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NEW & EMERGING: 3D Blu-ray Players One of the only ways to watch Full HD, 1080p 3D is on a Blu-ray 3D player.	MAINSTREAM: Streaming Blu-ray Players Many of the newer Blu-ray players allow you to connect to the Internet through your home network.	GOOD VALUES: DVD Players Upconverting or upscaling DVD players (even Blu-ray players) can make a standard def DVD look more like HD by doubling the lines.
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$218.00 Sony BDP-S780 Blu-ray Player (Profile 2.0, 1080p ...	$349.00 Denon DBP-1611UD Universal Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Player, ... HDMI Connection BD Live Blu-ray disc player	$33.00 Sony DVPSR210P DVD Player (Progressive Scan) 2 lbs
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3D3D Blu-ray standards are set, if you think there is a chance you're going to buy a 3DTV consider a 3D Blu-ray now.		2DIf you decide to go 3D, you can always give the old 2D player away.
2D to 3D ConversionAlmost any 2D content can be converted to 3D. Digitally converted 3D content may not look as good as 3D content made using a camera with two lenses. Some 2D to 3D conversion processes are better than others but you still get a reasonable 3D effect.
HDMI 1.4This is the latest HDMI digital audio/video connector standard that is required to display Full HD 3D content from a 3D Blu-ray player to a 3D TV. Most new 3D Blu-ray players have this version.		HDMI 1.3HDMI 1.3 is good enough for non-3D movies.	HDMI 1.2HDMI 1.2 players are also getting scarce.
Skype Video Calls CompatibleMany new Blu-ray players offer connectivity to the Internet while others also offer Skype video conferencing although you may have to supply the webcam and microphone.	1080p1080p, Full HD is the best way to go especially for bigger screen HDTVs. Any Blu-ray player should be 1080p.	DVD PlayersThere are a lot of standard def movies that most players can upconvert.
	Built-in Wi-FiWi-Fi makes it easier to connect to the Internet through your home network since you don't have to use a cable. Built-in Wi-Fi doesn't require any extra components like a USB dongle.	Wi-Fi Ready/EthernetWired Ethernet works just as great if you can stretch a cable. Wi-Fi ready players usually require an extra component like a dongle (small device used with a USB port) before you can hook up your player to your network.
	DLNAShare media among devices using this commonly found standard.
	Profile 2.0/Streaming Media SuiteAlthough Netflix and Pandora are two commonly found services on streaming-capable players there is some variation in what different vendors offer.	Profile 1.11.1 added "bonus view" and may be adequate for watching movies.	Profile 1.01.0 players are getting scarce.
	DVD UpconvertingAlmost (and we stress the almost) makes standard def look like Blu-ray
	7.1 Channel HD Audio DecodingMore channels mean a more immersive experience but you'll also need more speakers.	5.1 Channel HD Audio DecodingMost movies are mastered in 5.1
Portable PlayersA dedicated Blu-ray player is smaller and cheaper than a small laptop with a Blu-ray drive. These are also good for kids since they are typically more rugged and less expensive.

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