Strengths: This player loads very fast and has an excellent high definition picture to boot. There are many available settings in the menu that allow full customization of this player to your system.

Weaknesses: Price is still a bit higher than a comparable hd-dvd player but they are slowly dropping.

Summary: I was pleased to be able to get into the blu ray game with an affordable high quality player such as this. I even received 5 free discs with the purchase and will be able to mail in a rebate for 5 more! This deal made me pull the trigger as I have been patiently waiting for a price drop to occur.

Strengths: loads fast no updates needed yet

Weaknesses: seems to lock out skipping to disc menu

Summary: I'm new to blu-ray and honestly did not research the players before deciding on one. The price was reasonable enough that I decided to take the plunge into high definition. I was able to get $100 off the player bringing the price down to $299. The reason I bought this player is the salesperson told me it was the fastest loading player and I got 5 free movies in store in addition to the 5 free by mail with the player. I really love the crisp picture offered by blu-ray. My only real complaint about the player is that I am not able to press the menu button and skip through the previews to the disc menu.It is very upsetting to have to make a choice between HDDVD and Blu-Ray. I hope I made the right choice. It seems ridiculous that so many people have HD televisions but in order to watch High definition movies you must pick a side and not have certain titles available.Overall I love the player and I especially enjoy watching movies and seeing all the details that are missed in standard DVDs.

Strengths: Sharp Blu-Ray Player loads fast and high quality definition picture. Addition menu options for customizing for your existing entertainment system. The slim design is perfect for any audio stand.

Weaknesses: The price is a little expensive

Summary: Stunning colors, bright and great picture quality, even the DVD upscaling makes my non Blu-ray dvd's nice. Haven't play any audio CDs on this player but if there is any problems the sharp website may have necessary software updates/patches.

Strengths: Excellent picture using HDMI cable. I found that an inexpensive ( $10.00) HDMI cable worked just as good as my $80.00 cable.

Weaknesses: This player still takes approximately 25 seconds to load the DVD before it will play the movie. You cannot skip the intros and jump right to the movie. You have to wait until it is ready on its own.

Summary: Great picture with component cable but better using an HDMI cable. I have only had player for a few days and have watched a few of my (normal) DVDs and the quality is better than my standard DVD player. Blu-ray disc viewed on a Sharp Aqous LC-42D64U is tremendous!

Strengths: Crisp, extremely detailed picture with Blu ray discs, 1080p upscaling for regular DVD\\\\'s is very nice. If you have a Sharp Aquos you can use Aquos link to use only one control.

Weaknesses: Load times are not super fast, but thats only a minor complaint.

Summary: I am very satisfied with this player. I knew the blu ray movies would be superb, but i was worried about regular dvd playback. I was relieved that they looked FAR better than I expected. Even better than an HDMI upconverter dvd player which made my movies look nice. Very easy to connect to my Onkyo surround sound system. Sound is powerful and has great clarity. I highly recommend this player to anyone, especially those who have a Sharp AQUOS LCD HDTV.

Strengths: 1080p video source

Weaknesses: Still expensive

Summary: I was waiting for the price of Blu-ray disc players to come down before I took the plunge but a Sharp promotion gave it to me free with a purchase of a qualifying Sharp Aquos HDTV. Picture quality is amazing with this Blu-ray player.

Strengths: fast loading, amazingly sharp picture, amazing sound

Weaknesses: can hang up if a blu ray is used and dirty with fingerprints.

Summary: This is an Awesome Blu Ray player. Played the brand new Hellboy perfectly. I had to clean fingerprints off of a previously viewed copy of Spider-man 3, then that played great. It loads its high def discs way faster than my HD A1 and HD A2 Toshiba HD DVD players ever did. If you get a player that doesn't work, try updating the firmware on the internet. You'll need some kind of USB hard drive or USB flash drive to do so. Your user manual will tell you how. If that doesn't work take it back to the store and replace it with another one and hopefully that one will work like a charm. Awesome player!!!!!!!!!

Strengths: 1) Integration with my Sharp 52in Aquos and Harmony remote2) Picture equal to PS3

Weaknesses: 1) Slower loading than PS32) Will not play some DVD's3) Upconvert does not format to maximize TV (4 black bars)4) Not all DVD menus work

Summary: I wanted to replace my PlayStation3, Toshiba (upconvert)DVD player with one unit that would integrate with my Sharp TV and Harmony remote. The PlayStation3 and Toshiba load faster. Both have full control of the DVD menu. Both have card slots to upcovert and display photo, PS3 also has a USB for a flash drive. The Toshiba upconverts in a format that maximizes (two black bars) the TV. I am still using the Toshiba for DVD's and the PS3 may be recalled from my daughter?s college apartment. I am hoping that Sharp will update the firmware fixing: the loading speed, format, DVD features and allow the USB to display photos.

Strengths: EASY setup menu

Weaknesses: None so far

Summary: Took a chance and upgraded from my Sony HD DVD player...and couldn't be happier! Setup was a breeze via the Sharp setup menu. Downloaded the latest firmware version from Sharp (approx 25MB) to my pen drive; Blu-Ray saw the upgrade immediately and it took about ten minutes for the complete upgrade! The picture and sound is amazing...and the price was a great deal. Bought Blu-Ray from 6th Avenue Electronics for about $290 (included a 5% coupon discount) and got free shipping. So...take a look at the Sharp BD-HP20U...it's a quality product for the price. Would I spend the $290 again for this product...yes!!!

Strengths: High quality audio and video out. Speaker settings function a real plus. Ease of initial set-up. Latest firmware easy to install. Ability to up-convert DVDs is excellent

Weaknesses: Initial disk read is slow before play can start

Summary: I already had a Sharp 46" LCD HD Aquos TV which was only missing a HD input from a movie source. When Blu-ray finally won its war, it was time to buy Blu-ray player, and why not from same company as the LCD TV manufacturer. Suggestions - make the front panel play-back progess display larger and tone down the shiny front panel