Panasonic DMP-BD65

97% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

78% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Very low price ; Strong Internet-streaming options ; Multimedia via USB and SD ; Buttons on player are well placed

Disappointing image quality ; Ugly, poorly organized on-screen menus ; Difficult-to-use remote control

The Panasonic DMP-BD65P has a low price, given its selection of Internet-streaming options--but it suffers from uninspiring image quality.

Flexible- offers superior DVD upscaling for old school consumersValuable- this Blu-Ray player stands out and shines at a great priceErgonomic- slim-line design that weighs just over 4 lbsEfficient- boots up in seconds, excellent HD video and audio

Limited- does not include the proprietary wireless adapter

The DMP-BD65 offers almost everything the average consumer looks for...

The Panasonic DMP-BD65P's $150 price makes it downright tempting, especially for a Blu-ray player that also streams video via the Internet. But a clumsy remote control and poorly designed on-screen menus make it difficult to use. And the images that...

The Panasonic DMP-BD65 is a solidly built machine. Panasonic has yet again come out with a player that delivers in performance and value for money. If you are looking for a competent all round player below $200 you have found it. Picture quality is...

Attractive lightweight design, excellent Full HD video performance, SDXC memory card support

Limited USB file support, unwieldy remote control

The Panasonic DMP-BD65 Blu-ray player is an impressive performer that packs in plenty of functionality for a reasonable asking price.

Picture ; Sound ; Easy to use

Lacks built-in storage ; No Wi-Fi ; No DivX HD playback

Panasonic was one of the first brands to build Blu-ray players, and it shows; this mid-range deck is one of the best around, and great value despite its above average price.

Rich, colourful images ; deep blacks ; good detail and definition ; spacious, dynamic sound

Doesn’t display subtleties as well as some rivals ; sonic detail and timing can be bettered

The ’BD65 is a dependable, very capable entry-level machine that can’t quite muster class-leading performance

Quick loading, pictures, sound, easy to use

Basic BD Live, no DLNA networking, lacks analogue audio outputs

With full marks for picture quality this super-slim, super-fast Blu-ray player is left looking only reasonable value for money. Its treatment of digital media and the novel Viera Cast portal are exemplary, but a lack of both file support and broadband...

All in all, there is a lot to like about the Panasonic DMP-BD65. Those who require 7.1-channel audio will be especially well serviced by this excellent Blu-ray player.

Reasonably slim ; Excellent picture and sound quality ; Speedy ; Offers YouTube access

No MKV support