This year we saw all the major brand name manufacturers came out with new 3D HDTVs and 3D Blu-ray Players. Whether this new trend in Home Entertainment will catch on, only time will tell. One thing is for sure, prices will need to drop for this to happen. A new 3D TV can cost anywhere from $2000.00 to $4000.00. Not exactly price friendly, when you have to purchased 3D Glasses that cost $150.00 per pair. And if you want to watch the latest 3D Blu-ray movies, a 3D Blu-ray Player is required. The good news is that, while 3D TV’s are still relatively expensive, there are some 3D Blu-ray Players that can be purchased at a very reasonable price.


One of the great things about a 3D Blu-ray Player is that you do not need to own a 3D TV. 3D Blu-ray Players function as a standard Blu-ray Player, with the added feature of 3D capability. So, if you are considering buying a Blu-ray Player it might be a wise investment to purchase a 3D Blu-ray Player. It will save you from having to replace your Blu-ray Player if you happen to get a 3D TV in the future.

Many flagship Blu-ray Players from manufacturers are 3D capable, putting them in a higher price range than entry-level or mid-range Blu-ray Players. They can fall anywhere between $300.00 to $500.00. But there are a few 3D Blu-ray Players lower than $300.00, some even lower than $200.00. I have complied a list of some of the lowest priced 3D Blu-ray Players. All of which are great Blu-ray Players, that have excellent sound and image quality no matter if you are playing 3D Blu-ray or standard Blu-ray Discs.

BD-D5500 Blu-ray Player
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KEY FEATURES
• 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p
• Smart TV with Samsung Apps
• Wi-Fi ‘Ready’
• AllShare (DLNA®)
• Ultra Fast Play

The Samsung BD-D5500 blu-ray player covers all your basic Home Entertainment needs. Providing you with great Full HD 1080p video playback on both 2D and 3D blu-ray discs. There is an option to go wireless to enjoy BD-Live features or get access to online media services to stream movies from Netflix or Blockbuster, get TV shows and videos from Hulu and YouTube, listen to music from Pandora or view your Facebook profile or Twitter accounts. Add to this USB playback and DLNA capability and the BD-D5500 blu-ray player will provide endless hours of Home Entertainment.

Pros:

• 3D Playback
• Affordable Price
• Lots of streaming content

Cons:

• No built-in BD Live memory
• Only WI-FI- ‘Ready’
• Slow than average speeds

Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $180.00

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DBP-S480 Blu-ray Player
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KEY FEATURES
• 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p
• BRAVIA® Internet Video/BD-LIVE™
• Wi-Fi Ready – Adapter Sold Separately
• DLNA Certified
• Quick Start/Quick Load

The BDP-S480 is a new blu-ray player from Sony. This mid-range player offers many great features including Full HD1080p playback on Blu-ray Disc movies. Capable of 3D Blu-ray playback and DVD up-scaling, the BDP-S480 has a list price of $179.99. Currently online stores are selling it for around $160.00. This is a great price that will let you enjoy great images and audio, along with internet streaming, DLNA functions, USB playback and access to PartyStreaming mode. (You can stream music throughout your home to compatible Sony Network speakers which are sold separately.)

Pros:

• Affordable price
• 3D/Online Streaming
• Quick Loading Speeds

Cons:

• No built-in BD Live memory
• Only WI-FI ‘Ready’ – Adapter Sold Separately

Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $175.00

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DBP-S580 Blu-ray Player
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KEY FEATURES
• 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p
• BRAVIA® Internet Video/BD-LIVE™
• Built-in Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n
• DLNA Certified
• Multi-room Music with PartyStreaming

The BDP-S580 is shaping up to be one of the best blu-ray players of 2011. Providing all the features you come to expect in a top blu-ray player, the BDP-S580 has built-in Wi-Fi, online streaming, DLNA capability and much more. Including watching your movies in HD with 1080p playback (on both blu-ray and 3D Blu-ray) and DVD up-conversion for truly stunning images with great clarity and detail.

Pros:

• Built-in WI-FI
• 3D/Online Streaming
• Quick Loading Speeds

Cons:

• No built-in BD Live memory
• No 7.1-ch Analog Outputs
• Complex Set-Up

Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $200.00

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DMP-BDT110 Blu-ray Player
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KEY FEATURES
• 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Full HD 1080p
• VIERACast
• Wi-Fi ‘Ready’
• Skype™ Video Calls
• 3D Effect Controller

Great Blu-ray Players do not need to cost a bundle. Panasonic’s DMP-BDT110 Blu-ray Player proves this by offer us a great player at a very reasonable price. You can watch stunning 3D images or use standard blu-rays and DVDs for spectacular HD viewing. It is pack with other features such as Wi-Fi capability – LAN Adapter is required -, Online Streaming, DLNS capability, Skype, Dolby Digital Plus and TrueHD and so much more.

Pros:

• Easy to use Streaming Services
• Affordable Price
• Skype

Cons:

• No built-in BD Live memory
• Only WI-FI ‘Ready’ – LAN Adapter Sold Separately

Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $150.00

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