Sony DSC-TX7 Digital Camera also provides an Intelligent Scene Recognition (ISCN) mode delivering automatically detects nine typesin 1/30th of a second, selects the appropriate camera settings. ISCN has two modes: Advanced and Auto. In automatic mode, the camera takes a shot with optimal settings. In advanced mode, takes a photo with the optimal settings and, if in difficult lighting (low light or back light) immediately takes a second photo with another optimized setting so you can choose which to keep.Sony’s Face Detection technology can automatically distinguish between children and adults. Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts flash, focus, exposure, and white balance to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.Plus,you can enjoy the function of Full HD 1920×1080 video recording and playback .

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• Sony DSC-TX7: Beware of the short Battery Life, February 19, 2010

By Angel_Pen “angel_rising”

This camera will get plenty of rave reviews and I agree with most of them. However, based on Sony’s own specs for this camera (available at Sony’s website) the battery life is likely less than one hour when in video mode.

Your old Sony batteries won’t work with this new model. Since each new Sony battery will cost $50, you will need to spend at least another $100 in spare batteries just to go on a long trip or videotape a wedding longer than 3 hours. Even then you can not re-charge them all at the same time at the hotel, so you need to spend even more money on extra battery chargers.

Short battery life is also a problem for scuba divers since you will run out of power shortly after your start your dive.

I personally do not want to spend $400 plus $200 in accesories for a total of $600 on just one still camera, there are plenty other products with better battery life available on Amazon which offer even better quality.

• best ultra portable camera in the market, February 14, 2010

By J. Gonzalez

this is the best and only ultra portable in the market that can record hd movies at 1080i 60 frames per second which is truly amazing for a device this small. camera has a lot of great features which include amazing picture quality, amazing flash and amazing features . if you are thinking on buying a camera , I suggest you spent the extra cash and get this one , you will not regret it .

• Good performance for small size, January 29, 2010

By Gadget Joe (Sammamish)

Sony recently introduced this camera at CES and it is an upgrade on the TX1 model from last year.

I ordered the silver one – it is much darker than the pictures show, so expect it to be a gun metal gray color. Size wise its about an inch shorter than an iPhone, about the same width. Fits nicely in one’s pocket. The touch screen is slightly larger than an iPhone’s screen. Quality of the build is about the same as a low end Cannon, but not as good as you would expect in a Cannon G10 or G11 (which I love). The finish on the plug-in battery charger is poor – you can tell it is “Made in China” than “Made in Japan”. The camera itself is made in Japan and the finsih is good, maybe a little flimsy (e.g. battery compartment door)- I wonder what it would look like after a few years of handling especially on vacations. Some of this may be due to its diminutive size.

Overall it takes good pictures and I was attracted by a few features which are not typically available on other camers: (1) Hand held twilight mode which makes for great low light pictures (2)AVCHD Video mode (which plays quite well with Windows Media Player) and (3) Panorama mode which stiches pictures together.Most people don’t realize that this camera uses the widely available (and inexpensive) SD cards rather than Sony’s proprietary cards. The screen is beautiful, but the menu system takes some getting used to, especially if you have been using Nikon or Cannon cameras.

A few of the issues with this camera:
(1) The slider which comes down to take pictures is slippery and lacks grip – Sony should have created a ridge to assist in the sliding motion
(2) It’s very easy to get your finger in the picture – so if you are accustomed to holding your camera with both hands, watch out for your finger in pictures (lens placement is not optimal)
(3) The manual which comes with the camera is useless – you have to download the manual from the accompanying CD – even that is not the best – wish they could have made it more user friendly
(4) Battery life could be improved

Overall, I would recommend this camera – the price is about fifty dollars higher than its value, but it does have quite a few bells and whistles


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Your current collection of DVDs can join in on the fun, too, as the VBR200W is compatible and will upconvert DVDs to a higher resolution that better fits your screen. The included HDMI cable delivers the best picture quality and sound in a single connection. It’s also compatible with recordable DVDs and MP3 CDs, and its USB port allows viewing of photos or videos as well as listening to music through the television by using a thumb drive.

In addition to extraordinary picture quality, the VBR200W Blu-ray Player keeps you entertained with the included VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) feature. You can connect this VIZIO Blu-ray player to the Internet via the built-in Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) or Ethernet port. Once connected, you’ll be able to access BD-LIVE online content from various movie studios, stream movies and TV shows via Netflix and VUDU, listen to streaming music from Pandora.

