Sony BDP-S1 - $199 worth it? - Blu-ray Forum

cawgijoe · 01-11-2008, 12:06 PM

A local store here, Myer-Emco is blowing out the Sony BDP-S1 at $199....I've been thinking about putting a Blu-Ray player in my bedroom hooked up to my Vizio 32" TV.....I already have a PS3 in my Home Theater system.......is it worth it?

I'm a liitle leery because it's first generation....slow load times.....other issues I've read about..........

Should I just wait to see what's coming out?

Blu-Byrd · 01-11-2008, 12:12 PM

That's pretty cheap for it. I got one back in April when they was more. I have a PS3 and a BDP-S1 and I prefer the standalone cause it's dead silent. I've always kept the firmware up to date and haven't had one single problem with it. But the load times are a bit slow

Kierre · 01-11-2008, 12:44 PM

Feel free to look into the BDP-S1 Player section for all that we have been through since inception, but I think it's a fantastic player. It has separate analog outputs to decode HD audio without an HDMI capable receiver. I think in actuality, I'd prefer this one over the current s300 if I were to place them side by side even today. And, with the additoinal price incentive of 200 bucks

it would be a no-brainer (load times aside). I also personally think the BDP-S1 looks the coolest.

bootman · 01-11-2008, 02:35 PM

While it is a first gen machine and can't play or pass DTS-HD MA, it is a good buy at $199.
You will not find better build quality in the Sony line.

The slow load times are typical for a first gen and it will never be 1.1.
(like all first gens except the ps3)
So you will have to weigh those against your decision.

SamInNorthCakalakey · 01-11-2008, 02:38 PM

As a bedroom player on a 32" screen, go for it. Is it a final sale? Meaning you can't return it if it doesn't work out of the box?

Blu As Hell · 01-11-2008, 02:39 PM

199...considering I paid a grand for mine...yeah that's a good buy.

BTBuck1 · 01-11-2008, 02:39 PM

lets see, was $999 now $199.....no brainer, aside from being a little slow it's a fabulous machine, I'd buy it!

Amel · 01-11-2008, 02:41 PM

thats a great price

snap it

cawgijoe · 01-11-2008, 10:17 PM

I decided to pass....what was I thinking!!!!! I'm sure they are all gone.

A friend of mine who also has a PS3 convinced me to to wait for the next generation of players to come out because they hopefully will be cheaper and faster. The main concern was the load times which would not go over well with the wife considering how fast the PS3 is......oh well......

It's ok.....I'm in no hurry.......

01-11-2008, 12:06 PM	#1
cawgijoe Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Trading Score:1	Sony BDP-S1 - $199 worth it? A local store here, Myer-Emco is blowing out the Sony BDP-S1 at $199....I've been thinking about putting a Blu-Ray player in my bedroom hooked up to my Vizio 32" TV.....I already have a PS3 in my Home Theater system.......is it worth it? I'm a liitle leery because it's first generation....slow load times.....other issues I've read about.......... Should I just wait to see what's coming out?

01-11-2008, 12:44 PM	#3
Kierre Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Odenton, MD Blu-ray collection:97 Trading Score:4	Feel free to look into the BDP-S1 Player section for all that we have been through since inception, but I think it's a fantastic player. It has separate analog outputs to decode HD audio without an HDMI capable receiver. I think in actuality, I'd prefer this one over the current s300 if I were to place them side by side even today. And, with the additoinal price incentive of 200 bucks it would be a no-brainer (load times aside). I also personally think the BDP-S1 looks the coolest. Last edited by Kierre; 01-11-2008 at 01:16 PM. Reason: Not profile 1.1

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01-11-2008, 12:12 PM	#2
Blu-Byrd Junior Member Member since:Dec 2007	That's pretty cheap for it. I got one back in April when they was more. I have a PS3 and a BDP-S1 and I prefer the standalone cause it's dead silent. I've always kept the firmware up to date and haven't had one single problem with it. But the load times are a bit slow

01-11-2008, 02:35 PM	#4
bootman Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:The Burghs	While it is a first gen machine and can't play or pass DTS-HD MA, it is a good buy at $199. You will not find better build quality in the Sony line. The slow load times are typical for a first gen and it will never be 1.1. (like all first gens except the ps3) So you will have to weigh those against your decision.

01-11-2008, 02:38 PM	#5
SamInNorthCakalakey Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Raleigh/Durham, NC area Blu-ray reviews:19	As a bedroom player on a 32" screen, go for it. Is it a final sale? Meaning you can't return it if it doesn't work out of the box?

01-11-2008, 02:39 PM	#6
Blu As Hell Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:Macon Georgia 4K collection:120 Blu-ray collection:461 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 1	199...considering I paid a grand for mine...yeah that's a good buy.

01-11-2008, 02:39 PM	#7
BTBuck1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Oceanside, CA. Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:1	lets see, was $999 now $199.....no brainer, aside from being a little slow it's a fabulous machine, I'd buy it!

01-11-2008, 02:41 PM	#8
Amel Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Clearwater FL Blu-ray collection:91 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	thats a great price snap it

01-11-2008, 10:17 PM	#9
cawgijoe Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Trading Score:1	I decided to pass....what was I thinking!!!!! I'm sure they are all gone. A friend of mine who also has a PS3 convinced me to to wait for the next generation of players to come out because they hopefully will be cheaper and faster. The main concern was the load times which would not go over well with the wife considering how fast the PS3 is......oh well...... It's ok.....I'm in no hurry.......

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