DMP-BD35

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  • Panasonic updates firmware for discontinued DMP-BD35 BD player

    by 
    Darren Murph
    Darren Murph
    04.01.2009

    Just because it's dead and buried doesn't mean the DMP-BD35 isn't lingering in the minds of Panasonic engineers. Don't believe us? Have a look at the latest firmware update to emerge from its labs, dated 3/31/09 and meant for the aforementioned BD35/BD35PC. Of course, the 28MB download doesn't do an awful lot -- it just improves stability for decoding HD audio and all around playback -- but it's definitely not bad for the grand total of $0.00. If you're ready to stop being mad and start updating, give the read link a look.[Thanks, John]

  • Panasonic drops the axe on DMP-BD35 Blu-ray player

    by 
    Darren Murph
    Darren Murph
    02.09.2009

    Not that the act of discontinuing Blu-ray players rather early on in their life is unheard of, but Panasonic's DMP-BD35 still had a few months left in it by our estimations. Shortly after Panny unveiled a new trio of BD decks at CES, the company has reportedly killed production of its BD35, and we're left to assume the BD55 ain't far behind. Of course, this means that those on the prowl for a Panasonic Blu-ray player will either have to wait until April (for the DMP-BD60) or try and procure one of the remaining BD35 / BD55 models from a local retailer. If you've waited this long, however, we'd suggest holding off -- the connected nature (YouTube, Amazon Video on Demand) of the forthcoming models makes 'em way more attractive. Just sayin'.

  • CNET UK hosts Blu-ray player load time shootout, PS3 wins

    by 
    Darren Murph
    Darren Murph
    11.28.2008

    Long load times on Blu-ray players have always been a pet peeve of ours, and obviously we aren't alone. The gurus over at CNET UK rounded up four of their favorite decks and popped in a test disc (Vantage Point) in order to find which was the quickest at getting down to business. Trailing the pack was Pioneer's BDP-LX71, which took a staggering 1:54 to load and play the film. Panasonic's DMP-BD35 nabbed the bronze in unceremonious fashion (1:16), while Samsung's BD-P1500 slipped in second with a 1:09 load / play time. As we gave away in the headline there, Sony's PlayStation 3 easily took first with a test time of just 42 seconds. We'd love to know if any other untested decks could outperform that -- anyone care to time their unit and chime in below?

  • Panasonic's DMP-BD35 / DMP-BD55 now available in Canada

    by 
    Darren Murph
    Darren Murph
    11.11.2008

    Just in time for Boxing Day, Panasonic has launched its DMP-BD35 and DMP-BD55 in the Great North. Both units promise Profile 2.0 compatibility, and better still, the pair is selling for far less than the MSRPs that were announced at CEDIA. According to locals, the decks are being sold for $300 and $400, respectively, and should make every dream you've ever had come true.

  • BD-Live-capable Blu-ray players get offered in multi-region form

    by 
    Darren Murph
    Darren Murph
    11.07.2008

    If you held back from snapping up a multi-region Blu-ray player the last time you had a chance, today's your lucky day. BlurayMods has finally returned to the scene, and it brought along with it some fancy new toys. The ICOS HD mod converts your current BD deck into a multi-region bundle of fun, and if you believe the seller, it's totally easy to install and operate. For those not willing to hand over €69 ($88) for the mod chip -- which functions with Sony's BDP-S350 / BDP-S550, Panasonic's DMP-BD35 / DMP-BD55 and Denon's DVD-2500 -- you can buy a pre-rigged player for quite a bit more. We'd say the euro-to-dollar conversion really rules these out for most Americans, but if things get much crazier, you may find yourself looking at a steal.

  • Panasonic's DMP-BD35 gets good marks, still no PS3

    by 
    Darren Murph
    Darren Murph
    10.20.2008

    The gap between the PlayStation 3 and everyone else is closing, but there's still some room to go. Panasonic's Profile 2.0 DMP-BD35 comes commendably close, with reviewers over at CNET giving it a coveted Editors' Choice award and proclaiming the image quality "excellent" and the audio compatibility fantastic. They summed things up by calling it "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." Granted, critics still felt that Sony's console provided "more functionality and faster navigation," but if you're okay without that, this could be a great way to get BD in your home and save a little cheddar.

