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 |
|---|---|
| Samsung BD-P1500 1080p | $198.48 |
| Sony BDP-S550 1080p | $327.97 |
| Sony BDP-S500 1080p | $350.80 |
| Sony BDP-S350 1080p | $299.99 |
| Sony BDP-S300 1080p | $281.64 |
| Panasonic DMP-BD35K 1080p | $585.95 |
| Sharp Aquos BDHP21U 1080p | $209.97 |
| Panasonic DMP-BD30K 1080p | $288.01 |
| Samsung BD-P2500 1080p | $314.95 |
| Philips BDP7200 | $229.99 |
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
