internal audio decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD |
| possible picture. You can connect the player through | | | | Master 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 1080/24p | | | | Panasonic's Viera Cast, once connected to the |
| playback on Blu-ray disc and DVD up-conversion for | | | | internet, you can access Netflix, Amazon Video on |
| 1080p playback. Along with such image processing | | | | Demand,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's | | | | THE CONS: No DLNA feature or internal memory |
| unique PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus. This | | | | storage for BD-Live content.(a USB Flash memory |
| quality image processing technology keep colors | | | | drive is needed) And because it is Wi-Fi 'Ready', a |
| original and crisp and clear, by reproducing color data | | | | Wireless 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-BD65k | | | | THE FINAL WORD: The Panasonic DMP-BD65K has |
| are through the following: HDMI, Analog Audio Out | | | | a great set of features including an easy to use setup |
| (2ch) and Optical Audio. It has internal audio decoding | | | | and 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 great | | | | TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. And with Vera |
| sound you are proved with features such as the Night | | | | Cast adding Netflix and Pandora, it has improved on |
| Surround Mode, Dialogue Enhancer and 96kHz | | | | last years model, the DMP-BD60. Considering the cost |
| Surround Re-Master. The latter improves the sound | | | | and the features of the DMP-BD65k Blu-ray Player, it |
| quality on CDs can the quality of the multi-channel | | | | would 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 will | | | | when purchasing -- Under $170. |
| need a Panasonic 802.11a/b/g/n USB wireless adapter | | | | |