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SixSpeedSamurai · 11-05-2015, 07:17 PM

Loving this player so far. My only gripe with it (and it seems the series as we have a 3500 that does this too), is that it takes a long time to shut down. It's minor, but I want to make sure it's off before I leave.

Foxxiu · 11-13-2015, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SixSpeedSamurai

Just modded mine for region-free playback, so I'll be putting it in today. Pretty geeked to try it out.

Hey there.
I'm also looking after this player so would appreciate if you could PM me the multiregion trick

SixSpeedSamurai · 11-13-2015, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Foxxiu

Hey there.
I'm also looking after this player so would appreciate if you could PM me the multiregion trick

Done.

Adam_WM · 11-15-2015, 03:03 PM

I was looking at either getting this or the 5500. Is the 4k upscaling something that is a noticeable upgrade or more of a gimmick at this point?

JimDiGriz · 11-18-2015, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam_WM

I was looking at either getting this or the 5500. Is the 4k upscaling something that is a noticeable upgrade or more of a gimmick at this point?

Ive got the 5500. I read over on AV Forums (see their review section and its one of the latest there) that the 4K upscaling may be better handled by your 4K TV - so you could be better off with the cheaper 5500. Anyway, have a look for yourself (I cant link right now).

Adam_WM · 11-18-2015, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

Ive got the 5500. I read over on AV Forums (see their review section and its one of the latest there) that the 4K upscaling may be better handled by your 4K TV - so you could be better off with the cheaper 5500. Anyway, have a look for yourself (I cant link right now).

I went with the 5500. Seems great so far.

Bufford79 · 11-24-2015, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SixSpeedSamurai

Just modded mine for region-free playback, so I'll be putting it in today. Pretty geeked to try it out.

I just purchased the BDP-S6500/BDP-BX650. Can you give me the info on this mod or code? Thanks

SixSpeedSamurai · 11-24-2015, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bufford79

I just purchased the BDP-S6500/BDP-BX650. Can you give me the info on this mod or code? Thanks

Sent you a PM.

Indiana Jonezzz... · 11-26-2015, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SixSpeedSamurai

Just modded mine for region-free playback, so I'll be putting it in today. Pretty geeked to try it out.

Any chance you could PM me the modding info for the 6500 too, thanks

.

MDK · 11-26-2015, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SixSpeedSamurai

Sent you a PM.

Can you send me a pm about the multiregion trick too? thank you

steve1971 · 11-27-2015, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam_WM

I went with the 5500. Seems great so far.

I have had my 5500 for awhile now and as I have said before its a great little player. Plays everything I throw at it without a hiccup. I have been through alot of Blu ray players over the last few years and this one is a keeper.

Adam_WM · 11-27-2015, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by steve1971

I have had my 5500 for awhile now and as I have said before its a great little player. Plays everything I throw at it without a hiccup. I have been through alot of Blu ray players over the last few years and this one is a keeper.

You use VUDU on it? Seems to behave oddly for me.

raymatecanada · 11-28-2015, 06:07 PM

Im about to buy the BDP-S6500 but it will be purchased in Canada so a region 1 can it be made region free, I see people talk about a code to unlock. Where can I get it.

Also seen the region 1 machine can't be unlocked is that true?

raymatecanada · 11-28-2015, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SixSpeedSamurai

Sent you a PM.

Sorry to trouble you, any chance on this info, about to buy a 6500 but it's a region 1 machine

Magnolio · 12-01-2015, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SixSpeedSamurai

Just modded mine for region-free playback, so I'll be putting it in today. Pretty geeked to try it out.

I've been looking all over the internet for a way to unlock the DVD region for this BDP. It seems your way have been a success SixSpeedSamurai. Could you share it to me too?

Best regards

SixSpeedSamurai · 12-03-2015, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Magnolio

I've been looking all over the internet for a way to unlock the DVD region for this BDP. It seems your way have been a success SixSpeedSamurai. Could you share it to me too?

Best regards

PM sent.

The Great Owl · 12-03-2015, 08:05 PM

I bought a Sony BPDS6500 at Target today when I returned a malfunctioning Samsung BD‑J5700.
(The Samsung did a stellar job with most Blu-rays, but had random screen lag issues with 20th Century Fox discs, namely the six Star Wars movies and Home Alone.)
This Sony BDPS6500 was only $99.99 at Target, so I decided to bite down.

I'm extremely happy with the choice so far, having sampled a couple of my Blu-rays (The Empire Strikes Back and Tomorrowland). This player works fine with my LG 49" 4K UHD television. With the "4K upscaling", colors seems to be a little more pronounced with this Sony player, although that might just be self-serving perception on my part.

