Blu-Ray & DVD Players Comparison
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| Sony BDP-BX2 | Philips BDP5012/F7 | Philips BDP5010 | Philips BDP3306/F7 | Panasonic DMP-BD655K | Panasonic DMP-BD45 | |
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Blu-Ray | Blu-Ray | Blu-Ray | Blu-Ray | Blu-Ray | Blu-Ray |
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Form Factor
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Tabletop | Tabletop | Tabletop | Tabletop | Tabletop | Tabletop |
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Media Load Type
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Tray | Tray | Tray | Tray | Tray | Tray |
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HDMI
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Component video output
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Composite 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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Ethernet
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Sound Output Mode
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Stereo | 5.1 channel | 5.1 channel | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
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Surround Sound Effects
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Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual |
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Digital Audio Format
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Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output, DTS-HD digital output, Dolby True HD digital output, Dolby Digital Plus output | Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output, DTS-HD digital output, Dolby True HD digital output | Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output, DTS-HD digital output, Dolby True HD digital output, Dolby Digital Plus output | DTS 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 | 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 1.1 (Bonus View), Profile 2.0 (BD-Live) | Profile 1.1 (Bonus View), Profile 2.0 (BD-Live) | Profile 2.0 (BD-Live) | Profile 1.1 (Bonus View), Profile 2.0 (BD-Live) | |
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Upscaling
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Yes (Up to 1080p) | Yes (Up to 1080p) | Yes (Up to 1080p) | Yes (Up to 1080p) | Yes (Up to 1080p) | Yes (Up to 1080p) |
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AVC
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AVCHD
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H.264
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MPEG-2
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MP3
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WMA
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PCM
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LPCM
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Built-in Audio Decoders
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Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS decoder, DTS HD, Linear PCM | Dolby Digital, DTS decoder | Dolby Digital, DTS decoder | Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio Essential, DTS-HD High Resolution, Dolby TrueHD | Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD | |
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Internet Streaming Services
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Blockbuster , Vudu , Pandora , Netflix , Net TV | VIERA Cast | ||||
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Media Type
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DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW | BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW | DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, CD-RW | BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, Kodak Picture CD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW | DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, DVD-RAM, BD-R DL, BD-RE DL, CD-R, DVD+R DL, CD, DVD-ROM, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW | DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, DVD-RAM, BD-R DL, BD-RE DL, CD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW |
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Media Format
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Picture Modes
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Remote Control
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Remote Control Type
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Universal remote control | Universal remote control | ||||
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Remote Control Technology
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Infrared | Infrared | Infrared | Infrared | Infrared | Infrared |
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Signal-To-Noise Ratio (dB)
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100 | 100 | ||||
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Video D/A Converter (bit/MHz)
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12 / 148.5 | 12 / 150 | 12 / 148.5 | 12 / 148.5 | ||
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Audio D/A Converter (bit/kHz)
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24 / 192 | 24 / 192 | ||||
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Dynamic Range (dB)
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100 | 100 | ||||
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Cables Included
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Power Device
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Power supply - Internal | Power supply - Internal | 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 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 230 |
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Power Consumption Operational (W)
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22 | 15 | 19 | 19 | ||
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Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep (W)
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0.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.2 | ||
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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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Upgradeable firmware | JPEG photo playback, USB host function, Viera Link, Digital noise reduction, Upgradeable firmware | ||||
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Parental lock
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UPC
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027242765733 | 609585179127 | 609585165700 | 609585205413 | 885170000131 | |
| Dimensions | ||||||
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Width (in)
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16.9 | 17.1 | 17.1 | 14.2 | 16.9 | 16.9 |
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Depth (in)
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8.1 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 8.4 | 8.1 | 8.1 |
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Height (in)
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2.2 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
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Weight (lbs)
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4.6 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
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