New to Blu? Buy a PS3: the most featured BD hardware available... - Page 2

Douglas Monce · 01-05-2008, 09:09 PM

Wouldn't the Samsung BD-UP5000 be upgradeable to 2.0? It is already required to have an Ethernet port because it's mandatory for the HD DVD side of its abilities.

Doug

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TonyD · 01-05-2008, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrick_S

No thanks I will never purchase a Sony gaming console.

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why is that?

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Originally Posted by RobertR

Same here. It frustrates me that the "flagship" of BR players is a game console.

again, why.

this is a great blu-ray player.

have you guys read every post in this topic?
some really strong arguments for the ps3 as a br device.

Patrick_S · 01-05-2008, 09:40 PM

Yes I have read every post and I still won't buy a Sony gaming console.

I'd rather see Sony electronics get off their asses a produce a stand alone player that is equal to the PS3.

Zack Gibbs · 01-05-2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrick_S

Yes I have read every post and I still won't buy a Sony gaming console.

I'd rather see Sony electronics get off their asses a produce a stand alone player that is equal to the PS3.

Yes but if they did that, it would cost more than the PS3. They sell it at a loss because of the gaming market, that's why its such a great value. There would be no motivation to sell a standalone player at a loss, and cheap players will never have the kind of advanced multimedia features the PS3 or an equivalent standalone unit bring to the table.

If your only problem is that you don't want to pay for the gaming aspect of the machine, trust me... you wont be. If your problem is somehow with Sony then I don't see why you would buy anything from them, cheap or not.

Jason Harbaugh · 01-05-2008, 09:58 PM

I would like to add to this PS3 endorsement. One item I haven't seen mentioned as I skimmed the thread is that the PS3 is also the fastest of the BD players out there. I'm sure many have heard about loading screens for BD-Java on the standalone players. With the PS3, this screen comes up for all but a second and it is done.

I still find the "I wont' buy a game console' argument amusing. It isn't a game console unless you put a game in it. Otherwise it is a standalone with a very nice menu which you can bypass alltogether by having the system autoplay any disc you insert. Removing the PS3 as an option solely based on the fact that happens to also be a console is truely is your loss.

Bleddyn Williams · 01-05-2008, 10:03 PM

I have a 40GB PS3 and was concerned by the reports by people about fan noise. My PS3 sits in the open, about 10-11ft from where we sit, and I have never heard it, just like any of my other components.

And while I love my D2 HD DVD player, I must admit to being delighted by how quick to load and responsive the PS3 is.

I bought it with the express intention of it probably being a movie player 95% of the time. I don't understand the prejudice about it being a game console - to me its a bloody good BD player!

Patrick_S · 01-05-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Zack Gibbs

Yes but if they did that, it would cost more than the PS3. They sell it at a loss because of the gaming market, that's why its such a great value. There would be no motivation to sell a standalone player at a loss, and cheap players will never have the kind of advanced multimedia features the PS3 or an equivalent standalone unit bring to the table.

If your only problem is that you don't want to pay for the gaming aspect of the machine, trust me... you wont be. If your problem is somehow with Sony then I don't see why you would buy anything from them, cheap or not.

Please show me where I wrote cheap? All I want is a good stand alone player that has the Blu-Ray function set of 2.0. By the time there is a good software supply for 2.0 features (another item that I mentioned) I'm certain there will be several standalone units available.

As for the multimedia functions, I already have a device that does a better job so I don't need nor want another.

TonyD · 01-05-2008, 10:11 PM

ok but you havent said why you wouldnt buy this, other then it's "a gaming console" .
that isnt very good reason.
maybe you have reasons that are personal to you and thats fine but just because it plays games too, isnt a legitimate reason, my opinion.

RobertR · 01-05-2008, 10:56 PM

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again, why.

Is it your view that every BR set top maker should just fold up their chairs and quit? I'm not interested in a curved box with no proper front display, no ability to be properly integrated into my rack, no analog outputs for advanced audio, and no ability to be controlled by my Pronto.

Clear now?

John Burton · 01-05-2008, 11:01 PM

I bought a Samsung 1400 over the PS3 for the following reasons:
1. Remote. I want my 880 on the table and that is all. Anything more, and the chances of my family operating everything goes down.
2. DTS. I like DTS, and I feel like this year will see a lot more movies with it.
3. Noise. Will not be able to tell about this until it is in my house.
Correct these issues, and I will revisit the PS3 because I hate this 1400.

Edwin-S · 01-05-2008, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by John Burton

I bought a Samsung 1400 over the PS3 for the following reasons:
1. Remote. I want my 880 on the table and that is all. Anything more, and the chances of my family operating everything goes down.
2. DTS. I like DTS, and I feel like this year will see a lot more movies with it.
3. Noise. Will not be able to tell about this until it is in my house.
Correct these issues, and I will revisit the PS3 because I hate this 1400.

Unfortunately, there is nothing that can be done about the remote. SONY should have included an IR pick up on the machine. I doubt it would have cost more than a few cents per machine, considering how mature IR tech is.

Like D. Boulet has stated, DTS HD MA support is in the cards.

I don't understand the concerns about noise. I have the 60 gig model and the fan is virtually silent. For me, fan noise has not been a distraction at any time during playback. I'm surprised at how quiet the unit is, considering that people were concerned about overheating. That is another concern that I have yet to come across. I have had the unit on for hours and the case hardly gets warm.

I think the unit is a very good player, but I can understand why some people want a more traditional look (i.e. front panel display). I'm sure I will eventually buy a more traditional player, but for now the PS3 does a more than adequate job.

Patrick_S · 01-06-2008, 12:24 AM

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