Panasonic BD60 vs BD35 - Blu-ray Forum

edelgiud · 01-05-2010, 12:41 AM

Hi. Does anyone by chance have both to compare? I have a BD35 which cost me $345 CDN (The Incredible Hulk blu-ray included) just over 1 year ago in Nov. 2008 but I saw the newer BD60 is now only $199 CDN on sale.

Is it worth the upgrade? Anybody know about any improvement in any load times or other differences (beside Status/Display which now shows the bitrate info on the current playing disc)?

Thanks.

JJ · 01-05-2010, 12:50 AM

Ironically, load times are about the same, if not marginally better, on the 60. I'm looking to replace my 35 with some speed too, and apparently, the Sony N460 or S560 seem to be the best bets.

alchav21 · 01-05-2010, 05:04 AM

I happen to have both of them, I bought the BD35 last Christmas and had to send it back to Panasonic to have it repaired because it would not play all Blu-ray's. For a replacement I bought a BD60 OnLine for $130, and it has been a great buy, plays all Blu-ray's with no problems. Panasonic fixed my BD35 and now that one also plays everything. So I would buy the BD60.

edelgiud · 01-05-2010, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by alchav21

I happen to have both of them, I bought the BD35 last Christmas and had to send it back to Panasonic to have it repaired because it would not play all Blu-ray's. For a replacement I bought a BD60 OnLine for $130, and it has been a great buy, plays all Blu-ray's with no problems. Panasonic fixed my BD35 and now that one also plays everything. So I would buy the BD60.

Great. Don't suppose you noticed any differences/improvements in speed or other with the BD60 though? Thanks.

blujacket · 01-05-2010, 12:31 PM

I would hold out until after CES. I'm sure Panasonic will have new, faster players soon.

that1guystudios · 01-06-2010, 12:30 AM

I spoke with the head Panasonic rep (he is the Head of all the reps) at my store (Best Buy) who has already confirmed there will be at least 2 Panasonic Blu-ray player released at the beginning of Q2. One with a wireless dongle sold seperately, one with wireless capability built in. Netflix capability is also reported to be coming soon, he also hinted at a sports network of some kind being availble. I'm not sure which one though. I'm not a sports person.

alchav21 · 01-06-2010, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by that1guypictures

I spoke with the head Panasonic rep (he is the Head of all the reps) at my store (Best Buy) who has already confirmed there will be at least 2 Panasonic Blu-ray player released at the beginning of Q2. One with a wireless dongle sold separately, one with wireless capability built in. Netflix capability is also reported to be coming soon, he also hinted at a sports network of some kind being available. I'm not sure which one though. I'm not a sports person.

I wouldn't put to much faith on Wireless, stick with Wired for a better stable connection. I think you chance Bricking your Player with a Wireless connection.

that1guystudios · 01-07-2010, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by that1guypictures

I spoke with the head Panasonic rep (he is the Head of all the reps) at my store (Best Buy) who has already confirmed there will be at least 2 Panasonic Blu-ray player released at the beginning of Q2. One with a wireless dongle sold seperately, one with wireless capability built in. Netflix capability is also reported to be coming soon, he also hinted at a sports network of some kind being availble. I'm not sure which one though. I'm not a sports person.

Looks like the guy I spoke with was accurate. The sports network was Fox Sports, the netflix will be added shortly. The Blu-ray players have the ability to be wireless with the dongle, or you can use the ethernet cord. Load times are improved as well...awesome job Panny!

mis3 · 01-07-2010, 02:23 AM

Panasonic just announced Fox Sports, Netflix, Pandora, and Twitter services will be added.

Link here... http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...-80854297.html

RBTO · 02-02-2010, 02:11 AM

I have both the 35 and the 60. They are about comparable in most features. The 60 has a low power mode that it reverts to if not used for a time (I believe this can be toggled off if desired). The 60 has also added a thumb drive port which the 35 didn't have. A thumb drive can be used for music and JPEG files, basically replacing a CD or DVD for those purposes. The thumb drive cannot be used for motion files although the SD card can (but it can't be used for music files). Both players have the same outputs on the back and the display is about the same. I would go for the 60 because of its newer features if it is available for a lower cost. I know the 35s went sky high in price just before the 60 was introduced but that was because of demand and Panasonic had under-produced 35 units. Another thing to consider if you haven't pulled the pin yet is the next generation, the BDT-350 player which will have 3D playback abilities, if you think that will be important to you when 3D gets here.

vintageracer · 02-02-2010, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by that1guypictures

I spoke with the head Panasonic rep (he is the Head of all the reps) at my store (Best Buy) who has already confirmed there will be at least 2 Panasonic Blu-ray player released at the beginning of Q2. One with a wireless dongle sold seperately, one with wireless capability built in. Netflix capability is also reported to be coming soon, he also hinted at a sports network of some kind being availble. I'm not sure which one though. I'm not a sports person.

