Cars 2 3D Blu-ray (2011) [Region Free]

[Tim1]

Originally Posted by Waszak1977

I heard it was an issue w/ a few players, however I had bought my Panny maybe 10 days after cars2 released & the firmware update had it all fixed already..

Not to mention the Panny has a lot more 3D options, depth control, 2D to 3D, Soft 3D et cetera, et cetera! Good goo goo!!

Just wondering which Panny you have. I'm also getting tired of waiting for a fix from Samsung.

Tim

[Zivouhr]

For argument's sake, Cars 2 the movie could also be considered a "Glitch" in Pixar's lineup of enjoyable storylines. With this one, I kept checking my watch wondering when it would be over. One criticism: This was definitely not a movie made for racing fans. If it was, they would've shown the race without interrupting it every few moments to focus on Towmater, who was the star this time. We'd see a few seconds of racing, then cut to Towmater. Repeat, and completely stall the sense of a thrilling, fluent car race, making the race more of an afterthought... Just an opinion of course.

[Syxxpac]

Originally Posted by Tim1

Just wondering which Panny you have. I'm also getting tired of waiting for a fix from Samsung.

Tim

if i'm not mistaken, it is the Panasonic DMP-BDT210 which amazon is selling right now for $126. i got the same one last summer from fry's for around $109. it's a good player to have. i use that one for my Panasonic 50GT30 in my room and i use my PS3 for my Panasonic 54VT25 downstairs in the living room. no complaints on any of my equipment.

[Waszak1977]

Originally Posted by Syxxpac

if i'm not mistaken, it is the Panasonic DMP-BDT210 which amazon is selling right now for $126. i got the same one last summer from fry's for around $109. it's a good player to have. i use that one for my Panasonic 50GT30 in my room and i use my PS3 for my Panasonic 54VT25 downstairs in the living room. no complaints on any of my equipment.

Yup, he's dead on! BMP-BDT210. I got it for $199 @ BB, or was it $169? Ehh, don't remember. I'm just happy it plays everything the Samsung doesn't. We're rolling up on how many months of waiting now? Samsungs latest update failed to fix anything.

Future plans: enjoy the 210, eventually get a region free 3D player w/ options to move subtitles off and/or below visible screen (foreign sub forced films) probably an OPPO r' something?

[Tim1]

Originally Posted by Waszak1977

Yup, he's dead on! BMP-BDT210. I got it for $199 @ BB, or was it $169? Ehh, don't remember. I'm just happy it plays everything the Samsung doesn't. We're rolling up on how many months of waiting now? Samsungs latest update failed to fix anything.

Future plans: enjoy the 210, eventually get a region free 3D player w/ options to move subtitles off and/or below visible screen (foreign sub forced films) probably an OPPO r' something?

Thanks guys,

Do you know if the BMP-BDT110 is the same except with out built in wifi? BB here only has that version and I have some gift certificates that I can use. I wish I could get the oppo 93 also but I still have an oppo 83 for regular blu-ray and dvd so I can't really afford to just scrap it and get the 93.

I'm really disappointed in Samsung, can't belieive a company of their magnitude can't resolve this in a timely fashion.

Tim

[nycomet]

Originally Posted by Tim1

Thanks guys,

Do you know if the BMP-BDT110 is the same except with out built in wifi? BB here only has that version and I have some gift certificates that I can use. I wish I could get the oppo 93 also but I still have an oppo 83 for regular blu-ray and dvd so I can't really afford to just scrap it and get the 93.

I'm really disappointed in Samsung, can't belieive a company of their magnitude can't resolve this in a timely fashion.

Tim

I have the Panny 310. It has built-in wifi and two HDMI outputs.

The Panny 210 has built-in wifi and one HDMI output

The Panny 110 does NOT have built-in wifi, but it does have one HDMI output.

If you buy one of the above Panasonic 3D blu-ray players, you can STILL send in the mail in offer for a free copy of Avatar 3D. But time is running out so you have to do it very soon.

[Tim1]

Originally Posted by nycomet

I have the Panny 310. It has built-in wifi and two HDMI outputs.

The Panny 210 has built-in wifi and one HDMI output

The Panny 110 does NOT have built-in wifi, but it does have one HDMI output.

If you buy one of the above Panasonic 3D blu-ray players, you can STILL send in the mail in offer for a free copy of Avatar 3D. But time is running out so you have to do it very soon.

Thanks nycomet,

Just to be sure I'm understanding, these players all have the same fuctionality except for wifi and hdmi outputs?

[Syxxpac]

Originally Posted by nycomet

I have the Panny 310. It has built-in wifi and two HDMI outputs.

The Panny 210 has built-in wifi and one HDMI output

The Panny 110 does NOT have built-in wifi, but it does have one HDMI output.

If you buy one of the above Panasonic 3D blu-ray players, you can STILL send in the mail in offer for a free copy of Avatar 3D. But time is running out so you have to do it very soon.

