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Zinthos · 03-09-2010, 03:10 AM

Hey guys.

I'm looking for recommendations on a Blu-ray player. I've done a bit of research myself but hope that you guys could help me out even more.

Personally, I'd like Wi-Fi connectivity to update firmware easily (Is this the easiest way to do this? Is this even important in a Blu-ray player?)
I'd also of course like good picture and sound quality.

Price is relatively no problem, although less is always greater.

Currently I own a Sony BD-P300 and I dislike it. New Blu-ray discs I buy do not play the feature, and I try to update firmware to see if that would solve anything, but after downloading the update to a disc, the Blu-ray player will not upload anything. It says "Disc cannot be played."

I'm looking to upgrade altogether.
Thank you guys.

Scooby Blu · 03-09-2010, 03:41 AM

I like my Sony BD 550.

And I also have a PS3.

Pinto · 03-09-2010, 05:00 AM

After having 2 different players in the last 2 1/2 years I got tired of dealing with firmware issues and went with the PS3. I don't play games at all but the PS3 is is on my wireless network and automatically updates the firmware. I have never seen a single complaint of movies not playing on the PS3 when the firmware is current. At $299 plus $24 for the remote it is not the cheapest player on the market but I'm happy with the peace of mind of knowing that any blu I bring home will play.

Blu Jedi Master · 03-09-2010, 05:28 AM

Take a look at the Sony BDP-s570

recS-12 · 03-09-2010, 07:31 AM

A PS3 can update itself once connected wi-fi. Almost NO load times. Never had an issue watching any movie, also a ton of info on How-to stuff on various threads.

LOTR07 · 03-09-2010, 08:40 AM

I have three different players the PS3 60 and 40 gig, Panasonic DMP-BD-80 and an OPPO BD-83...of the three the OPPO is the better of the bunch with the PS-3 next then the BD-80. The BD-80 is last because of load times. WI-FI is good but a thumb drive update only takes a couple extra minutes so no big deal....just my two cents.....

tiger roach · 03-09-2010, 12:35 PM

I recently upgraded to the Oppo BD-83 and can recommend it with almost no reservations. It does not have wi-fi, but firmware updates (and yes, they are important for all players) are still very easy with a USB flash drive. It is a beautiful machine.

If you see yourself getting heavily into BD-live and stuff though, I would get one with wifi.

Blaumann · 03-09-2010, 12:49 PM

I have a PS3, a Sony S550 und as of today an OPPO BDP-80.

The PS3 works great for Blu-rays and it's fast. But i have never used it to play Blu-rays since i got the S550, the S550 has slightly better pq on my system. It's a wee bit slower, especially with JAVA menus and such.

I've never had a problem playing any BDs with the S550, even though there weren't many firmware updates since i bought it about a year ago. I think there were only two, which i burned to CDs.

The OPPO will be region free with a mod (that's why i bought it) and might have better DVD playback (not too important though and the reason why i didn't go for the BDP83). The S550 will move on to my parents place, they are about to buy their first 1080p HDTV soon.

davidp71 · 03-09-2010, 02:57 PM

Go for an LG BD570 or the 590. Built it wireless N and has loads of features. The OPPO looks like a great player but for the price, I would expect more than just disc playback. Has no wireless or any streaming features on either models. For that price, I would want some extras like netflix etc. I personally think the OPPO players are way overpriced.

Blove23 · 03-09-2010, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidp71

Go for an LG BD570 or the 590. Built it wireless N and has loads of features. The OPPO looks like a great player but for the price, I would expect more than just disc playback. Has no wireless or any streaming features on either models. For that price, I would want some extras like netflix etc. I personally think the OPPO players are way overpriced.

You can do the Panasonic BDP-85 or the LG-570 or 590 all 3 have Wi-Fi.

mywxrld · 03-09-2010, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dallascowboys1

Take a look at the Sony BDP-s570

+1...It has WiFi, internal decoding of DD and DTS lossless, a remote with an EJECT button

and the load speeds are supposed to rival the PS3.

sdicomp · 03-09-2010, 03:35 PM

Just got the Sony 570, and it is a FANTASTIC machine! Give it a serious look!

Zinthos · 03-10-2010, 12:25 AM

Thank you all very much.
I will take each into careful consideration, you're opinions are all greatly appreciated!

