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1. Reviewer: What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision
   03 November 2008

   Panasonic is a manufacturer in demand. Whathifi.com has been a hive of activity ever since we brought you our exclusive review of its Freesat-toting, TH46PZ81 plasma TV. Now, we're bringing you another first: a review of the company's brand new Blu-ray player, the DMP-BD50 (£500). We're already massive fans of the company's entry level Blu-ray player, the DMP-BD30 (£350), but this model brings new features and added benefits. The DMP-BD50 is BD ROM Profile 2.0 enabled,... Read more

2. Panasonic DMP-BD50

   Reviewer: PC Magazine
   23 October 2008

   Overall 8

   

    

   Analog audiophiles who need multichannel analog audio outputs should skip the Sony BDP-S350, but for the rest of us, this player delivers a terrific Blu-ray and upconverted DVD viewing experience in an affordable, energy-efficient, compact design. With its solid performance and list of noteworthy improvements over its predecessor, the S350 is easy to recommend, and thus it becomes our Editors' Choice for stand-alone Blu-ray disc players. Read more

3. Reviewer: Home Theater Reviews
   11 October 2008

   The Panasonic DMP-BD50 ($599.95) is one of the first Profile 2.0 players to hit the market. The Profile 2.0 designation means it contains the secondary audio and video decoders needed for picture-in-picture playback, and it supports the BD-Live feature that allows you to view Web bonus content on applicable Blu-ray discs. This is Panasonic's third-generation player; the step-down DMP-BD30, which is priced at $399.95, is a Profile 1.1 player that offers many of the same... Read more

4. Reviewer: Audio Video Revolution
   30 August 2008

   BD-Live support may be the DMP-BD50’s initial draw, but I don’t think it’s ultimately the determining factor in whether or not this is the player for you. Price and audio support are the real issues. The DMP-BD50’s original MSRP was $699.95; however, almost immediately upon the player’s release, Panasonic lowered the price to $599.95, which is still a couple hundred dollars more than the PlayStation3 ($400) or the new BD-Live-ready players from Samsung (the... Read more

5. Panasonic DMP-BD50

   Reviewer: Digitaltrends
   07 July 2008

   Overall 8

   

    

   The DMP-BD50's Ethernet terminal is a gateway for Internet connection, which paves the way to an entirely new form of movie-plus-Internet entertainment. In the future, BD-Live users... Read more

1. Learning curve steep

   Reviewer: Les Thompson, Digitaltrends
   13 July 2008

   Overall 8

   

    

   Got this model at a knock down price. Have tried to test out most of the functions, I am 69 (and still have 20-20 vision) but am trying to get my head round some of the things it can do. The picture is brill on my T.V you really feel you are in there. It up rates the DVDs to better quality pictures and the SD slot gives you pictures that have to be seen to be believed. Just a pity it doesn't record but that will come. It also can update itself when connected to the... Read more