Blue Ray Disc Players

From the Manufacturer(June 29, 2009)The OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player with SACD and DVD-Audio combines several audio- and video-disc playing functions into one convenient system. This universal Blu-ray player operates not only Blu-ray, but also SACD, DVD-Audio, DVDs, and CDs. So you can put in any disc, sit back, and enjoy–all without the clutter of multiple players, remotes, and wires. Replace all your other media players. View larger. There are connections for all the latest home theater components. View larger. The BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player supports the following formats: Blu-ray Disc (Profile 2.0), DVD, SACD, DVD-Audio, CD, Kodak Picture CD, AVCHD, MKV. and has these connections: HDMI 1.3, component video, composite video, 7.1 analog audio, analog stereo, optical digital audio, coaxial digital audio, 2 x USB, Ethernet RJ-45, external IR, RS232. One Player to Rule Them All Instead of using separate players for your Blu-ray discs, DVDs, CDs, SACDs, and DV
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From the Manufacturer (June 20, 2009)Get the ultimate in picture quality with the LG BD370 Network Blu-ray Disc Player, which features full HD 1080p resolution from Blu-ray Discs and 1080p upscaling from standard DVD video discs. It also allows you to stream movies, TV shows and videos to your HDTV without a computer via Netflix and YouTube. Simply connect it to a broadband home network through the built-in Ethernet port and grab your LG remote. Take connectivity a step further with the BD390 Blu-ray Disc Player, which offers integrated Wi-Fi home networking (802.11b/g/n) and 1 GB of built-in memory (enabling easier access to BD Live content) The LG BD370 includes LG’s NetCast Entertainment Access functionality, which offers a virtually endless array of content-on-demand options including the growing library of HD streaming titles from Netflix and millions of Web videos uploaded to YouTube. Instant streaming content from Netflix to an HDTV via the LG BD370 requires a bro
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From the Manufacturer (March 19, 2009)The Panasonic DMP-BD80 Blu-ray Disc Player combines high quality images with enhanced networking functions. In continuing its commitment to producing products that stress ease of use, Panasonic has equipped the 2009 line of Blu-ray Disc players with VIERA Link, allowing the consumer to operate the audio/video components via HDMI with one remote. And in keeping with Panasonic’s pledge to reduce the planet’s carbon footprint, the new Blu-ray players have been designed to reduce power consumption. BD Live and BonusView so you can connect directly to the Internet to access bonus features, games and movie studio extras. SD memory card and USB slot so you can enjoy precious memories in HD Click to enlarge. Experience Movies Like Never Before The DMP-BD80 employs the PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus. Developed in collaboration with Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory, this high image processing technology reproduces clear, vivid colors that
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From the Manufacturer (June 20, 2009)Get the ultimate in picture quality with the LG BD390 Network Blu-ray Disc Player, which features full HD 1080p resolution from Blu-ray Discs and 1080p upscaling from standard DVD video discs. It also allows you to stream movies, TV shows and videos to your HDTV without a computer via Netflix and YouTube. Similar to its sibling BD370 Blu-ray Disc Player, you can connect the BD390 to a broadband home network through the built-in Ethernet port. But the BD390 takes connectivity a step further with integrated Wi-Fi home networking (802.11b/g/n). Additionally, it comes with 1 GB of built-in memory, offering an easier option for enjoying BD Live content from your favorite Blu-ray movies without the need for a flash drive and discrete 7.1 channel audio outputs for exceptional connectivity and performance. The LG BD390 includes LG’s NetCast Entertainment Access functionality, which offers a virtually endless array of content-on-demand option
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From the Manufacturer(July 6, 2009)Sony’s BDP-S360 Blu-ray Disc Player delivers full HD 1080/60p and 24p True Cinema output, decodes the latest advanced audio codecs, and is BD-Live capable with your broadband internet connection (and purchase of external memory). It supports Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD audio codecs for up to 7.1 channels of high-definition sound, and there’s even quick start-up mode which begins operating your Blu-ray Disc player in approximately six seconds from the time it is powered on. And navigation of the player’s menus is a breeze thanks to the icon-based Xross Media Bar (XMB) menu system. The Sony BDP-S360 incorporates Sony’s Precision Cinema HD Upscale technology that converts standard-definition signals (480i) to near HD quality. The Quick Start Mode lets you begin operating this Blu-ray Disc player approximately six seconds from the time it’s powered on. Check out the latest previews, download special scenes and exclusive features, and participate
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The Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Disc Player combines high quality images with enhanced networking functions. Continuing its commitment to producing products that stress ease of use, the 2009 line of Blu-ray Disc players continue to incorporate VIERA Link, allowing the consumer to operate their audio/video components, via HDMI, with one remote. And, in keeping with Panasonic’s pledge to reduce the planet’s carbon footprint, the new Blu-ray players have been designed to reduce power consumption. BD Live and BonusView so you can connect directly to the Internet to access bonus features, games and movie studio extras. SD memory card and USB slot so you can enjoy precious memories in HD Click to enlarge. Experience Movies Like Never Before The DMP-BD60 employs the PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus. Developed in collaboration with Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory, this high image processing technology reproduces clear, vivid colors that are faithfu
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Sony can do us all a favor and remove the Blu-ray player and make it external so we don’t have to shell out $600 right off the bat to play games that really do not use the full potenial of the Blu-ray Disc (ex: Devil May Cry 4, explained later) and movies we would just rather by the DVD than the Blu-ray Disc since they’re all the same (movie-wise, not graphic-wise).
And the reason I say Devil May Cry 4 is that (as most of us know), it has been ported to the Xbox 360 and PC. . . which I believe the Xbox 360 still uses DVDs (or dual-layer DVDs, anyone can correct me on thsi). . . and how I know is that games being played on the Xbox 360 do not required the HD-DVD External Add-on Drive. . . unless I missed something.
If they did that, Sony’s PS3 would have sold well (assuming that removing the Blue-ray player will lower the price down to $450 or 400) and when the time comes for games requiring the Blu-ray disc, we’ll gladly buy the add-on.

Or can you just use a normal DVD player? Also, do Blu Ray discs have more special features and extras on them than the DVDs of newly released movies? Some, anyway.
Oh, and is Blu Ray avaliable in Australia?
Thanks!

yes you can the SONY BDP-S500 Multi Region Code Free Blu Ray DVD Player is available on ebay from the USA and its priced at
£492. 51 + £52. 53 postage.
I would wait though as it wont be long before there available in the UK for a lot less.
All the best

Samsung has a Blu-ray high definition disc player with 1080p HD the highest resolution available right now they are approx $800. 00