Blu-ray player... Make a Choice Live or...

[BlueRay_Live_Game]

WHat is the best blueray player to get. I have an HD-A2 but thinking about going blue../

[itsfatboy]

Don't go over to blue instead.
Go to blue as well.

Until the format war is over, it will double your access to movies.

The Sony 500 is nice.

[SamInNorthCakalakey]

Whatever it is make sure it's a "Full Profile" player.

[CptGreedle]

I still think the PS3 is the best Blu-ray player available.
It has a HDD, it has internet, it has the latest updates, it supports BD-j, it is also a game system, and it support 1080p and HDMI, and it the most inexpensive model BD player right now at only $399.

[owa]

Yeah, I still think the PS3 is one of the best players. There are some tradeoffs versus a standalone but the PS3 will be updated to profile 1.1 soon and most likely profile 2.0 eventually. Anyway, seems like the safest choice and it's also one of the faster blu-ray players (i.e. shorter load times, etc.).

[richard lichtenfelt]

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=3460
Can't go wrong with the PS3, and you essentially get a free next gen. game console, and wifi.
Almost obscene power: http://www.wired.com/print/techbiz/i..._supercomputer
Check out what cnet has to say about the PS3 in the paragraph after the editor's note below the picture of the remote: http://reviews.cnet.com/game-accesso...tag=prod.txt.2
The numerical score is just for that one remote, not the PS3.

[CptGreedle]

Only catch is... if you get a PS3, get the remote. Some people don't like the Blue tooth remote, but I love it. The only draw back I see to it is that you can't use a Universal remote with it, but i never use a universal remote anyways cause they always lack the buttons I need. But the remote really helps, and it adds a lot of functionality to the player.

[saljr]

Originally Posted by BlueRay_Live_Game

WHat is the best blueray player to get. I have an HD-A2 but thinking about going blue../

Welcome BlueRay_Live_Game, Blu-Ray - The force is with you.

[Kayne314]

Originally Posted by BlueRay_Live_Game

WHat is the best blueray player to get. I have an HD-A2 but thinking about going blue../

I just added a PS3 to my Home Theater. I too started with the HD-A2, and I've got to say based on all the research I've done. It IS the best Blu-Ray Player out there.

Warning though.

It is not designed to integrate with a FULL home theater setup. I'm just discovering this now. A full Home Theater Setup uses a single remote or Commander to operate all your devices in one fluid operation.
example: Press 1 button on your remote, and 5 devices immediately turn on to your preferred settings.

Because the PS3 uses Blue-Tooth technology, the above is not possible. This is so-far, the only real complaint I have about the PS3. If this is not an issue for you, then get the PS3.

A lot of people have become quite adept at juggling 5 remotes in the dark, while watching movies. I'm just not one of them.

[richard lichtenfelt]

I thought only hd dvd fans spoke about profile. It simply allows gimmicky extra features like picture in picture commentary where a box with the director in it is superimposed over part of the movie while he talks about directorial decisions. Another of these features is for ordering movie related items, but you can find better selection and prices by getting on the internet w/ your computer.

[BlueRay_Live_Game]

My budget for player is between 400-500 + tax and so on.

[Elandyll]

Originally Posted by BlueRay_Live_Game

My budget for player is between 400-500 + tax and so on.

Then I think (unless you want to take advantage of games/ Media station, in which case the PS3 is an obvious choice) that the new Panasonic BD30 is a clear winner at $499 MSRP (likely to be found around $449).

Check it out (release date 11/12)

http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-e...00000000005702

I dig the advanced color calib. and the pixel corrector and "Deep Color"

Combining a PHL Reference Chroma Processor with advanced P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing) imaging technology, UniPhier® — the Precise Digital Video processor — reproduces crisp, natural colors that are extremely faithful to the original movie.

[jsteinhauer]

Originally Posted by richard lichtenfelt

I thought only hd dvd fans spoke about profile. It simply allows gimmicky extra features like picture in picture commentary where a box with the director in it is superimposed over part of the movie while he talks about directorial decisions. Another of these features is for ordering movie related items, but you can find better selection and prices by getting on the internet w/ your computer.

You are assuming this is all it will ever be used for, though. Sometimes it just feels good to have the latest and the greatest. Equally important (to me) is that updating the firmware on my A20 is a snap. I wish my BDS1 was ethernet connected for this feature alone.

[BlueRay_Live_Game]

Thanks for the replies. Its true I dont have a blue ray player yet, but I have decided on Nov 30 I will purchase the PS3 for 399.99, I am Now Blue

[DrinkMore]

Originally Posted by BlueRay_Live_Game

Thanks for the replies. Its true I dont have a blue ray player yet, but I have decided on Nov 30 I will purchase the PS3 for 399.99, I am Now Blue

Congrats!

[WormySpartan]

PS3 is the way to go i think. I just made the jump and so far no complaints.