Panasonic prepping DMP-BD35 and DMP-BD55 Blu-ray players?

This one sounds like little more than pure speculation, but word on the street has it that Panasonic will be following its recently released DMP-BD50 with two new players at CEDIA 2008. The DMP-BD35 and DMP-BD55 will purportedly feature a revamped UniPhier video processor and an Ethernet port for BD-Live compatibility. As for the latter, it'll also boast 8-channel analog audio outputs and isolation feet to reduce the effects of vibration. Obviously, no pricing details have been announced, but let's hope Panny shocks the world with a couple somewhat respectable stickers in just a few weeks.

[Via CNET]

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 18th 2008 5:55PM]

I confirm those rumors. A panasonic rep was in for training at the retailer where I work and mentioned these player were to replace the very short lived 50 model. The new models should be out sometime in October

[Dalhectar Posted Aug 18th 2008 6:30PM]

Seems like the big feature missing from the DMP-BD50 is enough memory for BD-Live and rear surround analog outs. If the DMP-BD55 has that, that would be huge. It'll still cost too much, but it'll be cheaper than a HDMI reciever and a PS3.

[darklighter Posted Aug 18th 2008 7:38PM]

What do you mean "if"? It says right in the story that it has rear surround analog outs: "As for the latter, it'll also boast 8-channel analog audio outputs and isolation feet to reduce the effects of vibration".