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Just bought the big flat panel and looking for the best or better Blue Ray Players. Anyone already have this info dialed?
Here are a number of good options. I suggest one with netflix streaming. Although i would also suggest looking at a PS3. Not much more than a normal top of the line player and with a lot more functionality.
+1 ps3, netflix now supports ps3 for streaming and with gaming it tops the others.
The best Blu-Ray player is the Oppo 83, period. However, it is strictly a disc player (Bluy-Ray, CD, DVD, etc.) and does not have streaming access. http://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-bdp-83/
The best multi-tasking Blu-Ray player, in my opinion, is the LG 390 and I own this one myself. Great upscaler, streaming Netflix, Vudu, YouTube, etc. and will update it's firmware directly over ethernet or wireless connection. http://www.lge.com/us/tv-audio-video/video/LG-blu-ray-dvd-player-BD390.jsp
I don't have any BR player and also have no interest in the merchant listed in my link but the one IL73 listed is available at Newegg for what looks like a great price (add to cart to see price). I mention it as Newegg has always done me good so you don't have to go to a shifty place to get a good deal
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882005043
Nathan_Bell
12-06-09, 14:53
+1 ps3, netflix now supports ps3 for streaming and with gaming it tops the others.
"What it came down to was a combination of gamers and porn"
You would think Hi-Def porn would be an advancement in your viewing pleasure...Not so much. You see ingrown hairs, razor burn/bumps, cellulite, and everything is shiny....Pretty much ruined it for me.
I have a Samsung and it works perfectly, but nearly every review out there will tell you that the PS3 remains one of the best blu-ray players on the market and you get the benefit of all the other stuff it does.
another vote for teh PD3 as the best overall Blue Ray player. Even if you dont play games, its only about $50 more than most good players and it has additional features that the other players dont have.
What is the difference between PS3 & X-Box? (My first & last video game was Pong, I hear video games have improved:p I'm not kidding)
What does the OPPO do that the PS3 won't?
PS3 plays blu rays both movies and games. Xbox does not play blu ray. One is Sony the other Microsoft. Xbox has a better online community but you have to pay to use it. PS3 has a free online community but not as good as Xbox imo.
I don't know about best but my Sony S-550 works perfectly, and does what I want.
I see the new S-360 is $129.99 from from just about everywhere right now. Saves you having to buy a game console for blu-ray use.
PS3.
The Cell microprocessor is so powerful, firmware upgrades are all that are necessary to unlock all the new BluRay standards/features as they evolve. Built-in WiFi means it is easy to get the PS3 onto your existing network. And the Netflix streaming is great.
Of course, you can use the PS3 to play regular DVDs and CDs as well. And it can play pretty cool games at 1080p.
What does the OPPO do that the PS3 won't?
The Oppo has the best upconversion capability out of any BR player on the market for BR & DVD and will give you the best picture quality that's available. It also has some of the fastest loading & response times of anything on the market.
Oppo is also reknowned for their customer service and is the top in the business where product support is concerned.
ADD: For network streaming I do not recommend Wi-Fi and highly suggest you go with ethernet for reliability & speed.
At $500 that thing better come with an oral stimulation function. That's nuts for a device that's essentially a next gen dvd player.
The Oppo has the best upconversion capability out of any BR player on the market for BR & DVD and will give you the best picture quality that's available. It also has some of the fastest loading & response times of anything on the market.
Oppo is also reknowned for their customer service and is the top in the business where product support is concerned.
ADD: For network streaming I do not recommend Wi-Fi and highly suggest you go with ethernet for reliability & speed.
As with all things electronic, you have to first decide on your budget. BR players are now reaching the sub $100 price point . PS3 is really nice as it is lot more than just a player. The Netflix streamimg capability is cool. As others have said, it is the most versatile BR gizmo out there.
if you are not a hifi nut then the PS3 is a nice setup for lots of stuff
but a nice budget BR player will work ? its just going to be SLOW to load menus etc.c.
I like Oppo stuff but once you get into higher stuff I think Oppo stuff is hit miss
in the DVD times my old top line Denon beat oppo in real life where some times on paper the oppo might have beat it ? yet others claimed Oppo was superior but others said no ?
think of this as rifles just cause on paper one item beats another does not make it better ?
and also think of it as a rifle where people get hooked on certain brands etc...
again not bashing Oppo :) so Oppo lovers dont read it as such I am just saying when you get into the $500 and up prices you should be viewing each brand of BR player on your setup before paying that for any system and their is no perfect BR player since they are still moving forward in quality and speed etc.. so anything you get will be old in a few years but the PS3 will hold up better to age with its updates etc.. and the way it was made to be updated
SO the downside to the PS3 is the fan noise in quiet scenes if its close enough to you to hear ? some may or may not notice or care but I still feel the PS3 is about the best BR player for the avg user
What does the OPPO do that the PS3 won't?
http://reviews.cnet.com/blu-ray-players-recorders/oppo-bdp-83/4505-9991_7-33712796.html?tag=centerColumnArea1.1
[QUOTE=Honu;511788]if you are not a hifi nut then the PS3 is a nice setup for lots of stuff
What is the HiFi down side?
variablebinary
12-07-09, 08:29
PS3 is the way to go
I would suggest checking Amazon to get some of your lowest prices along with a great return policy. Our local Best Buy matches Amazon prices and we picked up our LG 390 locally for a very good price. The trade off was paying sales tax.
This paragraph from the cnet review pretty much sums it up:
On the other hand, the Oppo BDP-83 really isn't for everyone. It lacks Wi-Fi and, more importantly, streaming media features such as Netflix and Pandora that are available on cheaper Blu-ray players from Samsung and LG. At $500 list price, it's also very expensive compared with the Sony PS3 Slim ($300), which also offers excellent Blu-ray playback--and can play high-definition video games, stream media, and browse the Web. If you're not a home theater enthusiast with a sizable budget, you'll get more value from a PS3 Slim or LG BD390. However, if you are a dedicated, well-heeled home theater fan, the BDP-83 is a nearly perfect way to get the most out of your disc-based media.
[QUOTE=Honu;511788]if you are not a hifi nut then the PS3 is a nice setup for lots of stuff
What is the HiFi down side?
I thought he was saying that there was an audio (HiFi) downside to the PS3?
Thanks All, gonna go with the PS3
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