how much does it cost the producer to create one blu-ray player unit?

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B-B@!! P!@

how much does it cost the producer to create one blu-ray player unit? I know that there are different kinds of blu-ray players, such as the one by LG that plays hd-dvd and blu-ray. a solid price (not average) would be really appreciated.

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it probably costs in the $600 dollar range to make one and they are selling them for around $800 currently with a $599 player to market this summer. prices are going to drop fast though as they get cheaper and cheaper to make. i would expect to see a 399 before xmas.

what is the best blu ray player available?

yahoo_user

I've been looking around online for different blu ray players and what is a solid blu ray player that runs for less than 200? I looked around seen some stuff from samsung and panasonic also i looked at the ps3 but i'm not sure how that blu ray is compared to others.

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For under $200 you will not be able to purchase the best blu-ray player. However, there are a couple of very good choices that I have done some research on.

The first is the Panasonic DMP BD60 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player. It is an excellent player for its cost and retails for under $130 at Amazon right now. You can read all about it at http://www.squidoo.com/panasonic-dmp-bd60-1080p-blu-ray-disc-player-black . It's claim to fame is that it has received good reviews and it is very affordable.

The PS3 is a good choice, too. It is considered a very reliable blu-ray player with the added bonus that it is a gaming station. If you can use that function, then it is a great choice. You can read more about it at http://www.squidoo.com/sonyplaystationblu-rayplayer . It is actually the blu-ray player that my family uses. It does, however, cost more right now.

Good luck with choosing a great player.

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What is the current price of the smallest memory PS3?

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Omar E

Also, the ps3 has a blu-ray player, dvd player, cd player, internet browser, and a bunch of other features. So, if you bought each of the features on its own, what would the price be, compared to just a ps3, which is like an all-in-one thing?

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Is it a all-in-one device? Well yes and no. It has all the features you mentioned, and they all work great except for internet browser. Although it gets upgraded time by time through firmware updates, it still is far away from PC browsers like Firefox. But I strongly recommend you to buy PS3, as it is a great device, and starting September 1st it will also be smaller and consume less power. Oh, and btw the cheapest version is the 120GB version, which will sell for $299. You can also buy old phat version 80GB PS3 for the same price.

Are there any Blu-ray Players that have web browsing capabilities like the ps3?

Mid J

I've got an xbox 360, ps3 and bluray player (for downstairs). i HATE the ps3, yh the blu-ray is good but i paid £210 for the 80gb ps3 and £90 for my other bluray player. however, i do like the web browser with the ps3. is there a bluray player with a web browser like the ps3 but not the ps3?

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Why do you hate the PS3? I love mine, but not for the games, or the
blu-ray abilities, even though its great.

I store all my porn movies on the PS3, and copy my CD-s to it,
so I dont have to find disks to play I just fire up th PS3, and have
days of porn at a button push. Makes those parties a lot easier to have.

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Do region free blu ray players also play any sort of DVD?

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Q. I want to buy the new Hollow Crown DVD but I don't to wait a year. Also I want a Blu ray player b.c I need one lol. I know that Blu ray can play DVD but can region free also play DVD?

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It depends on the player and on how far the unlocking goes...

You can buy a Blu-ray player that is unlocked for DVD only. This will play any region locked DVDs (codes 1~6), but it will only play Blu-rays for the zone you live in, i.e. Zone A - American continent, Zone B - Europe, etc. So, a player unlocked like this would play DVDs from around so you could buy the Hollow Crown DVD and play it.

Buying a fully unlocked Blu-ray player (Any Blu-ray zone + any DVD region) is possible but it is very expensive.

The alternative is to use a PC and some copy software to make a back-up disc that plays without having to worry about regions or zones. Google is your friend :-)

What's the best AV Receiver I can buy for $1000-$1200?

AV guy

I have an HD DirectTV DVR, Blu-Ray player, XBOX 360, VCR and a Pioneer Plasma HDTV (1080p) and want a new AV receiver with at least 3 HDMI inputs, with good upconversion and good downcoversion as well. Would like iPod comptabible, satellite radio ready and ability for multi-zones. Thanks for your help!

