Oppo BDP-93 Universal Network 3D
Blu-ray Disc Player
"Oppo's BDP-93 gives you universal playback of Blu-ray, DVD, CD, SACD, DVD-Audio, and a wealth of digital files, with solid picture and sound quality no matter the format. With access to streaming content from Netflix or Blockbuster on Demand, USB and eSATA ports for your external drives, and wide connectivity including dual HDMI 1.4, this player defines versatility."
What Experts Say About Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray
BDP-93
Universal Network 3D Blu-ray Disc Player (Electronics)
So first we'll say the BDP-83 and BDP-93
are basically the same, but not really. Let's explain. They have added
some features to enhance and entice for the previous owners as well as
the new Blu-ray searcher. These features are 3d capability, online
streaming media services, wireless networking, DLNA, eSATA port and two
HDMI outputs. Also note that there is the better performance and build
quality. Some upgrades that the BDP-93 have seen are disc loading. This version is more sturdy and more quite. The tray is just about hidden inside the brushed aluminum face plate. Also the buttons are flush to give it a unique look.
The video quality features has everything the you would expect from Oppo. The video processing is done with the Marvell Kyoto-G2 processor with the second generation Qdeo technology. This gives video noise reduction, intelligent color, compression artifact reduction, detail and contrast. See Specification and Features for more detail.
The audio connections for the BDP-93 include dual HDMI Outputs, Digital Audio: Coaxial and Optical and Analog Audio OUtputs: 7.1-channels. One audio output that is missing from the BDP-93 is the dedicated stereo outputs. Which on the BDP-83 weren't used that much.
The BDP-93 is a universal Blu-Ray Player, so it is capable of playing all disc formats; even SACD and DVD-Audio discs. Supported media and files for the BDP-93 include: DVD, audio CD, HDCD, Kodak Picture CD, MKV, DivX, MP4, AVCHD, WAV and FLAC files. These files can be played back on the BDP-93 via the two USB Ports or the eSATA Port located on the back. eSATA Ports allows for whole hard drives to be connected.
Along with 3D capability, networking and online streaming services are among the biggest additions to the BDP-93. The wireless internet connection makes for easy access to online services such as Netflix, CinemaNow and Blockbuster on Demand. Oppo is constantly working on bringing more online partners on-board and should become available soon.
Overall the new 3D Universal Oppo BDP-93 Blu-Ray Player has done something remarkable. It has given us an upgraded Blu-Ray Player, with major improvements and added features, without increasing the price. Like the Oppo BDP-83 before it, the BDP-93 seems like the benchmark for all other Blu-Ray players to be judge by.
THE CONS: Lacking any dedicated stereo outputs. While there is a work around for this, consumers maybe put off by this. Even though it is cheap when compared to the other higher-end Blu-Ray Players, the $499 price tag is expensive.
THE PROS: The Oppo BDP-93 Blu-Ray Player is not only a Universal player capable of playing all know discs types, but it has 3D capability, Wi-Fi, DLNA, eSATA port, Online Streaming Services such as Netflix and Blockbuster on Demand and dual HDMI Outputs. The player has excellent video and audio features providing the best possible images and sound.
