Sony N460 - Blu-ray Forum

Beta Man · 12-15-2009, 03:17 AM

Thinking about getting this for a gift.

https://www.samsclub.com/eclub/main_...goodflf.0&stg=

I need a player that streams netflix (that's what he wants) and the "issues" with the Samsung players have me concerned...

I see there is no "official" review in the "master-thread" for the Sony BDPN460HP

So is this player reliable? I see amazon reviews stating that it does in fact Stream Netflix now.......

Should I pull the trigger? I want a "Sub-$200" Netflix capable RELIABLE non-quirky player.

GOAT · 12-15-2009, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Thinking about getting this for a gift.

https://www.samsclub.com/eclub/main_...goodflf.0&stg=

I need a player that streams netflix (that's what he wants) and the "issues" with the Samsung players have me concerned...

I see there is no "official" review in the "master-thread" for the Sony BDPN460HP

So is this player reliable? I see amazon reviews stating that it does in fact Stream Netflix now.......

Should I pull the trigger? I want a "Sub-$200" Netflix capable RELIABLE non-quirky player.

Dude I am after this player!! Is this price valid in store as well? Anyone know??

Beta Man · 12-15-2009, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GOAT

Dude I am after this player!! Is this price valid in store as well? Anyone know??

It says "Online only" but for no tax (apparently....) and only $6 to ship it..... seems like a solid deal....

Vanns had it listed for $199 no-tax, free shipping (might be tax for others... not sure) also.....

EDIT:

Crap.... I'll pay the extra $12-$15 to get it at Vanns..... I don't have a Sam's Club membership....

EDIT again:

O.K. Newegg has it for $189 no shipping, no tax. Just need to hear some feedback on this one...

GOAT · 12-15-2009, 04:09 AM

this was 175 on AMZ Saturday... went up to 194 yesterday and like 210 today!!

NewEgg Deal might be good, just like to get my electronics from BB for warranties, though im not sure its worth it for a BD player :/

Beta Man · 12-15-2009, 08:09 PM

Just purchased via Buy.com for $186 shipped..... I'll update once I get a chance to set it up for my Father-in-Law, and let him borrow some Blu-rays etc.

steve1971 · 12-18-2009, 09:23 PM

Since the BDP N460 is a new player from Sony I wonder if those of us who own it will recieve a firmware upgrade when the 3-D craze hits? I aint no big fan of 3-D but would like to upgrade my player should I want to watch a 3-D movie. Just curious.

Wingman1977 · 12-18-2009, 09:34 PM

Best Buy has it for $199.99 (for those who don't have a costco or a sams club near them and/or don't want to order from amazon):

Sony - Blu-ray Disc Player with 1080p Output $199.99

Too bad this doesn't have wi-fi (also, the current models of Sony blu-ray players, the remotes that come with them don't have a the open/close feature).

JJ · 12-19-2009, 08:08 PM

Anybody have any comments as to the speed of this player, compared to say, the Panny 35? That's mainly what I'm after, an improvement in speed in the sub-$200 range.

And, Steve, no, no current players will be fully upgradeable to the 3D spec, so far I hear only the PS3 will be able to do it in a limited capacity. Anything else on the market now cannot and will most likely never be able to.

joker552 · 12-20-2009, 09:25 PM

Anyone who doesn't own a Blu-ray player should check this out.

Beta Man · 12-20-2009, 11:07 PM

Just to update.... the Father-in-Law is loving his new player...... haven't connected it to the internet for Netflix yet.... but will in a couple/few days.

It's FAST, and quiet....... I want to get one.

GOAT · 12-21-2009, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wingman1977

Best Buy has it for $199.99 (for those who don't have a costco or a sams club near them and/or don't want to order from amazon):

Sony - Blu-ray Disc Player with 1080p Output $199.99

Too bad this doesn't have wi-fi (also, the current models of Sony blu-ray players, the remotes that come with them don't have a the open/close feature).

wait I thought this WAS Wi-Fi connected.. am I wrong? And I fail to see why i t matters a REMOTE not have an open/close button... now if the remote and the player were both missing this we might have a problem

wallendo · 12-21-2009, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by GOAT

wait I thought this WAS Wi-Fi connected.. am I wrong? And I fail to see why i t matters a REMOTE not have an open/close button... now if the remote and the player were both missing this we might have a problem

The N460 does not have built-in WiFi.

The lack of an eject button is annoying. Since most players do not eject the disc instantaneously when the button is pushed, it is convenient to eject with the remote, and then the disc will have been ejected by the time you walk to the player. Also, on occasion it is helpful to eject and restart a disc if it doesn't load properly, a non-uncommon issue with BD-Live discs.

JJ · 12-21-2009, 04:12 AM

I'm definitely giving this serious consideration now. Just for it being fast.

callas01 · 12-21-2009, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Anybody have any comments as to the speed of this player, compared to say, the Panny 35? That's mainly what I'm after, an improvement in speed in the sub-$200 range.

