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calvin1228 · 12-07-2007, 10:06 PM

Ok I am new to this. Looking for a BD player. Overloaded from reading a bunch of reviews online and still can't figure it out. Maybe you can help. I have a Denon 4306. It won't decode the new audio formats on the BD. So do I need a player with the decoder already onboard?? Which player has the quickest load time? Do any of them resume the movie in the same place after stopping it?? Which one will play the most disc formats?? I would like MP3 capability and do have a few DVD audio discs. Trying to avoiid having to keep the old DVD player just for that.

Sony PS3
Sony Stand alones
Samsung
Samsung Duo
Panasonic
Sharp
???????????????????????????????????

khainne · 12-07-2007, 10:07 PM

ps3

MasterXeus · 12-07-2007, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by khainne

ps3

agreed.

Hawknelson05 · 12-07-2007, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by khainne

ps3

as dave chappelle would say, "for shizzle"

fdm · 12-07-2007, 10:19 PM

Also look at the Panasonic DMP-DB10A. It is one of the faster (perhaps fastest, though there are newer players (coming) out so who knows) players with internal decoding (except it won't do full-blown DTS HD-MA). It is very stable. And it will play DVD-Audios, CDs, MP3s. (No SACDs.)

ps3andlovinit · 12-07-2007, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by calvin1228

Ok I am new to this. Looking for a BD player. Overloaded from reading a bunch of reviews online and still can't figure it out. Maybe you can help. I have a Denon 4306. It won't decode the new audio formats on the BD. So do I need a player with the decoder already onboard??

PS3 will decode Dobly True HD now. DTS-MA is expected with a FW update in the future .. but not 100% confirmed it will or when.
These will require HDMI on you receiver.

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Originally Posted by calvin1228

Which player has the quickest load time?

PS3

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Originally Posted by calvin1228

Do any of them resume the movie in the same place after stopping it??

1. PS3 resume currently does not survive power off and on.
2. Some titles allow bookmarking to pick up where you left off. Believe SM3 has this..someone else can chime in here if I'm off base on that as I haven't used it myself.
3. It will resume during the same session I believe if you have the PS3 set to auto-start when discs are inserted..again someone chime in as resume isn't something I use.

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Originally Posted by calvin1228

Which one will play the most disc formats??

PS3 .. with fully licensed and certified DivX support coming very soon.

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Originally Posted by calvin1228

I would like MP3 capability

PS3 gives you most flexibility here...

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Originally Posted by calvin1228

and do have a few DVD audio discs. Trying to avoiid having to keep the old DVD player just for that.

PS3 20,60 and 80GB models support SACD not DVD-A...however the PS3 will upscale your CD's from 44.1 to 88.2 and 176.4 if your receiver can handle it.The 40GB model does not support SACD.

miokti · 12-07-2007, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ps3andlovinit

PS3 will decode Dobly True HD now. DTS-MA is expected with a FW update in the future .. but not 100% confirmed it will or when.
These will require HDMI on you receiver.

PS3

1. PS3 resume currently does not survive power off and on.
2. Some titles allow bookmarking to pick up where you left off. Believe SM3 has this..someone else can chime in here if I'm off base on that as I haven't used it myself.
3. It will resume during the same session I believe if you have the PS3 set to auto-start when discs are inserted..again someone chime in as resume isn't something I use.

PS3 .. with fully licensed and certified DivX support coming very soon.

PS3 gives you most flexibility here...

PS3 20,60 and 80GB models support SACD not DVD-A...however the PS3 will upscale your CD's from 44.1 to 88.2 and 176.4 if your receiver can handle it.The 40GB model does not support SACD.

This is making me love my PS3 more

Petra_Kalbrain · 12-07-2007, 11:40 PM

PS3 ... PS3 ... PS3 ... PS3 ... and the PS3.

All of the systems that I mentioned above will do the job you ask of them. And on top of that, you will get so much more added value from its internet connectivity features (PS Store for trailers/demos/etc, Internet Browser on the big screen, wireless Networking to stream your music/video/picture content from computers on your existing network without having to transfer data, and so much more).

ay221 · 12-08-2007, 12:10 AM

Since you don't have a receiver to decode the higher codecs, I say for now a PS3, I think there was one player coming some time in January that is supposed to decode DTS-MA internally. And like others have said, possibly the PS3 might do it soon.

calvin1228 · 12-08-2007, 01:18 AM

Ok sounds like PS3 is the way to go. I don't have an ethernet connection near all of my gear. Does the PS3 have wireless capability to connect to the internet????

