Pros: Along with a slimmer, sleek design; the new version of Sony’s PlayStation 3 is more energy efficient and comes with a considerable price reduction. With this slimmer design the operation of the system is quieter. All gaming is done in High Definition and has a very easy operating interface. Of course, the PlayStation 3 acts as a Blu-ray Player and upscaling DVD player. It has 120GB of internal memory with built in WI-FI that makes connection to the Internet a breeze. It even has its own internal web Browser and free online gaming service. Add to this an HDMI output with 1080p support and it uses no external power supply.


Cons: The PlayStation 3 does not have any backwards support for PS2 games. Online media is still lacking and not as developed as its competitors. With no infrared port, non-Bluetooth universal remote controls will not work with the PlayStation 3. In most cases you would have to purchase the Bluetooth remote control to make watching Blu-ray Movies easier.


Final Word: With a price tag of now $299, slimmer design, more energy efficient operation; this gaming console with built in Blu-ray Player and multimedia capabilities give a persuasive argument as to why it is still your best option.

Pros: One of the outstanding advantages of the Oppo BDP-83 is that it is a universal disc player. It can handle playing Blu-ray, DVD, SACD, DVD-Audio and CD. The BDP-83 has excellent picture and audio quality, bringing you the best High-Definition has to offer. It comes with 7.1 analog outputs, built in Dolby True HD and DTS-HD MA decoding, Profile 2.0, 1GB of internal memory, two USB ports and includes a HDMI cable. The Oppo BDP-83 is not only one of the most stable Blu-ray DVD Players, it also has unbelievably fast operational speed and disc loading time.


Cons: More expensive than other Blu-ray Players on the market. It does not have any Wi-Fi capabilities for BD-Live items. It is missing streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon On Demand.


Final Word: The Oppo BDP-83 is a spectacular universal disc player that brings you unbelievably high standard performance on Blu-ray and DVD disc. Add to this its lightning quick operational speed this Blu-ray DVD Player would make a fine addition to anyone’s Home Entertainment System.

Pros: With the LG-BD390, you get an unbelievable combination of excellent image quality, great features, and extremely fast loading times. It has networking in the form of 802.11n Wi-Fi. Allowing for Netflix, YouTube, Vudu and CinemaNow online streaming. The LG-BD390 is a Profile 2.0 Blu-ray DVD Player with built in decoding of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, 7.1 analog outputs, 1GB of internal memory.


Cons: It costs more than its competitors without offering any extra features.


Final Word: Given its high excellent image quality, extremely fast loading speed and a great feature set, the LG-BD390 simply put, is one of the best stand alone Blu-ray DVD Players.

Pros: While lacking in some of the features of its competitors, The Panasonic DMP-60, more than makes up for that in its unbelievably clear and crisp images and stable Blu-ray playback. It has built in decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio and (Viera Cast) access to YouTube-Picasa-Amazon On Demand.


Cons: Does not have Wi-Fi capability built in. Does not have Netflix streaming or any internal memory. Its operational speed time is slower when compared to other newer Blu-ray DVD Players.


Final Word: While lacking in the many features that its competitors offer, the Panasonic DMP-BD60k does have great image quality and stable playback of Blu-ray disc.

Pros: The Samsung BD-P3600 is loaded with features, produces top quality images and has extremely quick operational speed. It has Wi-Fi USB dongle included. Online streaming with Netflix and Pandora. You can also connect to a PC to stream media. It is profile 2.0 compatible so you can access all the bonus content on BD Live discs. It also has built in decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, 7.1 analog outputs, and 1GB internal memory.

Cons: The cost is higher than most of its competitors and front panel controls are awkwardly position on top of the Blu-ray Player. Setting up PC streaming can get a little difficult.


Final Word: The Samsung BD-P3600 is loaded with great features, extremely fast operations speed and produces top quality images. If you can get beyond the price, the Samsung BD-P3600 Blu-ray Player is a perfect option to meet all your High Definition needs.