I don't supposed you asked if the secondary audio on/off will still be on the main setup menu. This is probably by biggest pet peve with the panasonic BD60. If you want HD audio you can't have the secondary audio on and vice versa, and to change between them you have to go to the main setup menu (with the long load time this is really annoying). Being able to toggle between them without having to stop the disc would be nice.

browndk26 · 02-06-2010, 04:01 AM

How do you tell what firware version the bd-60 has?

JediFonger · 02-06-2010, 06:49 AM

i have both as well, they are not significantly faster than one another. speed-wise, load time, same (virtually identical).

goto page 1 of this post for clocked load times and also picture of the upcoming BD65!!!!

i'm just hoping they do a BD85 or somn like that w/3-D =)

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...3#post18080613

ovrdidt · 02-10-2010, 07:36 PM

Can u give me any input on how to fix my blue ray. It is panasonic and it worked just fine and all the sudden...NOTHING> I have done all the manual has told me and panasonic tech support is no help..

ovrdidt · 02-10-2010, 07:39 PM

can anyone help me with getting my tray to open on my panasonic blueray?
done all the manual suggests and panasonic tech support no help...PLEASE HELP

tiger roach · 02-10-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ovrdidt

can anyone help me with getting my tray to open on my panasonic blueray?
done all the manual suggests and panasonic tech support no help...PLEASE HELP

My older Panny BD player did that, when the tech support couldn't get it to unfreeze either he gave me an authorization number to send it to their service center. They fixed it the day they got it and overnighted it back to me.

Is yours no longer under warranty?

jessycaka · 02-10-2010, 09:24 PM

The BD35 is my personal favorite.. better IMO.

ovrdidt · 02-10-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger roach

My older Panny BD player did that, when the tech support couldn't get it to unfreeze either he gave me an authorization number to send it to their service center. They fixed it the day they got it and overnighted it back to me.

Is yours no longer under warranty?

no that is the issue rite now.
Dont know if I should buy another one becuz the estimate was like 185.00 to fix

01-05-2010, 12:41 AM	#1
edelgiud Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Montreal 4K collection:38 Blu-ray collection:366 DVD collection:186 Digital collection:32 iTunes collection:97 Trading Score:1	Panasonic BD60 vs BD35 Hi. Does anyone by chance have both to compare? I have a BD35 which cost me $345 CDN (The Incredible Hulk blu-ray included) just over 1 year ago in Nov. 2008 but I saw the newer BD60 is now only $199 CDN on sale. Is it worth the upgrade? Anybody know about any improvement in any load times or other differences (beside Status/Display which now shows the bitrate info on the current playing disc)? Thanks. Last edited by edelgiud; 01-05-2010 at 12:49 AM.

02-06-2010, 04:01 AM	#12
browndk26 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Louisville, KY Blu-ray collection:10	Firmware Version How do you tell what firware version the bd-60 has?

02-10-2010, 07:36 PM	#14
ovrdidt New Member Member since:Feb 2010	dmp-bd30 tray wont open Can u give me any input on how to fix my blue ray. It is panasonic and it worked just fine and all the sudden...NOTHING> I have done all the manual has told me and panasonic tech support is no help..

02-10-2010, 07:39 PM	#15
ovrdidt New Member Member since:Feb 2010	dmp-bd30 tray wont open can anyone help me with getting my tray to open on my panasonic blueray? done all the manual suggests and panasonic tech support no help...PLEASE HELP

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mis3 Junior Member Member since:Dec 2009	Panasonic just announced Fox Sports, Netflix, Pandora, and Twitter services will be added. Link here... http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...-80854297.html

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RBTO Junior Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:New Plymouth, Idaho	I have both the 35 and the 60. They are about comparable in most features. The 60 has a low power mode that it reverts to if not used for a time (I believe this can be toggled off if desired). The 60 has also added a thumb drive port which the 35 didn't have. A thumb drive can be used for music and JPEG files, basically replacing a CD or DVD for those purposes. The thumb drive cannot be used for motion files although the SD card can (but it can't be used for music files). Both players have the same outputs on the back and the display is about the same. I would go for the 60 because of its newer features if it is available for a lower cost. I know the 35s went sky high in price just before the 60 was introduced but that was because of demand and Panasonic had under-produced 35 units. Another thing to consider if you haven't pulled the pin yet is the next generation, the BDT-350 player which will have 3D playback abilities, if you think that will be important to you when 3D gets here.

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JediFonger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:1350 DVD collection:144 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:47	i have both as well, they are not significantly faster than one another. speed-wise, load time, same (virtually identical). goto page 1 of this post for clocked load times and also picture of the upcoming BD65!!!! i'm just hoping they do a BD85 or somn like that w/3-D =) http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...3#post18080613

02-10-2010, 09:24 PM	#17
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