Blu Ray Player Vs. Ps3

[oneahis]

Does Anyone Have A Bd Player And A Ps3? If So, Can You Tell Me A If There's A Huge Difference In Pq? Thanks A Million.

[Spankey]

Yes, the PS3 is better..

Seriously, I have a Samsung and the PS3 does produce a better PQ. Stop thinking of the PS3 as a gaming machine and more of a multi-media center and you will see what a great deal it is.

[jsb_hburg]

I have the PS3 and the Samsung BD-P1000. The PS3 has much better load times and the PQ, at the very least, equals the Samsung.

I have been very pleased with the PS3.

And I am not a gamer but I have been buying some games and playing the free demos.

In all, it is quite a versatile machine for the money.

[coolmonk]

Sorry I don't have a BD player but I do own the PS3. It loads just as fast as a DVD player. I have no idea what "slow" load times are with Blu-Ray...lol.

[gblaue]

I have the Panny and the PS3. The PS3 loads a lot faster. The Panny is definitely a better Blu-Ray player, but the PS3 is an excellent player for $600. The biggest downside to the PS3 is that there is no analog outputs for 7.1.

[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.

[gblaue]

One other thing to note about the PS3. If you have a quiet room, the fan will be quite distracting, especially in quiet passages.

[Ascended_Saiyan]

Originally Posted by gblaue

One other thing to note about the PS3. If you have a quiet room, the fan will be quite distracting, especially in quiet passages.

It's loud only if you cramp it up in a small space. I have my PS3 standing up with plenty room to breathe and I can't hear it at all (quiet scenes included).

[mbslrm]

Ps3.

[Maximus]

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.

An excellent summary, though I would like to add that the Sony standalone does 1080p24, which is cool for people with high-end projectors, Pioneer plasma TVs and XBR range Sony LCDs.

[hyperdine]

Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

An excellent summary, though I would like to add that the Sony standalone does 1080p24, which is cool for people with high-end projectors, Pioneer plasma TVs and XBR range Sony LCDs.

I thought that I heard the PS3 did 1080p24? Maybe just wishful thinking.

[Ascended_Saiyan]

Originally Posted by hyperdine

I thought that I heard the PS3 did 1080p24? Maybe just wishful thinking.

It does not at the moment. 1080p/24 should be in the major firmware release around the European launch window.

[PeterTHX]

PS3 also supports Dolby TrueHD

It may also support DTS-HD MA thru firmware update (at this time, no player on the market does).

"Better" response time for the PS3 remote commands is putting it mildly.
The PS3 is near instantaneous, where players such as the Sony BDPS-1 and the Samsung BDP-1000 lag lag lag. The BDPS-1 is almost unbearable.

The PS3 can also reverse frame step for Blu-ray discs. The Samsung cannot (only for DVDs).

The PS3 also seems to have less HDMI handshake issues.

[blitz6speed]

You know, i have a hard time understanding why the PS3 has TrueHD Support and only *1* disc that has a TrueHD Track, where as no BD (or hd-dvd for that matter) have DTS HD-MA Support and a ton of discs have it!!! Looking at the specs, the same hardware that does TrueHD should be able to handle it no problem, and the PS3 is a powerhouse that could do it with its eyes closed. So why the delays so far? I think its due to licensing issues. I cannot think of ANYTHING else. Its not a hardware issue.

[PeterTHX]

I think it's because DTS doesn't have their s*** together. They didn't for the DVD launch, and now they don't for the HD/BD launch.

Why Dolby TrueHD support? Well, the PS3 system is supposed to last a very long time. While there may be only one disc at this time, in the future there will of course be more. Also, certain PS3 games are rumored to support it as well.

[gblaue]

Originally Posted by Ascended_Saiyan

It's loud only if you cramp it up in a small space. I have my PS3 standing up with plenty room to breathe and I can't hear it at all (quiet scenes included).

That's odd. Mine is in my living room, a 20X24 room, on top of a table. I wouldn't particularly call that a small room. I don't think it's having any breathing issues. It's just plain loud compared to a piece of equipment designed to be a HT device. I am not bashing the noise level, it is just a downside if you are buying this primarily as a BD player. Big horsepower needs big cooling.

[gadgetguy85]

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.

[Leedogg]

Originally Posted by blitz6speed

You know, i have a hard time understanding why the PS3 has TrueHD Support and only *1* disc that has a TrueHD Track, where as no BD (or hd-dvd for that matter) have DTS HD-MA Support and a ton of discs have it!!! Looking at the specs, the same hardware that does TrueHD should be able to handle it no problem, and the PS3 is a powerhouse that could do it with its eyes closed. So why the delays so far? I think its due to licensing issues. I cannot think of ANYTHING else. Its not a hardware issue.

probably because you have to have a 1.3 HDMI Surround Sound Receiver, and they aren't out until Q2-Q3 of this year.

then will you receive a firmware upgrade to support DTS-MA on your BD Player