Best "dumb" Blu-Ray player?

[Wyndam]

My brother-in-law is finally ready to ascend to Blu-Ray brotherhood, but doesn't need one with streaming capabilities or 3D playback, which I am assuming would keep the cost down.

What are the best players right now that are more affordable?

[UncleBuckWild]

It's hard to find new BDPs with only basic capabilities, big brands have stopped focusing on what's important - durability, stability and mainly quality components that made electronics last longer.

Checkout Sony's updated entry-level model BDP-S1700 / they are the go to brand for Blu-ray players.

... Finally as long as you disconnect the internet it'll play dumb.

[Swerve]

I work at an addiction rehab. We can't let our residents access online content. I really needed a dumb player. Found the LG BP135 Blu-ray Disc Player.

[slimdude]

Originally Posted by Swerve

I work at an addiction rehab. We can't let our residents access online content. I really needed a dumb player. Found the LG BP135 Blu-ray Disc Player.

As stated before, it's going to be difficult to find a new blu-ray player without all the bell and whistles, because that's how all the manufactures are making them now.... You may be able to find a used basic player on ebay, at local pawn shops and flea markets, where people who have sold or traded their older models blu-ray players, and have upgraded to newer ones..