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Originally Posted by Jim L
I have both (see sig).
Here are the advantages of each:
PS3- Better load times
- Better fast scan (1.5x with sound)
- Faster repsonse to remote
- Plays CDs and SACDs
- Internet connectivity
- Almost like a mutlimedia hub
- Memory stick slots
- USB connectivity
- Plays games! (duh, it's a gaming console)
- Above all, it is almost infinitely upgradeable and expandable like a computer (which it essentially is) and with all the ways to connect other devices to it via USB, wifi, ethernet, and Bluetooth.
SONY BDP-S1- Beautiful looking piece of A/V equipment
- Builit like a tank
- The best in picture quality: the contrast, color, depth, and resolution are all well above the PS3
- Upconverts standard DVDs beautifully
On the last few points, the PS3 is also nice-looking, but only second best. The PS3 does put out a great picture and I would have been satisfied to have it as my only Blu-ray player if I had never seen the PQ of the Sony standalone. |
So given that you have both, do you think that as a blu-ray disc player the S1 is worth the extra money ( have found it for $790)? I am running a 720p Samsung LCD and Harman Kardon reciever 7.1 channel (no HDMI in on reciever). I should note that this will be my only blu-ray player for a while.