THE LG BD300 is an easy to use entry-level Blu-ray player with Profile 2.0 BD-Live support

Good picture quality when playing Blu-ray discs, stylish, BD-Live

Image noise and artefacts when upscaling DVDs, no 5.1-channel analog output

The LG BD300 is a Blu-ray player that offers great image quality and BD-Live capabilities for extra online content. Its DVD upscaling may not be perfect, but it's much better than you would get from a standard DVD player when connected to a large ...

IF you are looking for a unit to jump onto the Blu-ray bandwagon with, the Panasonic DMP-BD35 should definitely be on your list.

Very good picture quality, stylish, good price, Blu-ray Live

DVD up-scaling produces mixed results, no 7.1 analog audio outputs

If you're in the market for a Blu-ray player and you don't want to spend too much, the Panasonic DMP-BD35 represents excellent value for money.

THIS isn't the cheapest player available, but it's more capable than similarly priced competitors.

DTS-HD decoding, 1080p DVD up-scaling, decent picture quality

Poor standard-definition quality, only Profile 1.1

Olin's OBDP-100 is a capable Blu-ray player with a reasonable price tag. It's not the cheapest player available, but it is more capable than similarly priced competitors.

IF you can stand the painfully high price, this is one of the best audio streamers available.

Great interface, excellent sound quality, seamless network support

Expensive for casual listeners, no DRM support

Whatever music you want to listen to, the Transporter is able to take it from your computer to your stereo without any perceivable quality loss. The interface is seamless and direct connection to the online SqueezeNetwork means you don't even need a ...

A GREAT digital recorder with few downsides apart from imperfect DVD playback and a high price tag.

Twin HD tuners, easy to use, plenty of HDD space, great DVD up-scaling

Pricey, fuzziness during DVD playback, complicated remote

The DMR-XW300 is a highly functional digital video recorder, with few downsides apart from imperfect DVD playback and a high price tag. If you're looking for incredible flexibility in a single unit, you can't go wrong here.

THE DMP-BD30 entry-level Blu-ray player offers great video quality but lacks high-quality audio decoding.

Great picture quality, DVD up-scaling to 1080p

No Ethernet, no built-in high-quality audio decoding

Panasonic's DMP-BD30 entry-level Blu-ray player offers fantastic video quality, but isn't able to decode high-resolution audio without a dedicated AV receiver.

THIS is a competitively priced DVD player which is easy to use, although its speaker quality is disappointing.

Good price, multiple audio-out options, USB input

Inbuilt speakers sound dull

A competent, well-priced mid-range player with a simple interface and good screen, hampered by poor speakers.

THIS has enough features and quality to be useful, but lacks the video quality of higher end units.

Good viewing angle, DivX support, great included headphones

Poor inbuilt speakers, some dot pitch and contrast problems with the screen

A decent enough mid-range player, Toshiba's SD-P1900 boasts enough features and quality to be useful, although it lacks the video quality of higher end units.

THIS is probably the best Blu-ray player we've seen to date and a great buy if you're willing to pay a premium.

Great quality Blu-ray and DVD playback, media streaming

Very expensive

Ignoring price, this is probably the best Blu-ray player we've seen to date. If you're willing to pay a premium then it's an excellent product.