Panasonic's DMP-BD35 / DMP-BD55 get late October ship dates

Amazon already delivered the pricing information we've been waiting on so patiently, and now the e-tailer has divulged the ship dates. Panasonic's DMP-BD35 and DMP-BD55 Profile 2.0 Blu-ray players will evidently begin shipping on October 25th and 28th, respectively, and pre-orders are being accepted as we speak. 'Tis a shame there aren't any free Blu-ray Disc promotions, but it's not too late to add any in -- you listening, Amazon?

[Thanks, J.D.]

Read - DMP-BD35
Read - DMP-BD55

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 1st 2008 4:15PM]

Excellent - the pricing info was good news. Now what separates these two players? Analog 7.1 outputs on the -55. Anything else?

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 1st 2008 6:04PM]

I think the DMP55 has overall better sound quality than the 35.

[Biggiesized Posted Oct 1st 2008 9:56PM]

They're identical except the BD55 has 7.1 analog outs.

[DaveBG Posted Oct 2nd 2008 5:08AM]

Awesome players like the previous Panny BDs!

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 22nd 2008 11:20AM]

According to the Panasonic website, in release period of these two Blu-ray players you will recieve two free Blu-rays (one in the packaging and one you send off for) apparently to promote the launch of Disney films on Blu-ray.

See the promotional page-
http://www.panasonic.co.uk/file?elid=1623804&filelink=/get/params_W0_MThtml_Dattachment/1623804