Budget Blu-ray players get better

For buyers ready to make the jump to Blu-ray, the Sony PlayStation 3 is a top choice, particularly if you are interested in its capabilities as a cutting edge gaming console as well. The Panasonic DMP-BD55K and DMP-BD35K are standalone players that are powerful and less expensive. The Insignia NS-BRDVD is less capable, but costs less than $200.