Drive noise: extremely low, only to pick up directly on the device when the film runs only once.
Image quality DVD: Here I am seemingly spoiled by DMR EX81S. The BDT500 plays DVDs from the same, very good quality. An improvement can not recognize either I or my television.
Image quality BluRay: Here I have too little to compare it to. Watching 3D compared to the BDT465 is however obvious better: a significantly better signal depth and a more natural-looking image can make me a 3D fan.
Remote Control: The touch pad does not like it so much. All buttons are available but, you do not use the touchpad.
Viera Link: With Panasonic TV you do not need the remote control of the player, but can control everything on the FB on the TV.
Overall, I am very satisfied.