pioneer bd51 or new panny - Blu-ray Forum

okcowboy · 03-15-2009, 04:43 PM

6 th ave elect. now has the pion. bd51 274.00 shipped. at this low price, is this a no brainer, or wait on the new pannys.thanks

Blu-Dog · 03-15-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by okcowboy

6 th ave elect. now has the pion. bd51 274.00 shipped. at this low price, is this a no brainer, or wait on the new pannys.thanks

It's a good unit, and Panasonic has two new ones that have big advantages - mostly, being profile 2.0.

If you don't care about Internet access, the BD-51 is a definite winner. The Panasonics will be in the same price range, with some advantages the BD-51 doesn't have.

I bet the BD-51 will drop even further once the new Panasonic, Sony, and even Pioneer's new units are released.

SatinKzo · 03-15-2009, 05:18 PM

Well, I sold my BD55 after I got my 51fd. That's how much I like the Pio over the panny and how much I don't care about 2.0 (nothing I've seen yet warrants having it). Got in on the $266 shipped deal at 6ave.

Don't get me wrong, the bd55 is nice, very nice, but the pio is just a little nicer PQ and the audio DAC's are noticeably better.

Also it's was a no brainer when I was able to sell my BD55 for twice what I paid for it. People are buying these things like panny isn't going to release any new ones or something.

okcowboy · 03-15-2009, 05:24 PM

I wonder how much more the 51 will drop in price, once all the other new ones are released in April. or if the 51 will become hard to find like the panny35/55.do you all feel pioneer will still continue to provide updates to the 51 in the future?

SatinKzo · 03-15-2009, 05:27 PM

From what I can see, the newest line coming out are based on pretty much the same hardware as the current line. Over at AVS it's speculated that the new ones are just simply reboxed and lower production cost from the current line.

I wouldn't have bought my 51fd if I felt pio was going to abandon them. Could it drop in price? sure. I can't predict what the price future will hold and at $266, I wasn't overly worried about a major price drop.

Blu-Dog · 03-15-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by okcowboy

I wonder how much more the 51 will drop in price, once all the other new ones are released in April. or if the 51 will become hard to find like the panny35/55.do you all feel pioneer will still continue to provide updates to the 51 in the future?

I'm sure they'll support it for at least the next couple of years.

Yeha-Noha · 03-15-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Dog

It's a good unit, and Panasonic has two new ones that have big advantages - mostly, being profile 2.0.

I bet the BD-51 will drop even further once the new Panasonic, Sony, and even Pioneer's new units are released.

On the contrary the prices went up some. I checked it out at 6ave.com and they want $284.00for the pioneer bd51. Do you have to call them to get a better deal like $274.00 or $266.00?

Blu-Dog · 03-15-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rwojtalewicz

On the contrary the prices went up some. I checked it out at 6ave.com and they want $284.00for the pioneer bd51. Do you have to call them to get a better deal like $274.00 or $266.00?

All prices have been skyrocketing lately. Anything that does DTS-MA internal decoding has been climbing for the last month, especially with Panasonic on hiatus until the new units come out.

You might ask for a better deal, but I doubt you'll get it - and stock is running low. It's a bad market, best to wait for the new flood of gear to arrive.

Yeha-Noha · 03-15-2009, 06:47 PM

Thanks, Blu-Dog.

You know, I can't even find the Panny BD 35 player. Either sold out or the prices are jacked up. Amazon.com's price is a joke. They want $749.99!

They got to be nuts.

Best Buy wants $299.00, still a worst buy. They'll probably be gone by the time the new Panasonic BD players come out.

I think the Pioneer bd51 is the way to go. I guess I'll wait a month when the new units come and the bd51 prices drop. I hope your hunch plays out.

SatinKzo · 03-15-2009, 07:11 PM

Well, if you search for 6ave coupon codes you'll find they routinely run discount codes and that is how I got mine for $266 shipped.
The one I use I think is no good anymore COUPONCABIN but feel free to try it.

Yeha-Noha · 03-15-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SatinKzo

Well, if you search for 6ave coupon codes you'll find they routinely run discount codes and that is how I got mine for $266 shipped.
The one I use I think is no good anymore COUPONCABIN but feel free to try it.

Thanks for the tip and discount code. I'll give it a try.

Yeha-Noha · 03-15-2009, 08:05 PM

It worked, and ordered it for $266! Thanks again.

Blu As Hell · 03-15-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rwojtalewicz

It worked, and ordered it for $266! Thanks again.

Congrats, I'm seriously considering this player myself.

Yeha-Noha · 03-15-2009, 08:40 PM

It was a no brainer for me!

SatinKzo · 03-15-2009, 10:03 PM

Cool. glad it works still.

One thing you'll notice is they item will say "partially shipped" after it ships... It's because the coupon code counts as an item for some reason on their order fullfillment system. Just call them for the tracking after that if it doesn't show online

4TA23 · 03-16-2009, 01:13 PM

I have this player and you can not go wrong at all and for those waiting to see if the price drops I doubt it will go much lower. Keep in omind that this player was like $5-600 when it first came out. Once the future firm ware for DTS MA comes out this player will be almost perfect. Ok load times are not the fastest but they are faster now then when they first came out and I bet this improves as more updates come out. I am guessing these players are going to start going fast as this is a serious piece of BD equipment at a seriously good price.

rlf3911 · 03-16-2009, 06:45 PM

Lol. I'll pass on 6ave. Need free shipping!

