Blu ray players

svo347 · 21-06-2007, 12:02 AM

Peoples i need abit of help. I would like to buy a dedicated Blu ray dvd player but the missus recons a PS3 would be a better deal. Apart from games is the PS3 onpar with a dedicated blu ray player, pro-cons etc. Or would i be better off with a proper blu ray dics player???? Thanx in advance

21-06-2007, 12:16 AM

I've had no trouble with my PS3... Saying that i will probably buy a dedicated blue ray dvd player to replace my normal dvd player later on.

Christiaan · 21-06-2007, 01:34 AM

blu ray players are roughly $800 or so at the moment anyway.

Buy the PS3. we have been installing ps3's in home cinemas instead of blu ray players because people realise the value in having the game system and the blu ray player as well.

sexr6tasy · 21-06-2007, 03:37 AM

Blu rays are over rated except for the **** factor

flappist · 21-06-2007, 09:14 AM

There is still some contention between Blueray and HDDVD and at this the the media is still a bit thin on the ground so if you are going to lash out then have a GOOD look around. If you TV is less than a native 1200x800 or so then there really is going to be bugger all difference in picture quality.

All new technology costs. I remember my first CD player cost over $1,000 and at the time my amp/speaker combo was only just up to the task but the quality of sound was so superior to the LP/cassette options that it was amazing.
Likewise, my first DVD was $860. Again the picture quality and the ability to sho in widescreen was vastly superior to the existing VHS of the time. I upgraded my TV to a widescreen in 1998 and 5.1 surround sound in 1999 just to be able to show the DVD better.

Interestingly most people who saw/heard this equipment were very impressed and many went out and bought there own. The only people who called it **** value were those who were jealous because could they could not afford it......

sexr6tasy · 22-06-2007, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by flappist

Interestingly most people who saw/heard this equipment were very impressed and many went out and bought there own. The only people who called it **** value were those who were jealous because could they could not afford it......

LOL yes flappist the only people who call things a **** factor are jealous people who cant afford it. Interestingly i already own a ps3 with blue ray and the blue ray part of it is for **** factor.

flappist · 22-06-2007, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sexr6tasy

LOL yes flappist the only people who call things a **** factor are jealous people who cant afford it. Interestingly i already own a ps3 with blue ray and the blue ray part of it is for **** factor.

So you bought a PS3 only for its "gamer" ability and not to make use of its other features. Yes I can understand that.

sexr6tasy · 22-06-2007, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

So you bought a PS3 only for its "gamer" ability and not to make use of its other features. Yes I can understand that.

Why else would ya buy a gaming package unless your going to play games on it certainly not for an overpriced **** factor blu ray

S3SR · 21-06-2007, 09:21 AM

the difference is that the blu-ray player would only be dedicated for CD/DVD/Bluray disk, better support for the movies....HDMI, component, optical out, RCA in/out if its a panasonic viera link

sony PS3 sucks the disk in doesnt it? so that rules out those mini DVD disks from a handy cam or from the HD panasonic one because it can only play on a blu-ray player

yes bluray is nice but whats the tvs specs? support 1080p have HDMI have a sound system, plan on buying bluray movies, wish to upgrade it later on in say 1-2yrs when panasonic make a bluray digital tuner recorder for half the price?

i voted dedicated bluray player

svo347 · 21-06-2007, 10:21 AM

Yes have a Yamaha / bose sound system to hook up to the LCD tv. TV specs easily support 1080p and hdmi, just looked at a decent set cables omg $390 just for the tv

Christiaan · 21-06-2007, 11:24 AM

HDMI cables are ridiculously expensive. But you get a HDMI cable with the PS3.

Gambit · 21-06-2007, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by shuresm58

But you get a HDMI cable with the PS3.

Are you sure on that?? Everything I have read says they only have the standard av cables & you have to purchase the cables to use the full HD that it is capable of...

Christiaan · 21-06-2007, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Gambit

Are you sure on that?? Everything I have read says they only have the standard av cables & you have to purchase the cables to use the full HD that it is capable of...

Well, yes you're right. I got muddled up, it's the new xbox 360 elite thats coming out this year that gets the bundled HDMI cable..

Here's a review on the playstation 3 and out of the box contents.. http://palgn.com.au/article.php?id=6947

Riksta · 21-06-2007, 12:32 PM

I'm very iffy about purchasing anything like this at the moment, I'm going to wait and see if a decent product comes out that's compatible with both HD-DVD & Blu-Ray for a reasonable price.

If you don't really care too much for HD-DVD and blu-ray is all you want, then I'd suggest the PS3, you'll get a bit more out of it than a standalone player. And with GTA4 around the corner.... ;)

DJL351 · 21-06-2007, 01:11 PM

If you "must have" a Blu-ray player right now, go with the PS3.

Should the crowd move to HD-DVD's in the new year..... you still have a PS3 to play games on.

