Three new Blu-ray players from Panasonic: BD60, BD80 and BD70V
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Kaz @ Jan 7th 2009 8:30PM
Oh, man - and I just bought my BD35K @ Costco...
Bozster @ Jan 7th 2009 8:52PM
Don't worry these will probably be in the $400-$1000 price range.
Mike @ Jan 11th 2009 12:48AM
Don't feel too bad - the bd35k is becoming rare to the point of being scalped on eBay like the nintendo Wii. I've been searching tenaciously for one for a few weeks and there seem to be none left anywhere near me. If you really want to upgrade you'll be able to sell yours good-used for some good $$.
BOE @ Jan 25th 2009 12:05AM
Panasonic had a problem with the chip manufacturer who supplied them with needed components for the BD-35k and BD-55k, so they decided to scrap the whole thing and focus on these models. That is why they are scarce. Now given the fact that this may be their newest product line, it is also their only BD product line, considering they discontinued the two products people loved and are now scalping on amazon. That being said, I would have to disagree that these will be much more than the previous models for long. Otherwise people will just buy Sony's PS3 or standalone models. Either way competitive pricing is the name of the game.
Lo Toney @ Jan 7th 2009 9:17PM
I wonder if the BD70V is going to play SACD. If so, it would be interesting to have another alternative to the Denon DVD-A1UD (too expensive for me to bring home and justify to the wife) and the Oppo BDP83 (which I can sneak in without too much fuss).
TJE @ Mar 11th 2009 7:00PM
I just bought the BD80 for $399.
that1guypictures @ Jan 8th 2009 12:16AM
It looks like the BD70V is a VHS/DVD/Blu-Ray combo. Am I correct?
Galley @ Jan 8th 2009 8:16AM
I believe you are right. Isn't VHS officially dead and buried?
charles velasquez @ Jan 8th 2009 9:01PM
kaz, don't feel so bad i just purchased the bd55-k for the analogue outputs and the sound is very flat considering i have high end equipment.
i spent the extra money for nothing i just should have purchase the bd35-k like you and continue using my coaxial output which is what i'm using know.
kitt @ Apr 2nd 2009 9:45AM
I am not pretty sure it is a good idea to buy such expensive players, prices are surely going down. I'm working with computer, thus have always access to the Internet and have no problems with either downloading (rapidshare and http://rapidqueen.com ) or listening to my favorite music.