Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray player reviewed, are the new features worth it?

Panasonic's DMP-BD60 hits the scene as the successor to the well-received DMP-BD35, packing Viera Cast features on top of BD-Live capability in a slim (& more power efficient) package. CNET's reviewers threw the new boss on their test bench and found a lot to like, while the Internet features weren't flawless with some control issues on YouTube videos, however it lags the competition without wireless Internet capabilities. Picture quality was up to par, but it seems to have fallen off the pace compared to the latest offering from Samsung in terms of speed, taking longer to load some movies from off mode. Check the full review for all the details, but with the price currently at $299 this player might not have enough value unless Amazon VOD and Picasa access is particularly important.

[Via TV Snob]

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 31st 2009 3:28PM]

Unpacked mine yesterday. In combination with my Ethernet bridge and Sony XBR4, it's brilliant. So long Toshiba A2, you were a good friend...

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 31st 2009 8:21PM]

I still have my HD-A2 HD-DVD player, but sooner or later I will have no need for it.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 31st 2009 6:55PM]

I love my BD35, so I bet the BD60 is a winner if you don't need Netflix streaming.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 2nd 2009 12:13AM]

Can anyone tell me if using an Ethernet bridge I can make my Panasonic DMP-BD60 wireless? and if so can you tell me the model of the ethernet bridge please?