ps3 or Samsung BD-P1600 - Blu-ray Forum

TG3 · 04-29-2009, 04:15 AM

i'm going to be buying my first blue ray player in the next couple days and i'm probably going to choose one of these two... what do you guys think?

funnymanbing · 04-29-2009, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TG3

i'm going to be buying my first blue ray player in the next couple days and i'm probably going to choose one of these two... what do you guys think?

Welcome. If you want games get the PS3, if you want to stream Netflix and save $100, get the Samsung.

Batman1980 · 04-29-2009, 04:20 AM

What the guy above me said and it's blu-ray, not blue ray.

ubertaffy · 04-29-2009, 03:45 PM

i have the 1500 and love it, have had no problems. would like the ability to stream NF, but not worth upgrading for that. i can't speak for the PS3.

tntkain · 04-29-2009, 03:48 PM

There are alot of people that have issues with their Samsung players, just search the forums. I would recommend the ps3

CosmoKid · 04-29-2009, 03:58 PM

Dell is still offering the PS3 for $299 if you call in and order. Search for the deal at places like fatwallet.

Entertainment72 · 04-29-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by funnymanbing

Welcome. If you want games get the PS3, if you want to stream Netflix and save $100, get the Samsung.

It's not a matter of just games, the PS3 can much much more than the Sammy. Find all the features of both, compare and decide if the extra features the PS3 has is worth $100.

kpkelley · 04-29-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CosmoKid

Dell is still offering the PS3 for $299 if you call in and order. Search for the deal at places like fatwallet.

TigerDirect is offering reconditioned PS3's for $289(40GB) and $299(80GB).

mphs68 · 05-04-2009, 01:26 AM

I have the 1600 and love it have had no promblems.

Blaque · 05-05-2009, 10:57 PM

If you are asking this question then you are not interested in playing video games. I have both the sammy 1500 and ps3. The ps3 is a great blu ray player but I find myself watching more movies on the sammy only because of the ps3's cooling fan. During quiet passages (at least for me) the fan is quite annoying where as my sammy never makes a sound once I start the movie.

Mr.White · 05-05-2009, 10:59 PM

if you're a gamer,get the PS3,if not get the Samsung,I now need a 3rd Blu Ray player and will be getting a PS3 when the price drops to $299,heard its gonna happen,jut dont know when!

funnymanbing · 05-05-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Blaque

If you are asking this question then you are not interested in playing video games. I have both the sammy 1500 and ps3. The ps3 is a great blu ray player but I find myself watching more movies on the sammy only because of the ps3's cooling fan. During quiet passages (at least for me) the fan is quite annoying where as my sammy never makes a sound once I start the movie.

I agree. I hate the fan on the PS3.

tntkain · 05-05-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by funnymanbing

I agree. I hate the fan on the PS3.

I never hear mine. I only hear the movies

Batman1980 · 05-05-2009, 11:29 PM

No jet fan on mine, even when I press my ear up to the system to check. I love my PS3, best investment I've ever made.

funnymanbing · 05-05-2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tntkain

I never hear mine. I only hear the movies

Mine is noisy. I have a 60 gig I got when they first came out and it was quiet until two months ago. Now it's noisy. It's still no where near as bad as my 360 though.

ryoohki · 05-05-2009, 11:35 PM

I too bought a standalone because my PS3 was louder than my Projector witch is at 2 feet from my head

jonnyboymerritt · 05-05-2009, 11:52 PM

I'm think you might get a little bit picture quality from the Samsung, although that really does depend on what it's being displayed on.
That said I would highly recommend the PS3. The interface (blu-ray menu transitions) is much faster/smoother than any other blu-ray i've used and i work in an electrical store.
I have a PS3 and i'm not into games at all. I use it for so much more, with help from a free programme call TVersity I can stream all my video files (even MKV HD files) and web video (Hulu, Iplayer etc) from my network drive and pc's to the PS3. This also works for music and photo's too. I also use it to store most of my photo's too. You can even print strait from the PS3 now. Oh yer and it play's games too

repete66211 · 05-05-2009, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TG3

i'm going to be buying my first blue ray player in the next couple days and i'm probably going to choose one of these two... what do you guys think?

