Help with my son going blu - Blu-ray Forum

npanzeca · 01-05-2009, 06:57 PM

My son wants me to get him a blu ray player for his 21st birthday next month. I have a Sony blu ray player, its the 2nd one that came out, the number escapes me. What would be a good one to get him as his first Blu player? We have been partial to Sony and he has my old Sony 50 inch HD TV (not lcd). Any ideas? How are the newer Sony blu players? Thanks everyone.

BigMots · 01-05-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by npanzeca

My son wants me to get him a blu ray player for his 21st birthday next month. I have a Sony blu ray player, its the 2nd one that came out, the number escapes me. What would be a good one to get him as his first Blu player? We have been partial to Sony and he has my old Sony 50 inch HD TV (not lcd). Any ideas? How are the newer Sony blu players? Thanks everyone.

Not sure what ur budget is..but the BDP-S350 would be a very good one. You should be able to snag one for $250ish or if you are a costco member grab the BDP-BX1 they're about the equivalent.

BigMots

nolfoc · 01-05-2009, 07:06 PM

i have the sony BDP 550, and i like it a lot, load times are pretty fast and PQ is top notch.. dunno how much your looking to spend but its around $399, you can do a price compare at BB and get it down to $324... bought mine almost 2 months ago, dunno if price dropped but you should check it out...great player though

Themoth · 01-05-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMots

Not sure what ur budget is..but the BDP-S350 would be a very good one. You should be able to snag one for $250ish or if you are a costco member grab the BDP-BX1 they're about the equivalent.

BigMots

have to agree for a first timer, the 350 will work based on the TV he is using he won't see the Blu benefits with resolution...

Mr. HiDef · 01-05-2009, 07:09 PM

Well I am 21 next month and I have the PS3 and love it. Also I just got my dad his first BD Player the 350 and he loves it

npanzeca · 01-05-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMots

Not sure what ur budget is..but the BDP-S350 would be a very good one. You should be able to snag one for $250ish or if you are a costco member grab the BDP-BX1 they're about the equivalent.

BigMots

That is the one I was thinking about, I noticed that BB and CC still show it as $299, sounds like I have to broaden my searches......lol

Themoth · 01-05-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by npanzeca

That is the one I was thinking about, I noticed that BB and CC still show it as $299, sounds like I have to broaden my searches......lol

they will match the price...

Johnny Vinyl · 01-05-2009, 07:14 PM

I picked up the Samsung BDP-1500 for $179 at Costco! It is actually for my girlfriend as I use my PS3.

Geezer00003 · 01-05-2009, 07:16 PM

Sounds like you're well on the way to making the kid real happy.
A PS3 will knock his socks off!

neos_peace · 01-05-2009, 09:46 PM

oh just get him the PS3 you know you want to lol

JJ · 01-05-2009, 09:55 PM

Top notch standalone you could get him - The Panasonic DMP-BD35. Unless he plays games and whatnot - then PS3!

ozzman · 01-05-2009, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Top notch standalone you could get him - The Panasonic DMP-BD35. Unless he plays games and whatnot - then PS3!

I second the PS3,I just love this thing

Iam just in the process of grabbing a blu-tooth keyboard for the Ps3 so i can bug people here on Blu-ray.com from my plasma TV

.
I love the idea that i can surf the net ,

Great blu ray player with all updates for firmware(the best support i would say for any player)

And ofcoures Awesome games.
Iam not a gamer,But after watching my boys play Call of Duty 4 if think i just might start playing again

Ps3 all the way, he'll love you for it

Footloose301 · 01-06-2009, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Themoth

have to agree for a first timer, the 350 will work based on the TV he is using he won't see the Blu benefits with resolution...

What are you talking about "the 350 will work based on the TV he is using".

Sorry, just sounds like a kick in the ribs when you say it that way. Makes it sound like its a bottom of the barrel Blu-Ray player when in fact it has actually been rated quite well and the audio and video are both top notch. Makes no difference which Blu-Ray player he gets, even with that TV he WILL still see the benefits of Blu-Ray over DVD even with a TV that is only 720P/1080i.

ozzman · 01-06-2009, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Footloose301

What are you talking about "the 350 will work based on the TV he is using".

Sorry, just sounds like a kick in the ribs when you say it that way. Makes it sound like its a bottom of the barrel Blu-Ray player when in fact it has actually been rated quite well and the audio and video are both top notch. Makes no difference which Blu-Ray player he gets, even with that TV he WILL still see the benefits of Blu-Ray over DVD even with a TV that is only 720P/1080i.

I should Know my tv is 1080i

You will benefit.

Everythings a O.K

Blu Titan · 01-06-2009, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by npanzeca

My son wants me to get him a blu ray player for his 21st birthday next month. I have a Sony blu ray player, its the 2nd one that came out, the number escapes me. What would be a good one to get him as his first Blu player? We have been partial to Sony and he has my old Sony 50 inch HD TV (not lcd). Any ideas? How are the newer Sony blu players? Thanks everyone.

You cannot go wrong with the Sony S350.

01-05-2009, 06:57 PM	#1
npanzeca Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Columbus, Ohio Blu-ray collection:109	Help with my son going blu My son wants me to get him a blu ray player for his 21st birthday next month. I have a Sony blu ray player, its the 2nd one that came out, the number escapes me. What would be a good one to get him as his first Blu player? We have been partial to Sony and he has my old Sony 50 inch HD TV (not lcd). Any ideas? How are the newer Sony blu players? Thanks everyone.

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01-05-2009, 07:06 PM	#3
nolfoc Banned Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 108 Trading Score:49	i have the sony BDP 550, and i like it a lot, load times are pretty fast and PQ is top notch.. dunno how much your looking to spend but its around $399, you can do a price compare at BB and get it down to $324... bought mine almost 2 months ago, dunno if price dropped but you should check it out...great player though

01-05-2009, 07:09 PM	#5
Mr. HiDef Expert Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Fox Lake IL Blu-ray collection:89	Well I am 21 next month and I have the PS3 and love it. Also I just got my dad his first BD Player the 350 and he loves it

01-05-2009, 07:14 PM	#8
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I picked up the Samsung BDP-1500 for $179 at Costco! It is actually for my girlfriend as I use my PS3.

01-05-2009, 07:16 PM	#9
Geezer00003 Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2008 Location:GTA Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:207 Blu-ray collection:669	Sounds like you're well on the way to making the kid real happy. A PS3 will knock his socks off!

01-05-2009, 09:46 PM	#10
neos_peace Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Shamokin Dam, Pa Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:279 Trading Score:1	oh just get him the PS3 you know you want to lol

01-05-2009, 09:55 PM	#11
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Top notch standalone you could get him - The Panasonic DMP-BD35. Unless he plays games and whatnot - then PS3!

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