Which 3D Blu Ray Player to buy and where? Region A, B & region free recommendations

[steve1971]

Well I have made up my mind and I am going with the Sony BDP S590. I cant find it at Target, Walmart and BB for $99.99 and that's a sweet deal for what this player can do. Hopefully I will get it this weekend and if not next week for sure.

[fromrussiawithlove]

Originally Posted by pentatonic

So yep, the S590 would just be right for you and at $100 it's dirt cheap

Any cheaper alternative to that? I saw that the Sony BDPS185 was recommended a lot, is it still up to date? Thanks

JVB Digital sells region-free players and DIY mod kits.

[Nommag]

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=221388

[LaBoeuf]

I recently bought a LG BP530, cuz it was on sale at Futureshop. Little did I know it is a region free. If you can find one (maybe discontinued) its worth a look. Price around $100. It also plays 3D.

LG's BP620 also comes with an impressive array of standard options that allow for maximum functionality and flexibility. The video quality is stunning, with 3D playback and Full 1080p HD. This model uses HDMI 1.4 and video enhancement to deliver a flawless image, time and time again. It's also compatible with nearly any video format available, which is perfect when sharing movie files from your laptop via wireless networking (DLNA).......

[tyron1995]

Originally Posted by LaBoeuf

I recently bought a LG BP530, cuz it was on sale at Futureshop. Little did I know it is a region free. If you can find one (maybe discontinued) its worth a look. Price around $100. It also plays 3D.

So do you think if I order this player off of Amazon, it will automatically come region free?

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by tyron1995

So do you think if I order this player off of Amazon, it will automatically come region free?

Only if it's listed as region free in which case it is likely being sold from the Amazon Marketplace right?

Don't know if the LG does this, but the Orei the previous poster was mentioning will play any DVDs too including PAL and any frame rate of Blu-ray including 1080i50 region locked discs which is what sold it on me.

[punkguy03]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Only if it's listed as region free in which case it is likely being sold from the Amazon Marketplace right?

Don't know if the LG does this, but the Orei the previous poster was mentioning will play any DVDs too including PAL and any frame rate of Blu-ray including 1080i50 region locked discs which is what sold it on me.

Guess I'll be getting the orei! I need the 1080i 50hz capabilities for some of my BBC series that won't play even tho they're region free.

[John Kachmar]

I have the OREI and it does it all. Old PAL, Reg b nor prob.

[kingDeeCee]

The LG bluray player that came with the TV is starting to break down. Really have no idea what to get for this price range. I don't use netflix or anything that uses wifi, so anything other than a durable 3D player is useless.

I was looking at the ps3 as an option too since it's so cheap.

Preferably a unit I can purchase at a Canadian B&M store.

[Bluray-or-Pirate]

So I don't believe in restrictions. I really hate it when someone imposes some sort of rule that says X disk may only be played in Y country.

It never did make any sense to me and it sucks if you end up moving to another country, only to realize you need 2 players or convert everything again. Another reason is sometimes extra footage or special features are restricted to X country & that never sat well with me either. Where I am should never be a limiting factor & I feel I should get my money's worth regarless of my location.

This is where region free is very helpful.

Does anyone know a good region free 3d blu-ray play? (feel free to keep adding to that list)

[Bluray-or-Pirate]

Search should have told me about this thread
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=207700

Of course it talks more about adding a mod to a player. I'm wondering more about native, mod free players. Things that can update and use blu-ray live.

[psychomugs]

Just got a cheap 3D TV (LG 42LM3700) and now I'm looking for the cheapest 3D player I can get that doesn't load at a snail's pace (comparatively). I don't need any specific features like internet connectivity because disc-specific gimmicks hardly interest me and I hook up my laptop to the TV to use online streaming.

The only feature I need is to be able to set an audio delay, as I use speakers through the RCA outputs and the analog and digital signals don't match up. I have no clue whether this feature is common as it's not usually documented and I've only owned two players, a cheap and slow Magnavox and a cheap and reliable region-free Seiki, the former of which did not allow me to set any delay. I've currently been eying players on eBay, as that seems to be the place to find them at the cheapest, and I would greatly appreciate any help.

[XXXsdesdeXXX]

Maybe take a look at the one I own. Sony BDP-S590 I see several people selling it on eBay. I believe you can set an audio delay on it, but to be honest I'm not 100% sure on that. I just think I remember seeing that option when I was first setting up the player a year or so ago. It loads pretty fast -- at least in my opinion. If you ever get into streaming, a few streaming services such as Vudu and Hulu are on there.

[pmac]

Any advice on where to order , and maybe what to order, a 3D Blu-ray player from the USA that has Vudu app installed?

Nothing here in Canada worth while will have the Vudu app built in. So I am looking for a place in the USA that will ship to Canada...thinking about it I guess eBay would.

But that still leaves the question of what would be a decent 3D player with Vudu built in. I'm not interested in spending a lot like the Oppo, that is too much for a player in my opinion. I have a Samsung 3600 or something like that form a couple years ago, piece of shit since day one. Panasonic maybe Sony? S790 was their flagship , but I don't see it listed on Vudus site as having Vudu available.

Thanks for your advice.

[steve1971]

Originally Posted by pmac

Any advice on where to order , and maybe what to order, a 3D Blu-ray player from the USA that has Vudu app installed?

Nothing here in Canada worth while will have the Vudu app built in. So I am looking for a place in the USA that will ship to Canada...thinking about it I guess eBay would.

But that still leaves the question of what would be a decent 3D player with Vudu built in. I'm not interested in spending a lot like the Oppo, that is too much for a player in my opinion. I have a Samsung 3600 or something like that form a couple years ago, piece of shit since day one. Panasonic maybe Sony? S790 was their flagship , but I don't see it listed on Vudus site as having Vudu available.

Thanks for your advice.

Get the Sony S5100. Great all around Blu ray 3D player with Vudu installed.

[pmac]

Thanks for that, I see that one listed a lot Seems popular choice of sellers.

[dickdarlington]

I purchased a Vizio M551d-A2R towards the end of last year and am currently using it with my PlayStation 3 to view Blu-ray 3D content on it. Unlike the demonstrations in store, the 3D effect isn't as great in a home setting.

I was wondering if a Blu-ray player with the ability to adjust 3D depth would be able to provide a better 3D experience at home? Both the PS3 lack the capability to adjust the depth alongside converting 2D content to 3D (which I am sure sucks, but I still want to give it a go).

I do not care about internet based functionality as I have multiple devices connected to the Vizio that already provide that (e.g. Apple TV, Xbox One, the television itself, etc). I just want a Blu-ray 3D player that performs the best to its capabilities. If I should just keep the PS3 as the primary Blu-ray player, are there any tips in regards to settings on the TV to optimize 3D?

[musicfann]

Originally Posted by John Kachmar

I have the OREI and it does it all. Old PAL, Reg b nor prob.

Hi, just what blu ray and dvd formats can it play, as REGION FREE ?

Does it come REGION FREE, or does one have to download software ?

Does ANYONE else have REGION FREE ability with this player ?

Thanks,

Mike