With so much more to come from the Blu-ray format, the DMP-BD30 is by no means the last word in hi-def hardware. It won't support BD-Live and the lack of hi-res audio decoding is disappointing, given the scarcity of suitably equipped receivers. But when compared with the other comparably-priced Profile 1.0 players on the market from the likes of Sharp, Sony and Samsung, the choice is a real no-brainer - give us the DMP-BD30 every time. But we say this not just because of its Profile 1.1 spec, as there are many more strings to its bow. It's packed with lots of useful features, boasts a solid operating system and delivers sizzling picture quality - all of which makes this the best Blu-ray deck on the market, not to mention the most future-proof.
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