After Oct 31, who will get a new player? - Blu-ray Forum

Algernon · 07-29-2007, 04:46 PM

Can we all throw our old hardware out with the junk? Firmware updates won't add Ethernet ports, memory, ...

garak · 07-29-2007, 05:00 PM

I never watch the special features anyway, so the pip feature is just one more thing I won't use. It seems that special features are only important to about 5-10% of the people anyway, so I'd guess most people won't really care about the new features.

BStecke · 07-29-2007, 05:06 PM

If you're Ken Graffeo, special features are the defining characteristic about the next generation of discs! Forget that you can watch a movie in HIGH DEFINITION on your HIGH DEFINITION TV. That isn't a big enough selling point. What do you need memory for on a Blu-ray player? As far as updates, I guess that's up to you whether you want to spend another ~$250 just so you don't have to burn a disc.

Or just buy a PS3.

supersix4 · 07-29-2007, 05:13 PM

thats the great thing about the ps3 is that they can continue to do updates much faster than the standalone players can

jubaiweaponx · 07-29-2007, 05:51 PM

the ps3 was pretty well planned from sony,considered the best option for the money,the ease of updating is nice

EricJ · 07-29-2007, 05:53 PM

I assume there has to be something good about the post-October Samsung 2400's, if companies are reduced to the same "Get three movies free" promotion on the pre-mandate models as the HD companies are--
Some of us can smell an emergency clearance when we see one.

(Ah, I can remember when Disney gave their old "Limited Edition" disks away free, and even then couldn't clear them all out of the warehouse...)

Sylin · 07-29-2007, 05:57 PM

I'll buy a new Blu player, but probably wait for Black Friday specials or a slick discount. My current Sony S300 can go on the bedroom TV after that.

View Poll Results: With Oct 31, will you get a new player?
Sure, I want to be able to play all new content	24	37.50%
No, I hope for compatibility	12	18.75%
No, I don't give a f***	16	25.00%
What happens on Oct 31?	12	18.75%
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07-29-2007, 04:46 PM	#1
Algernon Active Member Member since:Jul 2007	After Oct 31, who will get a new player? Can we all throw our old hardware out with the junk? Firmware updates won't add Ethernet ports, memory, ...

07-29-2007, 05:51 PM	#5
jubaiweaponx Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:collingdale,pa Blu-ray collection:304	indeed the ps3 was pretty well planned from sony,considered the best option for the money,the ease of updating is nice

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07-29-2007, 05:00 PM	#2
garak Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Arizona	I never watch the special features anyway, so the pip feature is just one more thing I won't use. It seems that special features are only important to about 5-10% of the people anyway, so I'd guess most people won't really care about the new features.

07-29-2007, 05:06 PM	#3
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	If you're Ken Graffeo, special features are the defining characteristic about the next generation of discs! Forget that you can watch a movie in HIGH DEFINITION on your HIGH DEFINITION TV. That isn't a big enough selling point. What do you need memory for on a Blu-ray player? As far as updates, I guess that's up to you whether you want to spend another ~$250 just so you don't have to burn a disc. Or just buy a PS3.

07-29-2007, 05:13 PM	#4
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	thats the great thing about the ps3 is that they can continue to do updates much faster than the standalone players can

07-29-2007, 05:53 PM	#6
EricJ Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:The Paradise of New England Blu-ray collection:6	I assume there has to be something good about the post-October Samsung 2400's, if companies are reduced to the same "Get three movies free" promotion on the pre-mandate models as the HD companies are-- Some of us can smell an emergency clearance when we see one. (Ah, I can remember when Disney gave their old "Limited Edition" disks away free, and even then couldn't clear them all out of the warehouse...)

07-29-2007, 05:57 PM	#7
Sylin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Nashville Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:159	I'll buy a new Blu player, but probably wait for Black Friday specials or a slick discount. My current Sony S300 can go on the bedroom TV after that.

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