Magnavox NB500MG9 Questions - Blu-ray Forum

CJS234 · 11-23-2008, 04:22 AM

Hey guys,

I have a couple of questions about the Magnavox NB500MG9:

1. Does anybody know if it bitstreams DTS-HD MA audio?

2. If I get this player, do you think it will receive firmware updates as they are needed or will Magnavox stop updating it?

3. Will this player last for a while or am I better off getting something like the Panasonic BD-35K (which I want) knowing that it will last?

I ask all of this because like many, I'm considering buying it on Black Friday at Wal-Mart.

Thanks for all your help guys,
CJS234

jeabombers · 11-23-2008, 01:12 PM

So many people don't like Magnavox, I doubt anyone here knows about it. Have you checked what it says on Amazon? The only thing I know for sure is that Consumer Reports loved the player, and this was at a comparable price point to the Sony/Samsung players. It actually ranked right behind a $1000 Denon player, if you can believe that. I'm of the family that Magnavox has gotten such a reputation for being cheap on their products that I wouldn't buy it, but it DOES get that really nice review, plus can't beat a blu-ray player for under $200 (can purchase regularly as SAM'S Club for $180.)

CJS234 · 11-23-2008, 11:03 PM

bump

11-23-2008, 04:22 AM	#1
CJS234 Hot Deals moderator Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Duluth, MN Home Theater Gallery:51 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:1108 Digital collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:26	Magnavox NB500MG9 Questions Hey guys, I have a couple of questions about the Magnavox NB500MG9: 1. Does anybody know if it bitstreams DTS-HD MA audio? 2. If I get this player, do you think it will receive firmware updates as they are needed or will Magnavox stop updating it? 3. Will this player last for a while or am I better off getting something like the Panasonic BD-35K (which I want) knowing that it will last? I ask all of this because like many, I'm considering buying it on Black Friday at Wal-Mart. Thanks for all your help guys, CJS234

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11-23-2008, 01:12 PM	#2
jeabombers Expert Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:CoMo	So many people don't like Magnavox, I doubt anyone here knows about it. Have you checked what it says on Amazon? The only thing I know for sure is that Consumer Reports loved the player, and this was at a comparable price point to the Sony/Samsung players. It actually ranked right behind a $1000 Denon player, if you can believe that. I'm of the family that Magnavox has gotten such a reputation for being cheap on their products that I wouldn't buy it, but it DOES get that really nice review, plus can't beat a blu-ray player for under $200 (can purchase regularly as SAM'S Club for $180.)

11-23-2008, 11:03 PM	#3
CJS234 Hot Deals moderator Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Duluth, MN Home Theater Gallery:51 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:1108 Digital collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:26	bump

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