Which HD disc player(s) do you plan on buying? - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

GTP · 04-18-2006, 03:29 AM

I got DD+ to work some what in analog 5.1....but its still down on output...with no way to turn it up via db adjustments...only down....so you can get better sound via analog...but still with lower than normal db output....and wait until you try adjusting your sub/s because in my case it can't be done even close to right....and when I turn on an sd dvd...I still like the soundfield better.....so this is still not a very good option as those who try one will soon find out.

Hurry up Blu Ray....and try and get the basics right please

Sony1 · 04-20-2006, 01:09 AM

Ok I just got my Toshiba HD DVD player today and I am having similar error codes with the HDMI, and mine is 175$ Moster cable one at that, so I know it's not the cable is the player. It takes forever for the player to turn on as GTP reported, and some older movies that I have can't be payed in Letterbox format, maybe I need to read the owners manual more than the quick glance that I gave it. I will give this player a chance to work out some of these kinks, because I have sometimes found with new technology it might need to run a few times before it starts working correctly (exmpl LG computer monitor I bought from tiger direct).

I will say this "The Last Samurai" looks absoultly AUWSOME on my Sony 55in 3LCD at 720P. I kid you not this TV rocks on HighDef Stuff, I can only imagine what 1080P would look like, but maybee in a few years. My advice to the average consumer would be to wait on this HD DVD player for a few months. I hope Blu-ray does not have these problems, but I will still give this HD DVD some more time before I give my final assesment!

georgir · 04-20-2006, 10:29 AM

I'll have a bluray pc recorder drive for sure, quite likely comming bundled with a new laptop

Next I'll try to get the PS3 if the price isn't something ridiculous, I really want it.
I also think I'll get a HD-DVD drive for my pc if toshiba doesn't give up the format completely soon, but I won't be spending more than 80-100 bucks on it so it'd be a while. I'd also be satisfied with a read-only device for that.

zombie · 04-20-2006, 05:45 PM

I just received confirmation from Pioneer that their player will be released in June. I for one am psyched! I was worried the reports of a delay till September were prove true. Not the case, the wait is almost over.

Sony1 · 04-20-2006, 11:52 PM

What is it about the Pioneer that makes it so special from Samsung, LG, or Panasonic?

thunderhawk · 04-22-2006, 08:10 PM

The brand?
They have the first elite one, with the most features and the highest price

twistedrc · 04-24-2006, 01:28 PM

since weve all decided on blue-ray, whos buying whos so to speak. im gonna buy the first one out. no matter who smsung, sony, pionier, etc. i would like it to be sony. but beggers cant be choosers.

JTK · 04-24-2006, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by twistedrc

since weve all decided on blue-ray, whos buying whos so to speak. im gonna buy the first one out. no matter who smsung, sony, pionier, etc. i would like it to be sony. but beggers cant be choosers.

Honestly, I'd wait until more than one BR player is out.

I can't remember the last time, if ever, that Samsung put out a good DVD player so I can't really see wanting a BR player from them, either.

If you've waited this long, at least wait until a few of the BR players are out and then make the best choice.

My money is easily on the Sony and the Pioneer Elite being the best choices.

I HOPE Samsung brings out their A game for their BR player because it needs to be good, especially at its price point and release date.

The Don · 04-24-2006, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTK

Honestly, I'd wait until more than one BR player is out.

I can't remember the last time, if ever, that Samsung put out a good DVD player so I can't really see wanting a BR player from them, either.

If you've waited this long, at least wait until a few of the BR players are out and then make the best choice.

My money is easily on the Sony and the Pioneer Elite being the best choices.

I HOPE Samsung brings out their A game for their BR player because it needs to be good, especially at its price point and release date.

I have 2 samsung upconversion DVD players and the 1st on was really quirky in the upconversion(edit lol) setting and anyone who is a novice in the DVD world would have returned it...but I worked it out...

the 2nd one was alot better....but their remote control response is still lacking...

I am really starting to consider waiting a full generation to pass so I can get a smaller player....these things look to be the size of current high end receivers....they shouldn't be so gigantic...

JTK · 04-24-2006, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Don

I have 2 samsung upconversion DVD players and the 1st on was really quirky in the upconversion(edit lol) setting and anyone who is a novice in the DVD world would have returned it...but I worked it out...

the 2nd one was alot better....but their remote control response is still lacking...

I am really starting to consider waiting a full generation to pass so I can get a smaller player....these things look to be the size of current high end receivers....they shouldn't be so gigantic...

I know what you mean, but frankly, if the product ends up being really good...I'll MAKE room for it.

twistedrc · 04-24-2006, 04:19 PM

it looks like samsung and pionier are coming out on the same day so ill get the pionier if its number one. i just want the best pic possible as soon as possible

The Don · 04-24-2006, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTK

I know what you mean, but frankly, if the product ends up being really good...I'll MAKE room for it.

and likewise...I just wish they didn't make it so obvious in trying to milk us lol..

The Don · 04-24-2006, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twistedrc

it looks like samsung and pionier are coming out on the same day so ill get the pionier if its number one. i just want the best pic possible as soon as possible

I've heard the 1,800.00 price tag is "subject to change"...and I've seen the Samsung player price drop some...

has the retail price come down at all for the Pioneer Elite?

JTK · 04-24-2006, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Don

I've heard the 1,800.00 price tag is "subject to change"...and I've seen the Samsung player price drop some...

has the retail price come down at all for the Pioneer Elite?

Not that I know of.

