Panasonic 10AK now or wait? - Blu-ray Forum

Patranus · 10-06-2007, 10:30 PM

I have a $400 gift certificate for Best Buy. They currently have a Panasonic 10AK on sale (open box) for $450.

I am currently using a BD-P1000 for playback. I really want analog 7.1 out. I know that newer player are coming but none of the players I see in the pipe have 7.1 out and my Harman Kardon AVR-645 wont (according to people over at AVS) do 7.1 over HDMI. It does have 7.1 analog in.

Question of the day: do I pull the trigger? Is this other player going to be a significant improvement over my current BD-P1000? I did notice some skipping during Silver Surfer. I just want something that works.

Sorry for the "shitty" topic....I know, I know...But I almost pulled the trigger on a A30 but I could not bring myself to do it.

Analog 7.1 is the most important thing for me right now.

OT: Can I take the drive out of my BD-P1000 and pop it into a HTPC?

Thanks.

supersix4 · 10-06-2007, 10:32 PM

id wait ... if your dying for 7.1

Patranus · 10-07-2007, 12:19 AM

What is in the pipe that has analog 7.1 out. Everything I see has 5.1 out via analong.....

Sony BDP-S300 - 5.1 Analog Out
Sony BDP-S500 - 5.1 Analog Out
Sony BDP-S2000ES - 5.1 Analog Out

Samsung BD-P1200 - 5.1 Analog Out
Samsung BD-P1400 - 5.1 Analog Out

Sharp Aquos BDHP20U - 5.1 Analog Out

Not seeing anything in the pipe to wait for.....

Switched2BD · 10-08-2007, 08:38 PM

When is the Panasonic DMP-BD30K due out?

eclipset3t4 · 10-09-2007, 04:32 PM

God I love my Panny!!! It's played everything I've thrown at it flawlessly. Even when people were discussing it having issues with LOTR extended dvds, I went out and bought them movies and not one issue. Oh and the sound it puts out will knock ur socks off. I have the 7 analogs out to my pioneer receiver with a supercube II sub. Everytime I put on a movie, whether it's a blu-ray or dvd, I smile from ear to ear. Fantastic four had me giggling like a school girl in bed whilest I was "pretending" my wife was Jessica Alba!!! LMAO... Shhhhh. don't tell her I said that. good thing she doesnt come to this board!

tiger roach · 10-09-2007, 04:43 PM

I like my Panny 10AK.

mystiksuicide · 10-09-2007, 04:47 PM

We have the Panasonic and it has worked flawlessly, but if you want the 7.1 then maybe you should wait.

WickyWoo · 10-09-2007, 05:17 PM

It's a solid deck I'd go for it since 7.1 is important to you

Patranus · 10-10-2007, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mystiksuicide

We have the Panasonic and it has worked flawlessly, but if you want the 7.1 then maybe you should wait.

well, is there anything in the pipe with 7.1 out so that I should wait?

That is the million dollar question.

gvortex7 · 10-10-2007, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Switched2BD

When is the Panasonic DMP-BD30K due out?

I'm looking at its BBY inventory page right now and it has an in-stock date of 10-14-07. That means within two weeks it should be available. Patranus, I'd recommend you wait for this player. I'm sure it will be superior in many ways to the DMP-BD10AK.

Switched2BD · 10-10-2007, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gvortex7

I'm looking at its BBY inventory page right now and it has an in-stock date of 10-14-07. That means within two weeks it should be available. Patranus, I'd recommend you wait for this player. I'm sure it will be superior in many ways to the DMP-BD10AK.

I really appreciate that. I can wait.

gvortex7 · 10-10-2007, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Switched2BD

I really appreciate that. I can wait.

Not a problem.

Patranus · 10-10-2007, 05:34 PM

thanks for the heads up. i cant find any information of if this player has 7.1 analog out...or any other tech specs anywhere for that matter........

quetzalcoatl · 10-10-2007, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patranus

thanks for the heads up. i cant find any information of if this player has 7.1 analog out...or any other tech specs anywhere for that matter........

The 30 is truely the best kept secret in HDM right now. The only mention of it is on the rebate form. I have been trying to find specs on it for over a week and they are just not there. Pana is being very tight lipped about this one. Since the 10's now have 5 discs in them to blow them out. I suspect one of the reasons for the hush hush on these is that they are 1.1 ready. And since they only have the one model if they can sell them out before release then they have no worries about them sitting on shelves.

