smokarz Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 i swear, sometimes i wish i could just put a hammer through my Sony S360. it took forever to load a disc, especially witht the Disney movies. i probaly finish a beer before i the movie start. what are you guys using for blu-ray? anything that load fast without breaking the bank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted March 30, 2010 Moderators Share Posted March 30, 2010 PS3 loads very fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokarz Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 lol. i had the chance to get the PS3 for what i paid for the S360, but i passed since i thought i just wanted a blu-ray player. maybe i should have went for the PS3 instead. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted March 30, 2010 Moderators Share Posted March 30, 2010 When I was looking at players, I originally didn't want to spend $400, especially since I didn't play too many games on a game console. Last console I owned was the Super Nintendo. LOL I'm very pleased with it though. I use most of it's features (Media Server, download game demos, play rock band with my kids and guests that come over, show slideshows from images on CD or jumpdrive etc). About the only thing I don't use is the Netflix online feature because I would rather get the higher res from renting a Bluray from Blockbuster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokarz Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 looks like you got all your pennies worth out of the PS3. hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_Guy Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 My Panasonic Blu-ray is great I have had no complaints with it at all. My next Blu-ray will probably be upgrading my music server with a Blu-ray player/burner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokarz Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 thanks Rich. i've heard very good things about the Panny BD-30/60. maybe i should look into one of those. they look fairly priced as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted March 30, 2010 Moderators Share Posted March 30, 2010 Now that the format war is over and competition is increasing, there are probably lots of good options out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokarz Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 true, but my budget is very limite so my options need to be cheap. [:$] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted March 31, 2010 Moderators Share Posted March 31, 2010 Nothing wrong with that. What is your budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Blacksmith Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I am using 2 PS3s, one in the HT room and one in the TV room. Great players for the money and you can build an entertainment system around them. They store audio, movies, still pictures, internet browser AND still play games. They are great units for so much more than just games.... but that is what Sony intended all along. The older PS3s (not the slim) were designed from the start to accept Linux as a second operating system, there is even a factory installed option for adding a second operating system in the form of Linux so it is a stand alone computer also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 As long as you use HDMI, this is the player I'd get. LINK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokarz Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 i am looking to spend around $100, and i don't mind used or refurb. sorry, budget really tight. yes, the oppo 80 is probably my first choice if i got $300 to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 If you need cheap and name brand i found an Onkyo for a reasonable price, if you need super cheap Walmary probably has off brand products. http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/ONKDVBD507/Onkyo/Dv-bd507-Blu-ray-Dvd-Player/1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 You may already know this, but go into your menu system and turn on "Quick Start". This uses power when the unit is turned off, BUT disc startup goes faster. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokarz Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 You may already know this, but go into your menu system and turn on "Quick Start". This uses power when the unit is turned off, BUT disc startup goes faster. Hope this helps. thanks RV, i did not know that. i will look into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_Guy Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 If you need cheap and name brand i found an Onkyo for a reasonable price, if you need super cheap Walmary probably has off brand products. http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/ONKDVBD507/Onkyo/Dv-bd507-Blu-ray-Dvd-Player/1.html That looks like a nice Blu-ray player for that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluBitRates Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 why are you even considering one without analog outs smokaz?? If you can get the funds togethor i would say the LG-BD390 would be my choice of players, you could find one for under $200. I just picked up a plioneer bdp-320 for if i ever get a theater togethor ( need a tv still lol). Got it for 100 shipped. Supposedly one of the slowest loading bd players but i did my research first and it is the one i wanted[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbr311 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I went with a PS3, all of my research pointed me in that direction to be honest with you. All of the blu-ray players that were wireless, streamed Netflix and Pandora were getting average reviews from people and even companies like CNET. It seemed to me that there were just too many quirks that hadn't been worked out yet and people were really upset about those quirks. Everyone I knew that had a PS3 loved it. I don't even use mine for gaming at all, I use it simply for blu-ray functionality, to stream Netflix and Windows Media Player 11 so I can stream all my music I have on my computer straight through the PS3. I love that feature to death. And this thing is so easy to set up, it finds your wireless connection right away all you need is the security code, it found and connected to WMP 11 right away and streamed all my music with literally nothing done on my end and it plays blu-ray discs flawlessly, not wait time hardly at all. Upconversion on regular DVDs are pretty good as well. I'm very glad with my purchase, I know a lot of people steer away from it because they see it more as a gaming system but its so far from it lol. I have one game for it I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluBitRates Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 i second the ps3. PS3 is by far the best, you really should consider the analog outputs though!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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