SECAUCUS, N.J., April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic, a
major developer and contributor to the success of the Blu-ray
format, announced today pricing and availability of it 2013
Blu-ray Disc Player lineup which was unveiled last month at the
2013 International Consumer Electronics Show. The line-up
features two new Full HD 3D models (DMP-BDT330 and DMP-BDT230) and two 2D Blu-ray Disc Players (DMP-BD89
and DMP-BD79) as well as continuations of two successful Full HD 3D
2012 models (DMP-BDT500 and
DMP-BBT01).
2013 Full HD 3D Blu-Ray Disc Players
|
Availability
|
MSRP
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DMP-BDT230
|
Immediate
|
$129.99
|
DMP-BDT330
|
Immediate
|
$199.99
|
DMP-BDT500
|
Immediate
|
$349.99
|
DMP-BBT01
|
Immediate
|
$269.99
|
2013 Full HD 2D Blu-ray Disc Players
|
Availability
|
MSRP
|
DMP-BD79
|
Immediate
|
$79.99
|
DMP-BD89
|
Immediate
|
$99.99
|
All four of Panasonic's 3D-capable Blu-ray Disc models include
Panasonic's proprietary IPTV platform, VIERA Connect1,
while the 2D models feature IP VOD - a service that offers access
to a limited, though targeted, selection of popular sites including
Netflix, HuluPlus, Vudu, CinemaNow and YouTube. They also
feature a Web Browser with pointer cursor for easy maneuvering,
while all models in the 2013 lineup also feature external HDD
Playback and personalized menu options on the Blu-ray lineup.
The Panasonic BDT330 model also
offers Miracast – a new display mirroring feature which enables
users to transfer and display photos, videos, movies, music, and
video games from their Smartphone and Tablet devices (Android 4.2
operating system or higher) to their HDTV screen with the swipe of
a finger.
All 2013 Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Players include built-in Wi-Fi
(with the exception of the BD79 which is wireless-ready), enabling
users to access additional content and services through the
internet without the need to tether your device. Panasonic's
2013 Blu-ray Disc Players also feature high-quality network audio
(DLNA compatible) as well as 192kHz/32bit Audio DAC on select
3D-capable models (BDT500) and
built-in 4K up-scaling (BDT330).
Additionally the Panasonic BDT230
and BDT330, BDT500, and BBT01 models feature 2D-3D conversion
for any content and the BDT330 and
BDT500 models also include twin HDMI
ports.
For more information on Panasonic's line of 2013 Blu-ray Disc
Players, visit www.panasonic.com.
About Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America
Based in Secaucus, N.J.,
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, a Division of Panasonic
Corporation of North America, the
principal North American Subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:
PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and
R&D operations, offers a wide-range of consumer solutions in
the U.S. and Canada. The Company's
portfolio of innovative consumer products ranges from VIERA Full HD
3D Televisions, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders,
Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Wellness and Personal
Care products and more.
Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the
earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the
company's Eco Ideas programs. In the 2012 Interbrand Annual Best
Global Green Brands ranking, the Panasonic brand jumped four spots
to number six:
http://www.interbrand.com/en/best-global-brands/Best-Global-Green-Brands/2012-Report.aspx.
Follow Panasonic on Twitter @panasonicusa, and additional company
information for media is available at
www.panasonic.com/pressroom.
1 Access to a broadband Internet connection is
required to access VIERA Connect features.
SOURCE Panasonic