Sony l BDP-S350 at Wal-Mart Today? - Blu-ray Forum

jibucha · 05-26-2008, 04:28 PM

Hello

While I cannot confirm this as having actually seen it on the shelves, I was at Wal-Mart yesterday afternoon in Mt. Prospect, Illinois, and they indicated that they have already sold three of the Sony BDP-S350 this week. I was informed that they received them several days ago and already sold out of the units received.

Has anyone else come across availability of this interesting player?

I have been expecting the Panasonic l BMP-BD50 for some time, so this availability of the Sony l BDP-S350 comes as a complete surprise.

I intend to go to both Best Buy and Circuit City today if I can, to see if they too have it available, or at the very least confirm availability generally.

If this is indeed available, this is an interesting development. Certainly, the Blu-ray Sales will pick up with the availability of both the Panasonic and Sony BD Live Players; it seems that many are awaiting availability of complete designs.

Any thoughts or knowledge in this regard anyone?

Thank You

BluRay Rulez · 05-26-2008, 05:17 PM

Went to my walmart and didnt see them.

Bobby Henderson · 05-26-2008, 05:32 PM

I thought the Sony S350 was not due until July or August.

bigpapy · 05-26-2008, 05:34 PM

can you post any pic

BluRay Rulez · 05-26-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bigpapy

can you post any pic

How can he post a pic of something they didn't have?

Riff Magnum · 05-26-2008, 07:53 PM

Just got back from that madhouse known as Wal-Mart. No new players on the shelves. The usual suspects: PS3, BDP-S300, Panny BD30, the new Magnavox.

gvortex7 · 05-26-2008, 07:55 PM

From what I remember the BDP-S350 is supposed to be released in June and the S550 in August. So with that said, I wouldn't be surprised that they started surfacing at certain stores since June is just around the corner.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 05-26-2008, 08:45 PM

Well, I went to Wallyworld today and bought the new Magnavox BD player for $298 before taxes. I still haven't turned it on yet because I'm still waiting for my HDMI cable that I bought from ebay just a second ago. I wanted to buy the Panasonic BD30 but I'm scarce on money.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 05-26-2008, 08:59 PM

Nevermind. I'll just use my other HDMI that is connected to my satellite box.

mulliganman · 05-26-2008, 11:19 PM

would be if a walmart manager or employee could provide a upc#. Until then, it is all speculation. Out of curiousity, what was the price for the player?

BD Live · 05-27-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jibucha

Certainly, the Blu-ray Sales will pick up with the availability of both the Panasonic and Sony BD Live Players

The BDP-S350 is going to be profile 1.1

I wouldn't be surprised to see the S350 surface in mid/late June.

ack_bak · 05-27-2008, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BD Live

The BDP-S350 is going to be profile 1.1

I wouldn't be surprised to see the S350 surface in mid/late June.

The BDS350 is supposed to be "Live Ready" like the Samsung1500. Meaning with a firmware update and/or additional memory it will be 2.0 capable.

Woody · 05-27-2008, 03:55 PM

The 350 is due in July, I am sure that whoever you spoke to mistook the s300 for the s350.

BD Live · 05-27-2008, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ack_bak

The BDS350 is supposed to be "Live Ready" like the Samsung1500. Meaning with a firmware update and/or additional memory it will be 2.0 capable.

Agreed, but out of the box it's 1.1. Apparently the 2.0 firmware is expected in Q4.

On a related note, I understand Pana is marketing their new BD50 as BD Live, however it does NOT meet the hardware requirement of 1GB memory. Seems like false/misleading marketing to me and if it's true I'm surprised the BD Forum has allowed it.

ack_bak · 05-27-2008, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BD Live

Agreed, but out of the box it's 1.1. Apparently the 2.0 firmware is expected in Q4.

On a related note, I understand Pana is marketing their new BD50 as BD Live, however it does NOT meet the hardware requirement of 1GB memory. Seems like false/misleading marketing to me and if it's true I'm surprised the BD Forum has allowed it.

For the price they want for the BD50 ($699 MSRP) it should have 1GB of memory... I really like Panasonic prodcuts, but the BD50 appears to be way overpriced. Granted, I have not seen one yet, but I suspect the PQ will be similar to the BD30 which I have seen.

Looks like the PS3 is still the way to go based on price to performance....

jw · 05-27-2008, 04:31 PM

The Guardian · 05-27-2008, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ack_bak

For the price they want for the BD50 ($699 MSRP) it should have 1GB of memory... I really like Panasonic prodcuts, but the BD50 appears to be way overpriced. Granted, I have not seen one yet, but I suspect the PQ will be similar to the BD30 which I have seen.

How much does 1 GB of flash memory cost? Like $10 at most, in a store? This is even worse than some players not coming with HDMI cables (at least those come in different lengths, etc).

Even if they want to give you a slot so you can expand the memory or use multiple cards, there's no reason they couldn't just include a 1 GB card...

05-26-2008, 04:28 PM	#1
jibucha Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Trading Score:45	Sony l BDP-S350 at Wal-Mart Today? Hello While I cannot confirm this as having actually seen it on the shelves, I was at Wal-Mart yesterday afternoon in Mt. Prospect, Illinois, and they indicated that they have already sold three of the Sony BDP-S350 this week. I was informed that they received them several days ago and already sold out of the units received. Has anyone else come across availability of this interesting player? I have been expecting the Panasonic l BMP-BD50 for some time, so this availability of the Sony l BDP-S350 comes as a complete surprise. I intend to go to both Best Buy and Circuit City today if I can, to see if they too have it available, or at the very least confirm availability generally. If this is indeed available, this is an interesting development. Certainly, the Blu-ray Sales will pick up with the availability of both the Panasonic and Sony BD Live Players; it seems that many are awaiting availability of complete designs. Any thoughts or knowledge in this regard anyone? Thank You Last edited by jibucha; 05-26-2008 at 04:35 PM.

05-26-2008, 11:19 PM	#10
mulliganman Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:60	The way to check would be if a walmart manager or employee could provide a upc#. Until then, it is all speculation. Out of curiousity, what was the price for the player?

05-27-2008, 04:31 PM	#16
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	Heres all I saw

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bigpapy Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Houston,Tx Blu-ray collection:303 Trading Score:26	can you post any pic

05-26-2008, 07:53 PM	#6
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	Just got back from that madhouse known as Wal-Mart. No new players on the shelves. The usual suspects: PS3, BDP-S300, Panny BD30, the new Magnavox.

05-26-2008, 07:55 PM	#7
gvortex7 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:105	From what I remember the BDP-S350 is supposed to be released in June and the S550 in August. So with that said, I wouldn't be surprised that they started surfacing at certain stores since June is just around the corner.

05-26-2008, 08:45 PM	#8
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	Well, I went to Wallyworld today and bought the new Magnavox BD player for $298 before taxes. I still haven't turned it on yet because I'm still waiting for my HDMI cable that I bought from ebay just a second ago. I wanted to buy the Panasonic BD30 but I'm scarce on money.

05-26-2008, 08:59 PM	#9
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	Nevermind. I'll just use my other HDMI that is connected to my satellite box.

05-27-2008, 03:55 PM	#13
Woody Power Member Member since:Jun 2007 Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:175 Blu-ray collection:415 DVD collection:165	The 350 is due in July, I am sure that whoever you spoke to mistook the s300 for the s350.

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