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As a yamaha owner I may be slightyl biased but the Yamaha - 910W fills all your requirements and more. I love mine and it's been providing great sound, without problem for years.

here is best buy's link to it: (you may be able to find a better price)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8497432&type=product&id=1188561455849

Product Features

* 910W total power: 130W x 7 RMS
* Surround sound decoders include Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, Neural Surround and XM HD Surround
* Cinema DSP and Silent Cinema technologies create thrillingly realistic soundscapes; 22 surround sound programs provide extensive compatibility and listening choices
* XM HD powered by Neural Surround
* HDMI 1.3a specification supports with Deep Color (30/36-bit) transmission, 120Hz and 24Hz refresh rates and auto lip-sync compensation
* YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) automatically optimizes receiver output to optimum sound for the room acoustics, checking and adjusting for speaker connections, distances, size, frequency response and sound pressure level
* Night Listening Enhancer offers cinema and music modes, ensuring you won't miss quiet dialog or lose surround spaciousness during low-volume listening; Silent Cinema mode lets you enjoy multichannel audio and video sound through headphones
* Optional Apple iPod universal dock (YDS-10, not included) lets you connect your iPod, iPod mini or iPod nano to the receiver; iPod classic, 3rd-generation iPod nano and iPod touch are compatible with content playback and control only
* Compressed music enhancer utilizes digital signal processing to improve playback of compressed music formats
* Subwoofer crossover offers a choice of 9 subwoofer crossover frequencies; phase switching lets you customize efficiency and performance for the best bass response
* AM/FM tuner with 40 station presets
* Anchor Bay Technology scaler engine independently scales an image horizontally and vertically to further improve picture quality on high-resolution displays (up to 1080i and 720p with HDMI output)
* Multizone capability reproduces separate input sources in up to 3 rooms (zone 2 and 3); power amplifier assignability and speaker terminals allow for independent operation of zone 2 or 3; initial volume setting and maximum volume setting available
* High-performance Burr-Brown 192kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog conversion for front channels; 192kHz/24-bit analog-to-digital conversion for back channels
* Inputs: 4 HDMI, 5 optical digital audio, 3 coaxial digital audio, 6 S-video, 6 composite A/V, 3 audio and 3 component video
* Outputs: 1 HDMI, 2 composite A/V, 1 audio, 2 optical digital audio, 2 S-video, 1 component video monitor, 1 S-video monitor and 1 composite monitor
* 2 + 12V trigger outputs and an RS-232C interface for easy integration with your home theater
* Sleep timer for added convenience
* Dual illuminated preset remotes included; on-screen display for easy navigation

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How do you burn video DVD's using Zenwalk Linux?

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Christian

Can't for the life of me figure out how to burn a dvd that will play on my DVD player with Linux. Tried the program DeVeDe but nothing ends up burning to the disc actually. Help!
I am on Zenwalk Linux, not a Mac and not Windows. Programs that are specifically Windows programs generally do not work. The program needs to be Linux based program.

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Total Video2Dvd, is a nice dvd burning software
I'd prefer using this converts any High-Definition video formats such as HD-DV, MKV, Blu-ray TS, TP, M2TS, AVCHD, WMV-HD, HD avi to DVD and all other popular video formats Youtube FLV, Xvid avi, Mov, Rmvb, Rm, Divx, Wmv, Asf, VOB, DV, 3gp, Ogm, Mpeg, Mpeg4, AVI to DVD formats. http://www.effectmatrix.com/total_video_to_DVD_Author/index.htm
Hope it helps

What is the best video game system for the money?

Ben Yahuah

We're considering purchasing a Video game system... but we know next to nothing about them. Is there a system more reliable than others? Is there a system that supports more game choices?
Thanks for the great answers. You've been a real help!

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The Xbox 360 has what many know as the Red Ring Of Death, which is when overheating causes to system to short circut. this occurs very often and is why many people dont purchase the system. Now a good system to invest your money on would be the ps3, because it is still fairly new to the market, It also comes with a built in blue-ray player which is what is supposed to be replacing DVD players in the future. So you could see yourself still using your ps3 in the future 10 years from now. The ps3 also has the capability to become into a computer if you install Linux on it, which is a free downloadable program. Thus if your home PC breaks then just simply turn on your ps3. The Xbox charges a $50 dollar fine to play online gaming. Ps3's gots free Online play, wifi, blu-ray, Ps3 Home, more hd space, 3 cell processors, better mmo's, better exclusives, bluetooth instead of infared, more format playback, dvd upscale, linux yellow dog compatible, motion sensor controllers, no red ring of death, higher pixel output, Also to mention "playstation 3 Life" is an online link to universitys which helps them create studies, which gives the ps3 the title to first ever create that, Also I mostly use my ps3 as a computer since i can install windows XP, on it and actually play PC games. This version of Xp allows you to use the full potential of the pc to play online pc games, even the high graphic ones. So you dont only get a ps3 you get a gaming computer as well. Not to mention the ps3 has only been out for 2 years barely and is still new to the market meaning it is just getting warmed up. I also like the free demos you could download on the ps3, And if you havent noticed ps3's library is growing fast!

