Buy BD-1500 or wait for Sony S350 - Blu-ray Forum

muathusanjose · 05-21-2008, 01:49 AM

Hi , I'm new here and it's my first post

Today I just bought Sony 32XBR6, so I need a Blu-ray player. Question is I can't decide to get the new samsung 1500 or get a cheap upscaling DVD player and wait for july sony S350.

I want no PS3, I could get a the samsung BD1500 at local bestbuy for $360 after 10% off. Any input is appreciated. thanks

Themoth · 05-21-2008, 01:51 AM

WHy no PS3? what is going to be so hott about the new Sony 350??

muathusanjose · 05-21-2008, 01:54 AM

I don't gaming on console, just P.C.

Themoth · 05-21-2008, 02:00 AM

BUT isn't it a great blu-ray player?

Woody · 05-21-2008, 02:01 AM

I would go with the 1500. It will do everything the Sony will, and be cheaper to boot.

You can get the 1500 at WM for $348

muathusanjose · 05-21-2008, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Woody

I would go with the 1500. It will do everything the Sony will, and be cheaper to boot.

You can get the 1500 at WM for $348

Serious ?? I been at my local Walmart and asked them, They said they don't carry any blu-ray player , only PS3

Blu Titan · 05-21-2008, 02:06 AM

I was over at Best Buy, and got a look at the player. It actually has a much slimmer look than its predecesor the 1400 BD-P. I own the 1400 and I am very am happy with it. My main complaint about the 1400 is the lenght of time it takes for the player to open the BD tray after the "open" button is selected.<<<ridiculous.

Edh63 · 05-21-2008, 02:12 AM

Go here https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=40461 and read up on it. I just bought a 1500 at Wal Mart for $348.00 and so far this player is rock solid. Samsung has finally produced a fantastic player at an extremely competitive market price.

Woody · 05-21-2008, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by muathusanjose

Serious ?? I been at my local Walmart and asked them, They said they don't carry any blu-ray player , only PS3

Look for a supercenter somewhere around you. Yes $348 at WM.

muathusanjose · 05-21-2008, 02:40 AM

I might pickup the 1500 tomorrow at bestbuy, but I afraid I'll regret not to wait longer for the Sony S350

By the way, if I wait for the S350 that would match with my Sony XBR6

jmlstl · 05-21-2008, 03:08 AM

1500 is only 5.1 audio and S350 is 7.1 audio. depends on your home theatre set up.

muathusanjose · 05-21-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jmlstl

1500 is only 5.1 audio and S350 is 7.1 audio. depends on your home theatre set up.

I use the stock tv audio, so you think it's a good choice over the sony S350 ?

Woody · 05-21-2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jmlstl

1500 is only 5.1 audio and S350 is 7.1 audio. depends on your home theatre set up.

Umm, not true.

The 1500 has 2 channel analog outs. I believe the 350 will have 2.0 or 5.1 analog outs, not 7.1.

Both players will bitstream 5.1 or 7.1 to a proper receiver.

Woody · 05-21-2008, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muathusanjose

I use the stock tv audio, so you think it's a good choice over the sony S350 ?

Yes. I imagine the performance will be very similar on both players. Sammy is cheaper at WM and available now.

If you prefer Sony, just wait.

BD Live · 05-21-2008, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by muathusanjose

Question is I can't decide to get the new samsung 1500 or get a cheap upscaling DVD player and wait for july sony S350.

Where did you hear the BDP-S350 was coming out in July? I thought it was going to be in June for $399

Woody · 05-21-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BD Live

Where did you hear the BDP-S350 was coming out in July? I thought it was going to be in June for $399

I heard July for 350, August for 550.

ganthc · 05-21-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by muathusanjose

I use the stock tv audio, so you think it's a good choice over the sony S350 ?

