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jbute2k2 · 04-13-2009, 12:51 AM

Hey everyone, I've currently got a PS3 and I have been using that as my Blu-Ray player... but I think its time to get a stand alone player now that i've reached almost 100 blus and i'd like to watch them in multiple rooms. I am not looking for the BEST thing out there per say but still want a nice player and one that isnt going to have to be updated all the time...I would like to spend around $250....Any suggestions?
Thank ahead...

Blu Titan · 04-13-2009, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jbute2k2

Hey everyone, I've currently got a PS3 and I have been using that as my Blu-Ray player... but I think its time to get a stand alone player now that i've reached almost 100 blus and i'd like to watch them in multiple rooms. I am not looking for the BEST thing out there per say but still want a nice player and one that isnt going to have to be updated all the time...I would like to spend around $250....Any suggestions?
Thank ahead...

The new Vizzio profile 2.0 BD player will be released next month and it will retail for $200. I am planning on getting it myself.

Rob J in WNY · 04-13-2009, 01:18 AM

If you can still snag a Sony BDP-S350, I'd go for it. It is going to be replaced with the new S360 soon, but it is a good player. I have had no problems whatsoever with this model. Some B&M-type stores are still selling them for $299.00, but you can certainly find a deal around on an S350 for $250.00.

Sonny · 04-13-2009, 01:27 AM

Sony & Panasonic are kings of the SA seen, but I think Pioneer will have a great trio due out this month...I can't recomend Sammy BD players, but anyone with one these days will say there great, I've just been burnned that's all...I still don't think there up to "snuff"...

sokrman14 · 04-13-2009, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Sonny

Sony & Panasonic are kings of the SA seen, but I think Pioneer will have a great trio due out this month...I can't recomend Sammy BD players, but anyone with one these days will say there great, I've just been burnned that's all...I still don't think there up to "snuff"...

I agree with you, I put panasonic at the top of my list in that price range. Then Sony...if you can get a pioneer in that price range take it, I am not a fan of Samsung players one bit either. It seems like most problems I read about are via samsungs. When they work the seem to work well though. I hate their software in them, it always seems so slow.

jbute2k2 · 04-13-2009, 03:36 AM

When is that Vizio going to come out do you know a date?

carbonS54 · 04-16-2009, 03:56 AM

I might have to be in the market the a SA player also.....my blus are starting to freeze on my PS3

SeanMF · 04-16-2009, 04:00 AM

The new samsung models are great...the 1600..3600...and 4600 (which I have...replaced the ps3 this past week). I'd recommend them. Big improvement over previous generations. I'd save up for the 3600 if you can ($400 retail). It loads as fast as the ps3...does pc streaming..netflix..pandora radio....7.1 analog out...bitstream...divx...etc. Pretty much most of the things the ps3 did but without the gaming.

carbonS54 · 04-16-2009, 04:04 AM

Thanks....I'm going to check that out right now....

04-13-2009, 12:51 AM	#1
jbute2k2 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Chicago Blu-ray collection:337 DVD collection:128 Trading Score:206	Looking to buy a stand alone... Hey everyone, I've currently got a PS3 and I have been using that as my Blu-Ray player... but I think its time to get a stand alone player now that i've reached almost 100 blus and i'd like to watch them in multiple rooms. I am not looking for the BEST thing out there per say but still want a nice player and one that isnt going to have to be updated all the time...I would like to spend around $250....Any suggestions? Thank ahead...

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04-13-2009, 01:18 AM	#3
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	If you can still snag a Sony BDP-S350, I'd go for it. It is going to be replaced with the new S360 soon, but it is a good player. I have had no problems whatsoever with this model. Some B&M-type stores are still selling them for $299.00, but you can certainly find a deal around on an S350 for $250.00.

04-13-2009, 01:27 AM	#4
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Sony & Panasonic are kings of the SA seen, but I think Pioneer will have a great trio due out this month...I can't recomend Sammy BD players, but anyone with one these days will say there great, I've just been burnned that's all...I still don't think there up to "snuff"...

04-13-2009, 03:36 AM	#6
jbute2k2 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Chicago Blu-ray collection:337 DVD collection:128 Trading Score:206	When is that Vizio going to come out do you know a date?

04-16-2009, 03:56 AM	#7
carbonS54 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008	I might have to be in the market the a SA player also.....my blus are starting to freeze on my PS3

04-16-2009, 04:00 AM	#8
SeanMF Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Iowa Home Theater Gallery:70 Blu-ray collection:1428 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:83	The new samsung models are great...the 1600..3600...and 4600 (which I have...replaced the ps3 this past week). I'd recommend them. Big improvement over previous generations. I'd save up for the 3600 if you can ($400 retail). It loads as fast as the ps3...does pc streaming..netflix..pandora radio....7.1 analog out...bitstream...divx...etc. Pretty much most of the things the ps3 did but without the gaming.

04-16-2009, 04:04 AM	#9
carbonS54 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008	Thanks....I'm going to check that out right now....

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