If you are searching for a lower-priced Blu-ray DVD Player that still gives you great features, the Panasonic DMP-BD75 maybe the perfect player to get. Even though this entry-level player, priced around $100.00, does not have as many extra features (non-compatible with 3D content, lacking WI-FI) of the higher-end models. The DMP-BD75 more than delivers with an easy to use interface, incredible fast loading speeds, a built-in Ethernet connection, plays Blu-rays at Full 720p, 1080i, or 1080p video resolution via the HDMI output, online streaming services, USB playback, DLNA capability and more.

Continuing its effort to be environmentally friendly, Panasonic has made the effort to downsize the dimensions of the DMP-BD75 in order to reduce packaging. The slimmer design also helps it keep pace with the stylish designs of its competitors. On the front you will find the power button, the LCD display screen, the disc loading tray, a few basic control buttons as well as a USB Port. All other connections are located at the rear of the player.

One of the highlights and best features of the new Panasonic 2011 line-up is their new graphical user interface. It is a great improvement over past Panasonic players. It is simple to use, allowing you to quickly navigate the various features. Icons are laid out in a cross menu and can be selected by using the directional key on the remote. The remote is also easy and fast to use, with a great button layout and a dedicated button for the Viera Cast Media Server feature.

VIDEO QUALITY: The DMP-BD75 maybe an entry-level player, but it still delivers the same stunningly clear and sharp HD images you will find in higher-end players. And can up-convert standard DVDs to 1080p. Panasonic has included the same UniPhier chip that can be found in higher-end players. The chip greatly improves the picture quality while also decreasing power consumption by 48 percent. It is equipped with Adaptive Chroma Processing to help make the details and nuances in a movie scenes come out with more clarity. Also, the vertical color reference process has been increased by 1.5 times from that of past players. Video Connectivity includes one HDMI Output and one Composite Video Output.

AUDIO QUALITY: The DMP-BD75 did not skimp on audio quality either. Over a HDMI connection you get 7.1-ch surround sound. It has 192kHz/24bit DACs and internal decoding of the latest High-Resolution audio formats - Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. It can also transmit bit-stream output for these formats to be decoded by a A/V receiver. The HDMI Pure Audio feature helps to improve the audio quality permitting natural bass sound reproduction with diminished noise. Along with the HDMI output, the DMP-BD75 has 2.0-ch analog outputs.

Accessing the DMP-BD75 is very easy and fast. You can be watching a blu-ray movie within seconds. Its disc loading speeds are among the fastest ever for a Blu-ray Disc Player. And accessing its Online Streaming Media Service is just as easy. The Panasonic Viera Cast media server provides popular sites such as Netflix, Vudu, Amazon VOD, YouTube, Pandora, Bloomberg News, Twitter, CinemaNow and more. Other great features of the DMP-BD75 include BD-Live and DLNA capability. You can stream content from other DLNA devices, like your computer, to view on your HDTV. It also has USB playback which supports JPEG, MP3, DivX HD and MKV files.

THE PROS: The DMP-BD75 Blu-ray DVD Player is an entry-level Blu-ray Disc Player from Panasonic. Priced under a hundred dollars, the player provides great features that includes online streaming of Netflix, Cinemanow, YouTube, Amazon, and Vudu, Fast loading times, USB, a new easy to use GUI, DLNA certification (stream video from your PC) and of course it can playback blu-ray discs at 1080p/24 video resolution. As well as supporting the latest HD audio formats – Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.

THE CONS: As an entry-level player it is missing a few features you will find in higher end players, such as on board memory for storage, 3D playback, extra video and audio features and Wi-Fi capabilities. It is also missing Panasonic's new Skype features.

THE FINAL WORD: The DMP-BD75 may be a very basic Blu-ray Disc Player, but it does these basic features very well. Providing you with excellent video and audio quality on Blu-rays, DVDs, and CDs. It might not have all the bells and whistles of some other players but it does have access to Panasonic’s multimedia Viera Cast that should fulfill all your online streaming and social media needs. With a price list of $99.99, you should see the DMP-BD75 become one of the more affordable and popular players of 2011. — Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $100.00