Best Blu Ray player for 400 or less? - Blu-ray Forum

vcough · 07-24-2008, 05:30 PM

I am ordering an player from Amazon as soon as my credit card application is accepted and am limiting myself to 400 dollars..whats the best player? Thanks

theprophecy247 · 07-24-2008, 05:34 PM

ps3

Dirk504 · 07-24-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by theprophecy247

ps3

Yep, it's the PS3.

vcough · 07-24-2008, 05:36 PM

Im thinking of doing that... There are some games I want toget..but does the quality of the Blu Ray movies suffer?

Dirk504 · 07-24-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by vcough

Im thinking of doing that... There are some games I want toget..but does the quality of the Blu Ray movies suffer?

Hell to the no. The quality is top notch and if your on PSN, you also get updates. That future proofs the heck outta the PS3. My picture is crystal clear.

theprophecy247 · 07-24-2008, 05:42 PM

ya ps3 pq is prolly the best, overall its the best bd player out there, with its updates and load times, check out the reviews on the net, if ur gonna get a bd player its a ps3, most people just think its a gaming console and they bd quality will suffer but they are soooo wrong

SBrooks1 · 07-24-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by vcough

Im thinking of doing that... There are some games I want toget..but does the quality of the Blu Ray movies suffer?

Why would the quality of Blu-ray movies suffer? The PS3 is hands down the best Blu-ray player on the market. Sony wouldn't put a Blu-ray player in the PS3 if it wasn't the best.

krisjan · 07-24-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by vcough

I am ordering an player from Amazon as soon as my credit card application is accepted and am limiting myself to 400 dollars..whats the best player? Thanks

You really need to provide much more information about your set-up before we can make a good recommendation. The PS3 is a good BD player but it has its flaws/downsides and is not for everyone. So, here are some questions for you:

What type of receiver do you have? Is it HDMI 1.3 with decoding capabilities for the hi-rez audio like TrueHD and DTS-MA? Does it have HDMI input at all?

Do you want BD profile 2.0 (i.e. "BD-Live" capability)? If not interested in profile 2.0, do you want profile 1.1 or will a basic profile 1.0 player suffice?

What type of TV do you have (e.g. 1080p, hdmi input, etc)?

Once you answer these questions, we can make some intelligent recommendations for you.

darkpoet25 · 07-24-2008, 05:45 PM

Not to mention there is no need for an ethernet port for said updates as well. You can download the firmware updates using a wireless LAN connection. If using the 2.0 Live function is something you are interested in, this is the best way of using it. Everything loads up much faster too.

krisjan · 07-24-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SBrooks1

Why would the quality of Blu-ray movies suffer? The PS3 is hands down the best Blu-ray player on the market. Sony wouldn't put a Blu-ray player in the PS3 if it wasn't the best.

There are plenty of people in other threads who have reported that the picture quality on BD of the PS3 is not as good as some stand alone units (e.g. Panasonic BD30 and BD50 players).

SS316SRV · 07-24-2008, 05:46 PM

Sweet, another "what is the best blu-ray player" thread.

You know what is the best blu-ray player...

Johnny Depp.

Hope you get all the in fo you need.

Beta Man · 07-24-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SBrooks1

Why would the quality of Blu-ray movies suffer? The PS3 is hands down the best Blu-ray player on the market. Sony wouldn't put a Blu-ray player in the PS3 if it wasn't the best.

There will be many higher end players that will be better than the PS3, but none in it's price range..... PS3 won't be "the best" but it'll be the "best under $1,000"

AcePunK · 07-24-2008, 06:46 PM

I like to say PS3 as well but this site will give you some reason not to http://www.cnet.com.au/dvdpvr/hddvd/...9289236,00.htm

twoboyz · 07-24-2008, 07:09 PM

To say that the PS3 is the best player on the market is crazy. For under $400 YES MAYBE IT IS. But for someone to tell me that it is better than anything is full of s?i*. Better than Denon 2500 or 3800 or Marantz 8002 or Pioneer Elite. Give me a break. Again under 400 I may believe you.

Equip:
Denon AVR 4308ci
Pioneer Elite BDP 95FD
Denon DVD 3930ci
Samsung 5084 1080p
Richard Grays s600 Power Conditioner
Monster HTS 5100 MK2
Def Tech BP 7002's, CLR 2500, UIW BPZ/A (2), UIW 94/A (2)

arush5268d · 07-24-2008, 07:51 PM

Ugh.

"PS3! PS3!" Do you PS3 fanboys ever stop to think that maybe that really isn't the best player for everyone???

For me, the PS3 is a TERRIBLE choice in players. But I have highly recommended it to my best friend as it would meet his needs and serve him well. But you people have to grow up and stop being mindless PS3 drones.

krisjan · 07-24-2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by arush5268d

Ugh.

"PS3! PS3!" Do you PS3 fanboys ever stop to think that maybe that really isn't the best player for everyone???

