PS3 slim" thread - Blu-ray Forum

playboidee · 08-18-2009, 06:43 PM

Just curious, with the latest news of the PS3 slim coming out in the first week of Sept and a price drop to 299.99, who will FINALLY buy a PS3 as a blu ray player?

I honestly, will probably buy one now for my bedroom. I already own the Panasonic BD 35 for living room.

sfmarine · 08-18-2009, 06:48 PM

If it looks decent and they corrected the fan problem then yes, I will.

Blu-Benny · 08-18-2009, 06:50 PM

@ this price, i won't be as worried if my original one takes a crap on me now...:knocks on wood:.

still hope it doesn't but $300 is a bit more reasonable than $400.

Dr.Zoidberg · 08-18-2009, 06:50 PM

I kinda like the "old" version and it sitting on the side would fit great on my tv stand so not sure if I will pick up the new one.

edit: Now I see there is a $24 stand to put the new one on it's side, much better for me.

mikejet · 08-18-2009, 06:51 PM

Yeah this will be great for my bedroom. I was going to buy a standalone for there but why not! That way I can play games in there too!

HomeTheaterVirgin · 08-18-2009, 08:24 PM

I am selling my blu ray player for $100.00 bucks and finally getting a ps3

repete66211 · 08-18-2009, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfmarine

If it looks decent and they corrected the fan problem then yes, I will.

The fan problem only exists for certain models. I think it's the 60GB version. My 40GB has no such problem. Failed lasers on the other hand...

blujacket · 08-18-2009, 08:39 PM

Pass

boxterduke · 08-18-2009, 08:47 PM

I have an 80gig one so I will pass for now, unless (knock on wood) it dies after the warranty is over or if I get an LCD in the bedroom and need a BD there.
But I'm not a supporter of watching TV or movies in the bedrooms. Its better to have a TV room that the family sits and watch together, if each person has their own TV in their room then no one is sitting together. But that is a discussion for another time.

icyteddy · 08-18-2009, 08:48 PM

Now that I found it the Slim version can bitstream codecs, I have a reason now to return my standalone player and purchase the Slim PS3!!

Tempest · 08-18-2009, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfmarine

If it looks decent and they corrected the fan problem then yes, I will.

Fan problem? the only version with fan noise was the old 60g.. I have had a PS3 for nearly 2 years with no noise ever... old 40g model.. You could of had a new PS3 years ago with no fan problems.

I will be buying a 2nd one now.. new one will go in my living room and old one will go in kids room so they can play blu and stream video from my computer as well in there.

Monkey · 08-18-2009, 08:56 PM

Have owned one since launch. Even at launch price it is an incredible value

Xerios · 08-18-2009, 08:57 PM

yeh im down

SeanMF · 08-18-2009, 09:20 PM

I'm buying one for living room projector setup. Current ps3 in there is my cousins and will be going downstairs as I was awaiting this announcement

Zvi · 08-18-2009, 09:21 PM

I already got PS3, but I'll get slim one and give this one away.

Blu-Benny · 08-18-2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zvi

I already got PS3, but I'll get slim one and give this one away.

give???

u r more generous than i!!

brettallica · 08-18-2009, 09:44 PM

This one definitely has a chassis/body style that more closely matches standard A/V equipment. If I was in the market for a Blu-ray player, this would get a pretty serious look.

I've voiced my opinion before on how the first gen PS3 didn't really work for me and why I didn't buy it (and received plenty of subsequent flaming for it), but this one is a lot less flashy and "video gamey" than the first one. I'd probably go for it — assuming I could look at it in person before making the purchase.

Sponge-worthy · 08-18-2009, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brettallica

This one definitely has a chassis/body style that more closely matches standard A/V equipment. If I was in the market for a Blu-ray player, this would get a pretty serious look.

I've voiced my opinion before on how the first gen PS3 didn't really work for me and why I didn't buy it (and received plenty of subsequent flaming for it), but this one is a lot less flashy and "video gamey" than the first one. I'd probably go for it — assuming I could look at it in person before making the purchase.

Given the feature sets involved, if the first-gen PS3 didn't do anything for you...how is a Slim version more attractive?

king_patrick_7 · 08-18-2009, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkey

Have owned one since launch. Even at launch price it is an incredible value

+1

HDPlasma · 08-18-2009, 10:07 PM

If they added/improved the following, I may consider it for my next blu-ray player.

