Wonting to buy - Blu-ray Forum

jet978 · 12-27-2007, 09:06 PM

I have been wonting to buy a blu-ray for a while now. Hoping Santa was going to get me one. Guess I was bad thins year.

Any way. I went to pc Richards and asked a couple of questions about the difference between models. Two salesmen told me that the most important thing I need to do is buy a blu-ray that is the same make as my TV. Something to do with the two would be more compatible. So I have a sharp agues TV so do I buy a sharp blu-ray. I didn't know if that was true or not so I went to best buy and asked salesmen there if it was true and I was told it doesn't make a difference. So who is right or wrong? What do you think?

Sushisake · 12-27-2007, 09:08 PM

I have a Sony blu ray (301) and an Samsung HDTV - and the two work very nicely together. Whoever told you that you needed the same make for both Blu ray player and TV is out of their mind.

But what you can afford and what you think you will enjoy most.

stockstar1138 · 12-27-2007, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jet978

I have been wonting to buy a blu-ray for a while now. Hoping Santa was going to get me one. Guess I was bad thins year.

Any way. I went to pc Richards and asked a couple of questions about the difference between models. Two salesmen told me that the most important thing I need to do is buy a blu-ray that is the same make as my TV. Something to do with the two would be more compatible. So I have a sharp agues TV so do I buy a sharp blu-ray. I didn't know if that was true or not so I went to best buy and asked salesmen there if it was true and I was told it doesn't make a difference. So who is right or wrong? What do you think?

i have no clue who or what pc richards is, but they are completely wrong. you do not need the same brand of player or tv. the guys at best buy are right.

Amel · 12-27-2007, 09:11 PM

lol at wonting

kpkelley · 12-27-2007, 09:11 PM

There are some hdmi features which will only work with tv's and players of the same make, but that is entirely an electronics thing and will in no way affect the playback of any discs.

stockstar1138 · 12-27-2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kpkelley

There are some hdmi features which will only work with tv's and players of the same make, but that is entirely an electronics thing and will in no way affect the playback of any discs.

give one example.

RUR · 12-27-2007, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jet978

I have been wonting to buy a blu-ray for a while now. Hoping Santa was going to get me one. Guess I was bad thins year.

Any way. I went to pc Richards and asked a couple of questions about the difference between models. Two salesmen told me that the most important thing I need to do is buy a blu-ray that is the same make as my TV. Something to do with the two would be more compatible. So I have a sharp agues TV so do I buy a sharp blu-ray. I didn't know if that was true or not so I went to best buy and asked salesmen there if it was true and I was told it doesn't make a difference. So who is right or wrong? What do you think?

Welcome to the forum!

As others have pointed out, there's no reason you need the player and TV makes to match. If you'll tell us your budget and some details about your TV, we can make some useful suggestions about possible players. The folks here will know far more than the vast majority of salesmen you'll meet.

kpkelley · 12-27-2007, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by stockstar1138

give one example.

Samsung.

Samsung AnyNet System Control
Samsung Anynet lets you control all of your Anynet-enabled Samsung components through the TV’s remote control. This feature facilitates "one-touch" control operations such as turning on the TV, DVD player and selecting the proper inputs.

cpgator · 12-27-2007, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kpkelley

Samsung.

Samsung AnyNet System Control
Samsung Anynet lets you control all of your Anynet-enabled Samsung components through the TV’s remote control. This feature facilitates "one-touch" control operations such as turning on the TV, DVD player and selecting the proper inputs.

What does that have to do with HDMI?

mgonzo2u · 12-27-2007, 10:04 PM

Wonting?

Geez

Everyone knows zat it is really pro-nowwwwwn-ced Vanting.

Signed,
Adolf Von Shnitzel

FFR · 12-27-2007, 10:16 PM

If you dont care about 1.1, i would recommend the sharp over the panny

jet978 · 12-28-2007, 01:33 AM

all right take it easy on the spelling.

i didn't think that made a diffrence but i figured i would ask anyway. i would like to keep it under $500. as far as my tv its a 46" sharp aquas 1080i

JasonR · 12-28-2007, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jet978

I have been wonting to buy a blu-ray for a while now. Hoping Santa was going to get me one. Guess I was bad thins year.

Any way. I went to pc Richards and asked a couple of questions about the difference between models. Two salesmen told me that the most important thing I need to do is buy a blu-ray that is the same make as my TV. Something to do with the two would be more compatible. So I have a sharp agues TV so do I buy a sharp blu-ray. I didn't know if that was true or not so I went to best buy and asked salesmen there if it was true and I was told it doesn't make a difference. So who is right or wrong? What do you think?

