Panasonic Unveils World's First Portable Blu-ray Player

Panasonic has unveiled what is said to be the first portable Blu-ray player. The DMP-B15 which was showed off at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) features a 8.9 inch LCD screen and a three-hour rechargeable battery. The player also has connections so that you can hook the screen up to a TV via an HDMI cable giving you the ability to play Blu-ray movies on your TV using the DMP-B15 as a standalone player.

The new blu-ray player also features VIERA Cast internet accessibility and BD live functionality. For 2009, Panasonic's entire line of Blu-ray players includes VIERA CAST functionality. This unique application gives the consumer access to select entertainment sites, including Amazon Video-on-Demand, a streaming video service that gives the consumer access to more than 40,000 titles; YouTube; Google Picasa Web Album; Bloomberg and a weather channel. You'll also find a SD card slot to view your pictures with.

As a pioneer in the development of DVD and Blu-ray expertise, Panasonic has always been in the forefront of cutting edge, consumer friendly technology. Panasonic was the first company to bring to market a portable DVD player and stand alone Blu-ray players to feature Bonus View and BD Live, said Richard Simone, Director, Entertainment Group, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. Blu-ray technology came together with HDTVs to bring exciting High Definition viewing into the living room. With the introduction of this unique portable Blu-ray Disc player, the consumer can take this HD entertainment experience when they travel.

Availability:
The new Blu-ray player will be available in May of 2009 however pricing is not yet known.