The Onkyo THX Certified BD-SP808 Blu-ray player is Profile 2.0 with all the BD-Live features that entails, has an SD card slot, and an HDMI Source Direct mode for outboard video processing. It streams Blockbuster Video on Demand, is DNLA 1.5 certified, and includes remote in and out 3.5mm jacks and an RS-232 port for installer use. The premium Marvel Qdeo chipset upconverts all video to 1080p. What's it missing? Basically 7.1 analogue outputs for integration with legacy receivers and $200 off the price. If you're not interested in the 7.1 outs (or DVD-A, SACD, 3D, or a host of other streaming features available right now on players that cost less), the Onkyo BD-SP808 is for you.
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