You might consider what you will want in the future though. If you do eventually want to upgrade to a 7.1 receiver for high def audio, you won't be able to if you get the Samsung. If you don't see yourself doing that or will only get a 5.1 system, then get the Samsung.

yspkrk · 05-21-2008, 07:33 PM

I wouldn't wait a month or so for sony if there's little difference between those two. Isn't life too short to waste with SD?

Woody · 05-21-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ganthc

You might consider what you will want in the future though. If you do eventually want to upgrade to a 7.1 receiver for high def audio, you won't be able to if you get the Samsung. If you don't see yourself doing that or will only get a 5.1 system, then get the Samsung.

The Samsung will bitstream 5.1 and 7.1, just like the Sony.

The Samsung will ABSOLUTELY do 7.1.

JadedRaverLA · 05-21-2008, 08:27 PM

The upcoming Sony does have some benefits over the 1500. While the 1500 is definitely faster than previous models, the Sony 350 is supposed to start most movies in less than 10 seconds. Also, Sony has been better with firmware updates than Samsung has, so if being able to play new titles when they are released is important to you, I would wait on the Sony.

05-21-2008, 01:49 AM	#1
muathusanjose Active Member Member since:May 2008	Buy BD-1500 or wait for Sony S350 Hi , I'm new here and it's my first post Today I just bought Sony 32XBR6, so I need a Blu-ray player. Question is I can't decide to get the new samsung 1500 or get a cheap upscaling DVD player and wait for july sony S350. I want no PS3, I could get a the samsung BD1500 at local bestbuy for $360 after 10% off. Any input is appreciated. thanks

05-21-2008, 02:40 AM	#10
muathusanjose Active Member Member since:May 2008	I might pickup the 1500 tomorrow at bestbuy, but I afraid I'll regret not to wait longer for the Sony S350 By the way, if I wait for the S350 that would match with my Sony XBR6 Last edited by muathusanjose; 05-21-2008 at 02:43 AM.

05-21-2008, 07:33 PM	#18
yspkrk Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Seoul, Korea / California, US 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:1494 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:1	I wouldn't wait a month or so for sony if there's little difference between those two. Isn't life too short to waste with SD? Last edited by yspkrk; 05-21-2008 at 07:37 PM.

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Themoth Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:May 2008 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:6	WHy no PS3? what is going to be so hott about the new Sony 350??

05-21-2008, 01:54 AM	#3
muathusanjose Active Member Member since:May 2008	I don't gaming on console, just P.C.

05-21-2008, 02:00 AM	#4
Themoth Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:May 2008 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:6	BUT isn't it a great blu-ray player?

05-21-2008, 02:01 AM	#5
Woody Power Member Member since:Jun 2007 Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:175 Blu-ray collection:415 DVD collection:165	I would go with the 1500. It will do everything the Sony will, and be cheaper to boot. You can get the 1500 at WM for $348

05-21-2008, 02:06 AM	#7
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	I was over at Best Buy, and got a look at the player. It actually has a much slimmer look than its predecesor the 1400 BD-P. I own the 1400 and I am very am happy with it. My main complaint about the 1400 is the lenght of time it takes for the player to open the BD tray after the "open" button is selected.<<<ridiculous.

05-21-2008, 02:12 AM	#8
Edh63 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Wimberley, TX	Go here https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=40461 and read up on it. I just bought a 1500 at Wal Mart for $348.00 and so far this player is rock solid. Samsung has finally produced a fantastic player at an extremely competitive market price.

05-21-2008, 03:08 AM	#11
jmlstl New Member Member since:May 2008	1500 is only 5.1 audio and S350 is 7.1 audio. depends on your home theatre set up.

05-21-2008, 08:27 PM	#20
JadedRaverLA Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews:2	The upcoming Sony does have some benefits over the 1500. While the 1500 is definitely faster than previous models, the Sony 350 is supposed to start most movies in less than 10 seconds. Also, Sony has been better with firmware updates than Samsung has, so if being able to play new titles when they are released is important to you, I would wait on the Sony.

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