Panasonic DVD-S54K 1080p Upconverting DVD Player

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 17 x 1.7 inches ; 4.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0014F690K
• Item model number: DVD-S54K
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,872 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)

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• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Product Description

The DVD-S54 features a 1080p up-conversion function that converts standard definition (720 x 480 pixels) images from DVD sources to high-definition (1920 x 1080 pixels) quality images. And with the addition of HDMI 1.3 with Deep Color, the up-converted signals deliver vivid, sharp and exceptionally detailed images.As the types of media continue to increase, VIERA Link capabilities continue to evolve. Using your VIERA HDTV's VIERA Link remote, the newly enhanced Seamless GUI (graphical user interface) menu displays on the TV screen, making it easier to operate connected components like Panasonic's DVD-S54 DVD player.Incredibly versatile and multi-format-friendly, this DVD player can play back just about any DVD or CD you can throw at it.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Tough Customer, November 25, 2008

By	Guido Duken - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

There are DVD players out there in the same price range that offer a better picture. But what the Panasonic has going for it is rugged construction, a good remote, quick loading, easy set up and it plays everything (not multi-region though). I bought the S54 to replace my S47 which has given me six years of good service and is still running (the motor is getting tired though). I have tried other brands, including a Philips, which gave me just six months of service. So six years of intense use for this price is excellent (My friend's S47 is still going strong after six years). I watch my quality DVDs on a Denon or Marantz, but like all good DVD players, they can't handle shoddy media. They stick, skip or refuse to load. Which is why I always have a cheap DVD player on hand for less than perfect media. The S54 does that job in style, none of that dreaded 'disc error'. Simply put, this Panasonic range is the AK47 of DVD players. If it had better picture quality it would rate five stars.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and economical, May 11, 2008

By	NJ - See all my reviews

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This DVD player is worth more than its cost. The price is great for a full featured, multiple format player. For those of us waiting for Blueray players to become reasonably priced, this product fits the bill.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Panasonic DVD-S54K 1080p Upconverting DVD Player, June 12, 2008

By	Konstantinos Karakostas (smithtown,NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

great picture quality, so far watched 2 movies and they looked incredible. much clearer then a reg DVD player@ 480i. the only fault that I see is the tray is a little flimsy. I would recommend this DVD player.