Those Guys = Stupid

buckshot · 12-28-2007, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cpgator

What does that have to do with HDMI?

I used to have a samsung upconverting dvd player with my samsung tv and I believe the anynet function only worked with hdmi. could be wrong. it was pretty convenient at the time though. no need to a universal remote.

coolmilo · 12-28-2007, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jet978

all right take it easy on the spelling.

i didn't think that made a diffrence but i figured i would ask anyway. i would like to keep it under $500. as far as my tv its a 46" sharp aquas 1080i

Dude, just buy a PS3 and be done with it. It will work fine with your Sharp and it is a fine Blu-ray player and game machine.

Caligula · 12-28-2007, 02:15 AM

I wont other ps3 for my bedroom and I wont you to buy ps3 for your own satsfication

krazeyeyez · 12-28-2007, 02:30 AM

i cant see any main features being improved but i know that my sony bravia nsync allows me extra options that as far as i know i wouldnt have with another companys blu player. plus i got everything on one remote which is great, i fire up my blu and the tv switches automatically to the right input, i put my tv on the sleep timer my blu shuts down with it etc...

i cant see HAVING to buy the same brand though.

Footloose301 · 12-28-2007, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Caligula

I wont other ps3 for my bedroom and I wont you to buy ps3 for your own satsfication

LMAO

jet978 · 12-28-2007, 08:02 PM

Thanks guys. I’m sure I will have more questions with bad spelling in the future.

tru_to_blu · 12-30-2007, 07:25 AM

It doesnt matter if they match or not.

12-27-2007, 09:06 PM	#1
jet978 New Member Member since:Dec 2007	Wonting to buy I have been wonting to buy a blu-ray for a while now. Hoping Santa was going to get me one. Guess I was bad thins year. Any way. I went to pc Richards and asked a couple of questions about the difference between models. Two salesmen told me that the most important thing I need to do is buy a blu-ray that is the same make as my TV. Something to do with the two would be more compatible. So I have a sharp agues TV so do I buy a sharp blu-ray. I didn't know if that was true or not so I went to best buy and asked salesmen there if it was true and I was told it doesn't make a difference. So who is right or wrong? What do you think?

12-27-2007, 09:08 PM	#2
Sushisake Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:1806 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:3	I have a Sony blu ray (301) and an Samsung HDTV - and the two work very nicely together. Whoever told you that you needed the same make for both Blu ray player and TV is out of their mind. But what you can afford and what you think you will enjoy most.

12-27-2007, 09:11 PM	#4
Amel Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Clearwater FL Blu-ray collection:91 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	lol at wonting

12-27-2007, 09:11 PM	#5
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	There are some hdmi features which will only work with tv's and players of the same make, but that is entirely an electronics thing and will in no way affect the playback of any discs.

12-27-2007, 10:04 PM	#10
mgonzo2u Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:O.C. KOOK FOR LIFE Blu-ray collection:112	Wonting? Geez Everyone knows zat it is really pro-nowwwwwn-ced Vanting. Signed, Adolf Von Shnitzel

12-27-2007, 10:16 PM	#11
FFR Member Member since:Nov 2007	If you dont care about 1.1, i would recommend the sharp over the panny

12-28-2007, 01:33 AM	#12
jet978 New Member Member since:Dec 2007	all right take it easy on the spelling. i didn't think that made a diffrence but i figured i would ask anyway. i would like to keep it under $500. as far as my tv its a 46" sharp aquas 1080i

12-28-2007, 02:15 AM	#16
Caligula Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Philadelphia Trading Score:1	I wont other ps3 for my bedroom and I wont you to buy ps3 for your own satsfication

12-28-2007, 02:30 AM	#17
krazeyeyez Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:the guy on the couch Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:287 Blu-ray reviews:4	i cant see any main features being improved but i know that my sony bravia nsync allows me extra options that as far as i know i wouldnt have with another companys blu player. plus i got everything on one remote which is great, i fire up my blu and the tv switches automatically to the right input, i put my tv on the sleep timer my blu shuts down with it etc... i cant see HAVING to buy the same brand though.

12-28-2007, 08:02 PM	#19
jet978 New Member Member since:Dec 2007	Thanks guys. I’m sure I will have more questions with bad spelling in the future.

12-30-2007, 07:25 AM	#20
tru_to_blu Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Kentucky 4K collection:280 Blu-ray collection:1167 Trading Score:62	It doesnt matter if they match or not.

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