Magnavox Player - Blu-ray Forum

starbinger · 02-26-2009, 04:21 AM

I bought the one for about 200 bucks at walmart. Anyone else have one? Mine keeps freezing up every now and then. Anyone help me out with this? Should I return it? Maybe get another one or even a different brand. Any suggestions??

HiDef-Crazy · 02-26-2009, 04:26 AM

I don't have that model but my dad does and he has been pretty pleased so far with it's performance. Does it freeze on all of your disc or a certain few? It might need an update sometimes that fixes issues like your having.

starbinger · 02-26-2009, 04:29 AM

I only own 2 Blu rays so far. It has froze on both of them. I own Cars and Space Buddies.

HiDef-Crazy · 02-26-2009, 04:40 AM

The only thing I can try is taking my Cars Blu-ray to my dad's in the morning and see if it freezes on him.

If you just bought it and it's not much of a hassle return it get another one and see if does the same thing. Sorry I can't be much help but there are others on here that probably can.

HiDef-Crazy · 02-26-2009, 04:46 AM

I also looked on the web and can't find any updates for that player it looks like it is made by Funai and there are no updates at this time.

starbinger · 02-26-2009, 04:49 AM

Thanks for your help. I think I'l take it back to walmart and get another one to see if it does it.

HiDef-Crazy · 02-26-2009, 04:52 AM

Good Luck!!

Sonny · 02-26-2009, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starbinger

Thanks for your help. I think I'l take it back to walmart and get another one to see if it does it.

Ya just trade it out for a Panny 30/35 which ever they have ??? The Panasonic has the support you need.

starbinger · 02-26-2009, 04:26 PM

They only have the Magnavox, Samsung or Sony. The Samsung is 50 more than the Magnavox and Sony is 100 more. Is the Sony that much better or should I try the Samsung? Or just try the Magnavox again and hope mine is just defective.

mikewills · 02-26-2009, 05:01 PM

Return the junk Magnavox and check out the links below. I purchased one over Black Friday from Wal-Mart at a great price, but ultimately donated it to our Holiday Party at work after reading reviews on this site.

http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/it..._sku=487185034

http://www.compusa.com/applications/...-COMEM201-_-TV

mustang-gt-2002 · 02-26-2009, 05:22 PM

I have the insignia Blu-ray player and it is made by Magnavox it works good.
I think it freeze up 2 times maybe 3 in around 5 months. but for $125 thats ok.

E55 KEV · 02-26-2009, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starbinger

They only have the Magnavox, Samsung or Sony. The Samsung is 50 more than the Magnavox and Sony is 100 more. Is the Sony that much better or should I try the Samsung? Or just try the Magnavox again and hope mine is just defective.

The extra $50 may be worth it. The Samsung is Profile 2.0 ready and has an ethernet input for connection to the internet? The Magnavox is only profile 1.1 and not internet connect. The Samsung 1500 was originally $399.99 MSRP back in Spring/Summer 2008.

Also note the new version, BD-P1600, hits stores in March 2009 with a slightly lower price then the 1500 will be discounted more. Vizio will have a Profile 2.0 model for $199.99 (MSRP) in a couple months.

starbinger · 02-26-2009, 06:40 PM

Thanks sounds like the Samsung should work out better hopefully.

ronjones · 02-27-2009, 02:53 PM

There is already a thread (HERE) that covers the various brands of BD players made by Funai. This includes the Magnavox BD players. I suggest you join this discussion there.

Scoob · 02-27-2009, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikewills

Return the junk Magnavox and check out the links below. I purchased one over Black Friday from Wal-Mart at a great price, but ultimately donated it to our Holiday Party at work after reading reviews on this site.

http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/it..._sku=487185034

http://www.compusa.com/applications/...-COMEM201-_-TV

Interesting you call the Magnavox junk when most owners of the unit say it works just fine............Consumer Reports named it their top BD player. Oh also in case you didn't know (info you can find on another thread) the Magnavox player made by Funai contains Sony and Panasonic parts. It contains the Panasonic Uniphier chip and a Sony optical head..... There is no reason to trash the Magnavox. Maybe the OP got a bad unit...it happens. If I were the OP I would just exchange it for another unit.

robertc88 · 02-27-2009, 05:01 PM

Damn straight I'm going to check into the Magnavox for the buck as I'm just learning it is pretty darn good from what I'm reading. And I already have 2 BD players!

mustang-gt-2002 · 02-28-2009, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robertc88

Damn straight I'm going to check into the Magnavox for the buck as I'm just learning it is pretty darn good from what I'm reading. And I already have 2 BD players!

my insignia is from Magnavox and I like it

SatinKzo · 02-28-2009, 12:45 AM

how is your insignia from magnvox? Magnavox doesn't actually make anything, it's just a brand name.

