The Panasonic DMP-BD15 portable Blu-ray player features Viera Cast functionality which allows you to connect to various internet sites such as Google Picasa, YouTube, and others. It also has a SD card slot for viewing photos and videos (no mention of what file types are supported though). The battery is rated for 3 hours of use.

Watching high definition on a 8.9-inch WSVGA resolution screen is simply not worth it since you won’t be able to see the extra details that Blu-ray has to offer. You’re better off getting a portable DVD player. Blu-ray is only worth it for screens 42-inch and above.

The only nice thing I can say about this device, is that it can be used as a small-footprint standalone Blu-ray player if you choose to. Output going to the television will be via HDMI. It also reportedly supports HD-Audio codecs.

The Panasonic DMP-BD15 portable Blu-ray player is now available through various retailers for $799.99.

Thinking about getting one? Consider purchasing a 32-inch flat panel television and a Blu-ray player instead.

[via HD-Report]