Mega changers provide a very convenient service of storing all your movies where they are readily available at the push of a button. While most of us do not have hundreds of Blu-ray Discs, not yet anyway, Sony’s BDP-CX7000ES Blu-ray Player 400 disc capacity can be used with DVDs, CDs, as well as Blu-ray discs. Freeing up precious shelf space once occupied by all these discs. Enabling you to easily sort, search and navigate your way through your movie library with one remote control.

The 400 discs capacity Blu-ray Player mega-changer, not surprising, is quite large. With dimensions of 17 inches wide and 9.5 inches high and 22 inches depth, it is certainly one of the largest Blu-ray Players you will find. This jukebox styled player is solidly built with a stepped front panel. The Power and Standby button is located on the front left of the player. All other control buttons, such as Play, Stop, Skip disc, Open/Close and Search are located on the right side of the player. There is a front cover in the middle to insert or eject discs from the carousel.. The front panel display screen is at the top of the player right above the front cover. Video, Audio and all other connections can be found on the rear of the BDP-CX7000ES.

VIDEO QUALITY: Video connections for the BDP-CX7000ES are similar to regular Blu-ray Players. It has a HDMI Output, Composite Video Outputs, Component Video Outputs and a S-Video Output. The HDMI connection will provide you with a Full HD 1080p/24 video resolution. Sony has also equipped the BDP-CX7000ES with many video enhancement features that should provide the player a superior video performance. Features like Super Bit Mapping. This increases the 8 bit video to a 14 bit signal. Then the signal is modified with Sony’s HD Reality Enhancer. Which takes the source material and analyzes it bit by bit, to sharpen the edges and produce better details and clearer film images. Other video features include the Precision Cinema HD Upscale. This feature processes image changes at a pixel level instead of using the complete scan lines.

AUDIO QUALITY: Audio connections for the BDP-CX7000ES include the HDMI, the Coaxial Audio Digital Outputs, and Analog Audio Outputs, both 2.0-ch and 7.1-ch. Both a 2-channel and a 5.1-channel analog audio can be transmitted at the same time. Of course, like regular Blu-ray Players, it does have internal audio decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Which also can be transmitted in its native bitstream form to be decoded externally.

The big feature of the BDP-CX7000ES is the ability to store 400 disc at one time. So being able to manage these discs is very significant. As mention previously, the player is large, but considering the amount of discs that can be stored, it has a very neat compact design. The player is a Profile 2.0 so it has the ability to connect to the internet. Here you can take advantage of the Gracenote service, which provides information regarding the discs you are playing. The player uses Sony’s XMB interface to navigate your way through your movie library.

While BD-Live function is available, it does require you to insert a USB memory device for downloading such content. The BDP-CX7000ES does not have any internal memory to store BD-Live content. It does come equipped with a RS-232 Port and IR inputs and outputs.

THE PROS: The Sony BDP-CX7000ES holds 400 Blu-ray, DVD or CD Discs. It uses Gracenote’s for video and music identification. It is a Profile 2.0 with 7.1 analog Outputs and a RS-232 port(for Custom Installing), Better Build Quality, and IR inputs and outputs. Has video features such as Sony’s HD Reality Enhancer to improve playback quality.

THE CONS: Does not have built-in Wi-Fi capability or any Online Streaming Media Services. No DLNA support or internal memory for BD-Live content. It’s high price tag may not appeal to everyone.

THE FINAL WORD: Most people probably do not have 400 Blu-ray Discs in their collection, but the concept of having a Mega-Changer to hold all your disc is an appealing feature. Add to this the BDP-CX7000ES has some enhances video and audio features that provides great video and audio playback. It combines to make a unique Blu-ray Player aimed at a target market where the Price Tag is not a factor. – Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $1900.00

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Upgrading their Blu-ray line-up in 2010, Toshiba has come out with three new Blu-ray Players: the BDX2500, the BDX2700 and the 3D capable BDX3000. All three of these models are a significant improvement over Toshiba’s first attempt in the world of Blu-ray. Making upgrades on the players online media services and Wi-Fi capabilities, Toshiba has taken the right step to manufacturing better Blu-ray Players.

At a price list of $179.99, the BDX2500 is an entry level Blu-ray Player, but it has many nice functions and features. The player is a Profile 2.0 that can handle BD-Live features and Bonus View/picture-in-picture playback. On the audio side of things, the BDX2500 has on board decoding and bitstreram output of High Resolution audio formats – Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.

VIDEO QUALITY: Video connections for the BDX2500 include HDMI, Component Video and Composite Video Outputs. S-Video output is not featured on this model. With the HDMI connection, the player can support 1080p/24 video output on Blu-ray discs. You do not have to discard your old DVD collection, in fact you should find a whole new level of appreciation for them since the BDX2500 can up-scale standard DVDs to near a HD level. Video features and functions like a preset picture mode and noise reduction are not included with the BDX2500.

