How to Buy a Blu-ray Player (Feb 2011 Home Theater article) - Blu-ray Forum

HDTV1080P · 03-01-2011, 06:47 PM

This is an interesting article to read

A few Quotes

“With Blu-ray Disc players, firmware updates are a necessary evil. Most often, these updates don’t offer anything new or exciting in terms of updated features or functions; they merely ensure that you’ll be able to play the next blockbuster release without any hiccups.”

“Sony’s PlayStation 3 is popular, and it’s apparent the studios work hard to ensure proper playback on that platform. The PS3 is more devoid of playback issues than any player we’ve experienced. OPPO’s players have been nearly as solid, but perhaps just as importantly, OPPO has been ultra swift on the trigger finger when issues have arisen, delivering fast, easy-to-implement firmware updates when needed. Overall, player stability seems much improved since Blu-ray’s early days."

http://www.hometheater.com/content/how-buy-blu-ray-player

CatBlu · 03-01-2011, 10:34 PM

I just use my credit card

(couldn't resist!)

Dathon · 03-03-2011, 04:22 AM

I wish they had a "How to build a quality blu-ray player" guide for the manufacturers to read. All of the new players from Samsung and Panasonic look like they belong in a HTIB solution. Where are the heftier players that actually look like audio components, with large feet and metal chassis, and a motorized tray that isn't cheap and thin?

octagon · 03-03-2011, 04:38 AM

Do they have any articles about how to not buy stuff?

zoran · 03-03-2011, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by octagon

Do they have any articles about how to not buy stuff?

Amen

lol

frogmort · 03-03-2011, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dathon

I wish they had a "How to build a quality blu-ray player" guide for the manufacturers to read. All of the new players from Samsung and Panasonic look like they belong in a HTIB solution. Where are the heftier players that actually look like audio components, with large feet and metal chassis, and a motorized tray that isn't cheap and thin?

I got a Panasonic blu-ray player a little over a year ago, and it works great! I have no desire to have a 12" tall 30lb. blu-ray player.

vsidhu · 03-03-2011, 06:31 AM

Evil?
Maybe I don't watch enough blu-rays, but I only do one firmware upgrade every 8-12 months.

03-01-2011, 06:47 PM	#1
HDTV1080P Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 205	How to Buy a Blu-ray Player (Feb 2011 Home Theater article) This is an interesting article to read A few Quotes “With Blu-ray Disc players, firmware updates are a necessary evil. Most often, these updates don’t offer anything new or exciting in terms of updated features or functions; they merely ensure that you’ll be able to play the next blockbuster release without any hiccups.” “Sony’s PlayStation 3 is popular, and it’s apparent the studios work hard to ensure proper playback on that platform. The PS3 is more devoid of playback issues than any player we’ve experienced. OPPO’s players have been nearly as solid, but perhaps just as importantly, OPPO has been ultra swift on the trigger finger when issues have arisen, delivering fast, easy-to-implement firmware updates when needed. Overall, player stability seems much improved since Blu-ray’s early days." http://www.hometheater.com/content/how-buy-blu-ray-player

03-01-2011, 10:34 PM	#2
CatBlu Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Vancouver Island Canada Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:455 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:4	I just use my credit card (couldn't resist!)

03-03-2011, 04:22 AM	#3
Dathon Junior Member Member since:Sep 2009	I wish they had a "How to build a quality blu-ray player" guide for the manufacturers to read. All of the new players from Samsung and Panasonic look like they belong in a HTIB solution. Where are the heftier players that actually look like audio components, with large feet and metal chassis, and a motorized tray that isn't cheap and thin?

03-03-2011, 04:38 AM	#4
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2799	Do they have any articles about how to not buy stuff?

03-03-2011, 06:31 AM	#7
vsidhu Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:198 DVD collection:40 Trading Score:2	Evil? Maybe I don't watch enough blu-rays, but I only do one firmware upgrade every 8-12 months.

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