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The Panasonic DMP-BD55 is a high-end Blu-Ray player and is designed to be the more expensive of two seperate versions in the second release of Panasonic's Blu-Ray players. Both the Panasonic DMP-BD55 and Panasonic DMP-BD35 are set to replace the DMP-BD30 and DMP-BD50 models which were released in early 2008. The Panasonic DMP-BD35 is essentially the same device without the included 7.1 analog audio outputs and analog audio enhancements. The BD55 features a slim/sleek look and is supported by "vibration-reducing feet" to keep the player from bouncing during playback. The player also includes an SD card slot for firmware upgrades and BD Live access; which also requires an internet connection through the supplied ethernet port. Using Panasonic's UniPhier integrated video circuitry the BD-55 can transmit a full 1080p HD signal, and consumes less energy while doing it; it requires 20% less wattage than it's previous matching models making for a more "environment" friendly device. The BD-55 also offers a decoding and bitstream of all the advanced audio codecs (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution & Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus). The device is not available until sometime in October, 2008 and the MSRP price is set at $399.95.

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Pros:
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7.1 analog outputs do not require an expensive receiver for users to enjoy full surround
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Profile 2.0 capable
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good option for those with older high quality receivers
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better to get the cheaper BD35 if you have a receiver
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better to spend the extra money on a receiver upgrade
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Bluray is still too expensive
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Profile 2.0 is crap
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Features

  • Video
    • Full 1080/24p HD support through Panasonic's UniPhier integrated processor
    • Deep color and x.v. color compatibility
    • Full Bonusview (Profile 1.1.) and BD Live (Profile 2.0) capabilities out of the box
  • Audio
    • 7.1 analog audio outputs and enhancements
    • Optimized audio outputs (gold plated)
    • Decoding and bitstream support for all advanced audio codecs
    • DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD internally decoded to multi-channel PCM output
  • "Vibration-reducing feet" to ensure superior audio/video quality and sound
  • Slim black design
  • Uses 20% less wattage than earlier models
  • Release Date: Sometime in October, 2008
  • MSRP: $399.95

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Panasonic DMP-BD55

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Manufacturer Panasonic
MSRP $399.99
Product Line Blu-ray, BD
Release Date Oct. 1, 2008

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4 contributors -  BrileyKenney, yale, montevideano, shadowtech
Created: 10/10/2008 - 19:38
Modified: 11/17/2008 - 21:25
Model # variations:

DMP, BD, 55, DMPBD, BD55, DMPBD55