Foreword:

For an ultimate movie viewing experience, Panasonic has released Panasonic DMP-BD70VK, a combo DVD and VCR player. The PHL Reference Chroma Processor, along with standard image processing technology make this unit a must have in classy homes. It certainly adds to movie viewing experience by ensuring real-images and quality audio. With BD profile 2.0, this VCR and DVD player combo allows one to enjoy high precision color sampling, P4Hd up-conversion, and multi-format Blu Ray video playback. With SD memory card slot and USB terminal, so that you can simply insert the card to see the great slideshow of pictures. There is no need of uploading the digital media for the same reason.

Ability of up-conversion provides you amazing movie viewing experience. There is built-in Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD Decoder. Advanced digital noise reduction feature and picture adjustment make this combo player a perfect choice for new-age home theatres.

+Ves:

• Along with DVD, can play VHS tapes too after up-converting them to 1080p
• Advanced profile 2.0 BD
• Due to facility for up-conversion, it is good for people with old home movies and videos
• Quite an affordable option with combination player
• The player also allows limited internet access making it easier to download favorite songs and clips
• Compatible with VIERA CAST (Picasa, YouTube, etc)
• Arrangement for SD memory card slot
• Music and transition effect with JPEG slideshow
• Availability of multi-format playback (DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, AVCHD (SD Memory Card/DVD), MPEG2, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R, +R, +R (Double Layer), +RW, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, JPEG
• Low power consumption
• System can be started quickly
• Qualified for Energy Star rating

-Ves:

• The unit is pretty identical to Panasonic DMP-BD60 just with an addition of VHS player
• Remote control is very old-fashioned and unattractive
• Little bulky unit may be due to addition of VHS player

Final Word:

Among hoards of DVD and VHS players available today, the Panasonic DMP-BD70VK is the model everybody will be envy. Apart from sturdy structure, the player gives you hoards of features including HDMI up-conversion and compatibility with BD-Live and BONUSVIEW. Due to high-speed scan, you get enhanced quality of pictures and quality playback. With advanced menu features, you are in control of your TV viewing experience.