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Which game consoles have the most problems?

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VGirl

I know all systems have their issues. I bought a Kinect for my 4 year old the other day and I am taking it back because it keeps messing up the games. I had two games replaced in a day. Plus it makes a buzzing noise. I had a Wii last year and though it had a ton of crappy games, I dont ever recall having tech issues.

Thinking about going back to the Wii or trying the playstation. What do you think?

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Ps3 would be good because it has a blu-ray disc player in it too which is awesome, but for a 4 year old its pretty hard to beat a wii!

Problem with tv when watching blu ray...please help!?

lostboy87

I have a 6month old LG 1080p lcd tv and when ever i watch a blu ray there is a humming/buzzing noise coming from the back of the tv.The noise is a low rising to a higher buzzing noise.This only happens when i watch a blu ray,i have a playstation 3 and a sony blu ray player and its thesame with both.I use a HDMI cable and have tried several different ones but makes no difference.So this problem only only seems to occur when using HDMI,normal tv and scarts on other things are fine.Also i havnt heard the noise while playing games on the playstation which is strange.
Please could you help me,thanks!
To tonyr...the tv is on a stand with the playstation under it on the shelf.I watch through my playstation but used a standalone blu ray player and had the same problem.Now i have a ps3 the blu ray player is in my bedroom.

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Buzzing is usually something to do with electricity or humming. also lines panning up and down on the tv. Lg also has had some problems with their HD LCDs. I personally have replaced probably twenty different lg lcds due to electric problems. How far is your hdmi running? is it in the wall? How far away is the equipment from the tv? Are you watching blu ray off your ps3, or is it on another player? Make sure no power cables or romex in the wall are running along with A/V cables.

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How do i find my ip address to set up a samsung blu-ray player?

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Tyler

i just got a Samsung Blu-Ray player and its connected over a wired network, and im trying to enter all the network information and the only one i cant find is the one for IP address. i already have the gateway, DNS, and Subnetmask. Where can i go to find the IP address for my blue-ray player

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Ok Go to http://www.whatsmyip.org/ your IP address will be at the top.

How do I connect my blu ray player to my hitachi tv through my com cast converter box?

Dianna K

I recently bought a samsung blu ray player. I have an hitachi tv with a cable converter box from Com cast cable. I bought an HDM1 cable. What do I hook up to what to make the blu ray player work?

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mine is hooked up right to my tv with out going through a converter
that would be your best option

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What's the best way to hook an HDMI only blu ray player to a Component only HD tv?

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grimmtrixx

Ok so My dad's older blu ray player stopped playing blu rays, so I got him a new one since it was on sale. However, his TV is older and only does 720p (he doesnt care and cant really tell the difference), so therefore he has NO HDMI slots. New blu ray players ONLY do HDMI. So is there some kind of converter box I can buy that will let me plug an HDMI into it and then plug a component cable from that to the tv? I know its backwards BUT he isnt buying a new TV anytime soon cuz this one still works fine. I am not looking to spend top dollar, probably $40 tops (making the player and converter together cost about $120 total)

I see a lot of component to hdmi converters but not the other way around. Would those work both ways or just the hdmi to RGB way?
yea i figured it had to be hdmi to component specifically to work. Damn those are hard to find as are blu ray players that have component slots that stream netflix and hulu. :-\ The hunt continues.

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It has to be HDMI to component
http://www.amazon.com/HDMI-Component-Converter-Support-Surround/dp/B00B7GD44A/ref=pd_cp_e_0

What's the difference like when playing blu ray on a 720p hdtv rather than a 1080p?

hello

i have a 42" samsung 720p lcd hdtv. is it still worth getting a blu ray player?

is there a noticeable or big difference between using a 720p and 1080p when playing blu ray?

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most won't tell the difference for 1080p until you get over a certain size and distance from the screen.

Most would agree that 1080p after 46" starts to be a "must have". your under that so it really depends on your player and tv set.

don't listen to the guy talking about hdmi being the only way to get HD. I use component just fine for my ps3 and other blu ray players. I don't even have a 1080p set but I prefer my "tweaked avia set" over those over blown contrast sets you get these days. It's all preference.

I run mine at 1080i and 720p.