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The device delivers Perfect Desktop Audio Solution If you sit at your desk listening to plastic speakers for long periods of time, the iDecco an incredible audio will transform your work space into high-end audio heaven.Just connect your computer with iDecco a USB cable and use a pair of speakers Peachtree Audio.

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Integrated Amplifier With Built-In DAC and iPod Dock;

• An amazing iPod enhancement, February 7, 2010

By Busy Executive (Long Island, NY)

I’m a music lover and I purchased one of these for my office. So far, I’m really impressed with the features and performance of the iDecco.
First, understand that what these folks do is substantially different than what many lesser units do: they tap into the raw digital data stream from your iPod, converting it to analog using built-in high quality DAC components – not the relatively poor quality DAC in your iPod. Most other docks accept the analog signal from your iPod, which means you’re using the DAC inside the iPod to do the digital to analog conversion…the iDecco skips this in favor of its better quality DAC (an ESS 9006 Sabre, claimed to be good for up to 118db SNR).

There’s also a built-in tube amplifier, capable of about 30 Watts per channel (yes, the ad says 40 WPC, but that’s into a nonstandard 6 ohm load…8 ohm speakers see about 30 WPC). The tube amp is your typical tube sounding amplifier: warm, glowing sound without the harsh, edgy sense you often get from solid state.

In addition to the iPod dock, there’s a USB connection for audio input from a computer, plus an optical digital input and a standard 2-channel analog input. There are preamp outputs, should you want to use the DAC and preamp sections of your iDecco with a different amplifier. It also include a headphone output, letting you use the iDecco as a world-class headphone amplifier.

The device is well constructed and seems to be built for the long haul – it’s small, but over 20 pounds. Although tube based, it doesn’t seem to throw off a ton of heat, although you wouldn’t want to use it in an enclosed space.

Connected to a pair of quality speakers, and with good program source materials (that is, lossless audio – or at least nothing compressed too heavily), the sound quality is amazing. You’ll want efficient speakers, since 30 WPC isn’t exactly a huge output, but with the right speakers, they sound amazing. I’ve been using Peachtree Audio’s DS5.5 speakers with an older Sunfire subwoofer I happened to own, and the combination is wonderful.

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Some of Customer Reviews VIZIO Class XVT Series TruLED XVT472SV 47-Inch 240 Hz sps LCD HDTV.

• Great Unit, Great Price, February 1, 2010

By Brian Slattery

I would’ve purchased this from Amazon, but it was not available for delivery to my address, so I purchased it locally. This replaced my Vizio 42″ plasma that I bought refurbished about 3 years ago, and is being used with a Yamaha home theatre receiver (the digital cable box, DVD, etc. are connected through it).

The picture quality in comparing the two is a world of difference. The plasma unit was good, but this LED unit is outstanding (aside from the bigger picture) – just a bright and vibrant as the plasma, but without the drawback of needing to have lower light levels in the room. The 240 Hz is definitely worth making sure you get, as there is no point in wasting money on 120 Hz or less. After looking around for the past month or so, it was a bit of a no-brainer to get this feature (requirement) on whatever new TV that I was going to get.

This is also my third Vizio unit, and I have to say that they have not disappointed me at all. As I said, the plasma was a refurb, but it has worked beautifully since I got it. I would definitely recommend Vizio to anyone looking for a new set..

• Awesome TV!!!, February 13, 2010

By Scott Litchfield (Rutland, VT USA)

This TV is AMAZING!!! I had it up and running in less than 15 minutes. HD channels and Blu Ray movies look incredible. If anyone is in the market for an affordable TV with great technology and a nice, easy to use feature set, DO NOT hesitate to BUY THIS TV!!!!

• Just stunning, February 21, 2010

By youknowwhosseatbelt (Pittsburgh)

Before purchasing this TV I purchased 2 Samsungs and 1 LG. Both of those were on sale at best buy for 999. The first two samsungs were the 120hz non LED and were nice TVs however both came out of the box with a dead pixel so they were returned. I previoulsy had a Samsung 32in and it had been great, so needless to say I lost a little faith in Samsung and I’ve been a long time Samsung fan. The LG I bought also had a dead pixel out of the box! (and overall I wasnt that impressed with the picture quality aside from that.)

