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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 27 reviews

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. Read review

Specs: 3D Blu-ray player, Skype, Netflix, MLS4, NBA, NHL, MLB.TV, Hulu Plus, Viera Connect, Amazon Instant, YouTube, Flixster, Built-in Wi-Fi

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  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: 3D Blu-ray player, Netflix, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Vudu, CinemaNow, Viera Connect, Built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Miracast, 2D to 3D Conversion, Web browser, 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

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  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: 3D Blu-ray player, Vudu, CinemaNow, Netflix, Hulu Plus, Viera Connect, YouTube, Built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Miracast, 2D to 3D Conversion, Built-in 4K Up-scaling, Web browser

• CNET Editor rating:
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  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

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  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: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 3D Blu-ray player, Panasonic IP VOD, Netflix, Vudu, CinemaNow, YouTube, Wi-Fi-ready (requires dongle), Deep Color, x.v.Colour technology, JPEG photo playback, External HDD (FAT/NTFS) compatible, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, VIERA Link, Digital video playback from flash memory card, Wi-Fi Ready, Quick start, Stereo, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-R DL, BD-RE DL, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

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

Specs: 3D Blu-ray player, Panasonic IP VOD, Netflix, Vudu, CinemaNow, YouTube, Built-in Wi-Fi, Deep Color, x.v.Colour technology, JPEG photo playback, External HDD (FAT/NTFS) compatible, VIERA Link, Quick start, Stereo, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-R DL, BD-RE DL, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 3D Blu-ray player, Viera Connect, Netflix, Amazon Instant, Hulu Plus, MLB.TV, Flixster, NHL, NBA, MLS4, YouTube, Skype, Built-in Wi-Fi, Slot-loading drive, Stereo, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-R DL, BD-RE DL, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  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

• CNET Editor rating:
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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, Hulu Plus, Flixster, MLB.TV, NHL, Viera Connect, Skype, MLS4, Amazon Instant, YouTube, NBA, Netflix, Built-in Wi-Fi

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

Specs: DVD recorder with TV tuner, Tabletop, 16.9 in x 12.9 in x 2.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: Outstanding recording quality, tons of features, and a built-in digital TV tuner make the Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK an excellent all-purpose DVD and VHS recorder. Read review

Specs: DVD recorder, Stereo, Dolby Digital output

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

Specs: Blu-ray player, Vudu, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Netflix, CinemaNow, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Deep Color, x.v.Colour technology, JPEG photo playback, External HDD (FAT/NTFS) compatible, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, Stereo, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-R DL, BD-RE DL, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+RW, 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: Panasonic introduced two new streaming-video boxes at CES 2013, with the high-end model supporting the full Viera Connect suite of streaming-media services. Read review

Specs: Streaming player, Internet radio playback, Internet video playback, Wi-Fi, Miracast, DLNA

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 47 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic DMP-BD35 represents the best value in standalone Blu-ray players, with excellent image quality, a comprehensive feature set, and a price that's significantly lower than the PS3. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Progressive scanning, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, DVD-RAM, CD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 3D Blu-ray player, Viera Connect, Netflix, Amazon Instant, Hulu Plus, MLB.TV, Flixster, NHL, NBA, MLS4, YouTube, Skype, Built-in Wi-Fi, Slot-loading drive, Slim design

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 32 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic DMP-BD60 offers excellent image quality and reliable Blu-ray playback, but it doesn't have as many features as the competition. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, YouTube, Ethernet, Progressive scanning, Dialogue enhancer, x.v.Colour technology, BD-Java, JPEG photo playback, 3:2 pull down compensation, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Cinema mode, Video playback from USB devices, Up to 1080p, Stereo, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD, DVD-RAM, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: Outstanding recording quality and tons of features, like flexible recording speed and chasing playback, make the Panasonic DMR-EA18K an excellent all-purpose DVD recorder. Read review

Specs: DVD recorder, Tabletop, 16.9 in x 9.8 in x 2.4 in

• 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, YouTube, Picasa, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, 3D ready, Surround Sound, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, Blu-ray 3D, Audio CD, BD-R, BD-R (Double layer, BD-RE, BD-RE (Double layer), Blu-ray, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, JPEG, AVCHD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: Panasonic's DMP-BD85K has great image quality and its 7.1 analog outputs are a nice plus, but it's slow and less featured than competing models. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Picasa, YouTube, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Progressive scanning, 2:2 pull down compensation, Deep Color, x.v.Colour technology, Digital photo playback from flash memory card, Digital audio playback from flash memory card, JPEG photo playback, 3:2 pull down compensation, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, VIERA Link, Digital video playback from flash memory card, Video playback from USB devices, Video playback from flash memory card, VIERA Cast, Up to 1080p, Surround Sound, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

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

Specs: DVR, 30 hour(s), 16.9 in x 11.4 in x 3 in, 1, ReplayTV, 181, Universal remote control, 1 year warranty

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 48 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic DMP-BD30 offers excellent video quality and is Blu-ray Profile 1.1 compliant, but those who want high-resolution audio will need a cutting-edge AV receiver. Read review

Specs: Blu-ray player, Progressive scanning, Dialogue enhancer, Digital photo playback from flash memory card, JPEG photo playback, 3:2 pull down compensation, Up to 1080p, Surround Sound, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, DVD-RAM, CD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Blu-ray player, Netflix, Vudu, CinemaNow, Ethernet, BD-Live, x.v.Colour technology, Stereo, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-R DL, BD-RE DL, CD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD, CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW

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

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

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

Specs: Blu-ray player, VIERA Connect, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, 3D Effect Controller, Adaptive Chroma Processing, 2D to 3D Conversion, External HDD Playback, Deep Color, x.v.Colour technology, Smart Eco Sensor, JPEG photo playback, External HDD (FAT/NTFS) compatible, Digital audio playback from USB devices, Digital photo playback from USB devices, Enhanced Full HD Up Sampling (New P4HD), Pure Audio on HDMI, VIERA Link, Quick start, Mobile Device Remote Control, Stereo, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-R DL, BD-RE DL, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, Blu-ray Disc, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW