LG BD570 Blu RayWhen it comes to the top gifts for Christmas, you can be almost certain that Blu Ray players will be right up there. They’ve increasingly become a more regular feature of households in recent years, and the great news is that prices are now more affordable than ever! These players make wonderful gifts and there’s a player available for everyone, no matter what your budget. Here are the bestsellers this year:

1.  LG BD570 Network Blu-ray Disc Player

This glossy black Blu-Ray player comes with a sleek design and a number of impressive features. The player includes 1GB memory for Wireless networking, allowing you to access a number of online services. It also features high quality audio, quick boot up time, full 1080p video performance, and up-scaling for older DVDs.

Panasonic DMP-BD65 Blu-Ray2.  Panasonic DMP-BD65 Blu-Ray Disc Player

This Blu-Ray player has a number of features, including a fast start up time of 0.5 seconds, high quality image processing using PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus, a high definition audio decoder and an SD memory card slot for playing your photos and videos.

Panasonic’s VIERA Cast service allows you to stream movies, TV shows and music from a variety of sources without the need of either an external box or a PC.  This interface makes for very easy setup for online content.

This player has great value for the money, it’s sleek, it runs quickly and quietly, has a great playback picture and sound quality, and will look great in your home!

Panasonic DMP - BD85K Wifi Enabled Blu Ray3.  Panasonic DMP-BD85K WiFi Enabled Blu-Ray Disc Player

The DMP-BD85K comes with very high quality audio and visual performance, HDMI Jitter Purifier, an SD memory slot for photos and movies recorded on digital cameras, Wi-Fi connectivity and a USB port.

There are loads of features to like about this player including excellent video and audio performance, a rich assortment of streaming media options, and a highly customizable assortment of audio and video parameters.

Along with their Energy Star certification, this blu-ray player is designed to reduce power consumption and also feature a slimmer, more efficient design to reduce packaging waste.

Samsung BD-C6500 1080p Blu Ray4.  Samsung BD-C6500 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player

This disc player features a slim design at just 39mm, alongside built in Wi-Fi, a USB port, BD-Live ready, 1GB built in memory, and a glossy finish.

You can readily connect to an ever expanding portal of digital content with this blu-ray player.  Customizable widgets let you access many social network, video sites, and more.

Wireless LAN is built in to this system along with AllShare giving you endless content.  You’ll be able to play stored files on your PC or even use your telephone through your TV.  The possibilities are endless.

Samsung BD C6500 3D Blue Ray5.  Samsung BD-C6900 1080p 3D Blu-ray Disc Player

Some of the features of this disc player include the ability to play new 3D discs, as well as regular Blu-Ray discs and upscaled standard DVDs. It also includes a USB port, Internet@TV, BD-Live capabilities and 1GB memory.

This player has super-fast boot-up and load times and is compatible with 2D TVs (in 2D mode) and with current HDMI 1.3 receivers.  It has two HDMI outputs: an HDMI 1.4 3D-enabled output (to connect directly to the display or to an HDMI 1.4 receiver) and a legacy HDMI 1.3 output for connecting to an HDMI 1.3 receiver.

If you’re looking for a great picture that is very clear with load times are normally under 15 seconds then this is a blu ray player for you to consider.  And don’t forget about a great pair of 3D glasses to boost the effects.

LG BD 55006) LG BD550 Blu-ray Disc Player

If you’re looking for a great value at a reasonable price then this player is well worth considering.

The LG BD550 player boasts a number of features ranging from top audio and video performance to BD-Live functionality, fast start up, upscaling for standard DVDs, and a USB port.

With the ” NetCast™ Entertainment Access you’ll be able to stream instant, and virtually endless, entertainment from Netflix®, Vudu™, CinemaNow™, Pandora®, YouTube™, Picasa™ and AccuWeather® direct to your TV from the Internet.  You won’t miss a show!

LG BD590 250GB Blu Ray7) LG BD590 250GB HD Network Blu-ray Disc Player

This player has a massive hard drive with 250GB storage, wireless capabilities, BD-Live, superior video and audio performance, quick boot up, and a stylish glossy design.

One of the best values with the BD590 is that it has an incredible integrated 250GB hard drive that lets you store videos, movies, music and HD VOD content from Vudu™ on your Network Blu-Ray Disc™ Player, for instant access anytime you want.

You’ll never miss a moment of your family memories with this player.  In fact, you’ll be able to watch every family vacation or get together in the comfort of your living room with the USB Media Host that lets you view family photos, and listen to music from USB storage devices.

Sony BDP-S570 Blu Ray Player 8) Sony BDP-S570 Blu-ray Disc Player

The BDP-S570 lets you enjoy your movies in full HD 1080p quality and at perfect speed. The player also includes wireless connectivity, access to a wide range of entertainment apps, and the ability to turn your iPhone or iPod Touch into a remote for the player!

The fast load system is excellent with this player and much faster than the older 300s models that came before it.  The small size is another drawing feature. It’s sized perfectly and take up very little space in your component cabinet.

The S570 also has very easy auto set-up.  You’ll be able to connect it to your TV and start using it right out of the box.  If you’re someone who doesn’t like all the lights that turn on on the front of your blu ray, then you’ll love the fact that you can deactivate all of the lights and numerical displays on the front of the machine so it is completely dark when powered on.

LG BX580 Network 3D Blu Ray9) LG BX580 Network 3D Blu-ray Disc Player

This is another 3D Blu-Ray disc player that will be future-proof should you upgrade to a 3D television set. Some of the features include integrated Wi-Fi, access to a wide range of entertainment services, upscaling for old DVDs and more.

This feature packed 3D blu-ray player offers wireless connectivity to your home network.  The picture quality is awesome, the 3D imaging is fantastic and it even pauses automatically if you change inputs on the TV (HDMI input).

This player also has superior audio performance  that lets you enjoy the best sound available from your movies and shows.  Supports surround sound up to 7.1 channels with Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby® TrueHD and dts-HD Advanced Digital Out technologies.

Sony BDP-S370 Blu Ray10) Sony BDP-S370 Blu-ray Disc Player

This Blu-Ray disc player comes with the ability to turn your iPhone or iPod Touch into a remote, a fast start up time, access to BRAVIA Internet Video and more!

Blu-Ray performance is excellent with this disc player and response time is quick.  The unit itself is physically small and it’s very quiet in operation – in fact, it’s quieter than many stand alone DVD players.

So there you have it, 10 of the bestselling Blu-Ray players for the holiday season.  No matter what your budget, no matter which features are most important to you, there’s a great player out there to buy.  Blu-ray players make great gifts too so what closely for deals and take advantage of free shipping when it’s available.