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Toshiba BDX5300

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$87.94 - $139.99

Summary: A 3D Blu-ray high-definition video disc player from Toshiba with 1080p upconversion for standard DVDs built-in Wi-Fi capablity for connecting wirelessly to a home network.

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Type: 3D players

About - Toshiba BDX5300
The Toshiba BDX5300 is a 3D-capable Blu-ray player. This model--which comes with built-in Wi-Fi for wireless connection to your home network--has access to online content, including streaming movies and TV shows from Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus, CinemaNow, Vudu HD Movies, Pandora and Picasa. The BDX5300 has 1 HDMI output. Its DLNA certification lets you view media stored on a compatible computer, phone, or other mobile device also connected to your home network. This Blu-ray player measures 1.4 inches high by 16.9 inches wide by 7.5 inches deep.

About - Toshiba BDX5300

The Toshiba BDX5300 is a 3D-capable Blu-ray player. This model--which comes with built-in Wi-Fi for wireless connection to your home network--has access to online content, including streaming movies and TV shows from Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus, CinemaNow, Vudu HD Movies, Pandora and Picasa.

The BDX5300 has 1 HDMI output. Its DLNA certification lets you view media stored on a compatible computer, phone, or other mobile device also connected to your home network.

This Blu-ray player measures 1.4 inches high by 16.9 inches wide by 7.5 inches deep.

About This Brand
Toshiba has a full line of portable and set-top DVD products in addition to Blu-ray and 3D Blu-ray players.

About This Brand

Toshiba has a full line of portable and set-top DVD products in addition to Blu-ray and 3D Blu-ray players.