I decided to get my money back and take a break, then I saw this TV on amazon. Aside from the horrible delivery service, this TV is great. The picture quality is stunning. The low profile and thin bezel really make this set even more attractive. The universal remote is nice for connectivity. The lack of internet did not affect me because I have an xbox 360 and I am soon buying a PS3. I picked this up for 1299 on amazon but even at 1450 its a great deal. However considering this set went up to the same price as the same set with internet, it would make sense to just get the one with internet I suppose. The LED backlighting creates a very vibrant picture and the color is just breath taking. SD programming is so so but I blame my cable box and comcast for the little quirks that are seen during SD programming. Another thing that drew me to this set is that it has a matte finish on the screen. The samsung was a semi-gloss and was rather reflective. Even in low lighting, during dark video games I could see myself. Not cool. The vizio reflects a little light but is a matte screen so it’s a world of difference.

The only complaint I have is there seems to be very slight edge distortion (that is the very edge of the picture where you are never looking) on certain input types but again I dont blame the TV because when I put my Windows 7 PC on input there is not a flaw to be found. I’ve also been told vizio has great customer support and offer a year in home repairs on TV’s this size. Vizio also offers a zero bright defective pixel guarantee.

Sound is as good as any TV. I dont weigh this in usually because I use a surround sound receiver.

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Some of Customer Reviews HP Pavilion DV4-2161NR 14.1-Inch Laptop

• Excellent Computer for an Excellent Price, February 10, 2010

By Jessica L. Milbrett (OR, USA)

I’ve owned my computer for almost a week now, and I’m absolutely loving it. For the money I almost bought an Hp with a T6600 processor and 320GB hard drive etc etc. I bought this for the same price as the other hp and got MORE memory and a better processor. Why wouldn’t you want an upgrade of 180 GB hard drive for free? If your a student and like to have lots of music, videos and play light gaming and still have tons of room for your homework and projects, this is a great computer.

I also love how its 14″ monitor, so I can take it anywhere and fit it into any bag. It has a very sleek and glossy exterior. A little bit of work to keep clean, but that’s no reason not to buy a computer. The speakers are great for a laptop. I was actually surprised how clear sounds and music was. As with most HP laptops, you get the lightscribe burner, which is great, but it also comes with a disc replacement thing so if you don’t care to use a disc drive, you can remove it and save some weight. But really it doesn’t weigh that much.

The only downfall I have with this computer is the slightly low battery life. I think a little bit of that might be my fault cause I just plugged in and played rather than letting the battery charge fully first before I started playing with it.

Great laptop for the price.

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Acer AspireRevo nettop powered by low-power, dual-core Intel Atom 330, which is clearly designed for netbook and nettop, which is the idea AspireRevo for online activities, like social networking, VoIP and video chat and email. There is also a great entertainment solution for streaming of movies, TV shows, music and other media online. It reduces Ultra combines low-power processor with a noise optimized the overall consumption of assembling a comfortable and quiet.

The Acer AspireRevo Desktop PCkeep you to your home network by Wireless-N Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet and six USB ports is connected to ensure you can connect all devices and external hard drives. The AspireRevo Desktop PC has a keyboard and mouse wireless lets you free so you can relax on the sofa and still be productive and keep having fun.Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system which designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

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• Great value, great HTPC, February 5, 2010

By A. Myers “mymy” (USA)

I don’t normally write reviews, but this little guy blew me away. For $125 more so over the 1600 you’ll get dual core, 2GB RAM, Windows 7, wireless keyboard and mouse and the VESA mount (its included). And the dual core will make a difference if you are playing back 1080P source material.

Be sure to download the flash beta 10.1 which uses the Ion processor’s hardware acceleration or you will be disappointed. Also need the latest NVIDIA drivers. I’m playing movies both through Media Player Classic – Home Cinema and utilizing the PC to run the latest BOXEE beta which while having some bugs really is fun to play with. Boxee will consolidate your media library on your PC or network share (I’m using an UNRAID server, which is fabulous as a media server) along with content from the internet (TV shows, Movies, Apps, You Tube etc..). Thinking about playing with XBMC next (Which Boxee is based on).

