Best DVD upscaling: PS3 slim or LG BD 390? - Blu-ray Forum

Bunt · 12-17-2009, 11:08 AM

I'm trying to decide between these two. I don't game but have read enough to know the PS3 is still a viable option as a Bluray player.

What I am most interested in is the picture quality of DVD playback. My primary use will be watching movies. I know the Bluray will be similar but wondered if there was any noticeable difference in the DVD upscaling between the two.

I also like the idea of having Netflix and will likely utilize that feature as well. Any advantages with either unit in that area?

Yes I know there are probably better players for DVD upscaling but I'm trying to narrow my options and I don't want to spend much more than $300.

Thanks

MOONPHASE · 12-17-2009, 11:11 AM

Well can't say for the LG but I do love the upscaling on my PS3 Slim.

Bunt · 12-17-2009, 11:57 AM

How is your PS3 at streaming Netflix?

MOONPHASE · 12-17-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bunt

How is your PS3 at streaming Netflix?

I haven't done it myself to be honest but I haven't heard a single complaint from anyone yet.

Barbie-Shrimp · 12-17-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bunt

How is your PS3 at streaming Netflix?

It's great, I use it at least twice a week. Mostly for kids movies, everyone needs a nap sometimes.

rickantel · 12-18-2009, 03:57 AM

ps3 of course

crclawn · 12-29-2009, 01:18 AM

Get the PS3, it upscales pretty good and it does so much more, its a no-brianer for around $300 bucks. good luck

6thDeadlyVenom · 12-29-2009, 06:09 AM

sony and most game makers keep the prices from fluctuating in their systems thus 300 bucks wont budge while various other cheaper blue ray players budge all the time just look at black friday and christmas. Thus if you vlaue our money get one of those when it fluctuates around 130-80, much better deal. Think about it - for the price of a ps3 you can get a normal player with also netflix and othe goodies and like 6 blue rays.

Jeffredo · 12-29-2009, 05:05 PM

I don't own either, but after researching a purchase for a couple months what I have gathered is that the LGs have slightly poorer image quality in general (BR or SD DVD) than most of their competitors.

BarkingGhost · 12-30-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MOONPHASE

Well can't say for the LG but I do love the upscaling on my PS3 Slim.

The PS3 Slim I own is not as smooth in/ejecting disks as my original 60GB PS3. Seems clunky whenever I or the wife insert or eject a disk. I just assumed the mechanism was a cheaper trayless model than what they originally used.

I miss the original PS3, but its dead.

wallendo · 12-30-2009, 04:10 PM

In this price range, you may want to consider the Sony BDP N460.

It plays BD and streams many media formats including Netflix, including a number of streaming sources not supported by the PS3. In many ways, it is a PS3 without the games.

12-17-2009, 11:08 AM	#1
Bunt Junior Member Member since:Dec 2009	Best DVD upscaling: PS3 slim or LG BD 390? I'm trying to decide between these two. I don't game but have read enough to know the PS3 is still a viable option as a Bluray player. What I am most interested in is the picture quality of DVD playback. My primary use will be watching movies. I know the Bluray will be similar but wondered if there was any noticeable difference in the DVD upscaling between the two. I also like the idea of having Netflix and will likely utilize that feature as well. Any advantages with either unit in that area? Yes I know there are probably better players for DVD upscaling but I'm trying to narrow my options and I don't want to spend much more than $300. Thanks

12-29-2009, 06:09 AM	#8
6thDeadlyVenom Member Member since:Dec 2009	sony and most game makers keep the prices from fluctuating in their systems thus 300 bucks wont budge while various other cheaper blue ray players budge all the time just look at black friday and christmas. Thus if you vlaue our money get one of those when it fluctuates around 130-80, much better deal. Think about it - for the price of a ps3 you can get a normal player with also netflix and othe goodies and like 6 blue rays. Last edited by 6thDeadlyVenom; 12-29-2009 at 06:12 AM.

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12-17-2009, 11:11 AM	#2
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	Well can't say for the LG but I do love the upscaling on my PS3 Slim.

12-17-2009, 11:57 AM	#3
Bunt Junior Member Member since:Dec 2009	How is your PS3 at streaming Netflix?

12-18-2009, 03:57 AM	#6
rickantel Special Member Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:30 Trading Score:7	ps3 of course

12-29-2009, 01:18 AM	#7
crclawn Junior Member Member since:Dec 2009 Home Theater Gallery:6	Get the PS3, it upscales pretty good and it does so much more, its a no-brianer for around $300 bucks. good luck

12-29-2009, 05:05 PM	#9
Jeffredo Junior Member Member since:Dec 2009	I don't own either, but after researching a purchase for a couple months what I have gathered is that the LGs have slightly poorer image quality in general (BR or SD DVD) than most of their competitors.

12-30-2009, 04:10 PM	#11
wallendo Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Southeastern NC 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:1027 DVD collection:7 MA collection:3 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4	In this price range, you may want to consider the Sony BDP N460. It plays BD and streams many media formats including Netflix, including a number of streaming sources not supported by the PS3. In many ways, it is a PS3 without the games.

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