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Quasi · 22-06-2007, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Riksta

And with GTA4 around the corner.... ;)

I love the assumption, not just by you Riksta, that everyone waits with baited breath for the next installment of what I see as the most over rated game in history. I certainly wouldn't balance the spending of so much money on a game release.

Personally, I would, if I was buying such a device at the moment, read info, by Googling the product you are looking for (pick a couple of brands and models) in order to checkout 'benchtest' reviews. Asking here generally only gets personal opinion responses, with only the ocassional reference to the real info you need. Personal opinion is fine, but so far nobody has responded who actually has one....and that won't really help you.

Your wife may very well be right, it just depends how much gaming you do, and whether or not you are happy with the playback result on a PS3....after all, it's not really meant for that, it's just bonus usage.

Mind you, you could get a PS3 now, and if things go HDDVD down the track you could grab one of those players, and you're covered.

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Originally Posted by XWGT

Porn industry has decided to use HD DVD as their format over Blu Ray.

Any other questions?

AH! The deciding factor

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Originally Posted by Gambit

Are you sure on that?? Everything I have read says they only have the standard av cables & you have to purchase the cables to use the full HD that it is capable of...

....and at nearly a grand!

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Originally Posted by Felony

I wanna know who the silly 5 people that so far voted just for the dvd player are? LMAO
cheers

More valuable input, as usual.

AC/DC · 21-06-2007, 02:29 PM

I think if you have any interest in the game side of things, , you would have to be a complete malaka to not buy the PS3.....

Yes, it is an awesome blu-ray player, , and as a bonus, its also the best gaming console you can get.

AC/DC

Gambit · 22-06-2007, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AC/DC

its also the best gaming console you can get.

AC/DC

Each to there own but that is debatable. At the moment the PS3 doesn't have a huge range of games & has lost a few exclusive titles to the 360...

I will one day get a PS3 when it has a decent price drop but I'm having to much fun at the moment playing Forza2 on my 360 to even consider getting one yet...

XWGT · 21-06-2007, 03:06 PM

Porn industry has decided to use HD DVD as their format over Blu Ray.

Any other questions?

vandrsxr6 · 21-06-2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by XWGT

Porn industry has decided to use HD DVD as their format over Blu Ray.

Any other questions?

I thought that was still up in the air a bit, but they are now leaning towards HD, which means Blu-ray will fall through.

S3SR · 24-06-2007, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by vandrsxr6

I thought that was still up in the air a bit, but they are now leaning towards HD, which means Blu-ray will fall through.

porn supporting HD DVD means nothing, its not VHS vs BETA anymore.....we have the internet and tv where its all free

bluray having larger capacity, faster data transfer and more bigger brand names supporting this new technology expect to see this in stores after the war has ended

DVD player FTW

Felony · 21-06-2007, 04:30 PM

I wanna know who the silly 5 people that so far voted just for the dvd player are? LMAO
cheers

Whitey-AMG · 21-06-2007, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Felony

I wanna know who the silly 5 people that so far voted just for the dvd player are? LMAO
cheers

Easy, just click on the POLL ( number underlined ) result..............LOL

Felony · 25-06-2007, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ESP

Easy, just click on the POLL ( number underlined ) result..............LOL

Lol i dont really want to know was just making a joke :P
Cheers

Bossxr8 · 26-06-2007, 05:55 PM

Are we going to get to a point where the picture is so clear you can't even see it. How much clearer can we get?

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Van D · 30-06-2007, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Are we going to get to a point where the picture is so clear you can't even see it. How much clearer can we get?

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I already think some of the pictures on high end tv's look TOO clear and actually look crap in the end because of it. Meh.

Personally I wouldn't buy either and wait till everything settles. Blu-ray could be the next big thing, or, like the mini disc, it could not.

Lukeyson · 21-06-2007, 11:32 PM

The Sony dedicated Blu Ray player, does have the 24bit processor and HDMI 1.3, and is according to Sony, alot better quality vs their PS3.
The PS3 is still a good player, and on par quality wise to the Samsung player you see around for $699 with their 1080p screens

Sam Beckett · 21-06-2007, 11:40 PM

Thats right ............
IMO .......If you want top top quality ............ dedicated
If you want a better dvd player and in the slightest have gaming interests ........ PS3

DivHunter · 22-06-2007, 12:49 PM

PS3 should fall heavily in price in the near future due to terrible sales to come in line with the xbox 360 and wii.

burnz · 22-06-2007, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by svo347

Peoples i need abit of help. I would like to buy a dedicated Blu ray dvd player but the missus recons a PS3 would be a better deal. Apart from games is the PS3 onpar with a dedicated blu ray player, pro-cons etc. Or would i be better off with a proper blu ray dics player???? Thanx in advance

there's a battle between blueray & hdcd (VHS/BETAMAX)
so in my opinion buy a "multi player" or see who win's the battle.

View Poll Results: PS3 Vs Blu ray DVD player
PS3	58	78.38%
Dedicated blu ray player	17	22.97%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 74. You may not vote on this poll