The Panasonic DMP-BD10 Review Thread -v. 2.4 Firmware available now- - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

shamus · 10-14-2006, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldenRedux

I don't really understand the point of an eject button on the remote for a single-disc player. Don't you still have to get up to change the disc anyhow? When you get up and walk over to the unit, you hit the button.

Yeah realy... Dont be so lazy!!! lol
Great to hear about PQ. You think my Samsung will improve as much with the colors you described, or its all in the better parts the Panny is using???
Thanks again for the info.

Chris Beveridge · 10-14-2006, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shamus

Yeah realy... Dont be so lazy!!! lol
Great to hear about PQ. You think my Samsung will improve as much with the colors you described, or its all in the better parts the Panny is using???
Thanks again for the info.

I have no basis for my belief other than experience with about two dozen DVD players in the last ten years, but I believe it's simply that Panasonic is better built and its decoding is done in a different manner.

bferr1 · 10-14-2006, 02:07 PM

I'd like to think that the Samsung firmware patch will bring that player's PQ closer to the Panny. But I'm also inclined to agree with Chris, that the Panasonic is better built and so on, which might account for the differences in PQ. (Jeez, I hope so, for the price paid!)

Chris, we should both keep an eye on the Panasonic support site for that BD-J firmware upgrade. There's nothing there yet. I hope it's posted by the end of the month or at least before the first Fox titles with BD-J come out.

Jeff® · 10-15-2006, 03:58 AM

Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-ray Disc Player review

http://www.canadahifi.com/review52.php

Dave · 10-15-2006, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff®

Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-ray Disc Player review

http://www.canadahifi.com/review52.php

Quote:

The Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-ray player delivered phenomenal picture and sound quality, there is no question about it. This player undeniably proved to me the potential of the Blu-ray format.

Its done for hd dvd!

Chris Beveridge · 10-15-2006, 03:41 PM

Finally getting a chance to play with it a bit more. The lack of information on the display is bothersome, but having hit the "status" button and I'm more than happy with having that. Hitting it twice brings you to a status bar (I've checked only w/DVD so far) that lists the Title, Chapter and current time. The status bar shows the progress of the video across the title you're watching.

The pillarboxing of DVDs is also a plus. I'm actually liking the remote the more I use it. The jog wheel for fast forwarding/scanning is really nice and smooth.

As a side note, I took my Samsung and hooked it up to my parents 32" Toshiba HDTV CRT yesterday and watched Eight Below on it. It definitely looked better than it did on my Panny 50" LCD set but not as sharp and smooth as the Panasonic. So my longterm plan is working nicely. This player will last me until next summer when the BD-Live equipped players come out and the DMP-10 will become my office player. Between the PS3 and the Panny I should be able to test all manner of discs.

Chris Beveridge · 10-15-2006, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bferr1

I'd like to think that the Samsung firmware patch will bring that player's PQ closer to the Panny. But I'm also inclined to agree with Chris, that the Panasonic is better built and so on, which might account for the differences in PQ. (Jeez, I hope so, for the price paid!)

Chris, we should both keep an eye on the Panasonic support site for that BD-J firmware upgrade. There's nothing there yet. I hope it's posted by the end of the month or at least before the first Fox titles with BD-J come out.

Yeah, definitely keeping an eye on that. I need to find out if there's a number to talk to someone about those free discs though. The phrasing indicates a choice but I'm wondering if they're going to update that page as more BDs are available.

GoldenRedux · 10-15-2006, 03:51 PM

I noticed that it was confirmed that the Panasonic does allow the option to turn off the video section for when playing back audio-only discs such as CDs, DVD-As, and, down the road, audio-olny BR releases.

This is really looking like the player for me. This will fulfill my audiophile (DVD-A, BD audio-only releases, separate video section that can be turned off) and high-def video needs.

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...56#post2992056

bferr1 · 10-15-2006, 04:41 PM

^ Yeah, I saw that option in the setup menu, but since I don't have any DVD-As, I didn't pay much attention to it.

GoldenRedux · 10-15-2006, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bferr1

^ Yeah, I saw that option in the setup menu, but since I don't have any DVD-As, I didn't pay much attention to it.

Well, I have a lot of DVD-As (and way more SACDs). Currently, I use a Denon DVD-2200 universal for my DVD-A playback, and it has the ability to turn off the video circuitry, front panel display, and digital output right from buttons on the front of the unit. If the Panasonic sounds as good or better than the Denon, it may become my main DVD-A unit as well. My SACDs I will continue to play on my Sony XA9000ES SACD/CD player.

Blu-Light · 10-16-2006, 02:50 AM

Sounds like Jeff really like the panasonic. He is already getting attacked.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&&#post8664217

Man, all this talk of great PQ and such is driving me nuts. I am so close to pulling the trigger. Damn the debters!!!

GoldenRedux · 10-16-2006, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-Light

Sounds like Jeff really like the panasonic. He is already getting attacked.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&&#post8664217

Man, all this talk of great PQ and such is driving me nuts. I am so close to pulling the trigger. Damn the debters!!!

yeah, but who's this idiot:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&&#post8664627

GoldenRedux · 10-16-2006, 02:52 PM

But at at least someone still has some common sense:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&&#post8666425

Chris Beveridge · 10-16-2006, 09:41 PM

Howsabout a new review? or maybe more of just a general commentary and pictorial?

http://www.animeonblu-ray.com/blog/?p=162

Josh · 10-16-2006, 10:11 PM

Thanks Chris. Great to hear you like it. Can't wait to pick one up myself!

phloyd · 10-17-2006, 01:40 AM

Yeah me too. With no expectation of 7.1 analogue on the Sony player I think that I am gonna have to go with the Panasonic.