Hdmi is by far the cheapest way to go since it's one cable and you don't have to worry about shielding as much as a component cable.

There is a difference from HD over cable/sat, Over the Air (OTA), and blu ray/ HD dvd. Watch the bit rate stream. PS3 lets you watch it as it is playing. Cable/Sat is capped and OTA is generally better if you have a good signal since it's not as compressed.

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Does anyone know how to make a blu-ray player region free?

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Skywriter

I've recently got a Samsung Blu-Ray Player and want to play my other region DVDs on it does anyone know how to make it all regions, the make is a Samsung BD-C5500.

Any help will be great

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This device is sold in Australia as a locked region 4 DVD and region B Blue-ray player. There is no current procedure for unlocking the Blue-ray and it is probably not necessary because over 80% of released disks are region free anyway. (Just don't ever buy the other 20% and they will get the message soon enough!)

To change the DVD from region 4 (Pacific/Australia) to region 9 (region free) follow these steps using the remote control. (Adapted from http://tinyurl.com/2acybpj for Australian conditions).

1. Ensure that there is no disk in the tray.

2. Switch the player off and then back on. This is necessary to clean-boot the firmware.

3. Wait until the main menu page appears and the player stops doing anything.

4. Press the eject button to open the tray. (The button is between the "Power" and "TV Power" buttons at the top of the controller.)

5. Press the eject button to close the tray.

6. Wait while the player searches for a disk.

7. As soon as the "No Disk" message appears at the top left corner do the following.

8. Press the REPEAT button â just above the TV channel selector at the bottom right of the controller.

9. Enter 7 6 8 8 4 on the number pad.

10. The region code "4" should appear at the top left corner of the screen.

11. Enter a "9" to make the player region free. (Enter a region code if you want to lock the player to another region for some obscure or perverse reason.)

12. Power down and power up again.

13. Play a foreign DVD to verify the change.

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Now the tricky bits. This process is timing dependent.

Firstly, you must start entering the code just after the "No Disk" message is shown and before the message disappears. If you jump the gun or miss the boat (isn't English great!) it won't work.

Secondly, the REPEAT key is part of the code. All six keys must be entered smoothly as "REPEAT 7 6 8 8 4". The entry gets timed out so you can't stop in the middle and restart. Don't bash away like crazy, just do it smoothly and briskly.

If you don't see the "4" the first time, don't worry. Just repeat the process. It took me about a dozen tries before I got it to work.

I can't guarantee that this player does not have a region change counter so I would be a bit careful about changing regions back and forth. I also can't guarantee that this will work with all released firmware. Samsung seems to take this crazy region bastardry very seriously for some reason.

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For people from other parts of the world, all region codes are as follows

1 â 2 9 3 3 4
2 â 5 7 5 3 8
3 â 5 6 7 3 2
4 â 7 6 8 8 4
5 â 5 3 8 1 4
6 â 2 4 4 6 2

0 Informal term meaning "worldwide". Region 0 is not an official setting; discs that bear the region 0 symbol either have no flag set or have region 1â6 flags set.
1 United States, Canada, Bermuda, U.S. territories
2 Europe (except Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus), Middle East, Egypt, Japan, South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho, Greenland
3 Southeast Asia, South Korea, Republic of China (Taiwan), Hong Kong, Macau
4 Mexico, Central America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, Oceania
5 India, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Africa (except Egypt, South Africa, Swaziland, and Lesotho), Central and South Asia, Mongolia
6 People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, North Korea
7 Reserved for future use (found in use on protected screener copies of MPAA-related DVDs and "media copies" of pre-releases in Asia)
8 International venues such as aircraft, cruise ships, etc.
ALL Region ALL discs have all 8 flags set, allowing the disc to be played in any locale on any player.

How do I hook up my Tivo Series 2 to a cable box, blu ray player and flat screen LED TV?

Pamela P.

I have every cord and cable hooked into all components possible and still no visual on the TV when I press the Tivo button. Help??!!

Answer
Connect the blu-ray player directly to the TV using a HDMI cable.
Connect the cable box directly to the TV using a HDMI cable.

These will be on different inputs on the TV. You may want to change the labels on the TV or make a note of which input is for which. For instance on my TV, video 6 is for the blu-ray player and video 7 is for the satellite box.

Connect the Tivo to the TV. Be sure you use one of the OUTPUT connections. The Tivo supports s-video which will give you better quality picture than the standard yellow/red/white AV cables. However if you don't want to buy another cable, just use the standard ones.