Rustmonsteru · 12-08-2007, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by calvin1228

Ok sounds like PS3 is the way to go. I don't have an ethernet connection near all of my gear. Does the PS3 have wireless capability to connect to the internet????

PS3 has wireless capability. That's how I'm hooked up.

Copywriter · 12-08-2007, 01:44 AM

I'd recommend the PS3.

All the BLU power and more.

tru_to_blu · 12-08-2007, 05:46 AM

Dude get the PS3 because it's so awsome. I repeat, get the PS3!!!

Storm · 12-10-2007, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by khainne

ps3

Dtto

Slackr89 · 12-10-2007, 04:44 AM

i dont think anyone mentioned it yet, but i'd recommend the PS3 imo.

X-Ninja · 12-10-2007, 04:58 AM

I very... VERY strongly DONT suggest buying a PS3. Terrible choice...

Buy 2 PS3s.

Double the fun.

Hawknelson05 · 12-10-2007, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by X-Ninja

I very... VERY strongly DONT suggest buying a PS3. Terrible choice...

Buy 2 PS3s.

Double the fun.

thats what I did! annnnnnd now I'm selling one

tru_to_blu · 12-10-2007, 05:22 AM

I came back here to tell you to get the PS3 hum,hum the PS3 is a great choice.

12-07-2007, 10:06 PM	#1
calvin1228 New Member Member since:Dec 2007	My head is about to explode..... Ok I am new to this. Looking for a BD player. Overloaded from reading a bunch of reviews online and still can't figure it out. Maybe you can help. I have a Denon 4306. It won't decode the new audio formats on the BD. So do I need a player with the decoder already onboard?? Which player has the quickest load time? Do any of them resume the movie in the same place after stopping it?? Which one will play the most disc formats?? I would like MP3 capability and do have a few DVD audio discs. Trying to avoiid having to keep the old DVD player just for that. Sony PS3 Sony Stand alones Samsung Samsung Duo Panasonic Sharp ???????????????????????????????????

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12-07-2007, 10:07 PM	#2
khainne Active Member Member since:Nov 2007	ps3

12-07-2007, 10:19 PM	#5
fdm Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Way Out West 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:3	Also look at the Panasonic DMP-DB10A. It is one of the faster (perhaps fastest, though there are newer players (coming) out so who knows) players with internal decoding (except it won't do full-blown DTS HD-MA). It is very stable. And it will play DVD-Audios, CDs, MP3s. (No SACDs.)

12-07-2007, 11:40 PM	#8
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	PS3 ... PS3 ... PS3 ... PS3 ... and the PS3. All of the systems that I mentioned above will do the job you ask of them. And on top of that, you will get so much more added value from its internet connectivity features (PS Store for trailers/demos/etc, Internet Browser on the big screen, wireless Networking to stream your music/video/picture content from computers on your existing network without having to transfer data, and so much more).

12-08-2007, 12:10 AM	#9
ay221 Special Member Member since:Oct 2006	Since you don't have a receiver to decode the higher codecs, I say for now a PS3, I think there was one player coming some time in January that is supposed to decode DTS-MA internally. And like others have said, possibly the PS3 might do it soon.

12-08-2007, 01:18 AM	#10
calvin1228 New Member Member since:Dec 2007	Ok sounds like PS3 is the way to go. I don't have an ethernet connection near all of my gear. Does the PS3 have wireless capability to connect to the internet????

12-08-2007, 01:44 AM	#12
Copywriter Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Vegas Baby, Vegas	I'd recommend the PS3. All the BLU power and more.

12-08-2007, 05:46 AM	#13
tru_to_blu Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Kentucky 4K collection:280 Blu-ray collection:1167 Trading Score:62	Dude get the PS3 because it's so awsome. I repeat, get the PS3!!!

12-10-2007, 04:44 AM	#15
Slackr89 Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Edmonton, Alberta PSN: Slackr Blu-ray collection:116 Trading Score:2	i dont think anyone mentioned it yet, but i'd recommend the PS3 imo.

12-10-2007, 04:58 AM	#16
X-Ninja Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:North Bay, Ontario Posts: Over 1100.......... PSNetwork- Axecution Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:6	I very... VERY strongly DONT suggest buying a PS3. Terrible choice... Buy 2 PS3s. Double the fun.

12-10-2007, 05:22 AM	#18
tru_to_blu Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Kentucky 4K collection:280 Blu-ray collection:1167 Trading Score:62	I came back here to tell you to get the PS3 hum,hum the PS3 is a great choice.

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