Blu-ray player ... which one? - Blu-ray Forum

jedisinclair · 02-07-2007, 06:26 PM

I had bought the Sammy BDP1000 then sold it because my mom is offering to buy the Sony... now, should I go with the Sony? Or, maybe wait for the new Samsung (BDP1200) ? Any thoughts or input would be appreciated...

Spankey · 02-07-2007, 07:28 PM

Why is the PS3 out of the question?

jedisinclair · 02-07-2007, 07:34 PM

I have considered PS3, but I'm not much of a gamer. I have heard the PS3 is one of the best (if not, the best) Blu-ray player out right now.

Spankey · 02-07-2007, 07:36 PM

Then IMO, I would buy the PS3 for Blu-ray playback along with storage capabilities that allow it to be a media player, the ability to download HD trailers, and web surfing. Who knows, you might want to pick up one game along the way. The PS3 is a no brainer right now. A steal for the price.

JTK · 02-07-2007, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedisinclair

I have considered PS3, but I'm not much of a gamer. I have heard the PS3 is one of the best (if not, the best) Blu-ray player out right now.

Read the March 07 issue of Home Theater Magazine. Their glowing 94/100 review should knock you off the fence.

And this is a magzine that has serious perception issues out there for being biased towards HD-DVD no less.

Frankly, you don't need to be a gamer at all to buy this thing and have an incredible value for your dollar.

Jodi · 02-07-2007, 10:04 PM

I say go for the PS3 as your first Blu-Ray player.
You DON'T have to be a gamer to appreciate one of the best Blu-Ray players on the market today. If you just want to watch Blu-Ray movies, the $500 20GB version of PS3 will do VERY nicely. And they're not kidding about the PS3 being that good a Blu-Ray player -- an absolute steal!!
I plan to get my 20GB PS3 pretty soon....EXCLUSIVELY as my first Blu-Ray player.
Stay tuned.......

Jodi

mbslrm · 02-07-2007, 10:44 PM

Just get a PS3.

Sfblups3 · 02-07-2007, 10:50 PM

i agree i have 2 ps3s one in my living room and one in my bedroom, Very nice all around, and i haven't had any issues with blu-ray playback or for my games... good price for a first blu-ray player / game system

AlaskaDon · 02-07-2007, 11:44 PM

I also went with the PS3 and am very happy with it. If you get one, also pick up the remote control for it. Using the game controller as the remote gets to be annoying if your main use is movie viewing as it is for me.

Spankey · 02-08-2007, 02:10 PM

The funny thing is, is that I now know which keys to hit on the game controller to navigate the menus, fast forward, stop and play. Only reason I would get the remote is for the wife.

JTK · 02-08-2007, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sltmag

The funny thing is, is that I now know which keys to hit on the game controller to navigate the menus, fast forward, stop and play. Only reason I would get the remote is for the wife.

I remember back in the early days of the PS2 it was the same way. I'm perfectly used to it and find that I don't need the remote.

Zvi · 02-08-2007, 03:20 PM

Aren't universal remotes like Harmony and others capable of handling PS3 remote commands?

coolmilo · 02-08-2007, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTK

Read the March 07 issue of Home Theater Magazine. Their glowing 94/100 review should knock you off the fence.

And this is a magzine that has serious perception issues out there for being biased towards HD-DVD no less.

I totally agree with this statement about Home Theater Magazine. In fact they never do Blu-ray movie reviews (at least I have not seen any). Towards the back of the mag they do HD DVD and SD movie reviews but no Blu-ray. The magazine has no problem taking advertising money from Blu-ray equipment manufacturers. Hopefully the tide is changing for Home Theater Magazine too. I would hate to give up HTM but I will if they don’t change their ways

JTK · 02-08-2007, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by coolmilo

I totally agree with this statement about Home Theater Magazine. In fact they never do Blu-ray movie reviews (at least I have not seen any). Towards the back of the mag they do HD DVD and SD movie reviews but no Blu-ray. The magazine has no problem taking advertising money from Blu-ray equipment manufacturers. Hopefully the tide is changing for Home Theater Magazine too. I would hate to give up HTM but I will if they don’t change their ways

Same here. After such a blowout, glowing PS3 review and with plenty of BD hardware choices out there in general? What you just spelled out needs to change in very short order or I will most certainly be cancelling my subscription.

BTBuck1 · 02-08-2007, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTK

I remember back in the early days of the PS2 it was the same way. I'm perfectly used to it and find that I don't need the remote.

I was having no problems at all, until i'd leave it on the couch or it would fall or i'd bump it and those R/L shoulder buttons would startr fastforwarding and rewinding. I did that about 3x before I blew my top and headed out for the remote. Haven't had an issue since. It's a much more pleasureable experience using the remote vs. the six axxis controller.

theknub · 02-08-2007, 05:43 PM

brian, while i don't own the remote i have had the same issue. set it down and all of a sudden im watching at 1.5x. i just save my money and buy BD's and deal with the occasional headache.

GooMan · 02-08-2007, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zvi

Aren't universal remotes like Harmony and others capable of handling PS3 remote commands?