The HDMI out is working great for both Video and Audio (not all HDMI outs on PC’s support audio as I found out the hard way). There is a utility with the NVIDIA graphics to size the desktop to exactly your flat screen dimensions (no need to play with aspect ratio on your TV).

While not my use, it would make a great extra PC for the kids or significant other if all they do is surf, with an occasional word document here or there.

The PC is really quiet, I simply can not hear it at all and it stays nice and cool.

Highly recommended, but I guess you knew that already!

• Perfect starter HTPC, February 4, 2010

By D. Broncheau (Spokane WA)

I started out with a desire to find a pc capable of playing HD content with a small form factor that i could attach to the ceiling projector mount in my living room. I started with the 1600 revo, but the single core cpu of that unit wasn’t enough to handle anything flash based, even with the beta versions of flash that utilize GPU processing. However this unit is the cats meow with the dual core atom. I have yet to find anything that it won’t play. The ion platform with the dual core cpu is hard to beat for the money. This unit gets the job done and connects to my desktop that maintains my collection of videos. One thing to note that this unit has a wireless keyboard / mouse and wireless network, where as the 1600 does not. Oh, and if you can’t figure out how to connect the mouse / keyboard to the PC, open the mouse battery compartment and you’ll find the USB receiver plugged in next to where the batts go.

• Excellent Media Center, February 3, 2010

By R. Palma

I purchased this product from CDW because Amazon was not carrying it at the time.
That being said, I am thrilled with its performance. I currently use it as a media center pc in my living room where it is connected to a TV (HDMI) and a monitor (VGA).
The included documentation is a little light, but honestly if you don’t know how to connect some wires and hit a power button you don’t need this computer.
As for performance, I have had no issues with it thus far and in fact the dual-core atom as performed better than expected. I suspect that this is due to the dedicated video card. I may increase the amount of ram (includes 2GB but upgradable to 4GB) though atm I don’t see a real need.

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• GREAT price, Good item, February 4, 2010

By D. Berry (Wisconsin)

I was looking for a LCD tv for my bedroom and this one is perfect. The picure is great and the sound is good on this televistion also. I love the ipod dock. It recognizes the ipod as soon as you plug it in. With all these features for this price it is definately worth it!

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Some of Customer Reviews HP G60-630US 15.6-Inch Laptop

• Fantastic, January 28, 2010

By Benjamin D. Kittrell “Ben” (Wichita, KS USA)

This laptop worked perfectly right out of the box! I had absolutely no problems setting this machine up or in getting it to connect to my network. It does everything that it was advertised as being able to do. Even the built in webcam works great. If there is even a single negative , it’s that it comes with a lot of superfluous HP software. Other than that, I am incredibly pleased with this laptop.

• Great laptop for everyday use – battery could be longer lasting, February 1, 2010

By MB “dharma bum” (Massachusetts)

Overall, I’m very happy with this laptop. Works great, is fast, clear picture, and love the Windows 7 vs. my old Vista. Only gripe is the battery lasts under 2 hours with normal use – not the 3.75 hours listed. We keep ours plugged in mostly, and use on the go as necessary. Would buy similar one again, just upgrade the battery.

• So far so good…, February 2, 2010

By Katrina L. Hughes

I purchased this after having two computers die in one week! I was able to find this one on sale locally, a bit less expensive than Amazon and available immediately.
Overall I am happy with my purchase. Good size and speed. Having said that, my computing needs are basic. Mainly I use it for on-line research, e-mail, and school. Windows 7 has some cool visual upgrades and more importantly a faster start up.
I gave a four star rating because my other computers were made by HP and in my opinion died before their time. So far so good…

• Awesome!! HP Notebook, February 10, 2010

By M. Webster (St. Louis, MO)

I have only had this laptop for a week and so far it has been working very nicely. I have always been an HP fan so I love it even more. I love the look and feel. The graphics is wonderful and the brightview screen enhances the colors. All the features makes it very exciting to use and I love the fact that it has a built in webcam and wireless network ready. I have also notice that it is not a noisy machine in which is a plus…..thanks its wonderful!

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The Toshiba delivers Qosmio X505 the best laptop for gaming, with its stunning fusion of omega-black finish with chrome accents elegant red and full keyboard with ease LED backlight and numeric10-keypad. A touch pad with intuitive multi-touch allows for greater flexibility and control of what happens on the screen with gesture controls – including two finger pinch, drag, rotate and swipe.

Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 gaming laptop pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (32-bit version), you’ll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

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• Best gaming laptop out there for the price, February 10, 2010

By Isaac E. Schwoch (St. Paul, MN United States)

I purchased this laptop as a desktop replacement and I use it for gaming, watching movies, writing software, and basic Microsoft Office and web browsing tasks. Overall I am extremely pleased with it and would highly recommend it to others. Here’s the breakdown:

PROS:
- This is an extremely fast machine. It boots up in under a minute with Windows 7 and I have yet to notice the occasional lag with starting up programs that I experience with most Windows PC’s.
- Newer games like “Dragon Age: Origins” run extremely well on this machine with all of the graphics maxed out
- The screen on this computer is beautiful. The color quality and contrast are extremely good and there is a ton of screen real estate. Some people have complained that it isn’t full 1080p but I find that the 1680×945 resolution makes icons and text the perfect size for this size of screen.
- Multitasking works great with a dual-core processor (four virtual cores with hyperthreading) and 4GB of DDR3 RAM. I routinely have 12 Firefox tabs up while watching videos in iTunes and editing four or five MS Office documents. A lot of computers don’t like this but the Q860 handles it wonderfully.
- The battery life is over three hours, which is pretty good for such a behemoth.

CONS:
- This is an extremely heavy laptop and I wouldn’t recommend it for frequent business travel. That being said, I do use this laptop for grad school and haul it back and forth to class one day a week using a Toshiba 18″ gaming backpack and it isn’t terrible on my back. I would definitely recommend a backpack if you want to carry this thing around as a normal laptop shoulder bag would probably destroy your neck and shoulder.
- Both Toshiba and Amazon claim on their websites that this keyboard is backlit but unfortunately, it isn’t. Amazon customer service handled this issue extremely well after I reported it, so I can’t complain about this too much. All X505-series keyboards are compatible so you can probably pick up a backlit one off of eBay if that’s a big deal to you.
- There is a decent amount of junkware pre-installed on this system, although not nearly as much as on the last Dell computer I bought. It’s kind of annoying that Toshiba does this on a high-performance computer that will probably be purchased by people that don’t want or need it.

OVERALL:
- I did a large amount of research before buying this laptop and as of this moment, there isn’t a better value out there in gaming laptops than this. It lacks some of the higher-end features such as dual graphics cards, a 1080p display, and solid-state drives, but for the money you can’t do better than this. I am now selling both of my desktops and I plan on making this my sole computer.

• The Perfect Laptop Desktop, February 4, 2010

By Charles Zwilling “CZ” (NORTH BERGEN, NJ USA)

AT 10 pounds, it is a bit much to lug around, except within the home, but otherwise this machine is a beauty. Lightning quick, great sound and video quality. Handles any and all applications, videos etc wonderfully.

I use with a wireless mouse. Has plenty of ports and capability to expand. Wireless connection in seconds

Negatives: The DVD drive is a bit touchy to close (need to hold it in..not automatic close)and the keyboard area surface is shiny/high gloss, so you have fingerprints everywhere.

Battery life seems to be at least 3-4 hours (have not had it long enough to check it out.

I have a notebook for travel, so this machine fills the bill for me.

• Great System, February 6, 2010

By Jason (Florida)

Pros
-Size is AMAZING (could also be a con, due to lack of case selection available)
-Speed – The Core i5 430M (2.26) with Turbo Boost is nice, outperforms my Core 2 Duo E6600 (2.4).
-RAM – 4GB DDR3 is expandable to 8GB.
-Graphics – The GeForce GTS 330M GDDR5 1GB is an excellent mobile video card.
Cons
-No restore discs shipped with the system.
-No back-lit keyboard
-No Bluetooth
-Screen is too reflective, very hard to sit on my shaded porch and see the screen.
-Touchpad seems a little choppy. But I use my A4Tech mouse 95% of the time anyway.

All non-issues to be honest, but some people might find these a problem
Other
-The glossy finish is a fingerprint magnet.
-The media keys are a little irritating, I just disabled them, no biggie.
-I did a LOT of research before I chose this. My next choice would have been an Alienware M17x, but this is a much better buy.
All in all, this is a magnificent system, Excellent cost to performance. You wont find a better gaming system at this price.

