Is a Blu-ray DVD player worth it? - Blu-ray Forum

Firescooby · 11-28-2008, 04:07 PM

I am contemplating buying a new Sony BDP350 BR player today. It is on sale for $179.

I have a 50" Panasonic 1080 Plasma.

Is it worth it over regular DVD players?
Does it make a difference when playing regular DVD's in it?

Please reply asap as I need to know soon whether or not to buy it today.

stockstar1138 · 11-28-2008, 04:08 PM

yes, blu-ray is definately worth it.

yes, it will make DVDs look better.

P@t_Mtl · 11-28-2008, 04:09 PM

Check this other thread will help you

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ghlight=BDP350

Blu-ray Fanatic · 11-28-2008, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firescooby

I am contemplating buying a new Sony BDP350 BR player today. It is on sale for $179.

I have a 50" Panasonic 1080 Plasma.

Is it worth it over regular DVD players?
Does it make a difference when playing regular DVD's in it?

Please reply asap as I need to know soon whether or not to buy it today.

Lol! Yes it will be well worth it. Once you see and hear the quality of blu-ray, you won't ever go back to the scrappy dvd. You won't believe your eyes when you watch it on your Panasonic Plasma. Everyone else in these forums will tell you the same thing.

Midnightsailor · 11-28-2008, 04:12 PM

Yes, I would recommend getting a BD player, especially seeing as you have a 50" 1080p Panasonic plasma. You should notice the difference right away. Don't forget to calibrate your tv if you haven't already.

Blu-Ron · 11-28-2008, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firescooby

I am contemplating buying a new Sony BDP350 BR player today. It is on sale for $179.

I have a 50" Panasonic 1080 Plasma.

Is it worth it over regular DVD players?
Does it make a difference when playing regular DVD's in it?

Please reply asap as I need to know soon whether or not to buy it today.

You're contemplating it at $179? Most of us purchased a player at $400+

Firescooby · 11-28-2008, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midnightsailor

Yes, I would recommend getting a BD player, especially seeing as you have a 50" 1080p Panasonic plasma. You should notice the difference right away. Don't forget to calibrate your tv if you haven't already.

How do you calibrate?

Midnightsailor · 11-28-2008, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firescooby

How do you calibrate?

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=32738

BIGD · 12-01-2008, 05:11 AM

if u get one get the ps3

sleeper · 12-01-2008, 05:13 AM

Probably a dumb question, but is there any calibration required for LCD monitors?

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 12-01-2008, 05:15 AM

Buy one asap, if you have a 50 inch Panasonic 1080p tv without a blu ray you can not be enjoying your tv.

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 12-01-2008, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleeper

Probably a dumb question, but is there any calibration required for LCD monitors?

they have auto calibrate in menu, but yes you could have it calibrated. I think

GoYanks · 12-01-2008, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanasonicPlasmaMan

they have auto calibrate in menu, but yes you could have it calibrated. I think

for quick calibration, many of the pixar blu-rays have a calibration feature within them too.

Also, think about investing in a dedicated receiver and 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound. For starters, go with polk or kliptsch. Good luck!!

GoYanks · 12-01-2008, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleeper

Probably a dumb question, but is there any calibration required for LCD monitors?

yeah.

ixlegitballinxl · 12-01-2008, 05:38 AM

LOL asking members of bluray.com if a bd player is worth it?!?!?~

grab one, you won't be sorry.

plus your dvd's will be upconverted >>>

callas01 · 12-01-2008, 07:47 PM

NO its not worth it, don't get one, they suck... I just like spending hard earned, hard to come-by extra cash on useless electronics.....

Seriously though, you come to a blu-ray forum website to ask if it is worth it... NO, I just spent over $5000 in 1 year so I'm hip.

Hello, is this thing on?

Lucy Diamond · 12-01-2008, 07:51 PM

The heck is a Blu-ray dvd player!??!?!

Wait...this isn't the Animal Crossing forum!?!?

(backs away and leaves.....slowly)

naturephoto1 · 12-01-2008, 07:54 PM

Definitely worth buying a Blu-ray player. I would not necessarily get the one that you have highlighted though.

Rich

Blu Titan · 12-01-2008, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firescooby

I am contemplating buying a new Sony BDP350 BR player today. It is on sale for $179.

I have a 50" Panasonic 1080 Plasma.

Is it worth it over regular DVD players?
Does it make a difference when playing regular DVD's in it?

Please reply asap as I need to know soon whether or not to buy it today.

Make the move, you won't regret it.

Driver_King · 12-01-2008, 07:57 PM

SAY YES TO BLU-RAY!

11-28-2008, 04:07 PM	#1
Firescooby New Member Member since:Oct 2008	Is a Blu-ray DVD player worth it? I am contemplating buying a new Sony BDP350 BR player today. It is on sale for $179. I have a 50" Panasonic 1080 Plasma. Is it worth it over regular DVD players? Does it make a difference when playing regular DVD's in it? Please reply asap as I need to know soon whether or not to buy it today.

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11-28-2008, 04:08 PM	#2
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	yes, blu-ray is definately worth it. yes, it will make DVDs look better.

11-28-2008, 04:09 PM	#3
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	Check this other thread will help you https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ghlight=BDP350

11-28-2008, 04:12 PM	#5
Midnightsailor Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:1	Yes, I would recommend getting a BD player, especially seeing as you have a 50" 1080p Panasonic plasma. You should notice the difference right away. Don't forget to calibrate your tv if you haven't already.

12-01-2008, 05:11 AM	#9
BIGD Member Member since:Jul 2008	if u get one get the ps3

12-01-2008, 05:13 AM	#10
sleeper Member Member since:Nov 2008	Probably a dumb question, but is there any calibration required for LCD monitors?

12-01-2008, 05:15 AM	#11
PanasonicPlasmaMan Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	Buy one asap, if you have a 50 inch Panasonic 1080p tv without a blu ray you can not be enjoying your tv.

12-01-2008, 05:38 AM	#15
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	LOL asking members of bluray.com if a bd player is worth it?!?!?~ grab one, you won't be sorry. plus your dvd's will be upconverted >>>

12-01-2008, 07:47 PM	#16
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	NO its not worth it, don't get one, they suck... I just like spending hard earned, hard to come-by extra cash on useless electronics..... Seriously though, you come to a blu-ray forum website to ask if it is worth it... NO, I just spent over $5000 in 1 year so I'm hip. Hello, is this thing on?

12-01-2008, 07:51 PM	#17
Lucy Diamond Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Tomb of Annihilation 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:3	The heck is a Blu-ray dvd player!??!?! Wait...this isn't the Animal Crossing forum!?!? (backs away and leaves.....slowly)

12-01-2008, 07:54 PM	#18
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	Definitely worth buying a Blu-ray player. I would not necessarily get the one that you have highlighted though. Rich

12-01-2008, 07:57 PM	#20
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	SAY YES TO BLU-RAY!

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