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The BD-100 is a basic profile 1.1 Blu-ray player from HDTV manufacturer Olevia. Featuring 1080p output, Dolby TrueHD support, a backlit remote control, HDMI / component video output and optical/coaxial digital audio output, the BD-100 is one of the cheapest Blu-ray players to date with an MSRP of $229. A recent Christmas sale has seen this drop to an even more exciting $199.
MSRP $229.00
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Features
- Features: 5.1 channel surround, Dolby virtual surround, optical audio, Dolby Digital, 16:9, on screen display, wide screen view, motorized door, included remote, DVD compatible
- Outputs: CVBS, HDMI, optical digital, coaxial digital, analog audio, component vdeo, s-video
- Dimensions & Weight: 11.5" x 16.5" x 2", 6 pounds
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MSRP $400.00
Released July, 2008
Pros
- Supports BD-Live
- Ethernet port for Web-content and firmware updates
- Bitstreams all audio formats
Cons
- Slow changing tracks between DVD chapters.
- Cannot play AVCHD discs with DTS/DTS-HD/MA or Dolby TrueHD.
- No "smooth scan" feature for scanning forwards & backwards through movies (displays only a couple of frames per second).
Olevia BD-100
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Sony BDP-S350
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MSRP $279.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- trusted manufacturer
Cons
- nothing more innovative than any other player of this price point available today
Olevia BD-100
vs.
Sharp BD-HP16U
MSRP $269.99
Released November, 2008
Pros
- Ability to decode Dolby TrueHD and output to LPCM
- 5.1 analog outs
- currently
under $200
- BD Profile 1.1 capable (BonusView)
Cons
- No profile 2.0 support.
- No ethernet port
Olevia BD-100
vs.
Memorex MVBD-2510
MSRP $299.99
Released October, 2008
Pros
- good name brand - known for making quality A/V components
- affordable price
- upgradable firmware via USB connection
Cons
- basic - profile 1.1, stereo analog, single HDMI/component/composite outputs
Olevia BD-100
vs.
Sharp BD-HP21U
MSRP $298.00
Released May, 2008
Pros
- One of the cheapest blu-ray players available
- Outputs bitstream HD audio
- Good video processing capabilities
Cons
- No ethernet port, which means the player is not future-proof
- No internal HD audio decoder
- Slower loading than more expensive players
Olevia BD-100
vs.
Magnavox NB500MG9
Reviews
December 22, 2008
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Pros
- affordable price
- stylish and high end look
- DVD upconversion to 1080p
Cons
- only profile 1.1
- not a large brand name - unproven manufacturer of Blu-ray players
- firmware cannot be upgraded - incompatible with some titles
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December 22, 2008
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Pros
- affordable price
- analog 5.1 audio outputs
Cons
- not a large brand name - unproven manufacturer of Blu-ray players
- firmware cannot be upgraded - incompatible with some titles
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