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Introduced in October 2008, the BD-HP21U is an inexpensive Blu-ray player from Sharp. Featuring profile 1.1 support, the standard player features a single HDMI out, component and composite video and optical audio as well as analog stereo. Priced with an MSRP of 299.99, the player - which includes cables and a remote - has dropped steadily in price, becoming one of the best options for a quality player on a budget.
MSRP $299.99
Release date October, 2008
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Features
- Power consumption: 25W, 0.4W in idle
- Video outputs: HDMI x 1, composite x 1, component x 1
- Audio outputs: HDMI x 1, optical x 1, analog stereo x 1
- Included accessories: composite A/V cables and remote control
- Dimensions & Weight: 16.9" x 2.7" x 13.2", 8.8 pounds
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Sharp BD-HP21U
• Sharp Aquos BDHP21U 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player
• BD-HP21U AQUOS Blu-ray Disc Player
UPC: 074000354814
EAN: 000617356613
MPN: BDHP21U
Competitors
Sharp BD-HP21U is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.
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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).
Sharp BD-HP21U
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Sony BDP-S350
100%
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
Sharp BD-HP21U
vs.
Memorex MVBD-2510
MSRP $329.00
Released May, 2008
The Insignia NS-BRDVD is a Profile 2.0 blu-ray player that offers HD images in 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats via HDMI, and also is capable of DVD upscaling. This is a low cost player manufactured by the Funai corporation which makes nearly half the DVD players sold in North America, and is rebranded by Magnavox...
Sharp BD-HP21U
vs.
Insignia NS-BRDVD
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
Sharp BD-HP21U
vs.
Magnavox NB500MG9
MSRP $229.00
Released --
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
Sharp BD-HP21U
vs.
Olevia BD-100
Reviews
December 26, 2008
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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
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This product is also known as:
BD, HP, 21, U, BDHP, HP21, 21U, BDHP21, HP21U, BDHP21U