1. Provide the ability to send HD bitstream audio.
2. RF remote compatibility without dongle accessory.
3. Eject button on remote.
4. Improved upconverting capabilities.
5. Bumped up the WiFi to N

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08-18-2009, 06:43 PM	#1
playboidee Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:187	PS3 slim" thread Just curious, with the latest news of the PS3 slim coming out in the first week of Sept and a price drop to 299.99, who will FINALLY buy a PS3 as a blu ray player? I honestly, will probably buy one now for my bedroom. I already own the Panasonic BD 35 for living room.

08-18-2009, 06:50 PM	#4
Dr.Zoidberg Senior Member Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:41 Trading Score:3	I kinda like the "old" version and it sitting on the side would fit great on my tv stand so not sure if I will pick up the new one. edit: Now I see there is a $24 stand to put the new one on it's side, much better for me. Last edited by Dr.Zoidberg; 08-18-2009 at 08:47 PM.

08-18-2009, 08:48 PM	#10
icyteddy Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:San Francisco Bay Area 4K collection:58 Blu-ray collection:336 DVD collection:144 Trading Score:11	Now that I found it the Slim version can bitstream codecs, I have a reason now to return my standalone player and purchase the Slim PS3!! Last edited by icyteddy; 08-23-2009 at 02:09 AM. Reason: Update!!

08-18-2009, 10:07 PM	#20
HDPlasma Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	If they added/improved the following, I may consider it for my next blu-ray player. 1. Provide the ability to send HD bitstream audio. 2. RF remote compatibility without dongle accessory. 3. Eject button on remote. 4. Improved upconverting capabilities. 5. Bumped up the WiFi to N Last edited by HDPlasma; 08-18-2009 at 10:10 PM.

08-18-2009, 06:48 PM	#2
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:931 Blu-ray collection:2312 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	If it looks decent and they corrected the fan problem then yes, I will.

08-18-2009, 06:50 PM	#3
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	@ this price, i won't be as worried if my original one takes a crap on me now...:knocks on wood:. still hope it doesn't but $300 is a bit more reasonable than $400.

08-18-2009, 06:51 PM	#5
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Yeah this will be great for my bedroom. I was going to buy a standalone for there but why not! That way I can play games in there too!

08-18-2009, 08:24 PM	#6
HomeTheaterVirgin Banned Member since:Jun 2009 Home Theater Gallery:7	I am selling my blu ray player for $100.00 bucks and finally getting a ps3

08-18-2009, 08:39 PM	#8
blujacket Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Dayton,Ohio 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:658	Pass

08-18-2009, 08:47 PM	#9
boxterduke Power Member Member since:May 2009 Location:The Fissure of Woe Blu-ray collection:193 DVD collection:70 Trading Score:8	I have an 80gig one so I will pass for now, unless (knock on wood) it dies after the warranty is over or if I get an LCD in the bedroom and need a BD there. But I'm not a supporter of watching TV or movies in the bedrooms. Its better to have a TV room that the family sits and watch together, if each person has their own TV in their room then no one is sitting together. But that is a discussion for another time.

08-18-2009, 08:56 PM	#12
Monkey Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2006 Trading Score:31	Have owned one since launch. Even at launch price it is an incredible value

08-18-2009, 08:57 PM	#13
Xerios Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Irving, TX PSNetwork: Xerios Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:286 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:1	yeh im down

08-18-2009, 09:20 PM	#14
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	I'm buying one for living room projector setup. Current ps3 in there is my cousins and will be going downstairs as I was awaiting this announcement

08-18-2009, 09:21 PM	#15
Zvi Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2006 Blu-ray collection:121	I already got PS3, but I'll get slim one and give this one away.

08-18-2009, 09:44 PM	#17
brettallica Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Santa Cruz, California Home Theater Gallery:51 Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:6	This one definitely has a chassis/body style that more closely matches standard A/V equipment. If I was in the market for a Blu-ray player, this would get a pretty serious look. I've voiced my opinion before on how the first gen PS3 didn't really work for me and why I didn't buy it (and received plenty of subsequent flaming for it), but this one is a lot less flashy and "video gamey" than the first one. I'd probably go for it — assuming I could look at it in person before making the purchase.

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