Most cable systems have started using encrypted digital cable. This means if you connect the Cable TV cable to the Tivo, it might not be able to receive anything. Give it a try, and rerun the Setup Guide so the Tivo will download the channel data for your cable system. However you may only get the local stations (e. g. ABC, NBC, PBS...)

For other stations you'll have to connect the Tivo to the cable box using a standard AV cable. Be sure you connect the cable to the Tivo's INPUT. In this setup, the Tivo can only record what the cable box is watching at the time. So if you want it to record an hour long show that's on at 8pm tonight, you'll make a recording to manually record from the AV input, from 8pm to 9pm. You'll need to leave the cable box on the channel you want to record - otherwise Tivo will simply record 60 minutes of whatever channel it happens to be on at the time.

The Tivo may also be able to control the cable box using its IR attachment - check the Tivo manual for details. In this case, the Tivo will be able to change the channel as it normally could with the older TV/cable system.

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Quality difference between playing a regular DVD on Blu Ray player vs. a Blu Ray DVD on Blu Ray player?

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Becky

I know Blu Ray players can upconvert regular DVDs, so is there any major difference in picture between a regular DVD or Blu Ray DVD when both are played on a Blu Ray player?

Answer
A regular DVD on an upconverting 1080p DVD player won't match the resolution of a true Blu-Ray Disc on a Blu-Ray player. On the other hand, a Blu-Ray player won't give better resolution than an unpconverting DVD player in upconversion of a regular DVD.

In my opinion, and from my experience, it would be like comparing a 1080i (1280 x 1080 = 1,382,400 pixels) resolution to a 1080p (1920 x 1080 = 2,073,600) resolution. Therefore, an interlaced format is nearly half the resolution (i.e. every other vertical line is "interlaced" or blended as opposed to "progessive" which is where you get every line).

Bottom line, compare for your self by experimenting between the different choices available on the video market and you decide whether the difference justifies upgrading your system or not.

Happy viewing!

Who watched the Leafs vs Habs game in 3D?

RoonilWazl

It was the first ever hockey game in 3D so I was just wondering how it was. Same as normal television? Or something so good that people should buy 3D TV's now?

BQ: Should hockey be in 3D at all?

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I watched that game in 3D. My TV was manufactured in 2007 and is 3D ready. Before they stopped making them - I bought a Samsung 56" DLP rear projection TV in 2008, so I had a 3D ready TV for 2 years before getting any 3D content.

Eventually, I believe all newer TVs will all be 3D ready. And all 3D TVs double as great 2D sets.

The game in 3D was different than traditional 2D. In 2D your eyes never change focus. It's like looking at a painting. Your eyes move across the surface, but your focus is constant. In 3D you're focusing changes. Focusing on things close to you, focusing on things in the distant. When the puck goes in the air, you can judge where it's going to land - near or far. In 3D you really notice how the players appear vertical to the ice surface. Crowd shots were really good and they did show the crowd more than normal, which I wished they'd do in all their broadcasts. Game score graphics appeared to be on the TV screen surface, while the game itself appeared further back, inside the TV. In 3D, you're more aware of the surroundings. It's very much like being there, looking through a window, rather than staring at a moving picture. They showed more shots from ice level behind the glass and kept on them longer than what we're accustomed to in 2D broadcasts. I enjoyed it and really felt part of a live 3D experiment.

The 3D glasses the televisions use are active shutter glasses and as you may have noticed, the lenses are slightly tinted. That does effect the brightness a bit, but doesn't ruin the effect.

Should hockey be in 3D at all? 3D viewing even on a 3D ready TV will always be a choice. I've always been interested in 3D images, so I love it. Is 3D better than 2D? I really wouldn't say it's better. It's just deeper (pun intended). I'm sure other sports will look even better in 3D. The fact that hockey's ice surface is enclosed by boards and glass, limit the camera options in getting an unobstructed view. I'm not a football or basketball fan, but I can see how those sports would really shine in 3D, because the playing field is open.

Something so good that people should buy 3D TVs now? Depends on the individual. Right now, you can get more 3D content on blu ray than what is broadcast on TV (for me anyway). The majority of my viewing is 2D HD. But being 3D ready for those movies or occasional special events on TV right now is a nice option.

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is there a replacement remote for vizio blu ray vbr122?

