After spending time with my PS3 Slim... - Blu-ray Forum

skatalite · 09-05-2009, 09:58 PM

I'd have to say I'm confident I made a good decision in choosing it as an upgrade to the Sony BDP-S350. I was concerned about the loading speed of DVDs and BDs, as well as DVD upconversion, but concerns have been squashed.

While I haven't held a timewatch to record any of the loading speeds, it is noticeably faster than my 350. I don't mind loading times, as it gives me time to turn out lights, put the ottoman in place, etc.

The upconversion also is better than the 350. "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" and "Sweeney Todd" on DVD look pretty rad. Images are crisp and tight, colors are good. All this on a 42-inch Samsung plasma.

Blu playback is better, too. PQ and AQ have gone up. I've noticed better blacks, especially. Audio quality has risen simply because the Slim can decode all the HD codecs.

At first, I thought of getting an Oppo, but some of its features I wouldn't use, so I felt I wouldn't get the most out of the system. Also, I was looking for a unit with WiFi.

So, while I might be losing some PQ, especially with upconverted DVDs, I'm infinitely happy with my Slim purchase. I'm not much of a gamer, but did pick up three games with it (Batman, Uncharted, MGS4), so they'll go through their paces this Labor Day weekend

And I'll re-evaluate everything once my new 50-inch plasma comes in on Tuesday

Thanks to everyone who helped me figure out the ins-and-outs of the Slim. It's much appreciated.

Just thought I'd share my 2 cents

Jsheth · 09-05-2009, 10:17 PM

Getting mine this evening

Since my 40gig died out, I havent been able to see any Blu's or play any games in like 3 months

I so cant wait!

Freekman · 09-05-2009, 10:19 PM

I was thinking about getting an Oppo too, but the Slim looks better price-wise.

Johnny Vinyl · 09-05-2009, 10:40 PM

I'd love to get the Oppo, but I'm not a super-huge videophile, so the expense would be wasted on me. The Slim sounds like just the ticket for me and I'm contemplating selling my launch 60gb for it, especially now that I know the Slim bitstreams.

John

Blu Titan · 09-05-2009, 10:55 PM

I got a Slim for my son's room, and I am super happy. Maybe loads a couple of seconds slower than my 60GB, but it is much quieter. Now he can play his car games, watch his BDs and DVDs without any problems (well kind of

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tilapiah6 · 09-05-2009, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jsheth

Getting mine this evening

Since my 40gig died out, I havent been able to see any Blu's or play any games in like 3 months

I so cant wait!

Holy crap! I feel for you man. You won't be disappointed with the PS3 Slim.

09-05-2009, 09:58 PM	#1
skatalite Banned Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Norman, Okla. Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:12	After spending time with my PS3 Slim... I'd have to say I'm confident I made a good decision in choosing it as an upgrade to the Sony BDP-S350. I was concerned about the loading speed of DVDs and BDs, as well as DVD upconversion, but concerns have been squashed. While I haven't held a timewatch to record any of the loading speeds, it is noticeably faster than my 350. I don't mind loading times, as it gives me time to turn out lights, put the ottoman in place, etc. The upconversion also is better than the 350. "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" and "Sweeney Todd" on DVD look pretty rad. Images are crisp and tight, colors are good. All this on a 42-inch Samsung plasma. Blu playback is better, too. PQ and AQ have gone up. I've noticed better blacks, especially. Audio quality has risen simply because the Slim can decode all the HD codecs. At first, I thought of getting an Oppo, but some of its features I wouldn't use, so I felt I wouldn't get the most out of the system. Also, I was looking for a unit with WiFi. So, while I might be losing some PQ, especially with upconverted DVDs, I'm infinitely happy with my Slim purchase. I'm not much of a gamer, but did pick up three games with it (Batman, Uncharted, MGS4), so they'll go through their paces this Labor Day weekend And I'll re-evaluate everything once my new 50-inch plasma comes in on Tuesday Thanks to everyone who helped me figure out the ins-and-outs of the Slim. It's much appreciated. Just thought I'd share my 2 cents

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09-05-2009, 10:17 PM	#2
Jsheth Active Member Member since:Dec 2008	Getting mine this evening Since my 40gig died out, I havent been able to see any Blu's or play any games in like 3 months I so cant wait!

09-05-2009, 10:19 PM	#3
Freekman Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:New York Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:109 Trading Score:2	I was thinking about getting an Oppo too, but the Slim looks better price-wise.

09-05-2009, 10:40 PM	#4
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I'd love to get the Oppo, but I'm not a super-huge videophile, so the expense would be wasted on me. The Slim sounds like just the ticket for me and I'm contemplating selling my launch 60gb for it, especially now that I know the Slim bitstreams. John

09-05-2009, 10:55 PM	#5
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	I got a Slim for my son's room, and I am super happy. Maybe loads a couple of seconds slower than my 60GB, but it is much quieter. Now he can play his car games, watch his BDs and DVDs without any problems (well kind of .

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