blu-ray disc player

Media Type CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD, CD, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-ROM

Media Load Type Tray

Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-2, H.264, VC-1

Supported Digital Audio Standards PCM, AC-3, DTS

Upscaling Yes

Output Resolution 1080p
DVD Features
Parental Lock Yes

Additional Features Progressive scanning, JPEG photo playback
Audio System
Sound Output Mode Stereo

Digital Audio Format Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output, Dolby True HD digital output, DTS-HD digital output
Remote Control
Type Universal remote control

Technology Infrared
Connections
Connector Type 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - rear ¦ 1 x digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - rear ¦ 1 x component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 )
Power
Power Device Power supply - internal

Voltage Required AC 120 V ( 60 Hz )

Power Consumption Operational 25 Watt

Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.4 Watt
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty

Service & Support Details Limited warranty - parts and labor - 1 year

Still better off buying a 40gb ps3. Even though its a little bit more, the sharp only supports BD profile 1.1. At least you get a video game system as well.

kreon360 said:Still better off buying a 40gb ps3. Even though its a little bit more, the sharp only supports BD profile 1.1. At least you get a video game system as well.

A little more? A little more would be $20 or $30, not $240!! PS3 is almost triple the price. If you consider that a little more, what are you doing participating in FW?

Just a word of caution...The predecessor to this player, the BD-HP20U, had horrible reviews and many, many reports of incompatibility with newer BR movies plus very slow load times. If you look at the reviews on the Dell site, there are some of the same comments regarding this newer player so some of those issues may not have been resolved. It doesn't seem like Sharp is having very good luck with BR, unfortunately.

Amazon reviews also report many issues with this player. This is a good price but I'm not sure whether this is a good player.

OP please add the part # somewhere in the original post: BD-HP21U

Amazon Reviews

kreon360 said:Still better off buying a 40gb ps3. Even though its a little bit more, the sharp only supports BD profile 1.1. At least you get a video game system as well.

whoa. that's a lot of red. haha

kreon360 said:Still better off buying a 40gb ps3. Even though its a little bit more, the sharp only supports BD profile 1.1. At least you get a video game system as well.I suggest you get a BD fitted Learjet 85. Even though its a little bit more, you have a range of 3000 nautical miles, and you don't have to endure those security lines!

Thanks OP. I personally don't care if it doesn't support BD profile 2.0. After EPP and/or DPA this is a very good price for an above average player. I can live with the 45s-2min BD load time.

justtaint said:OP please add the part # somewhere in the original post: BD-HP21U

Amazon Reviews

More pathetic ratings (1) than Good (5). 29 to 27. Even those with 5 and 4 says 'some issues'!!!

Would not prefer a single issue while watching movie. Fun Ends right there. So NOT for me.