Features & Specs - Toshiba BDX5300
Blu-ray load time range (sec.) Blu-ray load time range is the range in seconds that the model took to load different test Blu-ray discs, measured from the time of pressing the 'load' button to the time the first video information is displayed onscreen. Depending on disc, load time may vary from our result. Java-encoded Blu-ray discs may take longer. Blu-ray load time range (sec.)	28-40
DVD loading time (sec.) DVD load time is the length of time in seconds that the model took to load our test DVD, measured from the time of pressing the 'load' button to the time the first video information is displayed onscreen. Depending on discs, load time may vary from our result. DVD loading time (sec.)	17
Type of streaming services Type of streaming services lists streaming services such as Netflix, Vudu, YouTube, and Pandora Internet Radio that are available with latest firmware update at the time of testing. Internet connection is required and some services require subscription. Services may be added or removed with future firmware updates. Type of streaming services	Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus, CinemaNow, Vudu HD Movies, Pandora and Picasa
Wi-Fi capability This feature allows your player to connect to the Internet or to a home network without the use of a wired Ethernet connection. This is convenient when your Internet connection isn't near your entertainment setup, which would otherwise require you to run a long cable from room to room. A growing number of Blu-ray players can use Wi-Fi to connect to other DLNA-compliant devices in the home, enabling you to access digital music, videos, and photos stored on a computer or networked storage device and play them on the TV. Some players have built-in Wi-Fi capability, while others come with a Wi-Fi dongle (external adapter) that you plug into the player's USB port. In both cases, we denote Wi-Fi as a standard feature. Still other players require you to purchase the Wi-Fi dongle separately; in that case we indicate that Wi-Fi is optional. Wi-Fi capability	Standard
HDMI input HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a relatively new form of digital audio/video connection found on TVs, monitors, Blu-ray players, DVD players, receivers, cameras and digital TV tuners. HDMI has become the preferred connection method instead of component, etc., as it carries audio and video signals on the same cable. HDMI supports a range of standard- and high-definition video formats, although it can vary for each product. HDMI supports up to eight channels of uncompressed, 24-bit/192kHz audio. HDMI version 1.3, doubled the bandwidth of its predecessor (HDMI 1.2), and added support for 30-, 36- and 48-bit color depth and a new "xvYCC" color standard, as well as the new Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master lossless audio formats (See "Dolby True HD" and "DTS-HD Master Audio") used in Blu-ray discs. HDMI version 1.4 added full support for 3D television, an audio return path, and ethernet network connection. Some Blu-ray discs, in order to be viewed in high-definition, will require that the Blu-ray player and the HDTV/display be connected using an HDMI cable as a copy-protection measure. HDMI allows content providers to limit the quality of the component video outputs, and your ability to record the content. HDMI input	0
DLNA compatible DLNA-enabled devices like Blu-ray players can receive digitally stored content like music, pictures, and videos over a home network connection--wireless or wired--from other compatible devices. The devices can include a computer, TV, DVR, set-top box, printer, and cell phone. For example, a computer running Windows 7 is already DLNA-enabled and will allow a DLNA-enabled Blu-ray player (with a built-in network connection) to "pull" digital photos and videos from the computer, with no additional software needed. DLNA stands for Digital Living Network Alliance, an industry group that developed the standard and certification process covering how those media devices interact. DLNA compatible	Yes
4K upscaling It upconverts standard 1080p programs to quasi-Ultra HD—3840x2160—resolution for use with new Ultra HD TVs. 4K upscaling	No
Web browsing Web browsing mainly assesses browser capabilities, including, multitouch, flash video, link selecting, as well as the phone's ability to handle more than one browser and multiple Web pages. It also considers data connections, such as 3G, 4G, and Wi-Fi. Web browsing	No
HDMI output HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a relatively new form of digital audio/video connection found on TVs, monitors, Blu-ray players, DVD players, receivers, cameras and digital TV tuners. HDMI has become the preferred connection method instead of component, etc., as it carries audio and video signals on the same cable. HDMI supports a range of standard- and high-definition video formats, although it can vary for each product. HDMI supports up to eight channels of uncompressed, 24-bit/192kHz audio. HDMI version 1.3, doubled the bandwidth of its predecessor (HDMI 1.2), and added support for 30-, 36- and 48-bit color depth and a new "xvYCC" color standard, as well as the new Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master lossless audio formats (See "Dolby True HD" and "DTS-HD Master Audio") used in Blu-ray discs. HDMI version 1.4 added full support for 3D television, an audio return path, and ethernet network connection. Some Blu-ray discs, in order to be viewed in high-definition, will require that the Blu-ray player and the HDTV/display be connected using an HDMI cable as a copy-protection measure. HDMI allows content providers to limit the quality of the component video outputs, and your ability to record the content. HDMI output	1
USB port USB port lets you connect a flash drive for multimedia playback such as music and photos and for BD-Live data storage to download extras like games and movie trailers. USB port	1
Optical digital-audio out Digital-audio outputs are important only if your home-theater system lacks HDMI connections. As an alternative, you can pipe the digital audio signals--both stereo and multichannel--from the Blu-ray or DVD player, or television set-top box into a digital receiver. Optical digital audio interconnects, also called Toslink cables, send digital audio signals as pulses of light over optical fiber rather than an electrical signal over coaxial cable. Digital-audio, via optical or coax, supports multichannel Dolby Digital and DTS audio, but not the more advanced formats available over HDMI. Most optical cables use the small, squarish Toslink connector, but there's also a smaller mini optical connector, which looks a lot like a standard 1/8-inch mini-plug. When choosing your Blu-ray or DVD player, consider the models that have the outputs to match the inputs on your digital receiver or external, digital decoder. Most Blu-ray and DVD players have digital audio outputs--coaxial, optical, or both. Optical digital-audio out	No
Coaxial digital-audio out Digital-audio outputs are important only if your home-theater system lacks HDMI connections. As an alternative, you can pipe the digital audio signals--both stereo and multichannel--from the Blu-ray or DVD player, or television set-top box into a digital receiver. Coaxial digital audio interconnect, also called SPDIF cable, sends digital audio signals over a coaxial cable. This coaxial cable is the same as a composite-video cable -- both use common RCA connectors. Digital-audio, via coax or optical, supports multichannel Dolby Digital and DTS audio, but not the more advanced formats available over HDMI. When choosing your Blu-ray or DVD player, consider the models that have the outputs to match the inputs on your digital receiver or external, digital decoder. Most Blu-ray and DVD players have digital audio outputs--coaxial, optical, or both. Coaxial digital-audio out	Yes
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General Information
Manufacturer	Toshiba
Manufacturer Website Address	http://www.toshiba.com
Product Model	BDX5300
Product Name	BDX5300 3D Blu-ray Disc Player
Product Type	Blu-ray Disc Player

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By Moodybluesr

from Allen Park, MI

1.0

Brick after a month

6/9/2013

Pros

Easy Set-Up

Cons

Poor Connections

Slow Load Time

Best Uses

Comment:

I purchased this BluRay player online wanting a device that was capable of wireless connectivity at a decent price. When I got it, it was reasonably easy to set up, but slow to boot up and the interface was a bit more clumsy than the Sony unit we use in the family room. This was not a big deal as we got it at a good price and it would only see occasional use in our bedroom. After about a month of use the unit refused to connect to any wireless network. It still sees our wireless connection full strength but will not establish a connection. A couple of weeks later the disc playback started faltering every now and then and the final issue that developed is that it stopped turning off. When powering down it will show OFF on the front of the payer and freeze up until it is unplugged. At this time we were moving and the unit was boxed up with the rest of the electronics. When it was finally uncovered I placed a call to Toshiba for warranty. At first I was told that all Toshiba BluRay players had a one year warranty. After taking down my information I was then told that this model only carried a 90 day limited warranty, which I was just out of. After reading several other reviews on the Toshiba sight, apparently this is not an uncommon occurrence with this model.

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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