Why does it take so long? - Blu-ray Forum

franklinpross · 06-03-2009, 07:50 PM

Can someone tell me why it takes so long from load to play.

Just read a review that said . . "excellent load times . .1 min, 4sec . ."

What exactly needs to be read or scanned that takes over a minute
to start the movie ?

Batman1980 · 06-03-2009, 07:53 PM

It depends on the player, which brand and model number are you using? Also, are you trying to play a disc with java?

franklinpross · 06-03-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

It depends on the player, which brand and model number are you using? Also, are you trying to play a disc with java?

Why? does java slow the travel of the scanner and increase load times?

Because two years ago, BD had games(java) and other useless content.

Now my load times are faster on discs that have no or less java.

Chordata · 06-03-2009, 08:00 PM

Never really bothers me about the load time. I've learned to pop it in, then go do something else for a few minutes, then come back.

But it is weird how long it takes.

SPH · 06-03-2009, 08:08 PM

How does ps3 make it work so well? I have a sony 301 and a ps3 and just waiting for the 301 to turn is longer than it takes me to get a movie open the case and put it in the ps3 and start watching it.

Blu Titan · 06-03-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SPH

How does ps3 make it work so well? I have a sony 301 and a ps3 and just waiting for the 301 to turn is longer than it takes me to get a movie open the case and put it in the ps3 and start watching it.

My Samsung 1400 takes forever just to open the BD tray.

MCT · 06-03-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

My Samsung 1400 takes forever just to open the BD tray.

yeah, same here....thats why I've sold that bastard off and upgraded to the 1600, should be arriving any day now. It was a good player, but those load times were so long I felt like my player was becoming almost archaic.

Sammy · 06-03-2009, 08:15 PM

The PS3 has a gaming processor in it whereas most, if not all, stand-alones do not. The player is loading all the java scrip files and the menu system into memory off the disc. There's 50gigs of info on that disc so it will take a varying amount of time depending on how fast the player's processor, buss and memory are.

franklinpross · 06-03-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

Never really bothers me about the load time. I've learned to pop it in, then go do something else for a few minutes, then come back.

But it is weird how long it takes.

Yes. So weird. I , too have developed a Blu ray procedure.
Disappear. Restroom. Fridge. come back . . all ready to go.

Scooby Blu · 06-03-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by franklinpross

Yes. So weird. I , too have developed a Blu ray procedure.
Disappear. Restroom. Fridge. come back . . all ready to go.

That is what I do as well! Question? Is there a way to delete all this "loaded" information, or do I even need to delete it? I have the Sony BD-550 and it has a 1gb chip.

Moefiz · 06-03-2009, 08:40 PM

You guys should have had the S300 when it first came out, talk about long load times but as mention above...power up...got get the disc...open the tray...hit play ...goto the bathroom...get snacks..get your blanket and by the time you get back its ready...

jimweb43 · 06-03-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by franklinpross

Can someone tell me why it takes so long from load to play.

Just read a review that said . . "excellent load times . .1 min, 4sec . ."

What exactly needs to be read or scanned that takes over a minute
to start the movie ?

Hmm thats strange, mines pretty quick. It must be your brand or something? Other than that I have no clue what the problem could be.

crazyBLUE · 06-03-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

My Samsung 1400 takes forever just to open the BD tray.

My 2550 Will open the tray as soon as you turn the power on ! About 20 seconds to load & it is ready to play !!

Scooby Blu · 06-03-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Moefiz

You guys should have had the S300 when it first came out, talk about long load times but as mention above...power up...got get the disc...open the tray...hit play ...goto the bathroom...get snacks..get your blanket and by the time you get back its ready...

LOL! An image came to my mind of an old man that said " When blu ray came out I would put in the disk, go mow the lawn, run to the liquor store, stop by the gas station to fill up and get a pack of smokes, hit Sonic for my burger, get home load up the cooler with ice and use the bathroom, call my brother long distance, water the lawn and then the damn thing would be ready to watch ! "

JJ · 06-03-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooby Blu

LOL! An image came to my mind of an old man that said " When blu ray came out I would put in the disk, go mow the lawn, run to the liquor store, stop by the gas station to fill up and get a pack of smokes, hit Sonic for my burger, get home load up the cooler with ice and use the bathroom, call my brother long distance, water the lawn and then the damn thing would be ready to watch ! "

ROFLMAO!

