Advice on Best Blu-ray Player Please. - Blu-ray Forum

Deane Johnson · 11-03-2007, 06:55 PM

I won't go into all of my reasons for disenchantment, but I think I'll spend my money on a Blu-ray player. I know there are threads and threads on opinions of which player is best, but I'd like to get a simple recommendation from those already experienced.

My need is simple. Movies and DD 5.1. Nothing else. What's the lowest priced player that provides that? $98 didn't buy me much in the other format.

calgarymarc · 11-03-2007, 06:59 PM

PS3

Future-proof and fully upgradeable to support Profile 1.1 (now known as 'Bonus View')
Not only is it a full gaming console, however it can do pretty much anything else you want it to.

This is highly recommended

Blu As Hell · 11-03-2007, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deane Johnson

My need is simple. Movies and DD 5.1. Nothing else. What's the lowest priced player that provides that? $98 didn't buy me much in the other format.

Either a PS3 ($399 40gb), a Sony S300($449-$499), or you could wait until the 12th of November and get the new DMP-BD30K from Panasonic ($499) it will be Profile 1.1 compliant.

ikbradley · 11-03-2007, 07:01 PM

Get a PS3 40gb for $399. Great picture and sound. Amazing build quality. It has ethernet for easy updating and is the most futureproof. The only word of warning is that because it relies on blue tooth you cannot use a universal infrared remote.

Apollo 18 · 11-03-2007, 07:01 PM

Honestly, i'd recommend the PS3 with a blu tooth remote. It's simple to use, and should you ever choose to you can use it to play games too.

I've got one, and 90% of my use is Blu Ray movies. I've never been disappointed.

maximus2323 · 11-03-2007, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deane Johnson

I won't go into all of my reasons for disenchantment, but I think I'll spend my money on a Blu-ray player. I know there are threads and threads on opinions of which player is best, but I'd like to get a simple recommendation from those already experienced.

My need is simple. Movies and DD 5.1. Nothing else. What's the lowest priced player that provides that? $98 didn't buy me much in the other format.

Must have been bad...

Razzy · 11-03-2007, 07:03 PM

PS3. No need to buy games and is a awesome Blu ray player. I just finished watching spider man 2.1. Simply awesome PQ & AQ. SM 3 tomorrow.

WickyWoo · 11-03-2007, 07:03 PM

If you don't care about analog outputs for lossless codecs then definately the 40GB PS3 and a remote is the way to go

jw · 11-03-2007, 07:06 PM

Its that old saying If you drive a Cadillac for most your Life, you wont be happy with anything less

Make sure you tell it wont work so they defective it out and send it back to Toshiba, and not on the sales floor

Iceman_II · 11-03-2007, 07:12 PM

I KNOW you listed what you THINK you want in a BD player.

When you get the PS3, you will find a bunch of things you didn't even know you wanted, but that you eventually will not live without.

My favorite features are the option of streaming audio, video, and still pictures over the home network or playing video from an external drive or from memory sticks.

I've never been a gamer, but there are a couple of non-first person shooters (see my signature) which are wicked cool, especially GT-HD and GT Prolog.

On top of all the other features, you have the option of loading a secondary operating system (either YDL or Ubuntu are the easiest to load - I've loaded both)... with all these features, the choice becomes a no brainer.

HOWEVER - If you can afford the $98, you may want to keep the A2 as an upsampling DVD player, and use it for the free HD-DVDs you get with the mail in. This way, the player can't be purchased by someone to use as an exclusive red system... I KNOW people here will rag on me, but lets not kid ourselves, if you take it back, there will be no shortage of people willing to buy it, and while you have seen the "blu" light, they may only see red.

GoldenRedux · 11-03-2007, 07:13 PM

Moved to Blu-ray Players and Recorders and clarified thread title.

Deane Johnson · 11-03-2007, 07:16 PM

Actually it works fine. It won't output DD 5.1 from the optical jack. It has no coax. I don't have an HDMI receiver nor does mine do DTS. In other words, I can't get DD 5.1 into my receiver.

I'm assuming the PS3 has none of these issues. I need coax or optical, not HDMI when it comes to audio. I'll send the picture to the projector via HDMI, but the audio has to go via coax or optical.

Iceman_II · 11-03-2007, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldenRedux

Moved to Blu-ray Players and Recorders and clarified thread title.

I thought it a rather nice spin, a member saying they were taking their $98 boat anchor back.... unlike all the new sub-20 post members talking about how great a deal it was

Deane Johnson · 11-03-2007, 07:39 PM

A little side issue, I asked for some help with this player over in the HD-DVD section of AVS, and you wouldn't believe the rudeness and accusations. The average age over there must be about 12.

maximus2323 · 11-03-2007, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deane Johnson

A little side issue, I asked for some help with this player over in the HD-DVD section of AVS, and you wouldn't believe the rudeness and accusations. The average age over there must be about 12.

Best thing to do for advice is to contact Toshiba...

Iceman_II · 11-03-2007, 07:41 PM

Deane, you have a PM

bdrex28 · 11-03-2007, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apollo 18

Honestly, i'd recommend the PS3 with a blu tooth remote. It's simple to use, and should you ever choose to you can use it to play games too.