The setup process was easy and trouble-free. My player connected to the internet right away after I entered my Wi-Fi security code, and the menu is pretty simple.

So far, this player seems to make less noise than my Samsung models did. That's good.

I'm not wild about the small remote, after having been accustomed to the bigger Samsung Blu-ray player remotes previously, but it's pretty simple to use.

I do not have any need for the 3D Blu-ray player options, since I have lazy eye in my right eye and since my television is not set up for it, but everything else makes this player worthwhile to me.

I've owned three Samsung Blu-ray players since I became Blu-ray capable in 2012. The first Samsung worked well for two years, and then started having trouble accepting discs. My second Samsung worked fine for a year and half until it started pausing randomly from time to time and having trouble accepting discs. I only had my third Samsung for a week and a half before taking it back to purchase this Sony. I don't really worry too much about these things, since they're always under $100 and I like the idea of something "disposable" that will not break the bank to replace. Besides, I always pay nine dollars or so for the two-year protection plans, so I've only had to pay for one Blu-ray player so far.
Still, I'm hoping that this Sony BDPS6500 will last me a little longer than my previous Samsungs.

raymatecanada · 12-03-2015, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SixSpeedSamurai

PM sent.

Any chance please you can send me also please. I ordered the play a few days ago, black friday just waiting for delivery

Thank you

bluedjay · 12-04-2015, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SixSpeedSamurai

PM sent.

I just ordered this player from Best Buy. Can you pm me the region-free trick as well please?

Thank you.

Adam_WM · 12-05-2015, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bluedjay

I just ordered this player from Best Buy. Can you pm me the region-free trick as well please?

Thank you.

Just to save the repeated asking, it's not a "trick" like a remote command. It's an actual board mod that costs about $50.

12-03-2015, 08:05 PM	#37
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:363 Blu-ray collection:4971 DVD collection:31 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:5	I bought a Sony BPDS6500 at Target today when I returned a malfunctioning Samsung BD‑J5700. (The Samsung did a stellar job with most Blu-rays, but had random screen lag issues with 20th Century Fox discs, namely the six Star Wars movies and Home Alone.) This Sony BDPS6500 was only $99.99 at Target, so I decided to bite down. I'm extremely happy with the choice so far, having sampled a couple of my Blu-rays (The Empire Strikes Back and Tomorrowland). This player works fine with my LG 49" 4K UHD television. With the "4K upscaling", colors seems to be a little more pronounced with this Sony player, although that might just be self-serving perception on my part. The setup process was easy and trouble-free. My player connected to the internet right away after I entered my Wi-Fi security code, and the menu is pretty simple. So far, this player seems to make less noise than my Samsung models did. That's good. I'm not wild about the small remote, after having been accustomed to the bigger Samsung Blu-ray player remotes previously, but it's pretty simple to use. I do not have any need for the 3D Blu-ray player options, since I have lazy eye in my right eye and since my television is not set up for it, but everything else makes this player worthwhile to me. I've owned three Samsung Blu-ray players since I became Blu-ray capable in 2012. The first Samsung worked well for two years, and then started having trouble accepting discs. My second Samsung worked fine for a year and half until it started pausing randomly from time to time and having trouble accepting discs. I only had my third Samsung for a week and a half before taking it back to purchase this Sony. I don't really worry too much about these things, since they're always under $100 and I like the idea of something "disposable" that will not break the bank to replace. Besides, I always pay nine dollars or so for the two-year protection plans, so I've only had to pay for one Blu-ray player so far. Still, I'm hoping that this Sony BDPS6500 will last me a little longer than my previous Samsungs. Last edited by The Great Owl; 12-03-2015 at 08:35 PM.

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11-05-2015, 07:17 PM	#21
SixSpeedSamurai Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Bruce Wayne lives in my attic 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:669 DVD collection:33 MA collection:2 Digital collection:267 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:33	Loving this player so far. My only gripe with it (and it seems the series as we have a 3500 that does this too), is that it takes a long time to shut down. It's minor, but I want to make sure it's off before I leave.

11-15-2015, 03:03 PM	#24
Adam_WM Power Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Parts Unknown Home Theater Gallery:100 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:283 Trading Score:21	I was looking at either getting this or the 5500. Is the 4k upscaling something that is a noticeable upgrade or more of a gimmick at this point?

11-28-2015, 06:07 PM	#33
raymatecanada New Member Member since:Nov 2015	Im about to buy the BDP-S6500 but it will be purchased in Canada so a region 1 can it be made region free, I see people talk about a code to unlock. Where can I get it. Also seen the region 1 machine can't be unlocked is that true?

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