Panasonic has announced that they have pushed the release of their upcoming portable Blu-ray player, the Panasonic
DMP-BD15, to June. Originally announced at E3 in January for a May release, this world's first portable Blu-ray player features all the technology and features from the company's
DMP-BD60 and
DMP-BD80 standalone players.
What separates this player from the pack is the inclusion of a high quality 8.9-inch WSVGA LCD screen and a rechargeable 2.5 hour battery, allowing Blu-ray viewing on the go.
Richard Simone, Director, Entertainment Group, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, commented, "The B15 is a unique and versatile High Definition player that gives the consumer the ultimate entertainment experience, whether traveling or in the home as either an additional Blu-ray player or the primary source for 1080p viewing. Because it also features the VIERA CAST functionality, the B15 can transform any TV into an IPTV with the capability to access select web sites. At a time when many families own multiple TVs, the B15 provides a number of entertainment options, giving them the ability to enjoy HD video in any room where there is an HDTV."
The DMP-BD15 is due for release this month at a MSRP of $800.