If you're looking for your first Blu-ray disc player, the BD-HP21U makes an excellent choice. It has all the basic features you need, and the 1080p upconversion of existing DVDs is an added bonus. It's available at a street price that won't break the b...
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Published: 2008-12-23, Author: Lincoln , review by: techworld.com
Sharp's second-generation Blu-ray Disc player just doesn't impress. The Sharp BD-HP21U does the job without frills, and without oomph. ...
The Sharp BDHP21U supports 1080p/24 output for Bluray titles, The player can internally decode Dolby TrueHD and DTSHD Master Audio, and it can pass these formats in bitstream form over HDMI. This gives the BDHP21U a little more versatility than some entrylevel players that lack internal highresolution audio decoders, It can play pictureinpicture bonus content, The Quick Start feature can pur
The BDHP21U lacks 7.1channel analog audio outputs, so it's not the best choice for someone who owns an older, nonHDMI A/V receiver, It is not a Profile 2.0 player and lacks an Ethernet port, It does not support playback of the MP3, WMA, or Divx formats, We have seen reports that the Quick Start feature is only effective with some discs, and a disc must already be inserted in the player in or
Sharp's BD-HP21U Blu-ray player offers a solid assortment of features for a good price. However, given that other big-name Blu-ray manufacturers now offer Profile 2.0 players with even more functionality for the same (or less) money, the BD-HP21U is at...
Sharps second-generation Blu-ray Disc player just doesnt impress. The Sharp BD-HP21U does the job without frills, and without oomph. Lincoln Spector Buy it now: click here ...
