The new DMP-BDT110 Blu-ray Player from Panasonic is capable of 3D Blu-ray playback, has access to Online Streaming services, USB and SD Card support, WI-Fi 'Ready' and much more. Read a quick review of all the features the DMP-BDT110 has to offer.
Whether we, as consumers, want it or not, 3D home entertainment is
here and it doesn't seem to be going anywhere soon. This is evident by
Panasonic's new Blu-ray Player line-up for 2011. Three out of its four
new players are 3D capable. This includes the DMP-BDT110 model. If 3D is
still something you have no interest in, no need to worry, the
DMP-BDT110 has many other features that should give you endless
entertainment. While the DMP-BDT110 does not have all the features of
some higher-end models; it does have a low price tag and the main
essentials of excellent disc playback. As well as having some very nice
extra features thrown in.
Panasonic has always tried to make
their player's as environmentally friendly as possible. Decreasing the
size of its players is one thing they have adopted, and the DMP-BDT110
is a very slim player. The model has two buttons located on the top for
power and for Opening/Closing the disc tray. There is a front panel that
has to be open to access the other controls and ports. These are the
standard Play/Stop buttons and a SD Card Slot and USB Port. Of course
the front panel will have to remain open when you are using a USB
device.
VIDEO QUALITY: HDMI
and Video Out are the only video connections for the DMP-BDT110.
Component Video outputs are missing, but since most users will be using
the HDMI connection, this should not pose any problems. The HDMI
connection will give you Full HD 1080p/24 video resolution on both
standard and 3D blu-ray discs. It can also up-convert any standard DVDs
to near high-definition. The DMP-BDT110 is equipped with the new
UniPhier Chip, which creates stunning image quality. And the Adaptive
Chroma Processing has improved the vertical colour preference process by
1.5 times, providing better detailed images. Visual tests performed by
experts and users have been positive.
AUDIO QUALITY: Besides
the HDMI connection, the DMP-BDT110 has 2-ch analog Output (Red,White)
and an Optical Digital Output. It has support for DTS-HD Master Audio
Essential and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, both for internal decoding
and bit-stream output. Resulting in great sound effects and wonderfully
clear, crisp lossess 7.1 surround sound experience.
The start-up
time for the DMP-BDT110 is very fast, within seconds you will find
yourself staring at the newly designed Home Page. If this is not fast
enough for you, there is an option under Settings to use the Quick Start
Mode. But be warned, while this increases the start-up time, it does
use up more power consumption. From the Home Page use can choose the
many different features available to you.
Under the Network
options is VIERA Cast. Here you can access many online streaming media
and social networking services. Such as Netflix, Twitter, VUDU, Amazon,
Pandora, Picasa, YouTube and many more. A new feature Panasonic has
introduced to its players is Skype. Via a web cam (Sold Separately), you
can communicate with family and friends. Even leave a video message if
you are not home. Callers can also leave a message. Since the DMP-BDT110
does not have internal memory capable of supporting such recordings, a
SD Card or USB memory device will be required. This goes for downloading
any BD-Live content found on certain Blu-ray Discs as well.
Of
course an internet connection is needed to access these features. The
DMP-BDT110 has an Ethernet Port located on the back, and a USB port for a
wireless LAN adapter (Sold Separately) connection. The DMP-BDT110 is
also DLNA certified - once you are connected to your home network you
can stream videos, music, and photos from your PC or other DLNA
certified devices.
As mentioned before, this model can handle
playing back 3D Blu-ray Discs. But it can also convert 2D images to 3D.
So you can play all your old DVD movies and view them in 3D. Another
feature that may assist you in your 3D viewing is the 3D Effect
Controller. This feature lets you change the 3D depth settings. Overall,
the DMP-BDT110 is a solid player with new and innovative 3D technology
and immaculate image quality.
THE PROS: The
DMP-BDT110 is one of Panasonic's latest Blu-ray Disc Players. For an
entry-level player it is full of great features and at a very reasonable
price. It is capable of Full 1080p/24 video resolution on blu-rays and
3D Blu-rays. Offers DVD up-scaling, faster loading times, Wi-Fi "Ready',
and access to Viera Cast (CinemaNow,VUDU,Netfilx,YouTube,Pandora,Amazon
and many more). It is DLNA capable (rare to find in an entry-level
player), as well as Skype™ Video Calls.
THE CONS: Like
most entry-level players, there is no internal memory for accessing
BD-Live functions. A USB memory device of at least 1GB will be needed.
The play does offer WI-Fi options, but you will need to purchase a
wireless LAN Adapter which is sold separately. Not a fan of the 2D to 3D
conversion, this technology still has a long way to go to become an
effective entertainment feature. The same maybe said for the 3D effect
Controller. While it is fun to go in and change the 3D settings, it is
not something everyone will want to play around with. Services like Hulu
Plus and live out-of-market sports (MLB, NHL, MLS) are available with
Viera Connect but not on Viera Cast. Hopefully these services along with
other apps with be added later.
THE FINAL WORD: The
DMP-BDT110 is shaping up to be one of the best entry-level Blu-ray Disc
Players for 2011. Offering many great features. The DMP-BDT110 is
getting many positive reviews from both experts and consumers. The only
major drawback of the player is the WI-Fi 'Ready" feature. If going
wireless is an important feature for you, you may want to consider
Panasonic's DMP-BDT210. For $30.00 more you basically get the same
player but with integrated WiFi Networking. - Price you should look for when buying Blu-ray DVD Player - Under $150.00
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