Harman Kardon BDP10

Excellent 24p movie picture., Automatic film-mode detection for DVDs., Bitstream HD-audio output., Picture-in-picture and BD-Live.

Weaknesses in de-interlacing., Faulty photo-playback., Relatively expensive.

The excellent BDP 10 Blu-ray player displays gorgeous movie pictures and offers BD-Live support. Still, it’ll have a hard job establishing itself among the ever-growing competition, since many cheaper players perform just as well and offer better...

Excellent BD and DVD playback, onboard audio decoder, user-friendly interface

Sluggish load times, too expensive, light on extra features

If you require a glitzy status symbol that doubles as a Blu-ray player, the Harman Kardon BDP 10 is a worthy choice. Just be mindful that there are cheaper, more feature-packed models on the market.

Great sound with onboard decoder ; Smooth pictures ; Easy to use

Soft image ; Lacks the vivid colour and contrast of the best ; Awkward price point

This Blu-ray player doesn't do too much wrong, but sets itself up for a slight fall with that hefty price tag

If you require a glitzy status symbol that doubles as a Blu-ray player, the Harman Kardon BDP 10 is a worthy choice. Just be mindful that there are cheaper, more feature-packed models on the market.

Excellent BD and DVD playback ; Onboard audio decoder ; User-friendly interface

Sluggish load times ; Too expensive ; Missing extra features such as 3D and wireless connectivity

If you require a glitzy status symbol that doubles as a Blu-ray player, the Harman Kardon BDP 10 is a worthy choice. Just be mindful that there are cheaper, more feature-packed models on the market.