Sonny · 10-10-2007, 07:30 PM

I'm waiting for the new Panny also, it will be mine oh yes it will be mine.....

squire23 · 10-10-2007, 07:33 PM

It's listed on Circuit City's site, but still with limited details.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Panas...oductDetail.do

m6bigdog · 10-10-2007, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supersix14

id wait ... if your dying for 7.1

The Pana DMP-BD10 has 7.1 analog out.
Right out of the Manual:
"This unit comes equipped with a Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD decoder. When connected to a compatible amplifier/receiver via the HDMI AV OUT or 7.1ch
AUDIO OUT terminals, you can enjoy surround sound recorded with Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD.

Were you anticipating something else?

10-06-2007, 10:30 PM	#1
Patranus Active Member Member since:Sep 2007	Panasonic 10AK now or wait? I have a $400 gift certificate for Best Buy. They currently have a Panasonic 10AK on sale (open box) for $450. I am currently using a BD-P1000 for playback. I really want analog 7.1 out. I know that newer player are coming but none of the players I see in the pipe have 7.1 out and my Harman Kardon AVR-645 wont (according to people over at AVS) do 7.1 over HDMI. It does have 7.1 analog in. Question of the day: do I pull the trigger? Is this other player going to be a significant improvement over my current BD-P1000? I did notice some skipping during Silver Surfer. I just want something that works. Sorry for the "shitty" topic....I know, I know...But I almost pulled the trigger on a A30 but I could not bring myself to do it. Analog 7.1 is the most important thing for me right now. OT: Can I take the drive out of my BD-P1000 and pop it into a HTPC? Thanks.

10-07-2007, 12:19 AM	#3
Patranus Active Member Member since:Sep 2007	What is in the pipe that has analog 7.1 out. Everything I see has 5.1 out via analong..... Sony BDP-S300 - 5.1 Analog Out Sony BDP-S500 - 5.1 Analog Out Sony BDP-S2000ES - 5.1 Analog Out Samsung BD-P1200 - 5.1 Analog Out Samsung BD-P1400 - 5.1 Analog Out Sharp Aquos BDHP20U - 5.1 Analog Out Not seeing anything in the pipe to wait for..... Last edited by Patranus; 10-07-2007 at 12:26 AM.

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10-06-2007, 10:32 PM	#2
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	id wait ... if your dying for 7.1

10-08-2007, 08:38 PM	#4
Switched2BD Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Hilton Head Is,SC Blu-ray reviews:2	When is the Panasonic DMP-BD30K due out?

10-09-2007, 04:32 PM	#5
eclipset3t4 Member Member since:Nov 2006	God I love my Panny!!! It's played everything I've thrown at it flawlessly. Even when people were discussing it having issues with LOTR extended dvds, I went out and bought them movies and not one issue. Oh and the sound it puts out will knock ur socks off. I have the 7 analogs out to my pioneer receiver with a supercube II sub. Everytime I put on a movie, whether it's a blu-ray or dvd, I smile from ear to ear. Fantastic four had me giggling like a school girl in bed whilest I was "pretending" my wife was Jessica Alba!!! LMAO... Shhhhh. don't tell her I said that. good thing she doesnt come to this board!

10-09-2007, 04:43 PM	#6
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	I like my Panny 10AK.

10-09-2007, 04:47 PM	#7
mystiksuicide Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Miami Blu-ray collection:305 Blu-ray reviews:27	We have the Panasonic and it has worked flawlessly, but if you want the 7.1 then maybe you should wait.

10-09-2007, 05:17 PM	#8
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	It's a solid deck I'd go for it since 7.1 is important to you

10-10-2007, 05:34 PM	#13
Patranus Active Member Member since:Sep 2007	thanks for the heads up. i cant find any information of if this player has 7.1 analog out...or any other tech specs anywhere for that matter........

10-10-2007, 07:30 PM	#15
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	I'm waiting for the new Panny also, it will be mine oh yes it will be mine.....

10-10-2007, 07:33 PM	#16
squire23 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:27 Trading Score:5	It's listed on Circuit City's site, but still with limited details. http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Panas...oductDetail.do

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