I'd love to see Samsung go to an MSRP of $799 to match the "higher end Toshiba." <- No, I didn't that write that quoted item with a straight face.

zombie · 04-24-2006, 04:52 PM

Someone on AVS said that the Elite models go down in price quickly after launch. Is this true? I have no real experience with this line of products.

JTK · 04-24-2006, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyg

Someone on AVS said that the Elite models go down in price quickly after launch. Is this true? I have no real experience with this line of products.

That's news to me, although it would be nice.

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...062577,00.html

That's still the most current information.

Here's one thing people have to rememeber: What did the Pioneer Elite 59avi cost when it first came out? Damn near $2000 for an upconverting REGULAR DVD player/universal player.

Last year, what did the Pioneer Elite 79avi come out for?

My point is: A $1799 MSRP for a first gen/ cutting edge BLU RAY player under the Pioneer Elite flag? Relatively speaking, that's pretty damned good!

The Don · 04-24-2006, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTK

Not that I know of.

I'd love to see Samsung go to an MSRP of $799 to match the "higher end Toshiba." <- No, I didn't that write that quoted item with a straight face.

I've seen pricetags of 850-ish

Xanog · 04-27-2006, 12:09 AM

I'll get a Blu-Ray player, and a PC drive.

Oh, and can't forget the PS3, I'm really excited about that. I know some stuff about it that hasn't been publicly exposed as of yet, but I cannot tell you all, so as to not void my promises.

Anyways, I'm pretty much certain that Blu-Ray will end up winning out, because Universal is money-hungry, and is only supporting HD-DVD because they lost a ton of money on UMD and blame Sony for that poor investment.

MS has stated that Blu-Ray may end up being compatable with Windows Vista.

So, HD-DVD is looking less and less impressive by the day.

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04-20-2006, 10:29 AM	#23
georgir Active Member Member since:Mar 2005	BD pc drive for sure I'll have a bluray pc recorder drive for sure, quite likely comming bundled with a new laptop Next I'll try to get the PS3 if the price isn't something ridiculous, I really want it. I also think I'll get a HD-DVD drive for my pc if toshiba doesn't give up the format completely soon, but I won't be spending more than 80-100 bucks on it so it'd be a while. I'd also be satisfied with a read-only device for that.

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04-18-2006, 03:29 AM	#21
GTP Expert Member Member since:Jan 2006 Trading Score:1	I got DD+ to work some what in analog 5.1....but its still down on output...with no way to turn it up via db adjustments...only down....so you can get better sound via analog...but still with lower than normal db output....and wait until you try adjusting your sub/s because in my case it can't be done even close to right....and when I turn on an sd dvd...I still like the soundfield better.....so this is still not a very good option as those who try one will soon find out. Hurry up Blu Ray....and try and get the basics right please

04-20-2006, 01:09 AM	#22
Sony1 Banned Member since:Nov 2005	Ok I just got my Toshiba HD DVD player today and I am having similar error codes with the HDMI, and mine is 175$ Moster cable one at that, so I know it's not the cable is the player. It takes forever for the player to turn on as GTP reported, and some older movies that I have can't be payed in Letterbox format, maybe I need to read the owners manual more than the quick glance that I gave it. I will give this player a chance to work out some of these kinks, because I have sometimes found with new technology it might need to run a few times before it starts working correctly (exmpl LG computer monitor I bought from tiger direct). I will say this "The Last Samurai" looks absoultly AUWSOME on my Sony 55in 3LCD at 720P. I kid you not this TV rocks on HighDef Stuff, I can only imagine what 1080P would look like, but maybee in a few years. My advice to the average consumer would be to wait on this HD DVD player for a few months. I hope Blu-ray does not have these problems, but I will still give this HD DVD some more time before I give my final assesment!

04-20-2006, 05:45 PM	#24
zombie Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2004 Trading Score:864	I just received confirmation from Pioneer that their player will be released in June. I for one am psyched! I was worried the reports of a delay till September were prove true. Not the case, the wait is almost over.

04-20-2006, 11:52 PM	#25
Sony1 Banned Member since:Nov 2005	What is it about the Pioneer that makes it so special from Samsung, LG, or Panasonic?

04-22-2006, 08:10 PM	#26
thunderhawk Moderator Member since:Jul 2004 Location:Belgium	The brand? They have the first elite one, with the most features and the highest price

04-24-2006, 01:28 PM	#27
twistedrc Junior Member Member since:Apr 2006	since weve all decided on blue-ray, whos buying whos so to speak. im gonna buy the first one out. no matter who smsung, sony, pionier, etc. i would like it to be sony. but beggers cant be choosers.

04-24-2006, 04:19 PM	#31
twistedrc Junior Member Member since:Apr 2006	it looks like samsung and pionier are coming out on the same day so ill get the pionier if its number one. i just want the best pic possible as soon as possible

04-24-2006, 04:52 PM	#35
zombie Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2004 Trading Score:864	Someone on AVS said that the Elite models go down in price quickly after launch. Is this true? I have no real experience with this line of products.

04-27-2006, 12:09 AM	#38
Xanog Junior Member Member since:Apr 2006	I'll get a Blu-Ray player, and a PC drive. Oh, and can't forget the PS3, I'm really excited about that. I know some stuff about it that hasn't been publicly exposed as of yet, but I cannot tell you all, so as to not void my promises. Anyways, I'm pretty much certain that Blu-Ray will end up winning out, because Universal is money-hungry, and is only supporting HD-DVD because they lost a ton of money on UMD and blame Sony for that poor investment. MS has stated that Blu-Ray may end up being compatable with Windows Vista. So, HD-DVD is looking less and less impressive by the day.

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