Panasonic's latest Blu-ray player is a tag-along

Panasonic announced what it said was the first portable Blu-ray Disc player, which will be available in May for an undisclosed price.

The company said the DMP-B15 will have the same functionality as other Panasonic Blu-ray players such as the DMP-BD60, the DMPBD80, and the DMP-B70V, but would include a three-hour rechargeable battery (okay, no epics), and an optional headrest mounting bracket for use in a car (by the passengers, presumably).

The device can also be connected to an HDTV or an HD-Audio-compatible AV receiver to be used as a standalone Blu-ray Disc player. In addition, it includes an SD Memory Card slot to enable consumers to view digital photos and HD video recorded on an SD card.