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Top 10 Rated Blu-Ray Players 2013

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Blu-Ray players are becoming increasingly more advanced while not surging to ridiculously high prices. Several new models coming out in 2012 offer smart TV viewing options, with the ability to search for movies, apps, and entertainment sites. We selected 10 of the best Blu-Ray players that showed the greatest technological advances and connectivity options. Other features we considered:

1. User-friendly interface
2. Sleek, compact design
3. Stunning full HD 1080p video
4. Ability to access personal photos, videos, and files on USB storage devices
5. Fast streaming capabilities
6. Rich audio that enables surround sound
7. Quick boot-up and loading
8. Built-in Wi-Fi
9. Multiple HDMI inputs

Samsung BD-E6500  9.5/10

Dual HDMI inputs
Built-in Wi-Fi
Full HD 1080p

The Samsung BD-E6500 is an ultra-slim, sleek 3D Blu-ray player that lets users register their DVD collection and access them…
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1.06” slim
UniPhier LSI chip for high performance motion processing
Built-in Wi-Fi
8.9 watts
Energy Star certified

Panasonic had the environment in mind as much as entertainment when it developed the BDT320, a compact 3D Blu-Ray disc player …
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Full HD 1080p playback
Supported by Wi-Fi Direct, which lets you connect Wi-Fi devices without a wireless access point
Supports Dolby Digital Plus, True HD, and DTS-HD Bitstream Outputs

The compact, cubic-shaped Samsung BD-ES6000 is a smart 3D Blu-Ray player with the innovative Disc to Digital feature…
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Sony BDP-S590  9/10

Playback: Blu-Ray, DVD, CD, USB
Resolution: Up to 1080p
3D Compatible Playback
2D to 3D Conversion

Sony makes ultra high functioning electronic devices that are easy to use and are thoroughly tested before being released. The BDP-S590 Blu-Ray player is no exception…
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Sony BDP-S790  9/10

Playback: Blu-Ray, DVD, CD, USB
Resolution: 1080p to 4320p (4K)
3D Compatible Playback
2D to 3D Conversion

This player contains many of the same great functionality as the BDP-S590 but it adds considerable up-converting capability…
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192kHz/32bit audio DAC
Energy Star qualified
VIERA Connect
UniPhier chip processor
Built-in Wi-Fi

The Panasonic BDT220 is another of the full HD 3D Blu-Ray players being released in 2012. With VIERA Connect…
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LG BD670  8/10

Full HD 1080p
Built-in Wi-Fi
Dolby Digital Plus
16.9” x 7.8” x 1.7”
6 lbs.

The LG BD670 is a great improvement over the 2009 model, BD390. The picture and audio quality is noticeably sharper…
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Built-in Wi-Fi
DLNA enabled
3D Effect Controller
7.1” x 17” x 1.4”
3.5 lbs.

The Panasonic BDT210 is a 3D Blu-Ray player that grants you access to 100s of apps and programs. Search for entertainment content…
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LG BD630  7.5/10

Full HD 1080p
HDMI output
Energy Star certified
Dolby Digital Plus
16.9” x 7.5” x 1.7”

The LG BD630 is an affordable Blu-Ray player at $59.99 that still offers enviable streaming capabilities…
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Honorable Mentions

Full HD 1080p
Built-in Wifi
2D to 3D Conversion

This updated for 2013 blu-ray player has all the features you’ll need to get the most out of your HDTV and Blu-ray discs. They player is equipped with built-in wifi, so there is no need to worry about those silly dongles…
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Panasonic SC-BTT190 

Panasonic SC-BTT195 

Panasonic SC-BTT490 

LG BD670 vs LG BD630

BD670 vs. BD630

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