Blu-ray profile v1.1 (Bonus View)

[jkmort]

I have a SONY BD S301 and it has the latest firmware (3.9). But I just got the National Treasure 2 Blu-Ray and it has a feature which I need "Bonus View" in order to use. I found (on this site) that this Bonus View is a new profile ("Blu-ray profile v1.1") and I understand also, that it is new in 2008. But does anyone know if this is a software that will become available to upgrade my current player? Or is this part of the evolution of the format and (other than Playstations which I believe can get v1.1 in a WinDVD ??) I won't be able to get it with out getting a new player? It sounded like it was a software upgrade - not a hardware item. I couldn't find any reference to it on the SONY site.

Any direction, assistance - or comments would be appreciated.

James

[WickyWoo]

Your player will not do 1.1 features, you need a new one

[jkmort]

Thanks. Any BD players you know of that have it or would recommend?

James

[Midnightsailor]

Panasonic DMP BD30k
Playstation 3

[ryoohki]

Originally Posted by jkmort

Thanks. Any BD players you know of that have it or would recommend?

James

add the Samsung BD1500, and new Sony that will come out this Summer

All BD player in 2008 are 1.1

[BStecke]

I think it's important to mention that there is also a profile 2.0, which is BD-Live. Basically the 2.0 players have an ethernet port that lets you connect the player to the internet to access special features and firmware updates via the internet. So . . . if you're considering a new player, you may want to get a 2.0 player while you're at it. Panasonic BD-50 or Playstation 3 would do the trick. The forthcoming Sony BDP-S350 and S550 will also support 2.0.

[Entertainment72]

Originally Posted by BStecke

I think it's important to mention that there is also a profile 2.0, which is BD-Live. Basically the 2.0 players have an ethernet port that lets you connect the player to the internet to access special features and firmware updates via the internet. So . . . if you're considering a new player, you may want to get a 2.0 player while you're at it. Panasonic BD-50 or Playstation 3 would do the trick. The forthcoming Sony BDP-S350 and S550 will also support 2.0.

Actually Im not sure the 350 will.

[HDBlu]

Actually Im not sure the 350 will.

The BDP-S350 will ship "BD Live ready", like the newly released Samsung 1500. Not 2.0 out of the box, but upgradable with a firmware update.

[BStecke]

Originally Posted by Entertainment72

Actually Im not sure the 350 will.

The 350 is being billed as "2.0 ready." From what I've gathered (and I haven't done extensive research into it, but some) it will be 1.1 out of the box, but a firmware update will make it 2.0 compliant.

[ToonyLoons]

Originally Posted by HDBlu

The BDP-S350 will ship "BD Live ready", like the newly released Samsung 1500. Not 2.0 out of the box, but upgradable with a firmware update.

Does "BD Live ready" mean they will ship with the required 1gb memory, or will that have to be added via a storage device (memory card or flash drive)?

[HDBlu]

Does "BD Live ready" mean they will ship with the required 1gb memory, or will that have to be added via a storage device (memory card or flash drive)?

Unknown. It could be either.

[ToonyLoons]

Probably will have to add an SD card or something to save on player cost i bet.

[ryoohki]

I'am pretty sure it will use the SD slot for storage. I mean Profile 2.0 is nice on paper but in really it's just slow and hugging. I can download a 1080p trailers on Quiktime.com in 2-3 minutes. While it take 40minutes on Walk Hard. and i'am not sure it's even 1080p

[tvine2000]

Originally Posted by jkmort

I have a SONY BD S301 and it has the latest firmware (3.9). But I just got the National Treasure 2 Blu-Ray and it has a feature which I need "Bonus View" in order to use. I found (on this site) that this Bonus View is a new profile ("Blu-ray profile v1.1") and I understand also, that it is new in 2008. But does anyone know if this is a software that will become available to upgrade my current player? Or is this part of the evolution of the format and (other than Playstations which I believe can get v1.1 in a WinDVD ??) I won't be able to get it with out getting a new player? It sounded like it was a software upgrade - not a hardware item. I couldn't find any reference to it on the SONY site.

Any direction, assistance - or comments would be appreciated.

James

no! its a hardware issue.if you want bonus view you will have to buy a 1.1 player

[BStecke]

Originally Posted by ryoohki

I'am pretty sure it will use the SD slot for storage. I mean Profile 2.0 is nice on paper but in really it's just slow and hugging. I can download a 1080p trailers on Quiktime.com in 2-3 minutes. While it take 40minutes on Walk Hard. and i'am not sure it's even 1080p

It didn't take me nearly that long to download anything from Walk Hard. Maybe 4 or 5 minutes if I remember right.