6 reasons why U should use your ps3 as a Blu-ray player

[HDPlasma]

Originally Posted by Entertainment72

How is your BD Live working for you on your BD30? Millions better

Not to say that BD Live is the be all of anything but hmmmm there are MANY things the BD30 cannot do..oh wait.. you can "upgrade" to the BD50 for how much

The PS3 can only do ONE blu-ray function the BD30 can't. BD live.

Lets see were the PS3 is lacking in functionality/design in regards to Blu-ray.

1. Can't bitstream high definition audio
2. Can't be controlled by standard Universal IR remote WITHOUT buying an addon DONGLE.
3. Can't output Coaxial digital audio or analog audio -I guess it's optical, HDMI or nothing - that's very flexible
4. Can't put it in an enclosed AV rack or it may overheat or perhaps overheat other components due to the tremendous heat it outputs.
The BD30 runs cool to the touch and emits very little heat.
5. Wireless remote costs EXTRA. Not included with PS3. I guess the game controller will work.....

Just to use a Universal IR remote, you have to plop down some good amount of cash. That's added cost that some may have not forseen/expected.
How can that be consumer friendly for those who decide to use/buy a PS3 for a Blu-ray player ?