The PS3 Review Thread

[BigFoot]

^ That's basically how my PS3 is setup and I cannot hear it while playing games or while watching BDs.

[wildswing]

Originally Posted by wildswing

...When trying to access the bd-live functions on the new Transformers BD, I get an error message saying "not currently connected to internet or is not bd-live capable"...

UPDATE (fixed it): Changed my PS3's Blu-ray internet connection from "Allow" to "Confirm". No trouble accessing bd-live functions now. Hmmmm.

[zor]

Originally Posted by mr. blu

The only thing keeping me from buying a PS3 is the fan issue. The unit would be sitting alone on top of a shelf with open air on all sides but I'm not sure that would be enough to keep it quiet.

The only other choices that fit my price range are the Panasonic BD30K or the Sony S350, but both of their dedicated threads seem chocked full of various minor issues and headaches that quit honestly, push me towards the stability of the PS3.

It's an extremely tough call.

You can hear it in quiet/silent scenes. But if it's far away from you, then it won't matter. So it depends on how close you are to it.

[BDS23420]

Originally Posted by mr. blu

The only thing keeping me from buying a PS3 is the fan issue. The unit would be sitting alone on top of a shelf with open air on all sides but I'm not sure that would be enough to keep it quiet.

The only other choices that fit my price range are the Panasonic BD30K or the Sony S350, but both of their dedicated threads seem chocked full of various minor issues and headaches that quit honestly, push me towards the stability of the PS3.

It's an extremely tough call.

hey man i was there too but in the end i bought a PS3 and love it, the fan is not really that loud if you have your tv volume up then u cant even hear it....and the Blu-Ray movies are awesome they load right up!
its fast and one of the best players out there.
worth the money

[luism]

Here is my quandry, hope you guys can shed some light

I am looking to buy the following:

The just released PS3 (on sept 4)

Samsung LN40A750 lcd w 120Hz

Sony STRDG720 7.1 Audio Video Receiver

and HDMI cables..

I plan on connecting the ps3 to the sony receiver then to the samsung lcd.

I am going to connect a bose system to the sony AVR. Using the receivers ability to be to switch hdmi rather than just pass trough.

Question is.. to take advantage of blu ray .. what hdmi cables should I get?

Monsters website says that I should get a hdmi cable that can accept higher bit rates up to 120 hz.. but does the newest ps3 blu-ray model output at 120 hz for movies?

The sony that I chose.. the only reason I chose it was that I could pass the audio _ video thru one cable link.. ps3 to sony receiver then to samsung lcd.. if the blu ray can output to 120 mhz will the sony receiver allow that to go thru? I want the receiver so that I can connect my bose system to it.

Thanks for any clues
-Luis

[eRod v1.0]

luis, just go to www.monoprice.com and buy the 1.3a HDMI cables that they have. They come in a wide variety of colors too!

[boss]

Originally Posted by eRod v1.0

luis, just go to www.monoprice.com and buy the 1.3a HDMI cables that they have. They come in a wide variety of colors too!

Yeap, they work great.


Aren't tv's supposed to be wireless soon? lol



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[wiredmass]

I just picked up the PS3 to replace my Sharp player. This thing looks and sounds much better than the Sharp Aquos. I am so happy right now. I can finally watch my movies with no interference!!!!!

[SkillzthatKillz]

welcome to the club my friend! the ps3 is a great blu-ray player and i would argue that it is the best out there right now (let the flaming begin )

[bigpapy]

one more PS3 fan

[AKBlu]

Yes I love it too, I was worried that I was getting a low grade BD player but turned out I was getting one of the best!

[Lucy Diamond]

PS3 is so sick it hurts sometimes.

Welcome to the party pal!!!

[wiredmass]

Thanks guys!!!!!

[WriteSimply]

Sony should make a USB LCD add-on so that it can be the LCD display that standalone players have. But make it cheap - something like US$20 - that can be adjusted for brightness and shows all the info you need to see. Unlikely that they'll do it though because that will pick away the advantage of getting a standalone player from Sony.


fuad

[theprophecy247]

ps3 is the ish

[BluRay2344]

nice!!! ps3 is an amazing bluray player no doubt about it!

[caliminius]

Where's FEP whatever to b*tch about PS3 fan boys? Seems to be one of his favorite hobbies on the site.

Personally, I can't understand why anyone on a normal budget would pick up anything but the PS3 for a Blu-Ray player. Beyond a few (very few, maybe 5 total) random freezes during various tasks (maybe once with Blu-Ray), I've never had any issues with the PS3 playing any disc I've put in.

[fugitsu]

I also have the PS3 and I'm enjoying it a lot. Although... I'm beginning to switch away from a whole shitload of discs for DVD's that are filling up my cabinets and I'm thinking of switching to the Sony HES-V1000 which has a 500 GB harddrive so that I can save a fair amount of my movies on it and it also has a 200-disc Blu-Ray/DVD/CD changer inside it. It looks really good... but I'm not too sure yet.

[MatintheHat]

Originally Posted by ronjones

FYI - I've created a new PS3 FAQ thread over on the AVS Forum intended to help new PS3 owners (and potential owners). HERE is the link.

Ron Jones

Thanks for that link! I'm planning on replacing my Samsung 1200 with a PS3 and the link answered a bunch of questions I couldn't find answers to in the myriad of posts on the PS3.

[GeneD5]

Originally Posted by luism

Here is my quandry, hope you guys can shed some light

I am looking to buy the following:

The just released PS3 (on sept 4)

Samsung LN40A750 lcd w 120Hz

Sony STRDG720 7.1 Audio Video Receiver

and HDMI cables..

I plan on connecting the ps3 to the sony receiver then to the samsung lcd.

I am going to connect a bose system to the sony AVR. Using the receivers ability to be to switch hdmi rather than just pass trough.

Question is.. to take advantage of blu ray .. what hdmi cables should I get?

Monsters website says that I should get a hdmi cable that can accept higher bit rates up to 120 hz.. but does the newest ps3 blu-ray model output at 120 hz for movies?

The sony that I chose.. the only reason I chose it was that I could pass the audio _ video thru one cable link.. ps3 to sony receiver then to samsung lcd.. if the blu ray can output to 120 mhz will the sony receiver allow that to go thru? I want the receiver so that I can connect my bose system to it.

Thanks for any clues
-Luis

as a side note unless I am mistaken the whole 120hz deal is done by the TV ITSELF and not sent out by the blu ray player. That being said there is no need to have a cable to carry "120hz" which is basically monster throwing a crock of $%&# in our faces