Typical price: £980
What is it: High-end Blu-ray player
What we think: Flawless performance -- shame it's already out of date
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 22 October 2007
Tags: Pioneer, Pioneer BDP-LX70, AV receiver, HD, audio formats
We like:
Stunning picture quality; exceptional build quality; 1080p/24 support; PC network compatible
We don't like:
Not compatible with Blu-ray Profile 1.1; no HDMI 1.3 input; expensive; slow to load discs
CNET UK judgement:
In a perfect world where we could judge the Pioneer BDP-LX70 purely on its performance standards, we'd be raving about it. But the HD disc situation right now is anything but perfect and once you put it in its proper market context, the LX70 becomes frustratingly difficult to recommend
Full review:
Pioneer has bravely entered the high-definition format war by nailing its colours to the Blu-ray mast with a new high-end player, the BDP-LX70. Continue Reading...
Pioneer BDP-LX70 History
10 May 2007 in Crave
Pioneer BDP-LX70: A Blu-ray player with a little extra
If you want a Blu-ray player that can also stream stuff over your home network, then you'll no-doubt welcome the Pioneer BDP-LX70 with an open wallet
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