BDP-S350 vs the BDP-121 - Thoughts - Blu-ray Forum

wozman · 12-07-2009, 07:29 PM

I currently own the Sony BDP-S350 and would like to "upgrade" and hand the Sony to the "rents". There is a deal floating around @ the Source (Canada) for the BDP-121 @ a sale price of $169.00 seems like a good deal, since BB has the BDP-120 for $279!!!

(what is the difference between the 120 and 121 models @ Pioneer anyways?

Would the BDP-121 be a worthy upgrade, and go nicely with my Pioneer Plasma Kuro 5020FD display. thru the Yamaha HTR-6160B Receiver.

I hear the bad reviews of load up times with the Pioneer players, I don't really care for that, I rather have excellent quality when playing the Vid.

Thoughts? greatly appreciated.

Zman2k2 · 12-07-2009, 08:56 PM

The BDP-121 is listed on Pioneer's site as having something called "Quick Start Mode". Not exactly sure what that is, but that's the only difference I see between it and the BDP-120. Picture quality is great on the Pioneer players, I would say among the best quality. It's a decent player, and the recent firmware update has helped with load times. I watched "UP" with the family last night, and it took about a minute to load. Pretty good speed I would say.

enigmascv · 12-08-2009, 01:47 AM

I have the BD120 and just did the firmware update. Its a very nice machine with a great picture. If its a good deal and its what you want, go for it. Should look great on your KURO.

12-07-2009, 07:29 PM	#1
wozman Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada 4K collection:425 Blu-ray collection:740 DVD collection:28 MA collection:44 Digital collection:149 iTunes collection:198 Trading Score:1	BDP-S350 vs the BDP-121 - Thoughts I currently own the Sony BDP-S350 and would like to "upgrade" and hand the Sony to the "rents". There is a deal floating around @ the Source (Canada) for the BDP-121 @ a sale price of $169.00 seems like a good deal, since BB has the BDP-120 for $279!!! (what is the difference between the 120 and 121 models @ Pioneer anyways? Would the BDP-121 be a worthy upgrade, and go nicely with my Pioneer Plasma Kuro 5020FD display. thru the Yamaha HTR-6160B Receiver. I hear the bad reviews of load up times with the Pioneer players, I don't really care for that, I rather have excellent quality when playing the Vid. Thoughts? greatly appreciated.

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12-07-2009, 08:56 PM	#2
Zman2k2 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Calgary, Canada Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:136 Trading Score:54	The BDP-121 is listed on Pioneer's site as having something called "Quick Start Mode". Not exactly sure what that is, but that's the only difference I see between it and the BDP-120. Picture quality is great on the Pioneer players, I would say among the best quality. It's a decent player, and the recent firmware update has helped with load times. I watched "UP" with the family last night, and it took about a minute to load. Pretty good speed I would say.

12-08-2009, 01:47 AM	#3
enigmascv Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Santa Clarita, CA Home Theater Gallery:21 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:286 DVD collection:13 Digital collection:24	I have the BD120 and just did the firmware update. Its a very nice machine with a great picture. If its a good deal and its what you want, go for it. Should look great on your KURO.

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