  • Panasonic's DMP-BD35 / DMP-BD55 get late October ship dates

    by 
    Darren Murph
    Darren Murph
    10.01.2008

    Amazon already delivered the pricing information we've been waiting on so patiently, and now the e-tailer has divulged the ship dates. Panasonic's DMP-BD35 and DMP-BD55 Profile 2.0 Blu-ray players will evidently begin shipping on October 25th and 28th, respectively, and pre-orders are being accepted as we speak. 'Tis a shame there aren't any free Blu-ray Disc promotions, but it's not too late to add any in -- you listening, Amazon?[Thanks, J.D.]Read - DMP-BD35Read - DMP-BD55

  • Panasonic's Profile 2.0 DMP-BD35 Blu-ray player priced at $299

    by 
    Darren Murph
    Darren Murph
    09.25.2008

    Ah, now this is more like it. Just a day after we realized that Panasonic's DivX-lovin' DMP-BD55 would be hitting the streets at $399, in comes confirmation that its little brother -- the DMP-BD35 -- will be offered for a full Benjamin less. Yep, that means you're looking at a UniPhier-equipped Profile 2.0 Blu-ray deck that's launching at under $300. We're still not told how soon it'll be in stock, but $299.95 for a BD-Live-capable standalone player is something worth paying attention to. Now, how's about we dip down even lower for Black Friday?[Via Big Picture Big Sound]

  • Panasonic's DMP-BD35 / DMP-BD55 Blu-ray players hands-on

    by 
    Darren Murph
    Darren Murph
    09.04.2008

    Sharp wasn't the only company showcasing a new duo of Blu-ray players at CEDIA, as Panasonic decided to whip up a couple as well just for kicks. The DMP-BD35 and DMP-BD55 were made official during IFA, but not until now has Panny shown them off to the wide-eyed public. As with the aforementioned Sharp duo, this pair is also hard to distinguish from one another at first glance. Unfortunately, neither are really worth sweating, but you can have a look over at Engadget HD if you just refuse to believe that.

  • Panasonic reveals hefty prices, inner secrets of new DMB-BD35 and DMP-BD55 Blu-ray players

    by 
    Paul Miller
    Paul Miller
    08.29.2008

    A spec sheet is well and good (and trust us, these spec sheets are that), but when we're talking Blu-ray players it's really becoming a question of price: when will they drop? Well, if these Europe prices for the DMB-BD35 and DMB-BD55 from Panasonic are any indication, Panasonic's answer is "not yet." The BD35 is being priced at 399 Euro, while the BD55 will go for 499 Euro. Our guess is the conversion rates ($588 and $735, respectively) won't apply here when these get shipped over to the States, but even at $399 and $499 these well-specced players aren't doing themselves any favors in a Blu-ray market dominated by the PS3. There's really nothing to say about actual "hands-on" impressions of these two, though we would like to say that we scoured Panny's booth for the DMR-BR360V Blu-ray / VHS combo and were sad to come away empty handed, our tattered copy of "Titanic" unwatched.%Gallery-30740%

  • Panasonic DMP-BD35 & DMP-BD55 Blu-ray players officially official, still unpriced

    by 
    Richard Lawler
    Richard Lawler
    08.28.2008

    Say hello to the successors of the short-lived Panasonic DMP-BD50, the new DMP-BD35 (above) and DMP-BD55 (after the break) check off every feature we can think of for a new Blu-ray player, complete with a slim profile (49mm high on the BD35) and hopefully low, low price thanks to a 45nm 3rd-generation UniPhier processor. Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD MA audio support, with internal decoding or bitstreamed output in full 7.1 (plus 7.1 analog audio outs on the DMP-BD55) on top of fully BD-Live / Profile 2.0 compatible hardware finally promise no-compromise hardware for Blu-ray buyers. Release dates and pricing information? Your guess is as good as ours, for now.

  • Panasonic prepping DMP-BD35 and DMP-BD55 Blu-ray players?

    by 
    Darren Murph
    Darren Murph
    08.18.2008

    This one sounds like little more than pure speculation, but word on the street has it that Panasonic will be following its recently released DMP-BD50 with two new players at CEDIA 2008. The DMP-BD35 and DMP-BD55 will purportedly feature a revamped UniPhier video processor and an Ethernet port for BD-Live compatibility. As for the latter, it'll also boast 8-channel analog audio outputs and isolation feet to reduce the effects of vibration. Obviously, no pricing details have been announced, but let's hope Panny shocks the world with a couple somewhat respectable stickers in just a few weeks.[Via CNET]

  • Panasonic Blu-ray players, LCD projector jumpstart your holiday gift list

    by 
    Steven Kim
    Steven Kim
    08.12.2008

    Panasonic is putting a little holiday cheer into our summer with the release of its Canadian gift guide, and wouldn't you know it, there's some HD goodies in the works. Based on the product mix in the guide, we assume this stuff will make it to other regions in time for the winter holidays as well. Details on the gear are thin, but there's definitely some good stuff coming from Panasonic before the year is done. First up, we see the PT-AE3000 1080p LCD projector, a CAD $3,500 follow-up to the well-respected PT-AE2000U. Also on tap are a couple of Blu-ray players, named the DMP-BD35 and DMP-BD55. Both of those decks come with BD-Live functionality, but we're psyched about the 7.1-channel analogue outputs on the DMP-BD55 along with "audio grade components" (we assume that means "audiophile grade components"). No pricing on these Blu-ray players, but that can't stop you from starting up the not-so-subtle gift hint-dropping campaign, right? Hit the link for the full release.[Via FormatWarCentral]