Region A / Profile BD-Live(2.0)/ Full HD 3D

Captivating 2D & 3D in Full HD 1080p
You can now step in the world of 3d in your own living room. The DMP-BDT310 Blu-ray disc player will let you view 3D discs at home with full HD 3D 1080p playback. It also plays standard 2D Blu-rays in 1080p, so you get the same stunning visuals that will draw you into your favorite Blu-ray movies. Reproduce movies that are faithful to the original source in 24fps, which is the native frame rate almost all films are shot and mastered in. And it will up-scale all your old DVDs to near HD levles, so no need to replace your DVD collection. It will never look as good when played in the DMP-BDT310.
**3D HDTV, 3D glasses and 3D High-sppen HDMi cable are required to view 3D images.

VIERA Cast
You can enjoy great online content on TV. With VIERA Cast you can get access to Netflix and Amazon Video on Demand to stream movies. You also can access YouTube, Picasa, and many more great online sites from the VIERA Cast screen. With the Wi-Fi system, you do not even require the use of a LAN cable to enjoy web content.

Dual HDMI Outputs
One output can be dedicated to an audio signal output. The two HDMI Outputs gives better sound quality and matches the needs of the users to have the customized theater system with their audio equipment.

Skype™ Video Calls – Skype Messages
The DMP-BDT310 will allow you to turn your HDTV into a Skype enabled TV. A Skype button on the remote takes you directly to the Skype menu where you can access even if you are watching a TV show or movie. A ringtone from the Blu-ray player will tell you that you have a call during a TV show or Blu-ray, and it even rings in standby mode. You can also record your own original messages on a SD storage scard and set it as your answering message. This message will automatically response when you can’t reevice the call. Callers will in turn be able to record their own messages onto this SD card

Wi-Fi Built-in
Get your favorite content wirelessly with the built-in Wi-Fi antenna. Whetther its online streaming conent, BD-Live features, formware updates or access DLNA devices such as your computer to stream files to your HDTV, having a wirelss connection will make the whole process quick and easy.

Touch-Free Sensor
A built-in sensor monitor located on the top of the player will open and clos the disc loading tray by simply passing your hand over the sensor. Can be very convenient when your hands are full or when you’re in a dark room and can’t see the buttons.

REGULAR PRICE: $259.99
BEST PRICE: $179.95

THE PROS:
The DMP-BDT310 is Panasonic’s flagship Blu-ray Player for 2011. It has produces excellent images and sound with a host of extra features. It is capable of 1080p video playback on blu-rays and 3D blu-rays and can up-scale DVDs. It has new and easy to navigate user interface, allowing you quick access to Viera Cast and its many online streaming services such as Netflix, YouTube and much more. The DMP-BDT310 has added Skype so you can talk to your family and friends. Other features include very fast loading speeds, built-in WI-FI, USB playback, DLNA support and dual HDMI Outputs.

THE CONS:
The Panasonic DMP-BDT310’s Viera Cast does not offer Hulu Plus and MLB.TV, so it is not as comprehensive as other online media portals. Has a higher price tag than most players, the Panasonic DMP-BDT210 is a very similar player, minus the dual HDMI ports, and is $30.00 cheaper. The 2D to 3D conversion seems to be an unnecessary gimmick because it can be found on most 3D HDTVs.

THE FINAL WORD:
The Panasonic DMP-BDT310 is an excellent Blu-ray Player. If you can get past the higher price tag or if you want a player with dual HDMI outputs, then this maybe one of the best players you can purchase in 2011. It is one of the fastest loading players, with a simple and easy to use interface that provides quick access to online streaming services. Overall, the DMP-BDT310 is getting positive reviews from both experts and consumers. It seems to be a solid choice amongst the batch of blu-ray players released in 2011. Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $250.00

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