Panasonic SC-BT100

Pros: VieraLink, sleek look, wireless speakers, great audio and video performance

Cons: Stupid instruction manuals, unhelpful customer service, flimsy disc door and iPod dock

The Bottom Line: I think it's cool, and it's easy to use once properly configured. Still, it's pricy, and no reason to get one unless you own a Viera-capable TV.

Review:

My family recently took the plunge and bought a Panasonic plasma for our living room as a second TV. While setting it up, I read about something called "VieraLink" - a way for Panasonic devices to talk to each other over an HDMI connection. My...

Pros:

Wireless surround sound, no clutter!
Sound quality with relatively small speakers
Blu Ray

Cons: Ipod dock does not work with Iphone!

The Bottom Line: Highly recommended for anyone looking for an excellent blu ray system in one totally integrated package.

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I had...