ps3 vs. $500 sony/panasonic blu ray players - Blu-ray Forum

clawhn · 10-22-2007, 10:17 PM

the worker at best buy told me that for better picture quality i should get the newest generation blu ray player instead of ps3 ..but a worker at another store told me the quality is the same...

please help..if im going to buy a blu ray player for PQ being my most important quality, which should i get? my budget is $500.

clyon · 10-22-2007, 10:21 PM

samsung 1200

BD player reviews:

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/cgi-b...on%203%20(HDMI)

PS3 tests last the samsung1200 #1 (top of page)

monkyman · 10-22-2007, 10:39 PM

Well, probibly 90% of people here have a PS3, so you know what they will say.

I'm going to give an unbiased opinion based on my xperiance.
I have a sony s300, and my daughter has a PS3 hooked up to the same TV. Now the way the TV is set I would give a slight nod to the S300, but that's not to say that with a few tweaks, it wouldn't make me change my opinion.
If you have an HDMI reciever your all set. If you have optical, both will work, if you have 5.1 analog, the standalone is your only choice.
I like my S300, but when profile 1.1 players are out in abundence, I will probibly get a new one. The PS3 will meet 1.1 with firmware.
So I guess what i'm saying is that the picture is a non-issue, both will need firmware upgrades, the PS3 is faster loading movies, the standalone is a little quieter, but both do their jobs well.
I would score them equal given pro and cons.

10-22-2007, 10:21 PM	#2
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10-22-2007, 10:17 PM	#1
clawhn New Member Member since:Oct 2007	ps3 vs. $500 sony/panasonic blu ray players the worker at best buy told me that for better picture quality i should get the newest generation blu ray player instead of ps3 ..but a worker at another store told me the quality is the same... please help..if im going to buy a blu ray player for PQ being my most important quality, which should i get? my budget is $500.

10-22-2007, 10:39 PM	#3
monkyman Special Member Member since:Jun 2007	Well, probibly 90% of people here have a PS3, so you know what they will say. I'm going to give an unbiased opinion based on my xperiance. I have a sony s300, and my daughter has a PS3 hooked up to the same TV. Now the way the TV is set I would give a slight nod to the S300, but that's not to say that with a few tweaks, it wouldn't make me change my opinion. If you have an HDMI reciever your all set. If you have optical, both will work, if you have 5.1 analog, the standalone is your only choice. I like my S300, but when profile 1.1 players are out in abundence, I will probibly get a new one. The PS3 will meet 1.1 with firmware. So I guess what i'm saying is that the picture is a non-issue, both will need firmware upgrades, the PS3 is faster loading movies, the standalone is a little quieter, but both do their jobs well. I would score them equal given pro and cons.

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