Are you saying your insignia is made by funai perhaps? Or do you have a 2nd generation insignia made by a company in china whose name I can't remember now.

starbinger · 02-28-2009, 02:10 PM

I got the Samsung yesterday. It made it through both my movies with no freezing. So I'm happy. Now to move onto a new TV lol

vamsilak · 02-28-2009, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starbinger

I got the Samsung yesterday. It made it through both my movies with no freezing. So I'm happy. Now to move onto a new TV lol

does this sammy plays the bd-r/bd-re/avchd discs..!!
i mean with truehd,dta-ma/dta-hd/lpcm and ac3 audio formats

02-26-2009, 04:21 AM	#1
starbinger Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Holden, WV Blu-ray collection:64 Trading Score:1	Magnavox Player I bought the one for about 200 bucks at walmart. Anyone else have one? Mine keeps freezing up every now and then. Anyone help me out with this? Should I return it? Maybe get another one or even a different brand. Any suggestions??

02-26-2009, 05:01 PM	#10
mikewills Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Chesapeake, VA Home Theater Gallery:15	Return the junk Magnavox and check out the links below. I purchased one over Black Friday from Wal-Mart at a great price, but ultimately donated it to our Holiday Party at work after reading reviews on this site. http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/it..._sku=487185034 http://www.compusa.com/applications/...-COMEM201-_-TV Last edited by mikewills; 02-26-2009 at 05:25 PM.

02-27-2009, 02:53 PM	#14
ronjones Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Ft. Myers, FL	Existing tread for Magnavox discussion There is already a thread (HERE) that covers the various brands of BD players made by Funai. This includes the Magnavox BD players. I suggest you join this discussion there.

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
Walmart : Magnavox Player: $98	Blu-ray Players and Recorders	crimsonblack	71	09-16-2009 02:47 PM
magnavox blu-ray dvd player	Blu-ray PCs, Laptops, Drives, Media and Software	Jerome603	17	12-07-2008 11:37 PM
Does Magnavox sell a Blu-ray player?	Blu-ray Players and Recorders	ADAMMB	6	04-07-2008 03:36 PM

02-26-2009, 04:26 AM	#2
HiDef-Crazy Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Indiana Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:156 Trading Score:21	I don't have that model but my dad does and he has been pretty pleased so far with it's performance. Does it freeze on all of your disc or a certain few? It might need an update sometimes that fixes issues like your having.

02-26-2009, 04:29 AM	#3
starbinger Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Holden, WV Blu-ray collection:64 Trading Score:1	I only own 2 Blu rays so far. It has froze on both of them. I own Cars and Space Buddies.

02-26-2009, 04:40 AM	#4
HiDef-Crazy Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Indiana Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:156 Trading Score:21	The only thing I can try is taking my Cars Blu-ray to my dad's in the morning and see if it freezes on him. If you just bought it and it's not much of a hassle return it get another one and see if does the same thing. Sorry I can't be much help but there are others on here that probably can.

02-26-2009, 04:46 AM	#5
HiDef-Crazy Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Indiana Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:156 Trading Score:21	I also looked on the web and can't find any updates for that player it looks like it is made by Funai and there are no updates at this time.

02-26-2009, 04:49 AM	#6
starbinger Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Holden, WV Blu-ray collection:64 Trading Score:1	Thanks for your help. I think I'l take it back to walmart and get another one to see if it does it.

02-26-2009, 04:52 AM	#7
HiDef-Crazy Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Indiana Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:156 Trading Score:21	Good Luck!!

02-26-2009, 04:26 PM	#9
starbinger Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Holden, WV Blu-ray collection:64 Trading Score:1	They only have the Magnavox, Samsung or Sony. The Samsung is 50 more than the Magnavox and Sony is 100 more. Is the Sony that much better or should I try the Samsung? Or just try the Magnavox again and hope mine is just defective.

02-26-2009, 05:22 PM	#11
mustang-gt-2002 Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Madison, WI. Home Theater Gallery:33 Blu-ray collection:66	I have the insignia Blu-ray player and it is made by Magnavox it works good. I think it freeze up 2 times maybe 3 in around 5 months. but for $125 thats ok.

02-26-2009, 06:40 PM	#13
starbinger Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Holden, WV Blu-ray collection:64 Trading Score:1	Thanks sounds like the Samsung should work out better hopefully.

02-27-2009, 05:01 PM	#16
robertc88 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007	Damn straight I'm going to check into the Magnavox for the buck as I'm just learning it is pretty darn good from what I'm reading. And I already have 2 BD players!

02-28-2009, 12:45 AM	#18
SatinKzo Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:131	how is your insignia from magnvox? Magnavox doesn't actually make anything, it's just a brand name. Are you saying your insignia is made by funai perhaps? Or do you have a 2nd generation insignia made by a company in china whose name I can't remember now.

02-28-2009, 02:10 PM	#19
starbinger Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Holden, WV Blu-ray collection:64 Trading Score:1	I got the Samsung yesterday. It made it through both my movies with no freezing. So I'm happy. Now to move onto a new TV lol

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals