Blu-Ray & DVD Players Comparison
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| Sony BDP-S300 | Samsung BD-D6500 | Panasonic DMP-BDT300 | Panasonic DMP-BDT215 | |
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| From $395 | From $215 | From $407 | From $146 | |
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Blu-Ray | Blu-Ray | Blu-Ray | Blu-Ray |
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Form Factor
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Tabletop | Tabletop | Tabletop | Tabletop |
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Media Load Type
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Tray | Slot-load | Tray | Tray |
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Component video output
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Composite video output
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S-Video input
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S-Video output
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SPDIF output
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Audio line-out
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Digital audio output
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Connectivity Protocols
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IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet) | IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11a | IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet) | |
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Sound Output Mode
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Stereo | Stereo | 7.1 channel | Stereo |
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Surround Sound Effects
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Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual |
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Digital Audio Format
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Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output | DTS-HD Master Audio output, DTS-HD digital output, Dolby True HD digital output, Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output, Dolby Digital Plus output | DTS-HD digital output, Dolby True HD digital output, Dolby Digital Plus output | DTS-HD Master Audio output, DTS-HD digital output, Dolby True HD digital output, Dolby Digital Plus output |
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BD profiles
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Profile 1.1 (Bonus View), Profile 2.0 (BD-Live) | Profile 2.0 (BD-Live) | Profile 2.0 (BD-Live) | |
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Upscaling
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Yes (Up to 1080p) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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AVC
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AVCHD
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DivX
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DivX HD
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H.264
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MKV
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MPEG-1
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MPEG-2
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MPEG-4
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VC-1
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WMV
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WMV9
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XviD
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AAC
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MP3
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WMA
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PCM
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MPEG 2 Audio
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AC-3
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HE-AAC
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MPEG 1 Audio
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Built-in Audio Decoders
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Dolby Digital | Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus | Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus | DTS-HD Master Audio Essential, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution |
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Internet Streaming Services
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Samsung Apps | YouTube , Picasa | Skype , FOX sports , Amazon Video , VIERA Cast , Yahoo Video , Vudu , Picasa , VIERA Connect , Hulu Plus , MLB.tv , NHL , Netflix , CinemaNow , NBA , Twitter , Facebook | |
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Media Type
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DVD+R, BD-ROM, DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW | DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW | DVD-RAM, DVD+R DL, DVD-ROM, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-R DL, BD-RE DL, CD-R, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW | DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-R DL, BD-RE DL, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW |
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Media Format
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NTSC | PAL, NTSC | NTSC | |
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Repeat Modes
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Title, Chapter | Title, Chapter, A-B repeat | ||
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CD Playback Modes
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Repeat all, One track repeat, Random play / shuffle | |||
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Picture Modes
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Widescreen, Letterbox, Pan and scan | |||
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Slow Motion Speed
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1/8, 1/4, 1/2 | |||
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Remote Control
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Remote Control Type
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Universal remote control | |||
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Remote Control Technology
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Infrared | Infrared | Infrared | |
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Response Bandwidth (Hz)
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4 - 44000 | |||
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Signal-To-Noise Ratio (dB)
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110 | 115 | 100 | |
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Total Harmonic Distortion (%)
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0.003 | |||
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Video D/A Converter (bit/MHz)
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12 / 148.5 | |||
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Audio D/A Converter (bit/kHz)
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24 / 192 | 24 / 192 | 24 / 192 | |
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Dynamic Range (dB)
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100 | 100 | 100 | |
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Cables Included
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1 x Audio cable, 1 x Video cable | 1 x A/V cable | ||
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Power Device
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Power supply - Internal | Power supply - Internal | Power supply - Internal | Power supply - Internal |
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Energy Star qualified
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Power (V)
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120 | 230 | 120 | |
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Power Consumption Operational (W)
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19 | 32 | 9.9 | |
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Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep (W)
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0.2 | 0.1 | ||
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Picture zoom
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Picture zoom capability
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TV screen saver
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Additional features
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Multi-brand compatibility | AllShare, USB host function | Upgradeable firmware | |
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Parental lock
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Video noise reduction
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UPC
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027242715721 | 036725608467 | 885170008458 | 885170049055 |
| Dimensions | ||||
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Width (in)
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16.9 | 16.9 | 16.9 | 18.3 |
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Depth (in)
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14.8 | 8.2 | 9.8 | 10.5 |
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Height (in)
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3.1 | 1.3 | 2.6 | 3.3 |
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Weight (lbs)
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9.9 | 3.7 | 5.7 | 5.5 |
| Warranty | ||||
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Service and Support
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1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | ||
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Service and Support Details
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Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year | Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year | ||