Sub Total: $284.00
Shipping: $112.50
Total Saving: ($17.04)

Total: $379.46

4TA23 · 03-16-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rlf3911

Lol. I'll pass on 6ave. Need free shipping!

Sub Total: $284.00
Shipping: $112.50
Total Saving: ($17.04)

Total: $379.46

THat can not be right unless you are not from the US as if you go to pricegrabber.com it is $288 w/ FREE Shipping from 6th Ave. I got mine fromt there with FREE shipping and they are a reputable place. My package actually showed up a day early...woohooo.

SatinKzo · 03-16-2009, 09:15 PM

Wow, I do see the shipping to alaska is ridiculous, I just checked their website.

rlf3911 · 03-16-2009, 09:29 PM

Yea I'm looking for a stand alone, shopping, but nothing serious yet. Shipping is def about 50% of the decision of where I buy stuff lol.

03-15-2009, 04:43 PM	#1
okcowboy Member Member since:Jan 2009	pioneer bd51 or new panny 6 th ave elect. now has the pion. bd51 274.00 shipped. at this low price, is this a no brainer, or wait on the new pannys.thanks

03-15-2009, 06:47 PM	#9
Yeha-Noha Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 43	Thanks, Blu-Dog. You know, I can't even find the Panny BD 35 player. Either sold out or the prices are jacked up. Amazon.com's price is a joke. They want $749.99! They got to be nuts. Best Buy wants $299.00, still a worst buy. They'll probably be gone by the time the new Panasonic BD players come out. I think the Pioneer bd51 is the way to go. I guess I'll wait a month when the new units come and the bd51 prices drop. I hope your hunch plays out. Last edited by Yeha-Noha; 03-15-2009 at 06:50 PM. Reason: price typo

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03-15-2009, 05:18 PM	#3
SatinKzo Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:131	Well, I sold my BD55 after I got my 51fd. That's how much I like the Pio over the panny and how much I don't care about 2.0 (nothing I've seen yet warrants having it). Got in on the $266 shipped deal at 6ave. Don't get me wrong, the bd55 is nice, very nice, but the pio is just a little nicer PQ and the audio DAC's are noticeably better. Also it's was a no brainer when I was able to sell my BD55 for twice what I paid for it. People are buying these things like panny isn't going to release any new ones or something.

03-15-2009, 05:24 PM	#4
okcowboy Member Member since:Jan 2009	I wonder how much more the 51 will drop in price, once all the other new ones are released in April. or if the 51 will become hard to find like the panny35/55.do you all feel pioneer will still continue to provide updates to the 51 in the future?

03-15-2009, 05:27 PM	#5
SatinKzo Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:131	From what I can see, the newest line coming out are based on pretty much the same hardware as the current line. Over at AVS it's speculated that the new ones are just simply reboxed and lower production cost from the current line. I wouldn't have bought my 51fd if I felt pio was going to abandon them. Could it drop in price? sure. I can't predict what the price future will hold and at $266, I wasn't overly worried about a major price drop.

03-15-2009, 07:11 PM	#10
SatinKzo Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:131	Well, if you search for 6ave coupon codes you'll find they routinely run discount codes and that is how I got mine for $266 shipped. The one I use I think is no good anymore COUPONCABIN but feel free to try it.

03-15-2009, 08:05 PM	#12
Yeha-Noha Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 43	It worked, and ordered it for $266! Thanks again.

03-15-2009, 08:40 PM	#14
Yeha-Noha Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 43	It was a no brainer for me!

03-15-2009, 10:03 PM	#15
SatinKzo Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:131	Cool. glad it works still. One thing you'll notice is they item will say "partially shipped" after it ships... It's because the coupon code counts as an item for some reason on their order fullfillment system. Just call them for the tracking after that if it doesn't show online

03-16-2009, 01:13 PM	#16
4TA23 Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:55	I have this player and you can not go wrong at all and for those waiting to see if the price drops I doubt it will go much lower. Keep in omind that this player was like $5-600 when it first came out. Once the future firm ware for DTS MA comes out this player will be almost perfect. Ok load times are not the fastest but they are faster now then when they first came out and I bet this improves as more updates come out. I am guessing these players are going to start going fast as this is a serious piece of BD equipment at a seriously good price.

03-16-2009, 06:45 PM	#17
rlf3911 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Mansfield, TX Blu-ray collection:251 Trading Score:6	Lol. I'll pass on 6ave. Need free shipping! Sub Total: $284.00 Shipping: $112.50 Total Saving: ($17.04) Total: $379.46

03-16-2009, 09:15 PM	#19
SatinKzo Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:131	Wow, I do see the shipping to alaska is ridiculous, I just checked their website.

03-16-2009, 09:29 PM	#20
rlf3911 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Mansfield, TX Blu-ray collection:251 Trading Score:6	Yea I'm looking for a stand alone, shopping, but nothing serious yet. Shipping is def about 50% of the decision of where I buy stuff lol.

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