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Lt. Aldo Raine · 11-18-2010, 12:22 AM

i just bought a panny dmp bd65 about 2 weeks ago, and i like it, but im thinking of future proofing myself in case i buy a 3d tv 1-2years from now
where i bought the panny, they have the Sony BDPS470 on sale for $30 more
now if i never buy a 3D tv, is the sony a better player to have?
the sale ends tomrrow

webw · 11-18-2010, 12:33 AM

I would buy the Sony S470 over the Panasonic any day. I have the DMP 60, and whilst it is a good player, I also have the Sony S370 (the non 3D version). I had the same option as you when I bought the S370 (whether to go for the 3D version or not), and at the time thought I would not be upgrading to 3D for another couple of years. I bought the S370 and it is an excellent machine. The UI is slick, the load times are fast, and the picture is crisp. The internet functions are useful, and support for DivX and MKV is fantastic.

Now, little did I know that I would jump on the 3D bandwagon so soon, but luckily I had a free 3D player thrown in with the TV. So I have "retired" my S370 for now. If I had a choice, I would have opted for the Sony 3D player (the S470 or S570), but I am stuck with a Samsung 3D player for now (which has crappy MKV support).

Hope this helps.

Lt. Aldo Raine · 11-18-2010, 08:33 AM

thanx man i think im gona exchange
anyone else want to chime in?

PaulGo · 11-18-2010, 01:26 PM

Also look at the Panasonic 100 series 3D player.

Lt. Aldo Raine · 11-18-2010, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulGo

Also look at the Panasonic 100 series 3D player.

thanx but thats outa my price range
the reason i would upgrade to the sony is because its on sale

PaulGo · 11-18-2010, 09:54 PM

According to Google you can pick the Panasonic up for $153 at Amazon.

11-18-2010, 12:22 AM	#1
Lt. Aldo Raine Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:289 Blu-ray reviews: 11	Upgrade my player to 3D? i just bought a panny dmp bd65 about 2 weeks ago, and i like it, but im thinking of future proofing myself in case i buy a 3d tv 1-2years from now where i bought the panny, they have the Sony BDPS470 on sale for $30 more now if i never buy a 3D tv, is the sony a better player to have? the sale ends tomrrow

11-18-2010, 12:33 AM	#2
webw Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:London, U.K. Blu-ray collection:71 Trading Score:64	I would buy the Sony S470 over the Panasonic any day. I have the DMP 60, and whilst it is a good player, I also have the Sony S370 (the non 3D version). I had the same option as you when I bought the S370 (whether to go for the 3D version or not), and at the time thought I would not be upgrading to 3D for another couple of years. I bought the S370 and it is an excellent machine. The UI is slick, the load times are fast, and the picture is crisp. The internet functions are useful, and support for DivX and MKV is fantastic. Now, little did I know that I would jump on the 3D bandwagon so soon, but luckily I had a free 3D player thrown in with the TV. So I have "retired" my S370 for now. If I had a choice, I would have opted for the Sony 3D player (the S470 or S570), but I am stuck with a Samsung 3D player for now (which has crappy MKV support). Hope this helps.

11-18-2010, 08:33 AM	#3
Lt. Aldo Raine Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:289 Blu-ray reviews: 11	thanx man i think im gona exchange anyone else want to chime in?

11-18-2010, 01:26 PM	#4
PaulGo Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:North Potomac, MD	Also look at the Panasonic 100 series 3D player.

11-18-2010, 09:54 PM	#6
PaulGo Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:North Potomac, MD	According to Google you can pick the Panasonic up for $153 at Amazon.

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