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Panasonic DMP-BDT220

Panasonic DMP-BDT220
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Sony BDP-S590

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Price $133 to $139 at 10 stores $99 to $157 at 5 stores $128 to $149 at 2 stores $109 to $119 at 8 stores $127 to $158 at 5 stores
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Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
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Average user rating 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews 2.0 stars out of 27 reviews 2.5 stars out of 11 reviews 0 stars No reviews, write one! 0 stars No reviews, write one!
Release date January 06, 2013 March 15, 2012 March 15, 2012 January 06, 2013 January 06, 2013
The Bottom Line The Panasonic DMP-BDT220 is the best Blu-ray value of 2012, with built-in Wi-Fi, tons of streaming-media apps, 3D compatibility, and a simple user interface. The Sony BDP-S590 is a great-looking Blu-ray player with built-in Wi-Fi, 3D compatibility, and tons of streaming-media apps, but it's slow to load discs and has some user interface quirks.

Basic specs

Features See What's the Same or What's different
Internet Streaming Services Netflix
Amazon Video
Hulu Plus
YouTube
Pandora
Crackle
Viera Connect
Netflix
Amazon Instant
Hulu Plus
MLB.TV
Flixster
NHL
NBA
MLS4
YouTube
Skype
Netflix
Pandora
Vudu
YouTube
Crackle
Amazon Instant
Hulu Plus
Netflix
Amazon Video
Hulu Plus
YouTube
Pandora
Netflix
Hulu Plus
YouTube
Vudu
CinemaNow
Viera Connect
Environmental Standards Yes
Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Yes
Upscaling Yes ( Up to 1080p )
Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable
Product Description 3D Blu-ray player
Sony BDP-S5100
3D Blu-ray player
Blu-ray player
Blu-ray player
3D Blu-ray player
Panasonic DMP-BDT230
Product Type 3D Blu-ray player
Yes
3D Blu-ray player
Blu-ray player
Blu-ray player
3D Blu-ray player
Yes
Weight 2.9 lbs
Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 3.1 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 1 year warranty
Home Network Media Sharing DLNA
PC Streaming
Info unavailable Info unavailable DLNA
PC Streaming
DLNA
Network Connection Wi-Fi
Ethernet
Built-in Wi-Fi
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Ethernet
NFC
Built-in Wi-Fi
Ethernet
Miracast
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Stereo
BD Profiles Profile 2.0 (BD-Live)
Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Profile 2.0 (BD-Live)
Dimensions (WxDxH) 11.4 in x 7.8 in x 1.7 in
Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 16.9 in x 7 in x 1.5 in
Power AC 120 V
Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable AC 120 V
Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Remote control - Infrared
Built-in Audio Decoders Dolby Digital
Dolby TrueHD
DTS
DTS-HD
Info unavailable Info unavailable Dolby Digital
Dolby TrueHD
DTS
DTS-HD
Info unavailable
Media Format Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable NTSC
Media Type HD DVD
DVD+R
SACD
BD-ROM
BD-R
BD-RE
BD-R DL
BD-RE DL
CD-R
DVD
CD-DA
Blu-ray Disc
DVD+RW
DVD-R
CD-RW
DVD-RW
Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable DVD+R
BD-ROM
BD-R
BD-RE
BD-R DL
BD-RE DL
CD-R
DVD+R DL
DVD
CD
CD-DA
Blu-ray Disc
DVD+RW
DVD-R DL
DVD-R
CD-RW
DVD-RW
Form Factor Tabletop
Tabletop
Tabletop
Tabletop
Tabletop
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