Three new Blu-ray players from Panasonic: BD60, BD80 and BD70V {Engadget HD}

Jan 25th 2009 12:03AM 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.