Testseek.com have collected 25 expert reviews of the Panasonic DMP-BD80 and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic DMP-BD80.
June 2009
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The editors liked
Excellent audio and video performance for DVD and BD playback
Flexible media playback options
CD
DVD
Bluray
SD card and USB port
VIERA Cast shows promise (YouTube is a good start)
The editors didn't like
No ondemand movie streaming as of yet (Amazon coming soon)
VIERA Cast not fully integrated in its operation and currently limited in content choices
Operation times are just average and not improved over prior generation players
The DMP-BD80 may not be the fastest and most stylish player out there, but its reasonable price coupled with great internet features and outstanding image and sound quality make this a delicious deal....
Abstract: The Panasonic DMP-BD 80 is a Blu-ray player released in February 2009. Though it carries a recommended retail price of 392 GBP, the device now sells for around 250 GBP online. Superb 24p movie picture. Excellent DVD playback. Great multimedia func...
The DMP-BD80 is a full-featured Profile 2.0 Blu-ray player that adds Viera Cast to view streamed movie/TV content. This model is competitively priced with other players that offer some type of streaming VOD function, but it lacks the wireless network c...
Excellent audio and video performance for DVD and BD playback, Flexible media playback options: CD, DVD, Bluray, SD card and USB port, VIERA Cast shows promise (YouTube is a good start)
No ondemand movie streaming as of yet (Amazon coming soon), VIERA Cast not fully integrated in its operation and currently limited in content choices, Operation times are just average and not improved over prior generation players
Panasonic has been blazing a trail in standalone Blu-ray players for the last couple of years but they were a bit late to the game for online content access. So far, the actual content available in VIERA Cast is fairly limited (YouTube and Picasa, wit...
Good multimedia playback, access to YouTube, superb 1080p video quality and upscaling
Start-up times could be a little faster, offers little to distinguish itself from the DMP-BD60
The Panasonic DMP-BD80 is a top brass Blu-ray player with a respectable brace of bells and whistles. If you specifically require 7.1ch audio and DivX playback, it’s pretty hard to beat. Otherwise, plump for its cheaper stable mate, the DMP-BD60. ...
In conclusion, there is a lot to like about the Panasonic DMP-BD80. While it doesn't lift itself head-and-shoulders above the DMP-BD60, the extras that are on offer make for a better overall product. Chris Jager Lowest online price: £228.69 ...
Abstract: Our recent and forthcoming group tests of budget Blu-ray players show that theres a wide range of good quality affordable machines on the market. But if you have a bit more cash to spend and want something a little more sophisticated, then rest assur...