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Was at a local Goodwill Saturday and spotted Panasonic's first Blu-ray model for $20. This one of the better first generation BD players given its 7.1 outputs and ability to play way more newer titles than other early decks. Also the sharpest 480i DVD picture I've seen from a player on a CRT probably because its video DAC is a full 14-bit/297Mhz and the video goes through several levels of processing even on the analog outs. Definitely worth picking one up, this is the third one I've found thrifting over the past couple of years. It was an expensive model when launched, around $1,300, and most aficionados that bought it moved onto newer Blu-ray players. So they're out there cheap nowadays. The only thing this player can't do is internally decode DTS-HD Master Audio.