Panasonic DMP-BD85K WiFi Enabled Blu-Ray Disc Player (Black) Review
I got mine in Hong Kong, and I was very very disappointed to find out that the Asia version does not come with the Wi-Fi adapter. This is very ridiculous since the Wi-Fi feature is one of the main selling point of this product. I really don't know what Panasonic is thinking! Are they racist or something? And it wasn't any cheaper too. And considering the adapter is being sold seperately for ~, does that mean the player itself should only be xx? Which is wayyy less than what I paid for. But nontheless it is a fine player, picture and sound quality is superb! Noticeably better than my previous BD30. But this ridiculous unfair treatment to Asia user has given me a disappointing experience with Panasonic, I hope they'll at least allow us to purchase the adapter at a cheaper price, I think that's the least they should do.
Panasonic DMP-BD85K WiFi Enabled Blu-Ray Disc Player (Black) Feature
- Superior Video and Audio Performance
- Wi-Fi enabled with super sensitive antenna
- Ultra-fast 0.5 second startup
- More compact Design
- More efficient energy consumption
Panasonic DMP-BD85K WiFi Enabled Blu-Ray Disc Player (Black) Overview
Blu-ray Disc Player
Panasonic DMP-BD85K WiFi Enabled Blu-Ray Disc Player (Black) Specifications
Start watching your favorite high-definition movies almost instantly with the Panasonic DMP-BD85 Blu-ray Disc player, which features an ultra-fast 0.5-second boot time. You'll also enjoy BD-Live and Panasonic's VIERA Cast functionality for accessing Internet video content thanks to the included Wi-Fi connectivity (via included Wireless LAN adapter) as well as wired Ethernet networking.
It also includes both a USB port and a Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot, making it easy for you to view and share both digital still images and HD video recorded with an HD camcorder in the AVCHD format (DivX movie format also supported). Other features include compatibility with a wide variety of disc formats (including standard DVD movie discs), HDMI Jitter Purifier, 7.1-channel audio decode analog output, Energy Star certification, and Panasonic's VIERA Link function--allowing you to operate multiple audio/video components using a single remote via HDMI.
Additionally, Panasonic's lineup of 2010 BD Players are designed to reduce power consumption and also feature a slimmer, more efficient design to reduce packaging waste.
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Key Features
- High-quality image processing via PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus technology for clear and vibrant color reproduction that is faithful to the original film (learn more).
- High-definition audio decoder (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio Essential) takes advantage of the 7.1 channel surround sound now incorporated in Blu-ray Discs.
- HDMI Jitter Purifier provides clear, robust bass sounds faithful to the original
- Digital Tube Sound Simulator produces the warm, realistic sounds associated with a tube amplifier.
- 7.1 channel analog audio output to produce a true 7.1 surround sound experience that rivals the movie theater.
- VIERA Link utilizes HDMI to enable control all VIERA Link combatable products with one remote.
- SD memory card slot enables you to play your photos and movies taken with digital cameras and camcorders by just sliding in an SD memory card into the SD slot.
What's in the Box
BD Player, remote control (with batteries), Wireless LAN adapter, power cord, operating instructions
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VIERA Cast Online Content
Panasonic's VIERA Cast service allows you to stream movies, TV shows and music from a variety of sources without the need of either an external box or a PC. Powered up with Netflix and Amazon Video on Demand, you can also access YouTube, Picasa, Bloomberg, and other Internet sites from the special VIERA Cast screen. And as additional sites are added to the 2010 VIERA Cast service, they are added automatically. You'll need to be connected to your home network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi (using the included Wireless LAN adapter).Specifications
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Disc/Media Compatibility
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Experience Movies Like Never Before
The DMP-BD85 employs the PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus. Developed in collaboration with Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory, this high image processing technology reproduces clear, vivid colors that are faithful to the original film.Panasonic's Blu-ray Disc players employ high precision 4:4:4 signal technology, which working in tandem with PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus processes each pixel of the Blu-ray Disc video signal in the horizontal direction to compliment vertical direction processing. P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD) is another technology that contributes to the superior picture quality of the Blu-ray players. P4HD processes more than 15 billion pixels per second and applies the optimal processing to every pixel.
Panasonic's Blu-ray Disc players further utilize 16-level motion detection to categorize the image motion of each pixel into one of 16 levels; diagonal processing to detect diagonals and correct the pixels accordingly; 1080p up-conversion to up-convert content recorded in the 480i/p or 720p format to 1080p.
This Blu-ray Disc player also provides 1080/24p output, reproducing cinema images from a Blu-ray Disc and DVD in their original 24p form with no need for conversion--enabling you to enjoy cinema images in the same format used in cinema with a 1080/24p-compatible TV.
Complimenting the HD audio codecs, the BD85 Blu-ray Disc player features 96kHz surround re-master, a function that enhances the sound quality of CDs and other sources, and even improves the quality of the multi-channel audio data on Blu-ray Discs and DVDs.
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Customer Reviews
Doesn't play alot of blu-ray DVD's - PD - Virginia
I purchased this the BD85 a few months ago. Initially it seemed to work fine - meaning it played whatever DVD I put in there, including Blu-ray disks. It also was very easy to set up Wi-fi and watch instant Netflix movies.
However, in the past month I have tried playing 3 different Blu-ray disks including "The Road" , "It's Complicated" and none are playable despite having the most up to date firmware. These disks play PERFECTLY WELL on my PS3.
I contacted manufacturer by email - they replied I needed to put in a SD card as "minimum 1 GB SD card as some Blu-ray disks require additional memory". I added a 2 GB SD card and had the player format it. The disks still do not work!!!
Pasasonic's response "the bluray player is very sensitive, as a result if the discs that you rented from Netflix contain fingerprints, dirt, or any foreign particles, it will not play in the unit. We apologize for the inconvenience."
My asnwer: the disks don't look bad at all (minor scratches), and they play on my PS3 - they SHOULD play on the Panasonic too. What a piece of junk!
Next time, I'm just going to purchase another PS3 to use as a Blu-ray player as I've never had any problems with that device (and it's much faster at loading disks than the BD85).
Great, needs more online features though - jdawg -
This Blu-ray player is exceptional. Picture quality and sound quality are great. The only reason I did not give it five stars is because it has the Fox Sports as "comming soon" and it could use so more online services such as Hulu. Other than that this thing is awesome.
Excellent quality and price - William R. Drake - Nevada City, CA USA
Based on the positive reviews and the price I bought this model to move up to blu-ray. It is really great. It is easy to use and provides an excellent picture for DVDs and blu-ray. I like that it can interface with the internet and Netflix (although I have not used that feature yet). I also like Panasonic's customer service. In my experience, their personnel are very knowledgeable. A great player at a very good price.
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