I love my PS3. It's done well, but about a month ago it didn't feel like reading any discs. I was a bit concerned since it wasn't but 14 months old, but running a fan test got it back in the mood. The warranty wouldn't apply, so Sony would charge $149 to get it working again. If it craps out for good I would seriously consider the Samsung 1600 because I really like the Netflix feature and because I am just not that into gaming anymore. The main drawback of the Samsung is the additional $80 you have to spend on the WiFi dongle if, like me, you can't connect it via ethernet cable.

connect42 · 05-06-2009, 12:12 AM

Just my two cents:

I don't have a PS3, but I have been around one that was playing a Blu-ray. It sounded like it was about to take off and speed around the room.

I have a Samsung 1400 and love it. It has played everything flawlessly. I have a relative with the Samsung 1500 and he has not complained - and he would if there was a problem. I can only think the 1600 would be just as good.

aggienader08 · 05-06-2009, 06:03 PM

i've heard multiple sources say that the PS3 is hands down the best BD player on the market.

04-29-2009, 04:15 AM	#1
TG3 New Member Member since:Apr 2009	ps3 or Samsung BD-P1600 i'm going to be buying my first blue ray player in the next couple days and i'm probably going to choose one of these two... what do you guys think?

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04-29-2009, 04:20 AM	#3
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	What the guy above me said and it's blu-ray, not blue ray.

04-29-2009, 03:45 PM	#4
ubertaffy Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Chicago 4K collection:93 Blu-ray collection:288	i have the 1500 and love it, have had no problems. would like the ability to stream NF, but not worth upgrading for that. i can't speak for the PS3.

04-29-2009, 03:48 PM	#5
tntkain Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:103 Blu-ray reviews: 2	There are alot of people that have issues with their Samsung players, just search the forums. I would recommend the ps3

04-29-2009, 03:58 PM	#6
CosmoKid Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Nutley, NJ Blu-ray collection:82 Trading Score:1	Dell is still offering the PS3 for $299 if you call in and order. Search for the deal at places like fatwallet.

05-04-2009, 01:26 AM	#9
mphs68 Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Memphis Tn	I have the 1600 and love it have had no promblems.

05-05-2009, 10:57 PM	#10
Blaque Junior Member Member since:Apr 2009	If you are asking this question then you are not interested in playing video games. I have both the sammy 1500 and ps3. The ps3 is a great blu ray player but I find myself watching more movies on the sammy only because of the ps3's cooling fan. During quiet passages (at least for me) the fan is quite annoying where as my sammy never makes a sound once I start the movie.

05-05-2009, 10:59 PM	#11
Mr.White Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:502 Blu-ray reviews:29	if you're a gamer,get the PS3,if not get the Samsung,I now need a 3rd Blu Ray player and will be getting a PS3 when the price drops to $299,heard its gonna happen,jut dont know when!

05-05-2009, 11:29 PM	#14
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	No jet fan on mine, even when I press my ear up to the system to check. I love my PS3, best investment I've ever made.

05-05-2009, 11:35 PM	#16
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	I too bought a standalone because my PS3 was louder than my Projector witch is at 2 feet from my head

05-05-2009, 11:52 PM	#17
jonnyboymerritt New Member Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:92	I'm think you might get a little bit picture quality from the Samsung, although that really does depend on what it's being displayed on. That said I would highly recommend the PS3. The interface (blu-ray menu transitions) is much faster/smoother than any other blu-ray i've used and i work in an electrical store. I have a PS3 and i'm not into games at all. I use it for so much more, with help from a free programme call TVersity I can stream all my video files (even MKV HD files) and web video (Hulu, Iplayer etc) from my network drive and pc's to the PS3. This also works for music and photo's too. I also use it to store most of my photo's too. You can even print strait from the PS3 now. Oh yer and it play's games too

05-06-2009, 12:12 AM	#19
connect42 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Columbus, Georgia Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:103 Trading Score:19	Just my two cents: I don't have a PS3, but I have been around one that was playing a Blu-ray. It sounded like it was about to take off and speed around the room. I have a Samsung 1400 and love it. It has played everything flawlessly. I have a relative with the Samsung 1500 and he has not complained - and he would if there was a problem. I can only think the 1600 would be just as good.

05-06-2009, 06:03 PM	#20
aggienader08 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Fort Worth, TX Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:513 Blu-ray reviews: 3	i've heard multiple sources say that the PS3 is hands down the best BD player on the market.

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