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Up until now, if you liked Panasonic's take on Internet content, you had to buy one of its online-ready TVs. But now there's another, less expensive option: the company's first standalone streaming media players.
You can choose between two palm-sized models. The DMP-MST60 ($100) gives you the full Viera Connect platform that's available on Panasonic's smart TVs, with access to a lot more content, downloadable apps, and a full Web browser. It also has 3D support (and 2D-to-3D conversion), plus Miracast wireless technology, which gives compatible Android (4.2 or higher) smart phones or tablets an AirPlay-like mirroring ability that lets you move that content to the TV with a swipe of your finger.
For those looking to spend a bit less there's the DMP-MS10 ($80), which has fewer features and the company's "lite" Online Movies Internet service, which provides access to a more limited assortment of streaming services, including CinemaNow, Hulu Plus, Netflix, YouTube, and Vudu. It also includes Miracast, but not 3D support or Web browsing.
In addition to built-in Wi-Fi, both players have wired Ethernet connections, a side-mounted USB slot, and an HDMI output, and both can accept external hard drives. The silver-colored top of the MST60 gives it a slightly more elegant appearance than the MS10, which has a black case with silver trim.
Given its price, we assume the MST10 is targeted at those who might be considering a Roku 3 streaming media player, which we recently reviewed. Each model has some features the other lacks. We're hoping to get a closer look at Panasonic's streaming players in the near future.
—James K. Willcox
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