Playback Options
There are a variety of ways to play back Blu-ray media, including:
Set top Blu-ray players
There is a small but steadily-increasing number of set top players available for Blu-ray. Although a number of brands continue to fall in price month after month, they still remain somewhat expensive (between $400 and $1000 MSRP).
Players |
Price |
Sharp Aquos BDHP20U |
$399.99 |
Panasonic DMP-BD30K |
$499.99 |
Samsung BD-P1400 |
$499.99 |
Samsung BD-UP5000 |
$999.99 |
Sony BDP-S300 |
$499.99 |
Sony BDP-S500 |
$999.99 |
Personal Computers & Laptops
Several manufacturers have released Blu-ray burners, including Sony, LG, Pioneer, Panasonic, and Philips. Certain laptops, including the Sony Vaio AR, include a Blu-ray burner built-in.
Several of the most popular DVD software players for computer viewing now have Blu-ray equivalents, including InterVideo WinDVD, Cyberlink PowerDVD, and Nero Showtime.
High-definition Game Systems
Sony PlayStation 3
