Comments on: Panasonic discontinues DMP-BD35 Blu-ray player

The replacement model, the DMP-BD60, is due to hit stores in April.

[sdf0013]

Two things they need to address on the next rev.

1) There are times when the player won't resume play after turning the power off. It happens. You have to stop a movie mid-way. Sometimes the player won't resume where it left off. This happens on both blu-ray and dvd. I don't think I've had any blu-ray start where it left off. Most dvds will.

2) The remote doesn't have button to distinguish between menu and root menu for dvds. Most of the time this isn't important, but I've found some titles in my library won't let me skip a section with just the menu button. The root menu button usually let's me skip the previews, etc.

Naturally, speeding up response times (load, eject, etc) would always be welcomed. Oh, and add in some internal memory. The manual never said you had to have an SD card to get BD Live to work.

[supayne]

This player has been stocked at Costco. They even offered a $50 instant rebate with coupon in January; the sale price was $230. Internet prices are not always the cheapest!!

[cpaus]

I just got my BD55....Yikes!! Will they continue to support it and for how long (i.e. firmware updates, etc.)

[Ni_Hao]

I love this player. I want a second one for the other room, but not at a premium over suggested retail price. That's nuts on electronics.