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Eric O

I have a Vizio VBR122 Blu Ray player that is just out of warranty. The remote no longer works. I do know the model number of the remote: XRD2BR. The official parts store: ShopJimmy.com does NOT have it, they suggest either XRU110 or XRU300 both Vizio universal remotes. I also shopped at ElectronicAdventure.us and they suggest Vizio VR7A-1. I did order from the last one but they sent me the wrong remote and said this other remote they carry doesn't fully function the way I want it but I can return the one they sent me for a refund. The original remote has a keyboard on the other side, without that I cannot use any functions that require data entry (user names, passwords, etc.).
So, I am totally SOL? Do I have to sell this unit without the remote or for parts? Or can I actually find a replacement or even get the remote fixed?

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just go to your local vizio dealer and ask them to order the remote control from vizio spares/parts department,, if they cant, that means they are not vizio authorised dealers, they get there vizio stuff form another source

i would get in contact with vizio and ask them who is my nearest dealer and will i be able to order the vdr 122 remote control from them

What console is better Xbox 360 or Ps3?

Thatwrestl

I want gaming and online.

Answer
I like this guys list, brings up a lot of items typically discussed, here's my thoughts on it:

PS3 - Blu-ray dvd player
360 - HD dvd player
--Yes HD dvd is dead, but now you can get Blu Ray players for $100 and honestly what's the point of buying discs now when you can steam video. Movies on discs are going out like music on cds


PS3 - 3% failure rate and 1 years warranty
360 - 25% failure rate and 3 years warranty
-- 25% failure if you take in account xbox made 2 to 3 years ago, a Jasper Model Xbox made in the past year has about the same failure rate as a PS3 slim and Microsoft still offers a 3 year warranty on these improved models

PS3 - Free online gaming
360 - Pay monthly for online gaming.
-- $30 to $40 a year, $3 a month for a better online service, barely anything, though PSN is catching up, but Sony's now annouced last month they're debating on adding a service charge to

PS3 - Built in wifi
360 - Buy the wifi adapter
-- a direct wired connection is better, good reason for all the lagging on PSN is for everyone being given WIFI and then using some crappy router. Still can occur on Xbox Live, but not as often.

PS3 - Web browser
360 - No web browser
-- I'll admit I'd would like this, but not a deciding factor on buying

PS3 - 7 processing cores
360 - 3 processing cores
-- oddly graphics are not superior with this or game development any easier, even after all these years the PS3 has yet to fully pass xbox, except for a hand full of titles (uncharted, heavy rain, etc)

PS3 - up too 250GB storage
360 - up too 120GB storage
-- who really needs more then 60gb in the first place, either way there is a 250gb xbox out now

PS3 - Bluetooth
360 - No Bluetooth
-- nice for keyboards not helpful for remotes

PS3 - simple power cord
360 - Power box that resembles a brick, or the console itself.
-- is this even worth mentioning? The power brick? Really?

To be honest though, there both great systems, but I like playing online, and I consider an onine service an actual feature that effects my enjoyment of gaming, though PS3 has some nice features, things like a web browser, rechargable controllrs, and no power brick do not impact how much I play or enjoy what I play.

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Best wifi ready blu ray player for streaming Netflix and Hulu?

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J D

Shopping for a wifi ready blu ray player to stream Netflix and Hulu. Must be wifi ready because it will be quite far from the router and I would like to spend less than $150. Thanks!

Answer
I have a PS3 and it streams Netflix no problem, and it has WIFI, u can buy one used for around $130 on Craigslist plus u can play video games on HD.

Do you need a smart TV to use a smart blu ray player?

Rich

Thinking about getting my parents a smart blu ray player for Christmas... They have netflix, but don't have a TV with an HDMI or USB port so they are forced to watch it on the desktop. They have a Sharp 32" flat screen tube TV. Could a smart blu ray player be used with this to play blu ray and Netflix?

Answer
You do not need to have a smart tv if you purchase a smart blu ray player. Providing that your tv has the HDMI input. Smart HDTV is more expensive than not having one. Panasonic is the most reliable blu ray disc player in the market. They have had a model each year that is highly recommended by Home Theater Magazine from day one. I still use my first generation Panasonic blu ray disc player model BD-10. It is over 6 years old and played over 330 blu ray movies with one issue. It only required one firmware update about 3 years ago. Hope this will help you out.

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How due I burn a blu Ray torrent file?

