Looking For A Blu-ray Player

[Mr. HiDef]

Ok I am getting my dad a bd player for christmas and really cant decide on what to get since I use my ps3 and have never even used a stand alone before right now I am looking at the Sony BDP-S350 @ amazon for 270. and u get a free copy of hancock not sure if this is any good but had good reveiws..... I wanted to get the Sharp bd player because it will be used on a Aquos but the reviews are not that great so if anyone has any suggestions for one under $300 that would be great

[Scorxpion]

Originally Posted by Mr. HiDef

Ok I am getting my dad a bd player for christmas and really cant decide on what to get since I use my ps3 and have never even used a stand alone before right now I am looking at the Sony BDP-S350 @ amazon for 270. and u get a free copy of hancock not sure if this is any good but had good reveiws..... I wanted to get the Sharp bd player because it will be used on a Aquos but the reviews are not that great so if anyone has any suggestions for one under $300 that would be great

This player is very good from what i have heard and read on multiple threads.My question for you is your Dad going to connect it to a receiver and what kind of receiver he has.Because if he is looking forward for lossless sound bear in mind this player can only decode DolbytrueHD through HDMI and not DTSHDMA.If he has an older receiver choose between Panasonic BD-55 or Sony BDP-S550.


Good Luck

[drjake]

If he has a receiver that decodes or takes PCM, take a look at the Panasonic DMP-BD35. Most reviewers find its picture to be a little better than the Sony. You should be able to find it for less than the Sony.

[Mr. HiDef]

Originally Posted by Scorxpion

This player is very good from what i have heard and read on multiple threads.My question for you is your Dad going to connect it to a receiver and what kind of receiver he has.Because if he is looking forward for lossless sound bear in mind this player can only decode DolbytrueHD through HDMI and not DTSHDMA.If he has an older receiver choose between Panasonic BD-55 or Sony BDP-S550.


Good Luck

Yeah I know all about that he will only be benefiting the pq of bluray because he is using the BOSE 321 so just looking for a player with great pq

[Scorxpion]

Originally Posted by Mr. HiDef

Yeah I know all about that he will only be benefiting the pq of bluray because he is using the BOSE 321 so just looking for a player with great pq

As far as PQ it is Great dont worry and maybe someone saying it is slightly better than PS3.Yes go ahead and buy it .

[Mr. HiDef]

Originally Posted by Scorxpion

As far as PQ it is Great dont worry and maybe someone saying it is slightly better than PS3.Yes go ahead and buy it .

Ok cool thanks for the info the panasonic the above poster want mentioning is 10 dollars more and i wouldnt get hancock is it that much better or about the same as the sony?

[Scorxpion]

Originally Posted by Mr. HiDef

Ok cool thanks for the info the panasonic the above poster want mentioning is 10 dollars more and i wouldnt get hancock is it that much better or about the same as the sony?

In this case i assume both are the same as far as PQ but in sony case you have at least a free movie which has an incredible PQ.Have it at home and enjoy it for Hancock BD.its up to you to decide.Kindly read The Panasonic thread to get general information about it.

[Mr. HiDef]

Originally Posted by Scorxpion

In this case i assume both are the same as far as PQ but in sony case you have at least a free movie which has an incredible PQ.Have it at home and enjoy it for Hancock BD.its up to you to decide.Kindly read The Panasonic thread to get general information about it.

yeah for the price for the sony and the reviews I am just going to get it and the rambo box set for 25 bucks and that should be a good gift bd player and some 4 starter movies all for around 300

[callas01]

between the Sony and panny there are not huge differences other then the panny is getting slightly better reviews for upscaling and the internal decoding of both codecs. Outside of that I couldn't say there are many other huge differences. If none of that really matters then you can just go for which ever is cheaper.

[Scorxpion]

You are welcome ,I made a deal for Sony player and i should get commission anyway here i'm kidding.Happy shopping and enjoy it.I'm afraid after you experience the 1st standalone BD player you will go and buy one for yourself to sit beside your PS3.You know get jealous.

Happy holidays and merry Christmas enjoying BLU-RAY

[Mr. HiDef]

Just picked up the Sony Bdp-350! Got for only 239.00 at the Navy Exchange with no sales tax!!!!

[whatever_happened]

Originally Posted by Mr. HiDef

Just picked up the Sony Bdp-350! Got for only 239.00 at the Navy Exchange with no sales tax!!!!

Congrats, that what it is on ebay with free shipping...

[Mr. HiDef]

Originally Posted by whatever_happened

Congrats, that what it is on ebay with free shipping...

Yeah, that's what I thought too. The only reason I even looked was to see if they might price match amazon, but the lady was like we have it for 239.00.