LG BD390 review: The LG BD390's combination of excellent image quality, super-fast loading times and rich features make it one of our top choices among premium stand-alone Blu-ray players.

Excellent image quality on Blu-ray movies • Integrated 802.11n Wi-Fi • Super-fast disc loading • Plays music, videos and pictures off a connected USB drive or over a network • Profile 2.0 compatible • On-board decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD ...

Pricey

Pioneer BDP-120 review: The Pioneer BDP-120 Blu-ray player boasts fine video and audio capabilities, but its frustrating operational quirks make this player an also-ran.

Impressive Blu-ray video and audio performance • Good feature count • Solid DVD upscaling

Quirky and frustrating to operate • Not all that quick at loading/playing BDs • Display far too small

Panasonic DMR-BW750 review: If you're looking for a flexible PVR that's packed with features then the excellent Panasonic DMR-BW750 Blu-ray recorder is almost a one-stop shop.

Excellent recording quality • Media playback also fine • Feature-packed

Lacks DLNA streaming • Still some functionality hiccups • Dedicated Blu-ray players perform better

Sony BDP-S360 review: The Sony BDP-S360 handles all the Blu-ray basics with ease, but lacks the streaming internet content found on competing models.

Profile 2.0-compatible • On-board Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio Essential decoding • Excellent video quality on most Blu-ray movies ;

Cannot access streaming web services such as YouTube • No Wi-Fi option • No eject button on the remote • Relatively slow load times • Recessed USB port ;

panasonic dmp-b15 review: The Panasonic DMP-B15 is Australia's first portable Blu-ray player and features an 8.9-inch screen and LAN network functions.

Lets you watch your Blu-ray collection on the go ; HDMI output for use as a stand-alone player ; Full access to YouTube and Picasa if connected via Ethernet ; Comes with cigarette lighter adapter and headrest mount for car use

Very expensive, with Blu-ray-equipped laptops available at similar prices ; Bulky design ; Short 2.5-hour battery life ; Small screen limits the capability to see the full detail of Blu-ray ; Can't output a standard 1080p signal ; Less reliable ...

samsung bd-p3600 review: The Samsung BD-P3600 is a huge leap ahead for stand-alone Blu-ray players, with blazing-fast operational speed, tons of features and excellent image quality.

Excellent Blu-ray image quality ; Wi-Fi USB dongle included ; Super-fast operational speed and disc loading ; Profile 2.0-compatible ; On-board decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio ; 7.1 analog outputs ; 1GB on-board memory ; Streams ...

Costs only a little less than a PS3 ; Front-panel controls are located on top of player ; PC streaming set-up is difficult

sony bdp-s5000es review: The Sony BDP-S5000ES is a premium Blu-ray player, which features impressive build quality and audio performance, but if video is what you crave there are cheaper options.

Bullet-proof ; Class-leading audio ; Impressive video detail and colour reproduction

Lack of networking or USB playback ; PS3 matches it for video performance

marantz dv4003 review: If you're looking to play your existing collection of DVDs and don't want a Blu-ray player, then the Marantz DV4003 is an excellent choice.

Excellent video engine and upscaling ; Solid performance with CDs ; Well built and attractive design

Poor GUI system ; A decent Blu-ray player will do much the same and more

panasonic dmp-bd60 review: The Panasonic DMP-BD60 is a capable and likeable Blu-ray player. Overall, it's a great performer and, though not the cheapest, it's worth the money.

Good picture quality ; Viera Cast functionality has promise ; Simple but pleasant design

Not that cheap ; No 7.1 analog audio output

Like all Panasonic hardware, the DMP-BD60 doesn't look particularly exciting, but it certainly won't upset the style dynamic of your lounge

panasonic dmr-xw450 review: The Panasonic DMR-XW450 is a unique DVD recorder which features a 500GB hard drive and the ability to watch Picasa and YouTube through your television.

YouTube viewing ; Easy to back-up recordings ; DivX/Xvid compatibility ; HDMI ; Good upscaling ; Twin HD tuners ; Free EPG

Can't multifunction tasks ; Somewhat expensive ; No live rewind ; Complicated remote hides some features

The difference between the DMR-XW350 and DMR-XW450 is that the former has a 250GB hard drive while the latter has 500GB of space. Panasonic has given both players a more efficient H.264 encoder and so the higher model can now record up to 240 hours of ...