Best sub $300 Blu player? - Blu-ray Forum

BluHavik · 01-07-2009, 04:37 PM

My PS3 recently died on me (again) and I'm thinking I might as well just replace it with a player. Any suggestions on one under $300 and any cons that might come with them?

Blu As Hell · 01-07-2009, 04:42 PM

Panasonic's BD-35 the only "problem" with it is it doesn't have the 7.1 analog outputs like it's sister unit the BD55. So if you have an older recevier without HDMI imputs you won't be able to get your 7.1 surround.

prerich · 01-07-2009, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu As Hell

Panasonic's BD-35 the only "problem" with it is it doesn't have the 7.1 analog outputs like it's sister unit the BD55. So if you have an older recevier without HDMI imputs you won't be able to get your 7.1 surround.

Agreed, but since he had a PS3 the OP was probrably using HDMI

for 7.1

Panny 35 - excellent choice.

BluHavik · 01-07-2009, 04:46 PM

Thanks, I've been looking around BB's site. This one looks like it deserves a good look.

BTW I have HDMI so no problems there.

Blu As Hell · 01-07-2009, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prerich

Agreed, but since he had a PS3 the OP was probrably using HDMI

for 7.1

Panny 35 - excellent choice.

You're right...I can't read worth a damn. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!

krisjan · 01-07-2009, 05:13 PM

Panasonic is discontinuing the BD35 player - it was released only several months ago. Reports are that it is an excellent player. If you want one, it seems that Costco has some stock left. You better act soon. Expectations are that Panasonic will announce its successor at CES.

BigMots · 01-07-2009, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krisjan

Panasonic is discontinuing the BD35 player - it was released only several months ago. Reports are that it is an excellent player. If you want one, it seems that Costco has some stock left. You better act soon. Expectations are that Panasonic will announce its successor at CES.

Apparently costco.com has sold out of the panny blu-ray player. it went on sale this past Mon for $230.

BigMots

BluHavik · 01-07-2009, 09:44 PM

I drove all over town and couldn't find the 35. In fact most of the stores were completely sold out of players. In the end I settled on the LG BD-300. Watched TDK and so far so good.

Now to check out the netflix streaming feature.

Footloose301 · 01-08-2009, 07:14 PM

The Sony S350 is on par with the Panasonic BD35.

vidiot22 · 01-08-2009, 08:46 PM

I've had the same problem locating the BD35 at a reasonable price (or find it in stock at all!). Saw that Costco.com was sold out but picked up the BD35 at my local Costco yesterday for $230 w/ the $50 off coupon. I feel like I got a steal considering how hard it is to find this unit.

01-07-2009, 04:37 PM	#1
BluHavik Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:STL Blu-ray collection:32	Best sub $300 Blu player? My PS3 recently died on me (again) and I'm thinking I might as well just replace it with a player. Any suggestions on one under $300 and any cons that might come with them?

01-07-2009, 05:13 PM	#6
krisjan Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Chicago suburbs	BD35 is being discontinued Panasonic is discontinuing the BD35 player - it was released only several months ago. Reports are that it is an excellent player. If you want one, it seems that Costco has some stock left. You better act soon. Expectations are that Panasonic will announce its successor at CES.

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01-07-2009, 04:42 PM	#2
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	Panasonic's BD-35 the only "problem" with it is it doesn't have the 7.1 analog outputs like it's sister unit the BD55. So if you have an older recevier without HDMI imputs you won't be able to get your 7.1 surround.

01-07-2009, 04:46 PM	#4
BluHavik Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:STL Blu-ray collection:32	Thanks, I've been looking around BB's site. This one looks like it deserves a good look. BTW I have HDMI so no problems there.

01-07-2009, 09:44 PM	#8
BluHavik Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:STL Blu-ray collection:32	I drove all over town and couldn't find the 35. In fact most of the stores were completely sold out of players. In the end I settled on the LG BD-300. Watched TDK and so far so good. Now to check out the netflix streaming feature.

01-08-2009, 07:14 PM	#9
Footloose301 Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Fort Myers, FL Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:2 Blu-ray reviews: 1	The Sony S350 is on par with the Panasonic BD35.

01-08-2009, 08:46 PM	#10
vidiot22 New Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Snohomish, WA	I've had the same problem locating the BD35 at a reasonable price (or find it in stock at all!). Saw that Costco.com was sold out but picked up the BD35 at my local Costco yesterday for $230 w/ the $50 off coupon. I feel like I got a steal considering how hard it is to find this unit.

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