Decent Deals on Panasonic DMP 35 and 55 on Amazon.com

daleb · 12-08-2008, 10:56 PM

Hooked up my BD55 today! very impressive..quite startled to see 2 firmware updates (1.5 and 1.6 via the ethernet) in one day! Very transparent..once it begins to download you can go off and do something else. It will download and install. Then player resumes in a 'no disk' mode. No disks drawers, opening, power resets, etc.
Also, neither update changed my original setup settings.

So far it looks great..but have not run much through it yet. Loading times are decent. Very nice SD performance..but again have not spent much time checking out more disks.

Analog audio setup is awkward. I don't know what happened to the thorough analog setups of yesterday....
If you read any reviews you know it only gives you adjustments in ms of time delay but a chart to convert those from actual distance..half/ass?
Fortunately, my receiver does all the bass management, so I leave all speakers at large and sub on. (With speakers set small you will have to deal with a crossover of 100Hz if your receiver does not have BM.)

That aside, other setups are easy. It gives you a full range of resolutions for both the HDMI and components output. Although, HDMI can be left on Auto.

No drama, just a nice clean design and great performance. I understand part of the low profile is due to another level of LSI circuit integration Panasonic has recently developed. Needless to say it is very light...
Transition to my Harmony remote was also seamless.

**PFC5** · 12-08-2008, 11:42 PM

Glad you like it. I have not opened my BD35 yet, but it is nice to hear from someone I trust speaking about a similar product to what I bought.

mistre · 12-24-2008, 07:57 AM

Found this thread and went blu got mine for $214.00 Thanks

ROCKBOBMEL · 01-26-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mistre

Found this thread and went blu got mine for $214.00 Thanks

Not any more! $699.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846

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**PFC5** · 01-26-2009, 08:40 PM

What a joke. i would sell my BD35 for $400.00 to anyone that wants it.

daleb · 01-27-2009, 09:47 PM

I got the 55 at big river for 319 ..... via 6ave electronics...wonder what Pavillion is trying to pull. A robbery no doubt!!!

12-08-2008, 10:56 PM	#46
daleb High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clovis, CA Posts: 7,351	Hooked up my BD55 today! very impressive..quite startled to see 2 firmware updates (1.5 and 1.6 via the ethernet) in one day! Very transparent..once it begins to download you can go off and do something else. It will download and install. Then player resumes in a 'no disk' mode. No disks drawers, opening, power resets, etc. Also, neither update changed my original setup settings. So far it looks great..but have not run much through it yet. Loading times are decent. Very nice SD performance..but again have not spent much time checking out more disks. Analog audio setup is awkward. I don't know what happened to the thorough analog setups of yesterday.... If you read any reviews you know it only gives you adjustments in ms of time delay but a chart to convert those from actual distance..half/ass? Fortunately, my receiver does all the bass management, so I leave all speakers at large and sub on. (With speakers set small you will have to deal with a crossover of 100Hz if your receiver does not have BM.) That aside, other setups are easy. It gives you a full range of resolutions for both the HDMI and components output. Although, HDMI can be left on Auto. No drama, just a nice clean design and great performance. I understand part of the low profile is due to another level of LSI circuit integration Panasonic has recently developed. Needless to say it is very light... Transition to my Harmony remote was also seamless. __________________ Samsung PN50A650 plasma, Arcam AVR350, Dali Ikon6 (Vokal2&OnWalls), Outlaw Audio LFM-1EX sub, Anti-Mode 8033B, Oppo Digital BDP-83, Polk XM Tuner, Furman Elite power conditioner

12-08-2008, 11:42 PM	#47
PFC5 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 28,392	Glad you like it. I have not opened my BD35 yet, but it is nice to hear from someone I trust speaking about a similar product to what I bought. __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier

01-26-2009, 08:40 PM	#50
PFC5 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 28,392	What a joke. i would sell my BD35 for $400.00 to anyone that wants it. __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier

01-27-2009, 09:47 PM	#51
daleb High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clovis, CA Posts: 7,351	I got the 55 at big river for 319 ..... via 6ave electronics...wonder what Pavillion is trying to pull. A robbery no doubt!!! __________________ Samsung PN50A650 plasma, Arcam AVR350, Dali Ikon6 (Vokal2&OnWalls), Outlaw Audio LFM-1EX sub, Anti-Mode 8033B, Oppo Digital BDP-83, Polk XM Tuner, Furman Elite power conditioner

12-24-2008, 07:57 AM	#48
mistre LCD the way to go. Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 7	Found this thread and went blu got mine for $214.00 Thanks