Sharp BDHP20X

1080/24p Blu-ray playback, quick start functionality

Lacks advanced audio features

Sharp's BDHP20X is well worth considering as an entry-level Blu-ray player, delivering a good selection of features for an affordable price.

1080p/24Hz output ; Quick start option ; HD picture quality ; HDMI 1.3 output

Lots of multimedia formats it won't play ; No Blu-ray 'resume ; No Profile 1.1 ; Disappointing DVD upscaling ; No DTS HD support

Conclusion The HP20X is a good price for a standalone Blu-ray deck -- especially one with an HDMI 1.3 output and a heaven-sent Quick Start function. But its lack of DTS HD, multimedia and especially Blu-ray Profile 1.1 support, together with its drab...

Good for DVD playback/upscaling (but only if DVD in pristine condition). Great quality for blu-ray playback. Flawless playback of BD-R or BD-RE in BDAV format

Cannot play audio CD's properly (lots of glitches). Occasional skipping on commercial blu-ray titles. Errors when playing back slightly scratched or damaged DVDs

Fantastic Picture quality. 1080P is really that much better compared to DVD. Easy to use. Does what I wanted it to do

Ok, it can't play DivX and VCD. But so what? Thats not what I bought a 1080P player for ; OK, its a little slow. But that's a common fault of all blu ray players isn't it ; OK, it doesn't do picture in picture etc. But I could not care less really

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still looking for some

fails to play consistently , disc will stop mid programme . no fuctions operate then , have to disconnect power to restart. fails to play some dics , brand new out of the box

fast loading. pic quality very good. Price. slightly smaller than competitors

no 1.1

natural colour, shaper, brightness

not much, not as good as the pioneer playing dvd but pretty good, and remember its half the price thats i think its so good

still looking for some

fails to play consistently , disc will stop mid programme . no fuctions operate then , have to disconnect power to restart. fails to play some dics , brand new out of the box .