Now if I can only get one for $1000 even

bferr1 · 10-17-2006, 03:27 PM

I paid $1150 for it after the 12% coupon from BB. Only $150 more than the Sammy or Sony-- that's how I justified it. Plus, 12 months interest-free financing with the BB card. Just try to make the best deal that you can. It can be done!

GoldenRedux · 10-17-2006, 08:26 PM

I just ordered one from Abt with their 7% fall discount that they're running now, unfortunately they are out of stock already.

quattro_man · 10-17-2006, 08:31 PM

Hi, Has anyone managed to unlock the region restrictions (DVD or BLU Ray) from this machine. I know it is early days, but someone may have tried.

Thanks

Peter

divedude · 10-17-2006, 08:33 PM

Just picked up one at Tweeter this afternoon at 10% off. Now to order my free movies and hook it up

10-14-2006, 02:07 PM	#23
bferr1 Banned Member since:Sep 2006 Location:MA Trading Score:18	I'd like to think that the Samsung firmware patch will bring that player's PQ closer to the Panny. But I'm also inclined to agree with Chris, that the Panasonic is better built and so on, which might account for the differences in PQ. (Jeez, I hope so, for the price paid!) Chris, we should both keep an eye on the Panasonic support site for that BD-J firmware upgrade. There's nothing there yet. I hope it's posted by the end of the month or at least before the first Fox titles with BD-J come out. Last edited by bferr1; 10-14-2006 at 02:11 PM.

10-17-2006, 08:31 PM	#39
quattro_man New Member Member since:Oct 2006	Ragion free hack Hi, Has anyone managed to unlock the region restrictions (DVD or BLU Ray) from this machine. I know it is early days, but someone may have tried. Thanks Peter

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10-15-2006, 03:58 AM	#24
Jeff® Active Member Member since:Sep 2006	Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-ray Disc Player review http://www.canadahifi.com/review52.php

10-15-2006, 03:41 PM	#26
Chris Beveridge Moderator Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Hudson, MA Blu-ray reviews:3	Finally getting a chance to play with it a bit more. The lack of information on the display is bothersome, but having hit the "status" button and I'm more than happy with having that. Hitting it twice brings you to a status bar (I've checked only w/DVD so far) that lists the Title, Chapter and current time. The status bar shows the progress of the video across the title you're watching. The pillarboxing of DVDs is also a plus. I'm actually liking the remote the more I use it. The jog wheel for fast forwarding/scanning is really nice and smooth. As a side note, I took my Samsung and hooked it up to my parents 32" Toshiba HDTV CRT yesterday and watched Eight Below on it. It definitely looked better than it did on my Panny 50" LCD set but not as sharp and smooth as the Panasonic. So my longterm plan is working nicely. This player will last me until next summer when the BD-Live equipped players come out and the DMP-10 will become my office player. Between the PS3 and the Panny I should be able to test all manner of discs.

10-15-2006, 03:51 PM	#28
GoldenRedux Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Blu-ray reviews:1	I noticed that it was confirmed that the Panasonic does allow the option to turn off the video section for when playing back audio-only discs such as CDs, DVD-As, and, down the road, audio-olny BR releases. This is really looking like the player for me. This will fulfill my audiophile (DVD-A, BD audio-only releases, separate video section that can be turned off) and high-def video needs. http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...56#post2992056

10-15-2006, 04:41 PM	#29
bferr1 Banned Member since:Sep 2006 Location:MA Trading Score:18	^ Yeah, I saw that option in the setup menu, but since I don't have any DVD-As, I didn't pay much attention to it.

10-16-2006, 02:50 AM	#31
Blu-Light Expert Member Member since:Oct 2006	Sounds like Jeff really like the panasonic. He is already getting attacked. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&&#post8664217 Man, all this talk of great PQ and such is driving me nuts. I am so close to pulling the trigger. Damn the debters!!!

10-16-2006, 02:52 PM	#33
GoldenRedux Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Blu-ray reviews:1	But at at least someone still has some common sense: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&&#post8666425

10-16-2006, 09:41 PM	#34
Chris Beveridge Moderator Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Hudson, MA Blu-ray reviews:3	Howsabout a new review? or maybe more of just a general commentary and pictorial? http://www.animeonblu-ray.com/blog/?p=162

10-16-2006, 10:11 PM	#35
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	Thanks Chris. Great to hear you like it. Can't wait to pick one up myself!

10-17-2006, 01:40 AM	#36
phloyd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2003 Location:California Trading Score:5	Yeah me too. With no expectation of 7.1 analogue on the Sony player I think that I am gonna have to go with the Panasonic. Now if I can only get one for $1000 even

10-17-2006, 03:27 PM	#37
bferr1 Banned Member since:Sep 2006 Location:MA Trading Score:18	I paid $1150 for it after the 12% coupon from BB. Only $150 more than the Sammy or Sony-- that's how I justified it. Plus, 12 months interest-free financing with the BB card. Just try to make the best deal that you can. It can be done!

10-17-2006, 08:26 PM	#38
GoldenRedux Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Blu-ray reviews:1	I just ordered one from Abt with their 7% fall discount that they're running now, unfortunately they are out of stock already.

10-17-2006, 08:33 PM	#40
divedude Member Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Waxahachie, TX Blu-ray reviews:1	Just picked up one at Tweeter this afternoon at 10% off. Now to order my free movies and hook it up

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