Pioneer BDP-51FD Expert Reviews

With that being said, the Pioneer BDP-51FD does do it's sole job well; the 1080p resolution, True24FPS (frames per second) and Jitter Reduction Circuit are good features to have. The firmware issues are a concern and although new versions have been ...

Bulky remote control, Bright LCD screen, No DivX support, Firmware bugs are problematic, Large cabinet

The firmware issues are a concern and although new versions have been...

Elevating the high definition experience in home theaters, Pioneer Electronics presents the BDP-51FD BonusView Blu-ray Disc player with support of next generation high resolution audio...

But otherwise the only internal difference is the use of a 148.5MHz/12-bit video DAC instead of a 297MHz/12-bit DAC, which means you're essentially getting an LX71 in a cheaper box. Result!

Awesome picture and sound quality, 7.1-channel audio outs, Video Adjust menu

Profile 1.1, slow disc loading

Pioneer cures some of its blues with this highly capable and affordable Blu-ray player.

This machine does pretty much everything well. The GUI is easy to follow and gives quick and intuitive access to the unitââ'¬â"¢s considerable power and surefooted delivery. The Ã'£350 price tag is about right for the machineââ'¬â"¢s spec and ...

For the best picture performance we've seen so far from a sub--400 Blu-ray player, choose Pioneer's BDP-51FD.

Pioneer has slummed it with this 'budget' BD spinner, based on its higher-end models. How does it fare?

Dapper design. Detailed, natural images. Sounds refined and musical

DTS-HD Master Audio decoding is still months away. Only Profile 1.1

The most affordable entry among Pioneer's latest Blu-ray offerings, the BDP-51FD packs most features except Profile 2.0 support.

pioneer bdp-51fd review: In many ways, the new Pioneer BDP-51FD is more of a no-frills performance-centric home theater kit than most of its peers in the market.

The BDP-51FD produces picture and sound quality way above its station - what are you waiting for?

Dapper design ; detailed, natural images ; sounds refined and musical

DTS-HD Master Audio decoding is still months away ; only Profile 1.1

Being only profile 1.1 is a small price to pay for the quality of the pictures when fed with a Blu-ray disc

Blu-ray pictures ; Multichannel analogue outs

Profile 1.1, slow disc loading and boot-up times

Colours are also beautifully rendered, whether bold, vivid colours or gentle skin tones without making either look unnatural