This is why I bought the 210 when I did. I had 2 copies of Avatar already and I had the 100 sitting at home still in the box. After getting my 2nd 3D TV, I very well could have just used the 100 for it but opted to upgrade to the 210 for the built in wifi and for a 3rd copy of Avatar. I found it at Fry's for $109 and couldn't pass up that deal. I ended up selling Avatar for $60 so I basically got the player for less than $60. Not bad for how good a player it is. I am still trying to get rid of the 100 but that came free with my 1st TV so I'm not too worried about it.

Next up, I'm hoping to buy the Panasonic SC-BTT770 for surround sound and another copy of Avatar that I plan to keep in it's packaging this time. It might end up being a rare blu-ray down the road

So I would say you won't be disappointed with any of the Panasonic players and you won't have problems playing Cars or any other movie. Plus you will get Avatar for free

[jordanhunt1990]

Hey everybody,

I'm British and haven't seen anybody post a more specific reply from Samsung. I e-mailed them yesterday about the issue, having updated the firmware, and got this reply.

Dear Jordan,

Thank you for contacting Samsung and I have pleasure in providing the following assistance.

We are aware of the issue with Cars 2 (as well as other Disney titles) and are working on a fix-Decembers release did not include a fix for Cars 2.

The issue at the moment is that the discs now have a brand new anti-piracy format- BD+ and no machine will be capable of playing them until we resolve this issue by working with Disney on a fix and then release-this will affect ALL our players (as well as other manufacturers who have not released a fix)

If you require any further assistance, please contact Samsung again and we will be more than happy to help.

Kind regards

Anthony
Online Support Team
SAMSUNG Customer Support Centre

This has persuaded me to sign up, not only to help out but also because I'm finding the 3D Blu-Ray reviews on this site very helpful.

[Tim1]

Well decided to get the Panny 110 as that is all BB had in Canada. The Samsung will be relegated to the bedroom for 2D play. I noticed that the last firmware update was back in September. So they never had to do an update to get the disks to play properly. Makes you wonder why Samsung is so incompatible.

[thebard]

Originally Posted by Samsung

The issue at the moment is that the discs now have a brand new anti-piracy format- BD+ and no machine will be capable of playing them until we resolve this issue by working with Disney on a fix and then release-this will affect ALL our players (as well as other manufacturers who have not released a fix)

So why did it play fine on my Oppo out of the gate, with no updates? Or on the Panny 110 and others, as posted above?

[Waszak1977]

Originally Posted by thebard

So why did it play fine on my Oppo out of the gate, with no updates? Or on the Panny 110 and others, as posted above?

Preach it my friend. As of now Samsung is the ONLY brand that can't play Cars 2 3D as well as toy story glitches, hell even insignia & generic Blu-ray players can pull it off.. I received many of the same responses & find no reason to post Samsungs BS responses on here giving others false hope!

Facts are: they failed to fix the issue & FEB is about here? 6 months later this thread will still be going ( I hope I'm wrong), but regardless. Now they re working with Disney?? 45 day return, factory warrantee my ash! I want to return it to the company & get my money back. It's the only 3D player that fails to do what it's designed for, so how do we win? A lawyer over $200 bucks? Not worth it. I truly should have returned it, I had a window, but placed faith in Samsung to pull through. Lesson learned.

I just hope other understand!

[dirkblack]

Originally Posted by thebard

So why did it play fine on my Oppo out of the gate, with no updates? Or on the Panny 110 and others, as posted above?

Maybe I'm wrong, but I read it as meaning no SAMSUNG player will play it until they find a fix.

But as I say, maybe I'm just reading it wrong.

[lucaaugustus]

Samsung has finally released a new firmware update, version 1022. This seems to have fixed the glitches for the Cars 2 3D movie. I don't get the scene loops anymore while watching the movie. Just an FYI I have the BD-D5500 bluray player. You all should check it out and let me know if it fixed it for your player.

[dirkblack]

Originally Posted by lucaaugustus

Samsung has finally released a new firmware update, version 1022. This seems to have fixed the glitches for the Cars 2 3D movie. I don't get the scene loops anymore while watching the movie. Just an FYI I have the BD-D5500 bluray player. You all should check it out and let me know if it fixed it for your player.

Just checked my 6900, nothing here yet.

[lucaaugustus]

Originally Posted by dirkblack

Just checked my 6900, nothing here yet.

I downloaded the firmware from the Samsung website.

[dirkblack]

Originally Posted by lucaaugustus

I downloaded the firmware from the Samsung website.

Ah, I see, I have no computer ATM so I will wait for the TV Release.

[The_Donster]

I'll have to see if they've downloaded it for my 5700 too. While I don't have a 3D player, I have had my share of issues with the latest Disney movies. I'm constantly unplugging my player like a frackin computer

[Waszak1977]

No fix still- welcome February!

Samsung great job! ..

[lucaaugustus]

Originally Posted by Waszak1977

No fix still- welcome February!

Samsung great job! ..

Waszak, did you check Samsungs' website? They released an update on January 27th.