Samsung BD-1200 or Sony BDP-300? - Blu-ray Forum

msm · 06-20-2007, 09:09 PM

I am about to head over to CC since I want to pick up a new blu-ray player for the bedroom and I was wondering which one you guys think would be the better buy and would last the longest in terms of quality and future updates. Or once again...should I just wait until the fall with the new update?

Forresttheman · 06-20-2007, 09:42 PM

I would go for the samsung. I have one and it kicks ass.

HDTV1080P · 06-21-2007, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by msm

I am about to head over to CC since I want to pick up a new blu-ray player for the bedroom and I was wondering which one you guys think would be the better buy and would last the longest in terms of quality and future updates. Or once again...should I just wait until the fall with the new update?

The Sony BDP-S300 has the expanded color (XVYCC) which has a wider color gamut which is only useful when future BLU-RAY discs are released that take advantage of wider color gamut’s or for future BLU-RAY camcorder discs . The one big advantage of the Samsung BD-P1200 is the Ethernet jack which can be used for firmware updates and maybe one day BD-live.
Sony and Samsung will be coming out with new players this fall if you want to wait. You could always buy one BLU-RAY player now and in the fall get another model for the bedroom or second room.

msm · 06-21-2007, 02:41 AM

Thanks, I ended up getting the Samsung, I might retune it for the sony if I feel it is that much better. The built in ethernet is nice and should be included on all models. So far, I just finished setting it up and updating the firmware. I will tell tomorrow if it is going to be a keeper or not. If not I guess I will get the sony since it is cheaper and can be used in the bedroom later.

RUR · 06-21-2007, 02:44 AM

The other big advantage to the Samsung is the SD DVD upconversion, which is truly superb. The Sony won't be as good.

drwatson1234 · 06-21-2007, 03:57 AM

I don't know much about the BDP-S300. Although, one thing I've noticed between my Samsung BD-P1000 and my brother's Sony BDP-S1 is the load time. The Samsung BD-P1000 is much quicker starting up and loading menus as compared to the Sony BDP-S1. Also, turning on the BDP-S1 and trying to insert a new disc is a grueling task. I'm not sure if the BDP-S300 has solved some of these timing issues, but I'd be weary of it for that reason. As for reliability, time will only tell if the Samsung or Sony will last longer. Oh well, we'll see...

jcdDigix · 06-21-2007, 04:15 AM

I got both. The Sammy is faster, but from experience I'd choose Sony (IMO better PQ). The lack of ethernet port is the only disadvantage.

06-20-2007, 09:09 PM	#1
msm Member Member since:May 2007	Samsung BD-1200 or Sony BDP-300? I am about to head over to CC since I want to pick up a new blu-ray player for the bedroom and I was wondering which one you guys think would be the better buy and would last the longest in terms of quality and future updates. Or once again...should I just wait until the fall with the new update? Last edited by msm; 06-20-2007 at 09:12 PM.

06-21-2007, 03:57 AM	#6
drwatson1234 Member Member since:May 2007	I don't know much about the BDP-S300. Although, one thing I've noticed between my Samsung BD-P1000 and my brother's Sony BDP-S1 is the load time. The Samsung BD-P1000 is much quicker starting up and loading menus as compared to the Sony BDP-S1. Also, turning on the BDP-S1 and trying to insert a new disc is a grueling task. I'm not sure if the BDP-S300 has solved some of these timing issues, but I'd be weary of it for that reason. As for reliability, time will only tell if the Samsung or Sony will last longer. Oh well, we'll see... Last edited by drwatson1234; 06-21-2007 at 04:20 AM.

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06-20-2007, 09:42 PM	#2
Forresttheman Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Seattle, Washington Blu-ray reviews:2	I would go for the samsung. I have one and it kicks ass.

06-21-2007, 02:41 AM	#4
msm Member Member since:May 2007	Thanks, I ended up getting the Samsung, I might retune it for the sony if I feel it is that much better. The built in ethernet is nice and should be included on all models. So far, I just finished setting it up and updating the firmware. I will tell tomorrow if it is going to be a keeper or not. If not I guess I will get the sony since it is cheaper and can be used in the bedroom later.

06-21-2007, 02:44 AM	#5
RUR Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Abiit, excessit, evasit, erupit Blu-ray collection:143 Trading Score:1	The other big advantage to the Samsung is the SD DVD upconversion, which is truly superb. The Sony won't be as good.

06-21-2007, 04:15 AM	#7
jcdDigix Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:FL 4K collection:202 Blu-ray collection:1075 DVD collection:1341 Digital collection:3 iTunes collection:134 Blu-ray reviews:7	I got both. The Sammy is faster, but from experience I'd choose Sony (IMO better PQ). The lack of ethernet port is the only disadvantage.

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