PS3 vs BDP-S350 vs s550

[prerich]

Originally Posted by JadedRaverLA

I agree. Up until recently, though, the PS3 was far and away the best player out there in terms of specs, speed, and compatibility. It was inevitable and important that standlones catch up, but now that they have, all the PS3 pushing needs to stop. It's definitely a quality player (its the one I use) but if you want ir, multi-channel analog outputs, or a design that fits in better with other home theatre gear (and don't care about gaming) then the new standlones (especially the new Sony's) can give you the same experience without the "game system" stigma.

This post is a breath of fresh air, the war is over - we have one format - but many players can co-exist.

[Entertainment72]

Originally Posted by prerich

the war is over - we have one format - but many players can co-exist.

[tilallr1]

PS3 hands down. I think its time people let go of the video game console phobia and embrase it as a home entertainment system. The first of its kind. Sure it plays video games / music / browse the internet / stream video / play dvds upconverted / blu-ray movies / etc ... But doesn't that just make it more bang for your buck. Why spend the same price on a stand alone player when the video quality is the same but your not getting even a nickel of the same features. A stand alone player seems like such a huge waste of money to me. I think stand-alone players (if they remain at competitive prices with the PS3) will go the way of the dinosaur in the future. At least, this will be more true as the older generation (who are ignorant of technology) die off.

[prerich]

Originally Posted by tilallr1

PS3 hands down. I think its time people let go of the video game console phobia and embrase it as a home entertainment system. The first of its kind. Sure it plays video games / music / browse the internet / stream video / play dvds upconverted / blu-ray movies / etc ... But doesn't that just make it more bang for your buck. Why spend the same price on a stand alone player when the video quality is the same but your not getting even a nickel of the same features. A stand alone player seems like such a huge waste of money to me. I think stand-alone players (if they remain at competitive prices with the PS3) will go the way of the dinosaur in the future. At least, this will be more true as the older generation (who are ignorant of technology) die off.

It's the first of its kind marketed as such...HTPC'rs have been doing this before Blu or HD-DVD ever came out. We were the first ones with true 1080p content (can anyone say WMV-HD)? The PS3 has more in common with a HTPC than it does a standalone bd player (see my thread in the PC section). Its a great player but people buy according to their own likes, dislikes, and taste. You can get features on a standalone not available with a PS3. People with High end prepros with multi-channel inputs would definately go with a standalone that decodes and sends through the analog outs - I wouldn't want to trash a 4000.00 prepro just to buy a 1000.00 receiver because it has hdmi for audio for my PS3. Different needs people - different needs.