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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

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: 3D Blu-ray player, Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Pandora, Crackle, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, BD-Live & BonusVIEW, 2D to 3D Conversion, Stream content from smartphones and tablets with Sony's SideView app for iOS and Android devices, Socialize feature allows you to make posts about movies, videos and music to social media, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, 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

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  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

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• 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

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  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

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• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

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: 3D Blu-ray player, Netflix, Pandora, YouTube, Picasa, Amazon Video, Vudu, AccuWeather, Hulu Plus, Built-in Wi-Fi, Private sound mode

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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: 3D Blu-ray player, Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, Hulu Plus, Vudu, CinemaNow, Picasa, Built-in Wi-Fi, Miracast, Built-in 4K Up-scaling, Web browser, Private sound mode, 2D to 3D Conversion, Up to 1080p, Stereo, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

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  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

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  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

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  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

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• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 3 reviews

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

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 68 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic DMP-BDT210's built-in Wi-Fi, simple user interface, Amazon Instant streaming, and blazing fast disc-loading speeds make it our favorite Blu-ray player of 2011 so far. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, VieraCast, Netflix, Amazon VOD, YouTube, Pandora, Twitter, CinemaNow, Built-in Wi-Fi, Skype capable with separate USB TV camera (sold separately), Touch-free sensor to open and close the disc tray, 2D-to-3D conversion video processing, iPhone/Android phone app, Stereo, DTS-HD Master Audio Essential, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-R DL, BD-RE DL, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Blu-ray player, Samsung Apps, Netflix, Vudu, YouTube, Pandora, Blockbuster, Twitter, Built-in Wi-Fi, 2D-to-3D conversion video processing, Stereo, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Blu-ray player, Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, Facebook, Blockbuster, Twitter, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, 3D ready, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS decoder, DTS-HD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, BD-R, BD-RE, DVD, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Blu-ray player, Gracenote, Hulu Plus, Pandora, YouTube, Netflix, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, GIF playback, PNG playback, Web Browser, Bit rate indicator, Screen saver, Multi-room music, Party streaming mode, USB keyboard support, Auto power off, JPEG photo playback, Parental lock, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, Tray lock, Quick start, BRAVIA Sync, Video playback from USB devices, iPhone Remote Control, Socialize, Mobile Device Remote Control, Up to 1080p, Stereo, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, SACD, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, CD, CD-DA, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Blu-ray player, Blockbuster, Vudu, Picasa, Hulu Plus, Pandora, YouTube, Netflix, CinemaNow, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Deep Color, JPEG photo playback, Aero Cosmetic Design, Up to 1080p, Stereo, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

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

Specs: 3D Blu-ray player, Gracenote, Hulu Plus, Pandora, YouTube, Netflix, Built-in Wi-Fi, Deep Color, 3D movie playback, x.v.Colour technology, PhotoTV HD, Multi-room music, JPEG photo playback, Parental lock, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, Wi-Fi Ready, BRAVIA Sync, Video playback from USB devices, Socialize, Up to 1080p, Stereo, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, SACD, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

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  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.2 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: We wouldn't recommend the Philips BDP5506 over competing Blu-ray players. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Blockbuster, Vudu, Net TV, Pandora, Netflix, Wi-Fi, Progressive scanning, Digital photo playback from flash memory card, Digital audio playback from flash memory card, JPEG photo playback, Parental lock, Up to 1080p, Surround Sound, Dolby Digital, Kodak Picture CD, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

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  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, Netflix, YouTube, CinemaNow, Vudu, Hulu Plus, Pandora, Built-in Wi-Fi

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Toshiba BDX5200 costs a little less than competing midrange Blu-ray players, but you'll miss out on worthwhile extra features and speedy performance. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Netflix, YouTube, CinemaNow, Pandora, Vudu, Ethernet, Built-in Wi-Fi, 3D ready, BD-Live, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD, DVD-R, CD, BD-R, BD-ROM, BD-RE, CD-RW, DVD, CD-R, DVD-RW

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LG BD590 deftly handles Blu-ray playback, CD ripping, and streaming media services like Netflix from a single box, but you'll have to pay for that simplicity. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Pandora, Picasa, Netflix, YouTube, AccuWeather, Vudu, CinemaNow, Wi-Fi, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD Master Audio, CD-RW, CD, BD-ROM, DVD+RW, DVD, CD-R, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, BD-R, BD-RE

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

Specs: Blu-ray player, Amazon Video, VIZIO Internet Apps, Hulu Plus, Vudu, Pandora, YouTube, Netflix, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, JPEG photo playback, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, Up to 1080p, Stereo, DVD+R, BD-ROM, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

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Specs: Blu-ray player, VieraCast, Netflix, Amazon VOD, YouTube, Pandora, Twitter, CinemaNow, Built-in Wi-Fi, 3D movie playback, Skype capable with separate USB TV camera (sold separately), Touch-free sensor to open and close the disc tray, 2D-to-3D conversion video processing, iPhone/Android phone app, Dolby Digital Plus