My BD35 is about 15 seconds from On to Tray Open, but its pretty quick. Not a bother, but then again not even remotely close to PS3 speed. The new Oppo is supposed to be incredibly fast.

Lucky Luc · 06-03-2009, 09:54 PM

Ok, so what is the FASTEST BD player?

Which is the best quality BD player?

What do you all prefer for a good, but also FAST BD player?

...FAST as in load times and all that...

I love my PS3, but I'm thinking of buying a stand-alone...

JackBauer83 · 06-03-2009, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franklinpross

Can someone tell me why it takes so long from load to play.

Just read a review that said . . "excellent load times . .1 min, 4sec . ."

What exactly needs to be read or scanned that takes over a minute
to start the movie ?

HAHAHAHAHA THIS IS THE ONE THING I AM PROUD OF with the Samsung P3600 prob quicker than most DVD players. now if only it'd remeber where i last left off!!

solarrdadd · 06-03-2009, 10:01 PM

oppo Bdp-83!

Rob J in WNY · 06-03-2009, 10:11 PM

I always thought it was strange how there was even a "loading" time for my Sony upconverting DVD player that I used to use before BD.

I had an older Sony DVD player (from 2000) which played DVD instantly. It was and still is no slouch of a DVD player, either.

Moefiz · 06-03-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky Luc

Ok, so what is the FASTEST BD player?

Which is the best quality BD player?

What do you all prefer for a good, but also FAST BD player?

...FAST as in load times and all that...

I love my PS3, but I'm thinking of buying a stand-alone...

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarrdadd

oppo Bdp-83!

100% agree...

06-03-2009, 07:50 PM	#1
franklinpross Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:not from here Blu-ray reviews: 3	Why does it take so long? Can someone tell me why it takes so long from load to play. Just read a review that said . . "excellent load times . .1 min, 4sec . ." What exactly needs to be read or scanned that takes over a minute to start the movie ?

06-03-2009, 08:15 PM	#8
Sammy Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Right next to Wineville, CA Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:199 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	The PS3 has a gaming processor in it whereas most, if not all, stand-alones do not. The player is loading all the java scrip files and the menu system into memory off the disc. There's 50gigs of info on that disc so it will take a varying amount of time depending on how fast the player's processor, buss and memory are. Last edited by Sammy; 06-03-2009 at 11:59 PM.

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06-03-2009, 07:53 PM	#2
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	It depends on the player, which brand and model number are you using? Also, are you trying to play a disc with java?

06-03-2009, 08:00 PM	#4
Chordata Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Home of N'Sync and the Backstreet Boys Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Never really bothers me about the load time. I've learned to pop it in, then go do something else for a few minutes, then come back. But it is weird how long it takes.

06-03-2009, 08:08 PM	#5
SPH Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Trading Score:12	How does ps3 make it work so well? I have a sony 301 and a ps3 and just waiting for the 301 to turn is longer than it takes me to get a movie open the case and put it in the ps3 and start watching it.

06-03-2009, 08:40 PM	#11
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	You guys should have had the S300 when it first came out, talk about long load times but as mention above...power up...got get the disc...open the tray...hit play ...goto the bathroom...get snacks..get your blanket and by the time you get back its ready...

06-03-2009, 09:54 PM	#16
Lucky Luc Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:D.R., Texas Blu-ray reviews:3	Ok, so what is the FASTEST BD player? Which is the best quality BD player? What do you all prefer for a good, but also FAST BD player? ...FAST as in load times and all that... I love my PS3, but I'm thinking of buying a stand-alone...

06-03-2009, 10:01 PM	#18
solarrdadd Blu-ray Prince Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:255 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 42 Trading Score:316	oppo Bdp-83!

06-03-2009, 10:11 PM	#19
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	I always thought it was strange how there was even a "loading" time for my Sony upconverting DVD player that I used to use before BD. I had an older Sony DVD player (from 2000) which played DVD instantly. It was and still is no slouch of a DVD player, either.

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