is the firmware worth doing? - Blu-ray Forum

paulca · 10-21-2006, 05:21 AM

Should I put the firmware update on my sammy? Is it worth doing?

shamus · 10-21-2006, 05:27 AM

If you like these fixes it is...

Dts "judder" problem fixed
Allows 4:3 pillarboxing (BD material only)
Improved load times
Changes hour glass to "colored dots"
Corrects analog outs, if reversed
Allows playback of BD-R/BD-RE discs
Improved PQ of BD and DVD playback
Parental control problem fixed
Fixes HDMI compatability problems with certain displays
Loses region free abilities

goodstuff · 10-24-2006, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulca

Should I put the firmware update on my sammy? Is it worth doing?

Hell yes, the DTS fix alone was worth it. If you had an earlier build, it should almost be mandatory!

phloyd · 10-24-2006, 07:12 PM

It seems that the only reason not to is the region free aspect.

I might consider getting one of the pre-updated players if it really was / is region free.

PurpleAardvark · 10-24-2006, 07:16 PM

The answer is YES, do it improved load time better PQ, and DTS. What is there to think about? Other than the region coding.

hyperdine · 10-24-2006, 10:52 PM

Absolutely. You paid all that money to have Blu-Ray, and IMO you're not getting the full experience without the firmware upgrade.

10-21-2006, 05:21 AM	#1
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10-21-2006, 05:27 AM	#2
shamus Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Trading Score:25	If you like these fixes it is... Dts "judder" problem fixed Allows 4:3 pillarboxing (BD material only) Improved load times Changes hour glass to "colored dots" Corrects analog outs, if reversed Allows playback of BD-R/BD-RE discs Improved PQ of BD and DVD playback Parental control problem fixed Fixes HDMI compatability problems with certain displays Loses region free abilities

10-24-2006, 07:12 PM	#4
phloyd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2003 Location:California Trading Score:5	It seems that the only reason not to is the region free aspect. I might consider getting one of the pre-updated players if it really was / is region free.

10-24-2006, 07:16 PM	#5
PurpleAardvark Active Member Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Cross Plains, WI	The answer is YES, do it improved load time better PQ, and DTS. What is there to think about? Other than the region coding.

10-24-2006, 10:52 PM	#6
hyperdine Senior Member Member since:Sep 2006	Absolutely. You paid all that money to have Blu-Ray, and IMO you're not getting the full experience without the firmware upgrade.

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