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I am downloading a torrent that is in blu ray quality. I want to burn this to a disk. Would it be possible to burn it to a DVD? Will the quality be as good? I dont have a blu ray player so I want to watch a high quality movie

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If you want to play the burned dvd disk on regular DVD player, you have to convert and burn the blu Ray movies to standard video DVD, because most dvd players only recognizes the standard video DVD well, but standard standard video DVD only supports 720x480(ntsc) or 720x576(pal) video resolution highest, so you can't keep the video resolution higher than this when convert blu Ray movies to standard video DVD, the program will lower the blu Ray movie video resolution to fit the standard video DVD, and if your DVD player support Divx or Xvid video, you can convert your blu Ray movies to HD Divx AVI movies or HD Xvid AVI movies, then play on your Divx or Xvid DVD player. Convert and burn Blu Ray movies to Standard Video DVD, or HD Divx/Xvid AVI movies, you can try RZ DVD Creator, it can convert any movies to HD Divx/Xvid AVI movies or Standard video DVD. You can yahoo or google search RZ DVD Creator and download it, easy to use, hope these info can help you.

Can you watch a blu ray disk on a regular dvd player?

LaChica P

I want to know if you can watch a blu ray disk on a regular dvd player?

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No, if you want to watch high defination movies on a dvd player, you can convert movies to AVCHD format then burn them to dvd disc. The program EM HD Video Converter can do this : http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AhPj5Jq7VX.doWPQYqwFTRqbvZx4?vc=&fp_ip=cn&p=EM+HD+Video+converter&toggle=1&cop=mss&ei=UTF-8&fr=yfp-t-701

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Is it possible to use a samsung tv remote on a samsung blu ray player?

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NeedsMoreC

I have a samsung television, and I just recently purchased a samsung blu ray player, is it possible to use the tv remote for the blu ray player instead of using two separate ones?

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If my experience is an indicator, the answer is definitely yes. You should see recording controls somewhere on the remote for that purpose. I have a Samsung HDTV and an older upscaling Samsung DVD player, and the TV remote works the DVD player just fine.

How do i find my ip address to set up a samsung blu-ray player?

Tyler

i just got a Samsung Blu-Ray player and its connected over a wired network, and im trying to enter all the network information and the only one i cant find is the one for IP address. i already have the gateway, DNS, and Subnetmask. Where can i go to find the IP address for my blue-ray player

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Ok Go to http://www.whatsmyip.org/ your IP address will be at the top.

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Do you have problems with your blu-ray player?

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wezl4

I tried to watch the movie wanted, and it keeps skipping, freezing, or it will reset to the main menu. Is thes a disc problem or player problem?

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You probably need to update your firmware. As new BDs come out, some older BD players may not play the new ones correctly without new firmware. Contact the player manufacturer.

How do I stream netflix to my tv from my pc?

mightymous

What device(s) do I need to send and receive video from my pc to my tv? Preferably wireless because I have a desk top and it isn't really that close to the tv. I have Windows 7 and I don't have Window Media Center as of now. If I need to load it I can though.

thnx.

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Streaming it thru a roku player doesn't go thru you computer. The player has to be connected to the internet.
My experience trying to hook up a wireless blu ray player ended in failure. Too much interference with other wireless devices in my home.
I ran an ethernet cable from the modem and was watching movies in five minutes.

You use your computer to pick the movies on netflix and the watch instantly ones will be on the tv when you turn on the player.

You need at least 2 to 3 gps download speed to keep the movies from freezing

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does my wireless usb adapter and my blu ray player need to be the same brand?

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dancelifex

I have a sony blu ray player BPD-S270 and on the box it says I need a hdmi cable and a sony usb wireless lan adapter, I bought a different brand cable cause the guy at target said it didnt matter but I didnt ask about the usb. the box said sony's but i dont know if it matters or not???

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It doesn't matter, that's just on the box so you'll spend more on a sony branded wireless adapter.

All wireless adapter work on a standard which is 802.11x, the current one is 802.11n as long as the blue ray drive and the wireless adapter are using the same standard, you'll be fine.

Is there a device similar to TV channel sharers?

Damian Byr

Okay, I'm sure you know about devices that share your TV channels between separate TVs. I want to know if there is a similar device for HTPCs. Basically, the HTPC will be connected to the TV in the living room, but there are two other TVs in separate rooms in the house. Is there a device that can share the media files? If it works using Wireless-N, then great, I have a 802.11n router

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Your best bet is to use Windows Media Center or something else that can act like a DLNA server on the HTPC, then buy a Blu-Ray player for the other TVs that will work as a DLNA client.

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Will a "Fantasia" Blu Ray from Italy work in the US?

