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icon5500 · 12-13-2007, 06:44 PM

Hello everybody

I have finally decided to start the shopping process for my first blu-ray player. I came to this board wanting to learn more about what I should be looking for and after reading some of the posts. I can tell many people know there stuff about these players.

I currently own a 50" Sony SXRD KDS-50A2000, and I was wondering if anybody could give me some advice on what players I should be looking at. Is my tv one of the better picture qualities out there? I was thinking of keeping it all sony and go with the The Sony BDP-S300.. is this a good player? or should I be looking at something else?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

tiger roach · 12-13-2007, 06:52 PM

Welcome Icon.

That Sony is a fine player. You should also look at the PS3 - don't make the mistake I did and dismiss it for being a gaming console.

Lots of info about the PS3 and other players on here if you poke around a little.

k20king · 12-13-2007, 07:02 PM

Welcome Icon!,

This is a great Forum and Blu-ray Community to help you in any way.

This is a great place to research and get mass expert advice.

As for what Player...

I have a PS3. I Bought it in Feb. 07'

I absolutely love my PS3 and will be buying a 2nd very soon.

Reasons why I love my PS3 is because it is the most comprehensive Blu-ray Player out there. and for $300 that is a great deal (Deal Via, Sonystyle.com $100 off of 1st Purchase of $399.99+, Upon credit approval.)

I actually watch more movies than I play games. Some food for thought.

Just research the numerous threads and ask a lot of questions.

Good Luck on your Quest!

You won't be Disappointed!

Go Blu!

donricouga · 12-13-2007, 07:06 PM

I second the PS3. Just buy the 40 GB PS3 and you won't regret it. It is the fastest, most robust, most upgradeable player out there!! The only thing it doesn't have is analog outs but who uses that anymore

gearyt · 12-13-2007, 07:09 PM

I have two panny's and just purchased the 40g PS3 for my kids

Go Blu · 12-13-2007, 07:12 PM

Welcome!!!

sj001 · 12-13-2007, 07:16 PM

I would recommend the PS3, even if you don't use it much for games, it is VERY upgradeable.

...and welcome to the site!

jswilli1 · 12-13-2007, 07:31 PM

Icon...I too would recommend the PS3 as it is upgradeable and if you have a wireless network at home getting the firmware updates is extremely easy or you can get them off the internet via your PC. If you buy the PS3 (which comes with 5 Blu-ray discs still) I would upgrade the firmware first thing which will allow the PS3 to upconvert all your "old" DVD movies. Check out www.sony.com and go to PS3 section. Also visit the Playstation store to get familiar with the types of "Free" media you can gain access to via the PS3. Even if your not a gamer, and you buy a PS3 you can download demo's for free and try it out? Have fun and one last note: When I bought my PS3 I started to really appreciate my 55" Sony because of all the new Hi-def media that I could access via the Playstation store.

haushausman · 12-13-2007, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donricouga

I second the PS3. Just buy the 40 GB PS3 and you won't regret it. It is the fastest, most robust, most upgradeable player out there!! The only thing it doesn't have is analog outs but who uses that anymore

The PS3 is also a beast. Many BD movies give a load time warning of a few minutes. The PS3 makes it only a few seconds.

k20king · 12-13-2007, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haushausman

The PS3 is also a beast. Many BD movies give a load time warning of a few minutes. The PS3 makes it only a few seconds.

I never used anything other than a PS3 and when I heard there were load times in the Minutes I was Dumbfounded!

I guess I am just really Spoiled that I have a PS3!

I can't imagine a load time like that since my PS3 really just loads less than 5-7 Seconds!

Great SUCCESS!

Good Luck!

Geech · 12-15-2007, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haushausman

The PS3 is also a beast. Many BD movies give a load time warning of a few minutes. The PS3 makes it only a few seconds.

Wow I never knew that. That kind of sucks for non PS3 owners.

Do HD-DUD players have loading time as well?

tru_to_blu · 12-15-2007, 07:04 AM

Welcome and I recommend the PS3.

davidPS3 · 12-15-2007, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tru_to_blu

Welcome and I recommend the PS3.

Hi, also I will say welcome to the site and I agree that the PS3 is a great machine! The fastest load times available is just one of the positives.

miokti · 12-15-2007, 07:12 AM

PS3... it works great... and it's future-proof.

12-13-2007, 06:44 PM	#1
icon5500 New Member Member since:Dec 2007	New member!! Hello everybody I have finally decided to start the shopping process for my first blu-ray player. I came to this board wanting to learn more about what I should be looking for and after reading some of the posts. I can tell many people know there stuff about these players. I currently own a 50" Sony SXRD KDS-50A2000, and I was wondering if anybody could give me some advice on what players I should be looking at. Is my tv one of the better picture qualities out there? I was thinking of keeping it all sony and go with the The Sony BDP-S300.. is this a good player? or should I be looking at something else? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

12-13-2007, 06:52 PM	#2
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	Welcome Icon. That Sony is a fine player. You should also look at the PS3 - don't make the mistake I did and dismiss it for being a gaming console. Lots of info about the PS3 and other players on here if you poke around a little. Last edited by tiger roach; 12-13-2007 at 07:09 PM.

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12-13-2007, 07:02 PM	#3
k20king Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007	Welcome Icon!, This is a great Forum and Blu-ray Community to help you in any way. This is a great place to research and get mass expert advice. As for what Player... I have a PS3. I Bought it in Feb. 07' I absolutely love my PS3 and will be buying a 2nd very soon. Reasons why I love my PS3 is because it is the most comprehensive Blu-ray Player out there. and for $300 that is a great deal (Deal Via, Sonystyle.com $100 off of 1st Purchase of $399.99+, Upon credit approval.) I actually watch more movies than I play games. Some food for thought. Just research the numerous threads and ask a lot of questions. Good Luck on your Quest! You won't be Disappointed! Go Blu!

12-13-2007, 07:06 PM	#4
donricouga Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Atlanta, GA Blu-ray collection:138 Blu-ray reviews: 9 Trading Score:1	I second the PS3. Just buy the 40 GB PS3 and you won't regret it. It is the fastest, most robust, most upgradeable player out there!! The only thing it doesn't have is analog outs but who uses that anymore

12-13-2007, 07:09 PM	#5
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	I have two panny's and just purchased the 40g PS3 for my kids

12-13-2007, 07:12 PM	#6
Go Blu Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	Welcome!!!

12-13-2007, 07:16 PM	#7
sj001 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:5	I would recommend the PS3, even if you don't use it much for games, it is VERY upgradeable. ...and welcome to the site!

12-13-2007, 07:31 PM	#8
jswilli1 Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Rio Rancho, NM Blu-ray collection:32	Icon...I too would recommend the PS3 as it is upgradeable and if you have a wireless network at home getting the firmware updates is extremely easy or you can get them off the internet via your PC. If you buy the PS3 (which comes with 5 Blu-ray discs still) I would upgrade the firmware first thing which will allow the PS3 to upconvert all your "old" DVD movies. Check out www.sony.com and go to PS3 section. Also visit the Playstation store to get familiar with the types of "Free" media you can gain access to via the PS3. Even if your not a gamer, and you buy a PS3 you can download demo's for free and try it out? Have fun and one last note: When I bought my PS3 I started to really appreciate my 55" Sony because of all the new Hi-def media that I could access via the Playstation store.

12-15-2007, 07:04 AM	#12
tru_to_blu Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Kentucky 4K collection:280 Blu-ray collection:1167 Trading Score:62	Welcome and I recommend the PS3.

12-15-2007, 07:12 AM	#14
miokti Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Diego, CA	PS3... it works great... and it's future-proof.

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