I've got one, and 90% of my use is Blu Ray movies. I've never been disappointed.

Same here. Although I am probably going to buy the new Panasonic when it comes out as well.

Frode · 11-03-2007, 07:46 PM

The PS3 is a better upscaler than the Toshiba, so there's really no reason to clutter up the HT rack.

Iceman_II · 11-03-2007, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frode

The PS3 is a better upscaler than the Toshiba, so there's really no reason to clutter up the HT rack.

But for showing off your system, it is pretty cool to play BOTH BD and DVD, and toggle the picture back and forth so people can REALLY see the difference.

Deane Johnson · 11-03-2007, 08:00 PM

Is it my understanding now that the PS3 will output DD 5.1 through either a coax or optical output jack.

11-03-2007, 06:55 PM	#1
Deane Johnson Active Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Omaha, NE	Advice on Best Blu-ray Player Please. I won't go into all of my reasons for disenchantment, but I think I'll spend my money on a Blu-ray player. I know there are threads and threads on opinions of which player is best, but I'd like to get a simple recommendation from those already experienced. My need is simple. Movies and DD 5.1. Nothing else. What's the lowest priced player that provides that? $98 didn't buy me much in the other format.

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11-03-2007, 06:59 PM	#2
calgarymarc Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Canada 4K collection:173 Blu-ray collection:173	PS3 Future-proof and fully upgradeable to support Profile 1.1 (now known as 'Bonus View') Not only is it a full gaming console, however it can do pretty much anything else you want it to. This is highly recommended

11-03-2007, 07:01 PM	#4
ikbradley Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007	Get a PS3 40gb for $399. Great picture and sound. Amazing build quality. It has ethernet for easy updating and is the most futureproof. The only word of warning is that because it relies on blue tooth you cannot use a universal infrared remote.

11-03-2007, 07:01 PM	#5
Apollo 18 Active Member Member since:Jun 2007	Honestly, i'd recommend the PS3 with a blu tooth remote. It's simple to use, and should you ever choose to you can use it to play games too. I've got one, and 90% of my use is Blu Ray movies. I've never been disappointed.

11-03-2007, 07:03 PM	#7
Razzy Special Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:179 Blu-ray reviews:2	PS3. No need to buy games and is a awesome Blu ray player. I just finished watching spider man 2.1. Simply awesome PQ & AQ. SM 3 tomorrow.

11-03-2007, 07:03 PM	#8
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	If you don't care about analog outputs for lossless codecs then definately the 40GB PS3 and a remote is the way to go

11-03-2007, 07:06 PM	#9
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	Its that old saying If you drive a Cadillac for most your Life, you wont be happy with anything less Make sure you tell it wont work so they defective it out and send it back to Toshiba, and not on the sales floor

11-03-2007, 07:12 PM	#10
Iceman_II Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Ft. Worth Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:308 Blu-ray reviews: 4	I KNOW you listed what you THINK you want in a BD player. When you get the PS3, you will find a bunch of things you didn't even know you wanted, but that you eventually will not live without. My favorite features are the option of streaming audio, video, and still pictures over the home network or playing video from an external drive or from memory sticks. I've never been a gamer, but there are a couple of non-first person shooters (see my signature) which are wicked cool, especially GT-HD and GT Prolog. On top of all the other features, you have the option of loading a secondary operating system (either YDL or Ubuntu are the easiest to load - I've loaded both)... with all these features, the choice becomes a no brainer. HOWEVER - If you can afford the $98, you may want to keep the A2 as an upsampling DVD player, and use it for the free HD-DVDs you get with the mail in. This way, the player can't be purchased by someone to use as an exclusive red system... I KNOW people here will rag on me, but lets not kid ourselves, if you take it back, there will be no shortage of people willing to buy it, and while you have seen the "blu" light, they may only see red.

11-03-2007, 07:13 PM	#11
GoldenRedux Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Blu-ray reviews:1	Moved to Blu-ray Players and Recorders and clarified thread title.

11-03-2007, 07:16 PM	#12
Deane Johnson Active Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Omaha, NE	Actually it works fine. It won't output DD 5.1 from the optical jack. It has no coax. I don't have an HDMI receiver nor does mine do DTS. In other words, I can't get DD 5.1 into my receiver. I'm assuming the PS3 has none of these issues. I need coax or optical, not HDMI when it comes to audio. I'll send the picture to the projector via HDMI, but the audio has to go via coax or optical.

11-03-2007, 07:39 PM	#14
Deane Johnson Active Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Omaha, NE	A little side issue, I asked for some help with this player over in the HD-DVD section of AVS, and you wouldn't believe the rudeness and accusations. The average age over there must be about 12.

11-03-2007, 07:41 PM	#16
Iceman_II Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Ft. Worth Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:308 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Deane, you have a PM

11-03-2007, 07:46 PM	#18
Frode Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	The PS3 is a better upscaler than the Toshiba, so there's really no reason to clutter up the HT rack.

11-03-2007, 08:00 PM	#20
Deane Johnson Active Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Omaha, NE	Is it my understanding now that the PS3 will output DD 5.1 through either a coax or optical output jack.

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