AUDIO QUALITY: Audio connections include HDMI, Optical Digital and both 2.0 and 7.1 channel Analog Outputs. Having two sets of Analog Outputs is a very rare feature to find in an entry level Blu-ray Player. Those that have an older Audio/Video receiver, without a HDMI input, 7.1-channel Analog Outputs will come in very handy. The BDX2500 supports internal audio decoding for the latest High Resolution audio formats: Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. The BDX2500 can send the audio signals in their native bitstream form, as well, if you want your Audio/Video receiver to decode.

The BDX2500 can handle AVCHD, WMA,, JPEG and MP3 formats. There is a SD Card slot located on the front panel that can be used for playback of MP3, WMA and JPEG files. And since the BDX2500 does not have any internal memory, the SD Card Slot and the USB Port (located in the rear of the player) can be used for storing downloaded BD-Live data. BD-Live enabled Blu-ray Discs will allow you to access content from the internet such as deleted scenes, updated trailers, online chat rooms, online games, live commentary and much more.

The BDX2500 has an Ethernet Port for you to connect to your Home Network. Or you have the option of connecting a WLM-10UB1 wireless LAN adapter, priced about $50.00 and sold separately, to the USB port. Either internet connection will provide you with BD-Live content and access to Online Streaming Media Services. Toshiba has equipped the BDX2500 with great video-on-demand services such as VUDU, Netflix, Cinema Now, Blockbuster VOD, as well as Pandora.

THE PROS: The Toshiba BDX2500 has 1080p/24 video output when playing back Blu-ray discs. Standard DVDs can be up-scaled to near HD range. Being a Profile 2.0 player, it can handle BD-Live features. Has Online Streaming Media Services such as BLOCKBUSTER On Demand

The DMP-BD65K is one of the new Blu-ray Player models Panasonic is introducing to us this year. Very similar to the DMP-85K, also out this year, but with some important differences. One being the lower price tag of the DMP-BD-65k. Panasonic in the past has been criticized for its lack of Wi-Fi and Netflix streaming. Issues they try to fix with this years models.

The design of the Panasonic DMP-BD65K is mostly the same as previous model players. It is some what sleek looking and in keeping with Panasonic’s efforts to improve the environment, the players dimensions have been scaled down. It comes with a feature called Viera Link Eco Function which automatically turns on/off the player depending on the status of your TV. Further helping the environment by saving and preserving energy.

Video Quality: The Panasonic DMP-BD65k has excellent set of features to help you get the best possible picture. You can connect the player through the following connections: HDMI, Component video or Composite video Outputs. You will get 1080/24p playback on Blu-ray disc and DVD up-conversion for 1080p playback. Along with such image processing features as 3:2/2:2 Pull-Down Progressive Processing, x.v.Color and High Precision 4:4:4 you get Panasonic’s unique PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus. This quality image processing technology keep colors original and crisp and clear, by reproducing color data with twice the accuracy of normal systems.

Audio Quality: Audio connection for the DMP-BD65k are through the following: HDMI, Analog Audio Out (2ch) and Optical Audio. It has internal audio decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Providing you with great sound. To enhance this great sound you are proved with features such as the Night Surround Mode, Dialogue Enhancer and 96kHz Surround Re-Master. The latter improves the sound quality on CDs can the quality of the multi-channel audio found on blu-ray discs and DVD discs.

The DMP-BD65K is Wi-Fi ‘Ready, meaning you will need a Panasonic 802.11a/b/g/n USB wireless adapter if you want to take advantage of this features. This is sold separately form the player. You other option is to connect to the internet via the Ethernet Port. An internet connecting will allow you to use Viera Cast. Viera Cast provides access to online streaming services where you can watch movies, listen to music, view pictures or get information. Services that can be access include Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand, YouTube, Picasa, Pandora, Fox Sports and Twitter.

The Panasonic DMP-BD65 provides Ultra Fast 0.5 Second Quick Start feature making boot up times and loading times faster. Most Blu-ray disc will load anywhere from 15 seconds to 30 seconds. Putting this Blu-ray Player among the fastest loading times of any player.

THE PROS: The Panasonic DMP-BD65K is a great Blu-ray Player. You get FULL High Definition Video and internal audio decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. It has an Ethernet port and is Wi-Fi ‘Ready’ so you can access BD-Live content. And with Panasonic’s Viera Cast, once connected to the internet, you can access Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand,YouTube, Pandora, Picasa, and many more internet sites.

THE CONS: No DLNA feature or internal memory storage for BD-Live content.(a USB Flash memory drive is needed) And because it is Wi-Fi ‘Ready’, a Wireless LAN Adapter is required if you want to connect to the internet wirelessly.

THE FINAL WORD: The Panasonic DMP-BD65K has a great set of features including an easy to use setup and is Wi-Fi ‘Ready’. It provides excellent, clear, detailed images and has internal audio decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. And with Vera Cast adding Netflix and Pandora, it has improved on last years model, the DMP-BD60. Considering the cost and the features of the DMP-BD65k Blu-ray Player, it would be a great addition to any one home entertainment system. – Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $170.00

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