Alright, so - given the release of the new Panny... - Blu-ray Forum

JJ · 10-13-2007, 09:32 PM

I just purchased the BD10A 2 weeks ago - given that its been discontinued and the DMP-BD30 is due to be released in a few days, should I return the 10 and wait for the release of the 30?

As far as specs for the 30, all I know are the ones listed on this thread:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...light=dmp-bd30

Id hate to lose those 5 free movies, though.

Moefiz · 10-13-2007, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

I just purchased the BD10A 2 weeks ago - given that its been discontinued and the DMP-BD30 is due to be released in a few days, should I return the 10 and wait for the release of the 30?

As far as specs for the 30, all I know are the ones listed on this thread:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...light=dmp-bd30

Id hate to lose those 5 free movies, though.

what free movies are you talking about.....

JJ · 10-13-2007, 09:45 PM

When you bought a BD10A it came with 5 movies free inside the box. PotC 1 and 2, Crash, F4, Transporter.

Moefiz · 10-13-2007, 09:48 PM

Ok...I would take it back with the five free movies and the buy the new panny and you will still get the 5 free movie by mail with purchase of the new panny.

jorg · 10-13-2007, 09:56 PM

can iu not just return it with out the movies and be like oops i lost them or somthing or i fotgot lmao?

JJ · 10-13-2007, 09:57 PM

Im still losing 5 movies here, lol - 5 instant ones as opposed to the 5 'take-forever' ones.

It will depend on the specs of the 30 once it comes out, I think.

Moefiz · 10-13-2007, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Im still losing 5 movies here, lol - 5 instant ones as opposed to the 5 'take-forever' ones.

It will depend on the specs of the 30 once it comes out, I think.

Your call.....

BadAss · 10-13-2007, 10:13 PM

The question is, has the Panny DMP-BD30 actually been officially announced?

I've listed it as coming Q4 but in the next few days?

I doubt it. Is it even up for pre-orders anywhere?

There is absolutely no hard info on this player, its all rumour so far. We have a model number but thats it. Sorry.

My guess is a late Nov release date.

JJ · 10-13-2007, 10:15 PM

Look at this thread, though:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=19705

BadAss · 10-13-2007, 10:22 PM

Looks like the official announcement will be Oct 30th.

Hope this is a 1.1 player to silence all those HD-DVDers.

crackinhedz · 10-13-2007, 10:34 PM

Before returning it, I say you keep the 5 discs that came with the player...act stupid if they ask. Also, id cut out the bar code and mail in for the other 5 free, then when you get the new BD30 mail in for another 5. thats 15 movies!

My dad returned his PS3 (broken disc drive issue) with the barcode cut off...nobody said a word...he got those 5 free in the mail also the 5 free for the next PS3 he replaced it with.

...but thats just me.

BadAss · 10-13-2007, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

My dad returned his PS3 (broken disc drive issue) with the barcode cut off...nobody said a word...he got those 5 free in the mail also the 5 free for the next PS3 he replaced it with.

...but thats just me.

I think that's classed as fraud.

crackinhedz · 10-13-2007, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BadAss

I think that's classed as fraud.

I like to think of it as restitution for selling a defective product and making him waste his gas and time by returning it.

gvortex7 · 10-13-2007, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

I like to think of it as restitution for selling a defective product and making him waste his gas and time by returning it.

Now that's clever!

ScoBro828 · 10-14-2007, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

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JJ, I have the Panasonic that you have; it's a great machine. From what I am told (as I have not seen a PS3 playing but others have) the Panasonic produces a better picture.

Personally, if you have it I would keep it. A bird in the hand and all that. Besides, you probably got it at a pretty good price (as even a few months ago they were priced right) and not 'upgrade' for a few years.

Any big advances in technology wont be on the upcoming Panasonic to justify spending more money and losing the titles. Getting POTC 1 & 2 for free was nice. Transporter, Crash and Fantastic Four as well.

The only way I would get the new Panasonic is if it had Ethernet.