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Bryan B

I recently ordered a Blu ray copy of "Fantasia" from amazon used. In the mail I received a copy from Italy, and its in Italian. Would this Blu ray work on a player bought here in the US? (I don't believe there is any talking in the film, so I don't have to worry about language issues?)

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"Global region codes identify specific DVDs and Blu-ray discs that are compatible with the players typically sold in that region. The majority of all current titles play in only one specific region unless otherwise noted. " For more information about Blu-ray code, you can refer to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray_Disc.
If you want to make this disc work, you can try to rip it to other formats or use Blu-ray Player software, if you have a blu-ray drive.

What's the difference between a blu-ray disc player and a regulary dvd player?

FutbolFan2

Are HD players and blu-ray disc players the same?

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No. They are different branches of technology. They are both similar to DVD players, except they only play each respective type of High Definition DVD (Blu-Ray or HD-DVD). It's like Betamax and VHS. Similar technology but one is expected to rise above the other.

I think Blu-Ray is higher quality, but HD-DVD is more affordable. Not sure on this one though.

Read this wiki article for an in-depth analysis.

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What blu ray players will be compatible with my old tv?

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HRS

Hi everyone. I'm a college student with an old Samsung TV that has inputs for red, white yellow cables as well as green blue and red. I'd like a blu ray player that can hook up to the internet (so I don't have to get cable, I can just watch netflix). My pipedream hope is for one around $50, but I'm more realistically looking around $80. Does anyone know any models that will work with my tv and play from the internet? Will these players also play my DVDs? Thanks!

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The yellow connector is analog composite video, which can not carry HD (it's not even the best for SD).

The red, blue and green set of connectors carry component video, which IS capable of carrying HD even though it is not digital. Component HDTV is generally limited to 1080i (there are exceptions).

The red and white pair is of course right and left (respectively) analog audio.

Is your "old Samsung TV" an "HD Ready" TV? If it is an "HD Ready" TV that accepts 1080i over its component inputs, that would be great.
It could just be a standard definition TV that has component video inputs for progessive-scan DVD playback, but not capable of HD through those inputs. It would still be better over component than composite (at least you'd have progressive scan); composite would be your last resort.

Older Blu-Ray players did have component video outputs for HD video, but they quickly switched over to HDMI for several reasons -- see below.

Used/refurbished Blu-Ray players with component video outputs can be found for sale on the web if you search for "Blu-Ray player with component video output." I found some in your price range when I searched.

At "brick and mortar" stores... you might find one at a pawn shop or a resale shop.

Edit: One more thought -- This might all be for naught if your main reason is to hook up your TV to the internet, because older Blu-Ray players are not as likely to have that feature.
Do you have a laptop computer? You could just watch Netflix etc. on that.

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Sidebar: Why did HD device makers drop component video and adopt HDMI?
1. Convenience for consumer: One cable for video and audio.
2. Digital transmission of the signals: immunity to RFI/EMI and cable-length issues (up to a point).
3. (IMHO the most important reason of all for manufacturers and distributors): DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (aka copy protection).
Component video is not encrypted, so a tech-savvy person could copy HD content carried by it. To prevent copying HD content, HDCP ("Highband Digital Content Protection") is used. HDCP encrypts HD content and checks every link in the chain from source to screen for full compliance (to prevent a "rogue" device in the chain from making copying possible). They even put an updated list of rogue devices on new Blu-Ray discs as they release them. At the content maker/distributor's choice, one of two things can happen if any link in the chain is not HDCP compliant: either it will display the content non-HD, or it will pop up a box on the screen saying that it can't play the content unless the non-compliant device is replaced.

How do I hook up my Sony Bravia surround sound system to my Blu Ray player?

I need ans

I have a Sony wireless Bravia speaker system with 5 disk DVD player.

I'm having trouble connecting my Blu Ray player to it.

It's a DAV-HDX 589WF Bravia.

I even tried connecting HDMI to my TV and optical cable to the DVD.

I either have picture or sound not both.

Any idea how to fix this?

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"I even tried connecting HDMI to my TV and optical cable to the DVD."

That is exactly the way you want to connect it, because your receiver doesn't have any video inputs, only audio inputs.

The trick is that you have to set the TV's input to where the Blu-ray player is plugged in (HDMI 2?), so that you get the video. Then you set the receiver input source to play the optical audio from the Blu-ray player (it might be called auxiliary or external, optical 1).

You may also need to set the Blu-ray player to output audio from the optical port. Perhaps your player disables optical audio output when an HDMI cable is plugged into it, or else the port is disabled by default and needs to be enabled (set optical audio output to on).

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