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Old 05-11-2007, 01:17 AM   #1
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I'm in the market for a Blu Ray player. I was wondering if anybody had an idea of the best deal for a Blu Ray player in terms of price and/or sound/picure quality. I've heard good things about the Sony player and bad things about the cheaper Samsung player and some of the other models. I don't know much about the player in the PS3 because I hate PS3 but I'd be willing to get it if it's the better deal in terms of it's Blu Ray playback capabilities and because it's relatively cheap and I'm on a modest budget. Any suggestion??
 
Old 05-11-2007, 01:29 AM   #2
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do you have a HDTV right now? I have the Samsung BDP-1200 and it has some Firmware issues, but not too bad. Samsung will update soon. Other than that it has a really nice PQ and features. Recommended
 
Old 05-11-2007, 01:37 AM   #3
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I love the Sony BDP-S1, can get at Amazon for about $750.
 
Old 05-11-2007, 01:45 AM   #4
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sorry to hear you don't like the ps3, however for the money it continues to be one of the top players on th market

if you just want to go standalone, the original samsung bd-p1000 is not a bad player. however, with some of the newer players coming out you'd prob be better off with one of those. possibly hold off and wait for the second gen sony
 
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the new piorneer looks promising but it gose for 1 g im pritty shur
 
Old 05-11-2007, 03:43 AM   #6
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with the 2nd gens coming and some of the added features and prices dropping wait a bit to see what comes out I have the sammy bd p1000 and i`m pretty happy with it so far
 
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sorry to hear you don't like the ps3, however for the money it continues to be one of the top players on th market

if you just want to go standalone, the original samsung bd-p1000 is not a bad player. however, with some of the newer players coming out you'd prob be better off with one of those. possibly hold off and wait for the second gen sony
I heard awhile back that the PS3 was having problems with scaling HD on to tvs, like if you tried playing games in 1080i the PS3 would scale down to 480p. Have those problems been fixed?
 
Old 05-13-2007, 12:23 AM   #8
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I heard awhile back that the PS3 was having problems with scaling HD on to tvs, like if you tried playing games in 1080i the PS3 would scale down to 480p. Have those problems been fixed?
The PS3 is working as designed. The PS3 outputs native 480I, 480P, 720P, 1080I, and 1080P. Almost every single HDTV display sold in the last 5 years has up scaling circuitry built in. The PS3 hardware does not support up scaling, only down scaling. The PS3 has the ability to down scale a 1080P game or movie to 1080I, 480P, and 480I. The PS3 does not support 720P down scaling but does play older 720P games in native 720P.
The issue you are talking about is some people that have old HDTV displays without scalars might need to play some 720P games at 480P quality since their display can not handle native 720P. Most BLU-RAY games and movies on PS3 are 1080P and the PS3 will output the signal at 1080P or 1080I. 1080I signals are supported by most old HDTV displays.
 
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do you have a HDTV right now? I have the Samsung BDP-1200 and it has some Firmware issues, but not too bad. Samsung will update soon. Other than that it has a really nice PQ and features. Recommended
I also recently purchased a Samsung BD-P1200. I have experience the "can't play this disc" a couple of times for Blu-Ray discs that the system has already played (brand new discs). I was wondering how you knew about the Firmware update. When I go to the Samsung site, the only firmware update they list is for the BD-P1000. Overall I really like the Samsung BD-P1200. Super picture on Blu-Ray discs and a great up-convert on regular DVDs. I am glad I didn't wait. This system fits my needs for clear defined pictures.
 
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I highly recommend the PS3 even if you never play a game on it. I've had mine for a couple of weeks now and love it.

It's a tremendous BD player that also gives you many more options that are mentioned in other posts here.

It's fast. Playback is beautiful. Sound is awesome. I don't know what else to say.
 
Old 02-26-2008, 02:19 AM   #11
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I am waiting for the Pansonic DMP 50. As soon as it is available my PS3 is going on Ebay.
 
Old 05-13-2007, 10:01 AM   #12
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Hands down... Samsung BD-P1200

You want 1080p at 24fps. You want one of the better prices.

Get this.

The problem is that you still won't get all of the future capabilities of BR with it.

If the PS3 did 24fps, I'd recommend that. Some day, maybe it will. I have my doubts, though.

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Old 05-13-2007, 12:18 PM   #13
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I have a PS3 connected to a pioneer elite reciever that processes hdmi sound output. I can set the movies I watch to uncompressed audio, and it is frikin awesome. The PS3 is a home entertainment unit, not just a video game machine.
 
Old 05-13-2007, 12:57 PM   #14
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Stop bragging!

 
Old 01-14-2008, 02:23 PM   #15
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Hands down... Samsung BD-P1200

You want 1080p at 24fps. You want one of the better prices.

Get this.

The problem is that you still won't get all of the future capabilities of BR with it.

If the PS3 did 24fps, I'd recommend that. Some day, maybe it will. I have my doubts, though.
I can confirm that the PS3 does 1080/24p.

It turns out that 1080/24 isn't always advertised on the blu box. I purchased Blade Runner the other day and was blown away by the PQ. But then I'm watching it on a 52" XBR5.

In short, the ONLY reason I'd change my BD player right now is to get DTA HDMA. And then I'd also need to match the PS3s Ethernet firmware updating and profile 2.0 capability that's soon to come.

But given what else the PS3 can do this is without doubt, question, the best value for money out there. Don't forget you can now get the 40GB version for a stunning price given Sonys dedication to the unit. This is a player that will be guaranteed future proofing updates.
 
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Hands down... Samsung BD-P1200

You want 1080p at 24fps. You want one of the better prices.

Get this.

The problem is that you still won't get all of the future capabilities of BR with it.

If the PS3 did 24fps, I'd recommend that. Some day, maybe it will. I have my doubts, though.

ahahahhahah he didnt say the WORST player ever.

as someone who never ventured into the PS3 game and wanted a standalone, I would have to say learning from my obvious mistakes, to go with the Panasonic BD50 that is coming out OR the new Sony players. No samsung BD players for me ever again....

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Old 05-13-2007, 11:42 PM   #17
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If you want analog outs, Dolby True HD and upconversion for regular DVDs, then I think you'll like the Panasonic player. Although it is a bit pricey.
 
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