I need Help!! - Blu-ray Forum

HollywoodNorth · 09-27-2008, 12:48 AM

I'm going too finally invest in a Blu-Ray player. I'm not a gamer so the PS3 is out of the question.

I'm really new at this and have been doing research. I want a player in which I don't have to buy a new player every couple years because of expanding technology.

1) is BD ever going to stop coming out with different disc versions?

2) Are there any players out right now that will play any disc that I buy?

I don't mind doing firmware updates just not into buying new players very few years because it no longer can be updated to play say Transformers 2 when it is on BD. I hope I was clear as too what I'm asking.

BStecke · 09-27-2008, 12:50 AM

Even though a PS3 is "out of the question" it's one of the only players out there that meets both of those criteria, for sure. Despite the spec being finalized, it's one of only a handful of players that supports BD-Live. Otherwise the Sony S550 would probably be my other recommendation.

arush5268d · 09-27-2008, 12:56 AM

There's also the Panasonic DMP-BD50, and the soon-to-be-coming DMP-BD55. Panasonic's players, so far, have been great. Fast load times, execellent picture quality, feature packed and very reliable.

I don't have any experience with the Sony player that was mentioned - but my personal recommendation would be the Panasonic.

I haven't upgraded the firmware on my Panasonic since January.

HollywoodNorth · 09-27-2008, 01:08 AM

For myself personally I would buy a PS3 and get back into gaming but my wife is like no...but she will let me buy a player. I had purchased a a HD-DVD player just after x-mas last year..from the time I ordered it to the time I recieved WB decided no more HD-DVD so I took my player back without even opening it. Now I wanted Blu-ray in the beginning but HD's price was hard too beat at the time.
That is my dileema plus I'm just getting myself current on BD.

arush5268d · 09-27-2008, 01:17 AM

Well welcome to the family!

It is a shame what happened to many people, such as yourself. Toshiba really has tried their best confuse the common consumer.

arush5268d · 09-27-2008, 01:20 AM

I should add that the only thing that the profile 2.0 players add is internet connectivity to download additional special features and the such.

Many of us, including myself, are perfectly happy with a profile 1.1 player and have no need or intentions of upgrading to 2.0. Not worth the price to me.

HollywoodNorth · 09-27-2008, 01:23 AM

Thanks Ha Ha..well just scoured the internet and the Panasonic DMP-BD50 and I cannot find it too buy anywhere..I am in Canada by the way.

I was under the impression that if you have a 1.1 player and have a movie that is 2.0 you cannot play said movie on that player. I'm a huge movie buff where the extra features are just as important as the movie itself.

Blu-Ron · 09-27-2008, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HollywoodNorth

I'm not a gamer so the PS3 is out of the question.

Hmmm...not really. The PS3 is still the best blu player (for now).

arush5268d · 09-27-2008, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-Ron

Hmmm...not really. The PS3 is still the best blu player (for now).

Take your fanboyism elsewhere. It's not welcome in this thread.

gandytime · 09-27-2008, 04:24 AM

I'm not a gamer at all my pS3 has never had a game played on it. I purchased a 40gb I love it. I like the wireless options with the updates

09-27-2008, 12:48 AM	#1
HollywoodNorth Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Nova Scotia, Canada Blu-ray collection:11	I need Help!! I'm going too finally invest in a Blu-Ray player. I'm not a gamer so the PS3 is out of the question. I'm really new at this and have been doing research. I want a player in which I don't have to buy a new player every couple years because of expanding technology. 1) is BD ever going to stop coming out with different disc versions? 2) Are there any players out right now that will play any disc that I buy? I don't mind doing firmware updates just not into buying new players very few years because it no longer can be updated to play say Transformers 2 when it is on BD. I hope I was clear as too what I'm asking.

09-27-2008, 12:50 AM	#2
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	Even though a PS3 is "out of the question" it's one of the only players out there that meets both of those criteria, for sure. Despite the spec being finalized, it's one of only a handful of players that supports BD-Live. Otherwise the Sony S550 would probably be my other recommendation.

09-27-2008, 12:56 AM	#3
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	There's also the Panasonic DMP-BD50, and the soon-to-be-coming DMP-BD55. Panasonic's players, so far, have been great. Fast load times, execellent picture quality, feature packed and very reliable. I don't have any experience with the Sony player that was mentioned - but my personal recommendation would be the Panasonic. I haven't upgraded the firmware on my Panasonic since January.

09-27-2008, 01:08 AM	#4
HollywoodNorth Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Nova Scotia, Canada Blu-ray collection:11	For myself personally I would buy a PS3 and get back into gaming but my wife is like no...but she will let me buy a player. I had purchased a a HD-DVD player just after x-mas last year..from the time I ordered it to the time I recieved WB decided no more HD-DVD so I took my player back without even opening it. Now I wanted Blu-ray in the beginning but HD's price was hard too beat at the time. That is my dileema plus I'm just getting myself current on BD.

09-27-2008, 01:17 AM	#5
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	Well welcome to the family! It is a shame what happened to many people, such as yourself. Toshiba really has tried their best confuse the common consumer.

09-27-2008, 01:20 AM	#6
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	I should add that the only thing that the profile 2.0 players add is internet connectivity to download additional special features and the such. Many of us, including myself, are perfectly happy with a profile 1.1 player and have no need or intentions of upgrading to 2.0. Not worth the price to me.

09-27-2008, 01:23 AM	#7
HollywoodNorth Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Nova Scotia, Canada Blu-ray collection:11	Thanks Ha Ha..well just scoured the internet and the Panasonic DMP-BD50 and I cannot find it too buy anywhere..I am in Canada by the way. I was under the impression that if you have a 1.1 player and have a movie that is 2.0 you cannot play said movie on that player. I'm a huge movie buff where the extra features are just as important as the movie itself.

09-27-2008, 04:24 AM	#10
gandytime Member Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:1	I'm not a gamer at all my pS3 has never had a game played on it. I purchased a 40gb I love it. I like the wireless options with the updates

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