Summary of Features

All tested brands have HDMI ((high-definition

multimedia interface) output. All have an Ethernet connector. All can receive a firmware update via Internet or

USB. All are BD Live-capable. All can up-convert standard DVDs to 1080p.

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LG BP220

LG BP520

Sony BDP-S790

Panasonic DMP-BDT500

Toshiba BDX5300

Philips BDP3380

Philips BDP7700/12

Samsung BD-E5900

18,000

10,700

6,900

12,000

9,900 All have slideshow capability to display photos. All have video-streaming capability. None are portable. All support Dolby TrueHD or DTS HD Master

Audio. All but LG BP220, LG BP520, Toshiba BDX5300 and Philips BDP3380 have fast startup and power-saving standby mode feature.