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Some of Customer Reviews OPPO BDP-80 Blu-ray Disc Player with SACD and DVD-Audio

By R. Clark (Ridley Park, PA United States)

You should look closely at this player if any of these descriptions fit you:
-You own SACDs or DVD-As and want to play them on the same player you use for Blu-ray and DVD;
-You want to upgrade to a universal player that can transmit all audio and video formats (including SACD and DVD-A) via HDMI;
-You own a high-end video processor (separately or built into your receiver or display) that you want to use instead of the one built into your player;
-You own a processor that does not accept HDMI but does have analog 7.1/5.1 inputs, and want to use them to hear lossless audio (TrueHD/DTS-MA) from Blu-ray Discs.
-You prefer to do business with a smaller company that has a reputation for responsive and effective customer support.

You are not the target market for this player if:

-You require that your streaming solution (for Netflix, Amazon, YouTube etc.) be part of your Blu-ray player — this player does not stream;
-You own a very large display and need the very best available upconversion of standard DVDs (which would make you a candidate for Oppo’s $499 BDP-83);
-You don’t want to spend more than the minimum for standard Blu-ray audio and video performance, and you have HDMI-enabled equipment.
-You feel you can benefit from the audio performance of very high-end DACs for stereo or multichannel analog audio (which would recommend the BDP-80 or BDP-80SE).

While I’ve only had my BDP-80 for a few days, I’ve become very impressed with the thoroughness and elegance of its design. This is a very well thought-out player, aimed at users who have a reasonable grasp of the technology they’re using.

I should note that I did not spend much time on the file-playback capabilities of this unit. I did play a couple of MPG files I had on a thumb drive (there’s a port on the front of the player) and found a very nice menu and very straightforward operation. There is a long list of supported file formats.

Some of the things that jumped out at me:

-The very well-packed player arrives, inside the box, wrapped not in plastic, but in an Oppo tote bag made from recycled material.
-The manual is clear, well-written in English, and printed with premium materials. (Updated versions can be downloaded as well.)
-A 6′ HDMI cable is included.
-The unit has a very solidly-built feel to it.
-It is silent in operation (no cooling fan) yet does not run hot.
-Tray operation feels and sounds solid, well-damped, and not a bit flimsy. There is no ambiguity about whether the disc is properly centered in the tray.
-Menus are attractive and unambiguous.
-The remote has a number of unusual but useful controls, but is still comfortable and intuitive for basic operations. (Note that it is not backlit; the backlit version costs more and is available direct from Oppo. This is moot if you plan to use a universal remote, as I do.)
-The player is very quick in all modes of operation. It powers up and boots very fast; the tray is ready to open in a few seconds. Blu-ray operations are on a par with the PS3; other types of discs load and play as fast as most regular players.
-In my installation, at least, I connected to my home network, the player immediately configured itself, contacted the mothership, found and downloaded the latest firmware, all in a couple of minutes.

Detailing every feature of the player and remote would basically be to reproduce the owner’s manula which, since it’s available as a pdf on Oppo’s site, you can do for yourself. So I’ll end by saying that the player appears to do everything that Oppo says it will do, and does it quickly and without fuss. The company includes a one-year parts-and-labor warranty, and has an excellent reputation for customer support.

You can pay a lot less for equivalent performance in Blu-ray playback via HDMI, even in players with support for streaming services. If that’s all you need there may be no reason for you to pay more for a player like this. But particularly if you can use a universal player with Blu-ray, this is not just a great performer, but it’s a stone bargain.

• Rated as a CD player only…Wonderful sound!, February 13, 2010

By Tom Sanders “Tom Sanders” (Lansing, Mi United States)

I bought it’s big brother the BDP-83 a little while back for a seperate video system and was so impressed that when my very high end but 15 year old Rotel CD player started having some glitches I bought the BDP-80 to replace it with. It was beautifully packed , just like its’ big brother and I had in into the stereo system in less than 5 minutes.
I had not thought of the lack of flexibility of display or programming or info available with using a DVD player instead of CD player, but it was soon evident. The only reason it does not have 5 stars in my review. Now that being said I was amazed at how good it sounds. I get a separation of instruments I have never heard before. The sound is warm like the best tube stuff, too! I am immensely pleased with the sound of it. I honestly feel I couldn’t duplicate it for less than $1000! Unless I bought another BDP-83 for a couple of hundred more.

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