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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Netflix, Pandora, Vudu, YouTube, Crackle, Amazon Instant, Hulu Plus, Built-in Wi-Fi, 3D

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Sony announced three new Blu-ray players at CES 2013, plus a TV SideView app that streams media from smartphones and tablets. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Pandora, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, NFC, Stream content from smartphones and tablets with Sony's SideView app for iOS and Android devices, BD-Live & BonusVIEW, Socialize feature allows you to make posts about movies, videos and music to social media, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you want 3D, the LG BP620 has most of the right features, but the absence of Amazon Instant and a dedicated Netflix button hurt its value a bit. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Smart TV, Built-in Wi-Fi, 3D movie playback

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Sony announced three new Blu-ray players at CES 2013, plus a TV SideView app that streams media from smartphones and tablets. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Netflix, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Pandora, Amazon Video, Ethernet, BD-Live & BonusVIEW, Socialize feature allows you to make posts about movies, videos and music to social media, BRAVIA Sync, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-R DL, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Blu-ray player, BRAVIA Internet Video, Ethernet, Deep Color, x.v.Colour technology, PhotoTV HD, JPEG photo playback, Parental lock, Block Noise Reduction, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, 24p True Cinema, Video playback from USB devices, Socialize, IP Content Noise Reduction, Up to 1080p, Stereo, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD+R, SACD, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, CD, CD-DA, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 51 reviews

The Bottom Line: Samsung's HT-BD1250 home theater system has built-in Blu-ray, streaming media from Netflix and Pandora, and excellent audio and video quality, making it our top budget Blu-ray all-in-one system. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, Blu-ray disc player / AV receiver, 4 x Satellite speaker, 1 x Center channel speaker, 1 x Subwoofer, 1000 Watt, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, USB host function, iPod ready

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, Blu-ray disc player / AV receiver, Satellite speaker, 2 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Subwoofer - External, 2 - External, 1 - External, 1100 Watt, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-HD Master Audio Essential, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Advanced Sound Retriever (ASR) technology, CD ripping, Karaoke

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: LG is debuting three new Blu-ray players at CES 2013, with two models that let you listen to your Blu-ray movies through a smartphone app. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Video, Hulu Plus, Vudu, CinemaNow, Pandora, AccuWeather, Picasa, Built-in Wi-Fi, Up to 1080p, Stereo, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony BDP-S580 has built-in Wi-Fi and more streaming services than all competing Blu-ray players, but its user interface is mediocre. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray disc player, Qriocity, BRAVIA Internet Video, Gracenote, Hulu Plus, Pandora, YouTube, Netflix, Twitter, Built-in Wi-Fi with WPS, GIF playback, PNG playback, JPEG photo playback, Block Noise Reduction, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, 24p True Cinema, Wi-Fi Ready, Video playback from USB devices, Digital video noise reduction, Mobile Device Remote Control, Up to 1080p, Stereo, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD+R, SACD, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Home theater system, 3D Blu-ray player, Speaker system, Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, Satellite speakers, 4 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Subwoofer - External, 1 - External, 1000 Watt, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS Neo:6, DTS-HD LBR, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, Audio Return Channel (ARC), Smartphone remote controlled, USB keyboard support, Digital Amplifier, BRAVIA Sync

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Smart Hub, Wi-Fi, Anynet+, Video playback from USB devices, JPEG photo playback, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, AllShare, Stereo, DVD+R, CD-R, DVD, CD-DA, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Blu-ray player, Hulu Plus, Pandora, YouTube, Skype, Amazon Instant, Crackle, Vudu, Netflix, Built-in Wi-Fi, Skype (with optional camera), 4K upscaling, 3D

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Home theater system, Blu-ray player / receiver, Speaker system, Built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Front speakers, 2 x Wireless rear speakers - External, 1 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Passive subwoofer - External, 2 - External, 1000 Watt, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, DTS-ES decoder, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, Smartphone remote controlled, On-screen display, Audio Return Channel (ARC), iPod/iPhone ready, Compressed music enhancer, Social networking, Auto sound calibration