Thank you again.

03-09-2010, 03:10 AM	#1
Zinthos Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Blu-ray collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Recommendation? Hey guys. I'm looking for recommendations on a Blu-ray player. I've done a bit of research myself but hope that you guys could help me out even more. Personally, I'd like Wi-Fi connectivity to update firmware easily (Is this the easiest way to do this? Is this even important in a Blu-ray player?) I'd also of course like good picture and sound quality. Price is relatively no problem, although less is always greater. Currently I own a Sony BD-P300 and I dislike it. New Blu-ray discs I buy do not play the feature, and I try to update firmware to see if that would solve anything, but after downloading the update to a disc, the Blu-ray player will not upload anything. It says "Disc cannot be played." I'm looking to upgrade altogether. Thank you guys.

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03-09-2010, 03:41 AM	#2
Scooby Blu Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7	I like my Sony BD 550. And I also have a PS3.

03-09-2010, 05:00 AM	#3
Pinto Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	After having 2 different players in the last 2 1/2 years I got tired of dealing with firmware issues and went with the PS3. I don't play games at all but the PS3 is is on my wireless network and automatically updates the firmware. I have never seen a single complaint of movies not playing on the PS3 when the firmware is current. At $299 plus $24 for the remote it is not the cheapest player on the market but I'm happy with the peace of mind of knowing that any blu I bring home will play.

03-09-2010, 05:28 AM	#4
Blu Jedi Master Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:1 Digital collection:1112 iTunes collection:583 Trading Score:423	Take a look at the Sony BDP-s570

03-09-2010, 07:31 AM	#5
recS-12 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Tucson, Az USA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:1373 DVD collection:257 MA collection:286 Digital collection:175 iTunes collection:269 Trading Score:75	A PS3 can update itself once connected wi-fi. Almost NO load times. Never had an issue watching any movie, also a ton of info on How-to stuff on various threads.

03-09-2010, 08:40 AM	#6
LOTR07 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Delaware, USA Home Theater Gallery:50 Blu-ray collection:628 DVD collection:440 Blu-ray reviews: 16 Trading Score:6	I have three different players the PS3 60 and 40 gig, Panasonic DMP-BD-80 and an OPPO BD-83...of the three the OPPO is the better of the bunch with the PS-3 next then the BD-80. The BD-80 is last because of load times. WI-FI is good but a thumb drive update only takes a couple extra minutes so no big deal....just my two cents.....

03-09-2010, 12:35 PM	#7
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	I recently upgraded to the Oppo BD-83 and can recommend it with almost no reservations. It does not have wi-fi, but firmware updates (and yes, they are important for all players) are still very easy with a USB flash drive. It is a beautiful machine. If you see yourself getting heavily into BD-live and stuff though, I would get one with wifi.

03-09-2010, 12:49 PM	#8
Blaumann Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:verge of breakdown	I have a PS3, a Sony S550 und as of today an OPPO BDP-80. The PS3 works great for Blu-rays and it's fast. But i have never used it to play Blu-rays since i got the S550, the S550 has slightly better pq on my system. It's a wee bit slower, especially with JAVA menus and such. I've never had a problem playing any BDs with the S550, even though there weren't many firmware updates since i bought it about a year ago. I think there were only two, which i burned to CDs. The OPPO will be region free with a mod (that's why i bought it) and might have better DVD playback (not too important though and the reason why i didn't go for the BDP83). The S550 will move on to my parents place, they are about to buy their first 1080p HDTV soon.

03-09-2010, 02:57 PM	#9
davidp71 Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Home Theater Gallery:19	Go for an LG BD570 or the 590. Built it wireless N and has loads of features. The OPPO looks like a great player but for the price, I would expect more than just disc playback. Has no wireless or any streaming features on either models. For that price, I would want some extras like netflix etc. I personally think the OPPO players are way overpriced.

03-09-2010, 03:35 PM	#12
sdicomp Member Member since:Sep 2009	Just got the Sony 570, and it is a FANTASTIC machine! Give it a serious look!

03-10-2010, 12:25 AM	#13
Zinthos Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Blu-ray collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Thank you all very much. I will take each into careful consideration, you're opinions are all greatly appreciated! Thank you again.

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