Panasonic DMP-BD35 vs Panasonic DMP-BD80

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Well, just got myself a BD-80 this morning. Been testing it all day against the BD-35 and my conclusions are as follows:

(Budget 2nd generation vs Top-End (from Panasonic, that is!) 3rd generation)

1. Picture Quality - ZERO difference (IMHO)

2. Sound Quality - MARGINAL difference (IMHO)

I'm really not into this Viera Cast thingy with YouTube and stuff. My priorities are picture and sound quality.

So, in a nutshell:

A) If you currently have the BD35, don't bother upgrading to the BD60 (IMHO)

B) If you currently have the BD55, don't bother upgrading to the BD80 (IMHO)

I feel Panasonic is taking us for a ride with these 'new' models. Unless you are really into these 'feel good' add-ons, picture and sound quality, which in my opinion should be of primary consideration, remains the same (IMHO)

 

[Andy Clough]

Mmm, interesting, we've just been comparing the DMP-BD60 to its rivals (and against the DMP-BD35) as part of our forthcoming June Group Test.

As we said in this month's First Test, the DMP-BD60 is excellent, but not necessarily a sweeping improvement over the older model. Unless, as you say, you want Viera Cast and other niceties.

 

[Alec]

Interesting, cheers.

Take it you wouldnt reccommend going from the bd35 to the 80 either (yeah i know, im just being picky hehe).

Tho im going to EDIT this and just mention again that boot times would be great in reviews

 

[Anonymous]

Interesting. I've had a look at the BD80 myself and having compared it to my BD55, I agree that there is no difference in picture or sound quality (re: enhancements on the new model)

The emphasis should be on picture and sound quality, not silly gimmicks. If I wanted to visit YouTube, I'd do it on my lap-top.

 

[Alec]

Too true, but i bet many manufacturers reading this (?) are saying "lalalalalalalalalalalalalalalala..." with their fingers in their ears. Its all about half-hearted attempts at convergence nowadays, afterall.

 

[Anonymous]

I was just going to purchase the BD35 and see there is a BD35 which is full HD. I take it that it won't be worth getting this for a 37" HD Ready Plasma?

 

[laserman16]

Scotsgirl:I was just going to purchase the BD35 and see there is a BD35 which is full HD. I take it that it won't be worth getting this for a 37" HD Ready Plasma?
Hi Scotsgirl. My daughter has a 26" Sony in her bedroom. I've hooked up my S350 to it the other day to see if there was an improvement. IMO even running a BD at 720p the picture quality was a lot better than Freeview/standard DVD.You should be able to alter the output on the Panny to either 720p or 1080i.

 

[professorhat]

All Blu-Ray players will be Full HD by the way, but they should all let you change the output to 720p as well.

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[Alec]

Scotsgirl:I was just going to purchase the BD35 and see there is a BD35 which is full HD. I take it that it won't be worth getting this for a 37" HD Ready Plasma?

As the last two posts said, all BDPs will be full HD but you can set them to display at a lower res should you wish. Plus, the 35, if you can find it at an agreeable price is also a great DVD player and upscaler. So, you would have a good BDP and a good DVD player and you'd be set for if you did ever get a bigger telly.

So do'nt ley my post put you off, best of both worlds i say.

EDIT - just realised i actually put my comment re BDPs and TV size in a nother thread, so maybe it wsnt that that put you off.

Anyway, the gist of the above still stands.