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 54 reviews

The Bottom Line: The BD-C5500's expandable Samsung Apps platform and DLNA compatibility make it stand out from other entry-level players, although it's one of the slower players we've tested. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Blockbuster, Internet@TV, Pandora, YouTube, Netflix, Flickr, Twitter, Facebook, Ethernet, Progressive scanning, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS decoder, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 27 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony BDV-E770W is one of the best Blu-ray home theater systems we've tested, with excellent sound quality, tons of streaming-media options, 3D compatibility, and wireless rear speakers. The lack of HDMI inputs is the only big omission. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, Blu-ray disc player / AV receiver, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), 2 x Right/left channel speaker - External, 1 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Subwoofer - External, 2 x Right/left rear channel speaker - External, 1000 Watt, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS decoder, DTS-ES decoder, DTS Neo:6, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, iPod ready, S-AIR technology, Compressed music enhancer, Auto sound calibration

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 120 reviews

The Bottom Line: Samsung's BD-C6500 Blu-ray player has excellent image quality, outstanding features for the price, and a slick design--we just wish it were a little faster. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Netflix, Flickr, Facebook, Blockbuster, YouTube, Pandora, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Progressive scanning, Up to 1080p, Surround Sound, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DSD decoder, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Toshiba announced four new devices called "Media Boxes," but are essentially Blu-ray players with streaming-media functionality. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Hulu Plus, CinemaNow, Netflix, Pandora, Vudu, YouTube, Built-in Wi-Fi, Miracast

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Panasonic continues to support Blu-ray in a big way at CES 2013, with the two 3D models getting support for Miracast. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Netflix, Hulu Plus, Vudu, CinemaNow, YouTube, Viera Connect, Built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, External HDD Playback, Deep Color, x.v.Colour technology, Video playback from USB devices, JPEG photo playback, External HDD (FAT/NTFS) compatible, Quick playback, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, Enhanced Full HD Up Sampling (New P4HD), Up to 1080p, Stereo, 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 128 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony BDP-S570 has all the features of other midrange Blu-ray players, plus future 3D support and best-in-class operational speed, but its streaming-video performance over Wi-Fi is spotty. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, BRAVIA Internet Video, Slacker Personal Radio, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, 3D ready, Up to 1080p, 7.1 channel surround, Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD, Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, BD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, JPEG

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 30 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite disc-loading speeds that are just average, the LG BD670's built-in Wi-Fi and excellent streaming-media suite make it one of the best Blu-ray player values. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Smart TV, Built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, 3D ready

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Blu-ray player, Smart Hub, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Web Browser, Anynet+, Quick start, JPEG photo playback, BD-Wise, AllShare, Stereo, DVD+R, CD-R, DVD, CD-DA, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Blu-ray player, YouTube, Crackle, Amazon Instant, Vudu, Hulu Plus, Netflix, Pandora, Built-in Wi-Fi

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 29 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony NSZ-GT1 combines Google TV and Blu-ray in a single box, but Sony's frustrating controller, the high price, and Google TV's content issues make it a tough sell. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray disc player, Google TV, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, GIF playback, PNG playback, Web Browser, Window Manager, Quick Search Box, Task Switcher, IP Network Update, Android OS, Android Apps, On/off timer, Sleep timer, 8GB built-in storage, UPnP Client, Screen saver, JPEG photo playback, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, 24p True Cinema, Wi-Fi Ready, Video playback from USB devices, Digital video noise reduction, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS decoder, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, BD-ROM, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Panasonic continues to support Blu-ray in a big way at CES 2013, with the two 3D models getting support for Miracast. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Hulu Plus, Netflix, Vudu, Ethernet, External HDD Playback, Wi-Fi Ready, Deep Color, x.v.Colour technology, Video playback from USB devices, JPEG photo playback, External HDD (FAT/NTFS) compatible, Quick playback, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, Enhanced Full HD Up Sampling (New P4HD), Up to 1080p, Stereo, 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Blu-ray player, Hulu Plus, Pandora, YouTube, Netflix, Wi-Fi, Samsung Apps, JPEG photo playback, Smart Hub, AllShare, Stereo, DVD+R, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW