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Microsoft Xbox 360 HD DVD player comparison

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Microsoft Xbox 360 HD DVD player

Panasonic DMP-BD35
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Panasonic DMP-BD35

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Sony BDP-S350
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Sony BDP-S350

Samsung BD-P2550
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Samsung BD-P2550

Panasonic DMP-BD55
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Panasonic DMP-BD55

Price $41.28 to $100.50 $223.92 to $302.99 $199.99 to $384.99 $399.99 to $489.99 $335.99 to $399.99
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Release date November 14, 2006 October 25, 2008 July 15, 2008 November 01, 2008 October 01, 2008
The Bottom Line The Xbox 360 HD DVD player is an inexpensive way for 360 owners to get high-def movies, but nonowners and audiophiles should stick with standalone HD players. The Panasonic DMP-BD35 represents the best value in standalone Blu-ray players, with excellent image quality, a comprehensive feature set, and a price that's significantly lower than the PS3. The combination of its small design, solid feature set, and excellent image quality make the Sony BDP-S350 a worthwhile standalone Blu-ray player--especially if you can find it for less than $300. The Samsung BD-P2550 adds Netflix and Pandora to an already well-featured and top-performing Blu-ray player, with only some minor disc compatibility issues giving us pause. The Panasonic DMP-BD55 is the best standalone Blu-ray we've tested and it's a good choice for those with older receivers, but most people will get the same performance out of the cheaper DMP-BD35.
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Features
Product Type HD DVD player
Blu-Ray disc player
Blu-Ray disc player
Blu-Ray disc player
Blu-Ray disc player
Remote control type Universal remote control
Remote control
Remote control
Universal remote control
Universal remote control
Upscaling Info unavailable Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Product Description Microsoft Xbox 360 HD DVD HD DVD player
Panasonic DMP-BD35 - Blu-Ray disc player
Sony BDP-S350 - Blu-Ray disc player
Samsung BD-P2550 - Blu-Ray disc player
Panasonic DMP-BD55 - Blu-Ray disc player
Recordable Media Info unavailable Info unavailable DVD+R
CD
JPEG
CD-RW
DVD-RW
CD-R
DVD+RW
DVD
BD-R
DVD-R
BD-RE
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Weight Info unavailable 5.7 lbs
Info unavailable 6.8 lbs
5.7 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty Info unavailable Info unavailable 1 year warranty
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Full contract period Info unavailable Info unavailable 1 year
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Sound Output Mode Info unavailable Stereo
Stereo
Surround Sound
Surround Sound
Service included Info unavailable Info unavailable Parts and labor
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Service & support details type Info unavailable Info unavailable Limited warranty
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Dimensions (WxDxH) Info unavailable