JJ · 10-14-2007, 04:26 PM

I love it too, best of the affordable Blus...and for some reason, I think it the 30 will have an ethernet port...

Damn it all to (*#&^%.

To heck with it. Im keeping my 5 free movies.

crackinhedz · 10-14-2007, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

To heck with it. Im keeping my 5 free movies.

at least keep em in the car with you...that way you can still go out and get em if needed...but dont offer them back...if they dont ask, you dont tell.

BTBuck1 · 10-14-2007, 05:12 PM

If you bought the 10a at Best Buy, don't even think about it. There was a corporate memo sent out about just this. Many BB stores were had for the 5 free movies, and therefore had difficulty selling the Panasonics open box without sever markdowns because of it.

They are now checking for this, and if the UPC is cut fromt he box you may have difficulty getting a refund. Depends on the CS rep/MOD.

JJ · 10-14-2007, 05:40 PM

Circuit City is where I bought it, actually. It was $50 cheaper than at BB.

10-13-2007, 09:32 PM	#1
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	Alright, so - given the release of the new Panny... I just purchased the BD10A 2 weeks ago - given that its been discontinued and the DMP-BD30 is due to be released in a few days, should I return the 10 and wait for the release of the 30? As far as specs for the 30, all I know are the ones listed on this thread: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...light=dmp-bd30 Id hate to lose those 5 free movies, though.

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10-13-2007, 09:45 PM	#3
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	When you bought a BD10A it came with 5 movies free inside the box. PotC 1 and 2, Crash, F4, Transporter.

10-13-2007, 09:48 PM	#4
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	Ok...I would take it back with the five free movies and the buy the new panny and you will still get the 5 free movie by mail with purchase of the new panny.

10-13-2007, 09:56 PM	#5
jorg Power Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:2	can iu not just return it with out the movies and be like oops i lost them or somthing or i fotgot lmao?

10-13-2007, 09:57 PM	#6
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	Im still losing 5 movies here, lol - 5 instant ones as opposed to the 5 'take-forever' ones. It will depend on the specs of the 30 once it comes out, I think.

10-13-2007, 10:13 PM	#8
BadAss Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:England 4K collection:63 Blu-ray collection:63	The question is, has the Panny DMP-BD30 actually been officially announced? I've listed it as coming Q4 but in the next few days? I doubt it. Is it even up for pre-orders anywhere? There is absolutely no hard info on this player, its all rumour so far. We have a model number but thats it. Sorry. My guess is a late Nov release date.

10-13-2007, 10:15 PM	#9
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	Look at this thread, though: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=19705

10-13-2007, 10:22 PM	#10
BadAss Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:England 4K collection:63 Blu-ray collection:63	Looks like the official announcement will be Oct 30th. Hope this is a 1.1 player to silence all those HD-DVDers.

10-13-2007, 10:34 PM	#11
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Before returning it, I say you keep the 5 discs that came with the player...act stupid if they ask. Also, id cut out the bar code and mail in for the other 5 free, then when you get the new BD30 mail in for another 5. thats 15 movies! My dad returned his PS3 (broken disc drive issue) with the barcode cut off...nobody said a word...he got those 5 free in the mail also the 5 free for the next PS3 he replaced it with. ...but thats just me.

10-14-2007, 04:26 PM	#16
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 love it too, best of the affordable Blus...and for some reason, I think it the 30 will have an ethernet port... Damn it all to (*#&^%. To heck with it. Im keeping my 5 free movies.

10-14-2007, 05:12 PM	#18
BTBuck1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Oceanside, CA. Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:1	If you bought the 10a at Best Buy, don't even think about it. There was a corporate memo sent out about just this. Many BB stores were had for the 5 free movies, and therefore had difficulty selling the Panasonics open box without sever markdowns because of it. They are now checking for this, and if the UPC is cut fromt he box you may have difficulty getting a refund. Depends on the CS rep/MOD.

10-14-2007, 05:40 PM	#19
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	Circuit City is where I bought it, actually. It was $50 cheaper than at BB.

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