And, Steve, no, no current players will be fully upgradeable to the 3D spec, so far I hear only the PS3 will be able to do it in a limited capacity. Anything else on the market now cannot and will most likely never be able to.

JJ,
I like you have the Panny 35 and I just bought the Sony S360, and it loads much faster then the Panny 35. I moved the Panny to the bedroom and kept the Sony in the livingroom. It seems as if all the players are getting faster.

callas01 · 12-21-2009, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by wallendo

The N460 does not have built-in WiFi.

The lack of an eject button is annoying. Since most players do not eject the disc instantaneously when the button is pushed, it is convenient to eject with the remote, and then the disc will have been ejected by the time you walk to the player. Also, on occasion it is helpful to eject and restart a disc if it doesn't load properly, a non-uncommon issue with BD-Live discs.

The eject button doesn't bother me, it opens and closes pretty quickly, by the time I get up to the player which is 6 feet from me, I press the button and its open by the time I open the blu-ray case to put it away and get a new movie.

Blove23 · 12-21-2009, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOAT

Dude I am after this player!! Is this price valid in store as well? Anyone know??

Best Buy has it for $199.99 as while check it out!

JJ · 12-22-2009, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by callas01

JJ,
I like you have the Panny 35 and I just bought the Sony S360, and it loads much faster then the Panny 35. I moved the Panny to the bedroom and kept the Sony in the livingroom. It seems as if all the players are getting faster.

So...N460 it is, then!

GOAT · 12-22-2009, 01:55 AM

so what sony player does have wifi??

Wingman1977 · 12-22-2009, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by goat

so what sony player does have wifi??

bdp-s560, ps3

GORT · 12-26-2009, 11:45 PM

I replaced my 301 with an N460 and i love it

12-15-2009, 03:17 AM	#1
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Sony N460 Thinking about getting this for a gift. https://www.samsclub.com/eclub/main_...goodflf.0&stg= I need a player that streams netflix (that's what he wants) and the "issues" with the Samsung players have me concerned... I see there is no "official" review in the "master-thread" for the Sony BDPN460HP So is this player reliable? I see amazon reviews stating that it does in fact Stream Netflix now....... Should I pull the trigger? I want a "Sub-$200" Netflix capable RELIABLE non-quirky player.

12-18-2009, 09:23 PM	#6
steve1971 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Saint Paul Minnesota. 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:352 Blu-ray reviews: 119 Trading Score:1	Since the BDP N460 is a new player from Sony I wonder if those of us who own it will recieve a firmware upgrade when the 3-D craze hits? I aint no big fan of 3-D but would like to upgrade my player should I want to watch a 3-D movie. Just curious. Last edited by steve1971; 12-18-2009 at 09:24 PM. Reason: spelling

12-20-2009, 09:25 PM	#9
joker552 Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:New York Blu-ray reviews: 3	Great Player at a great price! Anyone who doesn't own a Blu-ray player should check this out.

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12-15-2009, 04:09 AM	#4
GOAT Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Maine Blu-ray collection:112 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:53	this was 175 on AMZ Saturday... went up to 194 yesterday and like 210 today!! NewEgg Deal might be good, just like to get my electronics from BB for warranties, though im not sure its worth it for a BD player :/

12-15-2009, 08:09 PM	#5
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Just purchased via Buy.com for $186 shipped..... I'll update once I get a chance to set it up for my Father-in-Law, and let him borrow some Blu-rays etc.

12-18-2009, 09:34 PM	#7
Wingman1977 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:The empire state Trading Score:23	Best Buy has it for $199.99 (for those who don't have a costco or a sams club near them and/or don't want to order from amazon): Sony - Blu-ray Disc Player with 1080p Output $199.99 Too bad this doesn't have wi-fi (also, the current models of Sony blu-ray players, the remotes that come with them don't have a the open/close feature).

12-19-2009, 08:08 PM	#8
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Anybody have any comments as to the speed of this player, compared to say, the Panny 35? That's mainly what I'm after, an improvement in speed in the sub-$200 range. And, Steve, no, no current players will be fully upgradeable to the 3D spec, so far I hear only the PS3 will be able to do it in a limited capacity. Anything else on the market now cannot and will most likely never be able to.

12-20-2009, 11:07 PM	#10
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Just to update.... the Father-in-Law is loving his new player...... haven't connected it to the internet for Netflix yet.... but will in a couple/few days. It's FAST, and quiet....... I want to get one.

12-21-2009, 04:12 AM	#13
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	I'm definitely giving this serious consideration now. Just for it being fast.

12-22-2009, 01:55 AM	#18
GOAT Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Maine Blu-ray collection:112 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:53	so what sony player does have wifi??

12-26-2009, 11:45 PM	#20
GORT Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Reducing Your Planet To A Burned Out Cinder Blu-ray collection:295	I replaced my 301 with an N460 and i love it

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