Nope, PS3 uses bluetooth, I don't think it has an IR sensor to be able to read signals from most universal remotes (I don't think the PS3 will be able to interact with RF universal remotes either). I tried setting my Harmony 880 for the PS3 and it said that the PS3 requires a bluetooth remote.

NrKissed · 02-09-2007, 04:07 PM

I have a Harmony also and have seen some work arounds posted, but the remote made more sense to me. Not spendy and works great.

Scorxpion · 02-09-2007, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedisinclair

I have considered PS3, but I'm not much of a gamer. I have heard the PS3 is one of the best (if not, the best) Blu-ray player out right now.

Yes it is but if you want a descent player go ahead with Sony BDP-S1 check my post reply in opinions needed in blu-ray players section.

HiNRG · 02-14-2007, 04:55 AM

"The BD-P1200 builds on the success of the first generation Blu-ray player by introducing a new IP processor (HQV), adding Dolby Digital plus, and adding an ethernet connection. The HQV (Hollywood Quality Video) chipset delivers pixel based, motion adaptive processing that sets a new standard in video quality. The BD-P1200 also introduces Ethernet capability to take full advantage of future upgrades."

At $799, this will be my choice for a new Blu-ray Disc player when it comes out in late March/early April of this year.

02-07-2007, 06:26 PM	#1
jedisinclair Senior Member Member since:Nov 2006 Blu-ray collection:42 Trading Score:3	Blu-ray player ... which one? I had bought the Sammy BDP1000 then sold it because my mom is offering to buy the Sony... now, should I go with the Sony? Or, maybe wait for the new Samsung (BDP1200) ? Any thoughts or input would be appreciated...

02-07-2007, 10:50 PM	#8
Sfblups3 Member Member since:Jan 2007	first post here. i agree i have 2 ps3s one in my living room and one in my bedroom, Very nice all around, and i haven't had any issues with blu-ray playback or for my games... good price for a first blu-ray player / game system

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02-07-2007, 07:28 PM	#2
Spankey Power Member Member since:Oct 2006	Why is the PS3 out of the question?

02-07-2007, 07:34 PM	#3
jedisinclair Senior Member Member since:Nov 2006 Blu-ray collection:42 Trading Score:3	I have considered PS3, but I'm not much of a gamer. I have heard the PS3 is one of the best (if not, the best) Blu-ray player out right now.

02-07-2007, 07:36 PM	#4
Spankey Power Member Member since:Oct 2006	Then IMO, I would buy the PS3 for Blu-ray playback along with storage capabilities that allow it to be a media player, the ability to download HD trailers, and web surfing. Who knows, you might want to pick up one game along the way. The PS3 is a no brainer right now. A steal for the price.

02-07-2007, 10:04 PM	#6
Jodi Power Member Member since:Jan 2006	I say go for the PS3 as your first Blu-Ray player. You DON'T have to be a gamer to appreciate one of the best Blu-Ray players on the market today. If you just want to watch Blu-Ray movies, the $500 20GB version of PS3 will do VERY nicely. And they're not kidding about the PS3 being that good a Blu-Ray player -- an absolute steal!! I plan to get my 20GB PS3 pretty soon....EXCLUSIVELY as my first Blu-Ray player. Stay tuned....... Jodi

02-07-2007, 10:44 PM	#7
mbslrm Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Mississauga, ON	Just get a PS3.

02-07-2007, 11:44 PM	#9
AlaskaDon Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Tennessee Blu-ray collection:-	I also went with the PS3 and am very happy with it. If you get one, also pick up the remote control for it. Using the game controller as the remote gets to be annoying if your main use is movie viewing as it is for me.

02-08-2007, 02:10 PM	#10
Spankey Power Member Member since:Oct 2006	The funny thing is, is that I now know which keys to hit on the game controller to navigate the menus, fast forward, stop and play. Only reason I would get the remote is for the wife.

02-08-2007, 03:20 PM	#12
Zvi Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2006 Blu-ray collection:121	Aren't universal remotes like Harmony and others capable of handling PS3 remote commands?

02-08-2007, 05:43 PM	#16
theknub Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2006	brian, while i don't own the remote i have had the same issue. set it down and all of a sudden im watching at 1.5x. i just save my money and buy BD's and deal with the occasional headache.

02-09-2007, 04:07 PM	#18
NrKissed Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Idaho	I have a Harmony also and have seen some work arounds posted, but the remote made more sense to me. Not spendy and works great.

02-14-2007, 04:55 AM	#20
HiNRG Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Boston, Massachusetts	"The BD-P1200 builds on the success of the first generation Blu-ray player by introducing a new IP processor (HQV), adding Dolby Digital plus, and adding an ethernet connection. The HQV (Hollywood Quality Video) chipset delivers pixel based, motion adaptive processing that sets a new standard in video quality. The BD-P1200 also introduces Ethernet capability to take full advantage of future upgrades." At $799, this will be my choice for a new Blu-ray Disc player when it comes out in late March/early April of this year.

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