No HDMI with the 85 but you can get good and inexpensive cables from forum sponsors monoprice.com or bluejeans cable. Both have ads at the top of the page.
I've used cables from monoprice and from partsexpress.com. My problem with monoprice was the 1 meter cables were too stiff for my rack. I still use monoprice for the run to my TV, but the parts express cables within my rack.
I've been lurking this thread and ordered me a Panny BD-85 on Friday. Haven't seen a ship email or anything but it better get here soon. I've put off Blu-ray for 5 years now and can't wait a minute more!
I received an email saying the sale was made but then nothing and the order doesn't show up on the web site.
Strange.
Mine has not shipped either and my CC has not been charged. Interestingly my order still shows up on the website but no further info regarding the order. Its only Monday and it says it will ship in 1 to 3 business days. I am not in panic mode just yet but it would be nice to see it ship. I don't think the Panasonic online store has a bad reputation and with that in mind hopefully all orders will be satisfied.
Panasonic DMP-BD45 NIB for $74.99 with free shipping. Not a bad entry level player. Being sold by Tiger Direct through Fleabay while supplies last. Currently showing 800+ already sold.
Hi ! iI ordered my the b85 on friday. I called panasonic today .I was told my order will be shipped on wed, they are waiting for ups to pick up the orders.,then I'm going to be notified by e mail.
I just spoke with Panasonic and got my tracking number for my BD-85. They said that they were having problems with the website and that is why the order status wasn't accurate.
I ordered mine on Monday Nov 29. Did not get a tracking # yet.
Does anyone know what City or State they are shipping from??
Can't wait to get it!
First place listed on my tracking number is Anaheim California.
I imagine they sold a lot of these players. Since you ordered on Monday you might be in a long Que. I have not found many issues with Panasonic's online store and I searched. For the most part they have pretty good reputation. If you got it at the good price I am sure it will be on its way shortly.
I sent an email to Panny CS yesterday and have been checking my email constantly since then (Android FTW). UPS man just came and much to my surprise, it was NOT her Barnes & Noble stuff! Oh how I wish I had an HDMI on my work computer monitors. Or at least a DVI->HDMI adapter . . .
FWIW I ordered Friday morning. I live in Des Moines, IA and the box says Panasonic North America, Aurora, IL.
near the bottom of the page should be a window that says Panasonic (under shop anytime). If you click on the panasonic window, you'll go to the panasonic web site where you can buy the 85 for $137.50 shipped.
I've been wanting to get this one at a good price and waited until Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Few specials were out there until I came across the Panasonic website special. It's priced at $137.50 which includes a $50 discount. You pay tax + $1.99 for shipping. BUT...when I tired to order it, the price bounced up to $179, which isn't a deal really.
After several phone calls to Panasonic and lots of holding on the phone, they agreed to honor the price through today only....of $137.50. So...if anyone is interested in it, go to Panasonic's front page and phone your order in. The shopping cart function won't give the discount. If you also click on the link on the front page, it takes you to another detailed page where the price is higher. They're in the middle of updating it now, so jump on it if you're looking for this one.
I've been wanting to get this one at a good price and waited until Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Few specials were out there until I came across the Panasonic website special. It's priced at $137.50 which includes a $50 discount. You pay tax + $1.99 for shipping. BUT...when I tired to order it, the price bounced up to $179, which isn't a deal really.
After several phone calls to Panasonic and lots of holding on the phone, they agreed to honor the price through today only....of $137.50. So...if anyone is interested in it, go to Panasonic's front page and phone your order in. The shopping cart function won't give the discount. If you also click on the link on the front page, it takes you to another detailed page where the price is higher. They're in the middle of updating it now, so jump on it if you're looking for this one.
all weekend there was talk on this thread about the 85 for $125, but $137 isn't bad either.