For me, the PS3 is a TERRIBLE choice in players. But I have highly recommended it to my best friend as it would meet his needs and serve him well. But you people have to grow up and stop being mindless PS3 drones.

+1

inaz4sun · 07-24-2008, 07:56 PM

Ps3

inaz4sun · 07-24-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by twoboyz

To say that the PS3 is the best player on the market is crazy. For under $400 YES MAYBE IT IS. But for someone to tell me that it is better than anything is full of s?i*. Better than Denon 2500 or 3800 or Marantz 8002 or Pioneer Elite. Give me a break. Again under 400 I may believe you.

Equip:
Denon AVR 4308ci
Pioneer Elite BDP 95FD
Denon DVD 3930ci
Samsung 5084 1080p
Richard Grays s600 Power Conditioner
Monster HTS 5100 MK2
Def Tech BP 7002's, CLR 2500, UIW BPZ/A (2), UIW 94/A (2)

Do those have video chat, hard drives for video and photos, allow internet browsing, play video games, etc...? Nope. Just because you pay a lot doesn't mean its better.

Blu Kreme · 07-24-2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AcePunK

I like to say PS3 as well but this site will give you some reason not to http://www.cnet.com.au/dvdpvr/hddvd/...9289236,00.htm

While I agree the PS3 is not for everyone and what you purchase should be based on your needs - that list is pretty lame. About the only thing that has any merit, is the 173 watts of power it uses. Never realized that. I knew it sucked some juice, but did not realize it was that much.

Wonder if Sony can fix it so it does not draw that much when watching just a movie!

BluPayne4400 · 07-24-2008, 09:04 PM

Got a thread up about this but no response. Is the Phillips Bp9000 worth $200? I already have a PS3 but looking to grab this at walmart on clearance for a second bedroom bd player. Is it a deal or no

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07-24-2008, 05:34 PM	#2
theprophecy247 Special Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Shadow Moses Islands Blu-ray collection:42 Blu-ray reviews:5	ps3

07-24-2008, 05:36 PM	#4
vcough Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:PA Blu-ray collection:6	Im thinking of doing that... There are some games I want toget..but does the quality of the Blu Ray movies suffer?

07-24-2008, 05:42 PM	#6
theprophecy247 Special Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Shadow Moses Islands Blu-ray collection:42 Blu-ray reviews:5	ya ps3 pq is prolly the best, overall its the best bd player out there, with its updates and load times, check out the reviews on the net, if ur gonna get a bd player its a ps3, most people just think its a gaming console and they bd quality will suffer but they are soooo wrong

07-24-2008, 05:45 PM	#9
darkpoet25 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Indianapolis, IN Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:297 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Not to mention there is no need for an ethernet port for said updates as well. You can download the firmware updates using a wireless LAN connection. If using the 2.0 Live function is something you are interested in, this is the best way of using it. Everything loads up much faster too.

07-24-2008, 05:46 PM	#11
SS316SRV Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Appleton, WI Blu-ray collection:74	Sweet, another "what is the best blu-ray player" thread. You know what is the best blu-ray player... Johnny Depp. Hope you get all the in fo you need.

07-24-2008, 06:46 PM	#13
AcePunK Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Orlando, Florida Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:585 Digital collection:89 iTunes collection:124 Blu-ray reviews:5	I like to say PS3 as well but this site will give you some reason not to http://www.cnet.com.au/dvdpvr/hddvd/...9289236,00.htm

07-24-2008, 07:09 PM	#14
twoboyz Member Member since:May 2008	To say that the PS3 is the best player on the market is crazy. For under $400 YES MAYBE IT IS. But for someone to tell me that it is better than anything is full of s?i*. Better than Denon 2500 or 3800 or Marantz 8002 or Pioneer Elite. Give me a break. Again under 400 I may believe you. Equip: Denon AVR 4308ci Pioneer Elite BDP 95FD Denon DVD 3930ci Samsung 5084 1080p Richard Grays s600 Power Conditioner Monster HTS 5100 MK2 Def Tech BP 7002's, CLR 2500, UIW BPZ/A (2), UIW 94/A (2)

07-24-2008, 07:51 PM	#15
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	Ugh. "PS3! PS3!" Do you PS3 fanboys ever stop to think that maybe that really isn't the best player for everyone??? For me, the PS3 is a TERRIBLE choice in players. But I have highly recommended it to my best friend as it would meet his needs and serve him well. But you people have to grow up and stop being mindless PS3 drones.

07-24-2008, 07:56 PM	#17
inaz4sun Active Member Member since:Apr 2007	Ps3

07-24-2008, 09:04 PM	#20
BluPayne4400 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Florida Blu-ray reviews:26 Trading Score:84	Got a thread up about this but no response. Is the Phillips Bp9000 worth $200? I already have a PS3 but looking to grab this at walmart on clearance for a second bedroom bd player. Is it a deal or no

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