How do I add a home theater system to my Sony BDP-S590 blu ray player without a Receiver?

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bhagy

I have a Sony BDP S590 3D blu ray player and would like to add a home theater system to it without investing in another Receiver. How can I do it? Any recommendations on a reasonable system that I can buy? Let me know. Thanks!

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You don't. It is not practical as evidenced by all the other answers. The only way to do it with practicality is to buy a surround preamp / processor and powered speakers but such will cost far more than a surround receiver. Unless you have some kind of receiver - phobia this is not practical. You can not just plug speakers into a blu ray or DVD player, there is no magical adapter - unless you consider a receiver an adapter. Now choose a best answer.

Connecting blu ray player to existing home theater?

Can music

I have a basic dvd home theater and I would like to connect a blu ray player to it. What would I need to do this?
Also, my home theater does NOT have the optical cable option.

Answer
Connect your Blueray player directly to your HDTV using HDMI. Connect the digital audio out from your HDTV to your older DVD surround sound system. This can be done with either and optical Toslink cable, or a coaxial digital audio cable depending upon what your TV and old surround sound system has.

Your next upgrade is a standalone receiver, and speakers :-)


EDIT: If you post the model number of you DVD home theater system, we might be able to figure out a solution. Standalone receivers are much better.

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Is there a Blu Ray player that will play my ENTIRE DVD collection?

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Yajaida

Many of my standard DVD's are original movies. But I also bought many in the Singapore and Hong Kong markets as well burned some on my own PC with some software. Is there a Blu-ray player that will play all of them?
On a related note are there any universal players (non-region coded)?

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There are several DVD players without a region code. The best part is that they are typically the ones your see on sale for "dirt cheap" under $50 bucks. They are generally made without region coding. Most wont say "multi-region", but they usually are. Keep your receipt and all the packing just in case you need to take it back.
As for something that plays multi-region Blu-ray? Good luck. I am sure there are places on the "good ol' web" that could explain how to reset/unlock the region code in your DVD player. The positive side is that you can now play DVDs from just about anywhere. The down side is that you have now VOIDED any and all warranties by the manufacturer and Blu-rays still ain't cheap so it could get expensive if you have any Technical

Can a blu ray dvd still work even without a blu ray tv?

Nicole

I just found out you actually need a blu ray player to play blu ray dvds, talk about dumb moment, though i didn't know they existed until now. Anyways, I've decided on getting a blu ray player for this DVD i bought and really want to watch in blu ray but i've been told i need a blu ray tv. Do I really need one? Does it make a difference? I do have an HD TV so is that good enough? Also do I need a 3D Tv to watch 3D blu ray movies?

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There is no such thing as a "Blu Ray TV". You need an HDTV to take advantage of Blu Ray resolution.
To watch 3D Blu Ray discs, you need a 3D Blu Ray player & a 3D TV. Calling a Blu Ray disc a "Blu Ray DVD" makes as much sense as calling a DVD a "DVD CD".

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Is the license fee too high for SONY that is why not all computers come with blu ray player?

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Carrly

Is the license fee too high for SONY that is why not all computers come with blu ray player or blu ray recorder and only the very high end computers come with it?

And why no blu ray recorder for the TV ? Is that do to license fee to high for SONY?

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It's a relatively new technology and people are willing to pay more for it. The physical Blu Ray drive and discs are quite expensive, but I am unsure if Sony has any influence for the prices of those. DVDs were just as expensive as they started to come out, adjusting inflation. And with new ways of distributing movies through the internet at Blu Ray quality, the future for Blu Ray is sketchy. I feel it is a bit more hyped up then worth.

Should I get a blu ray recorder or a blu ray player with a built in pvr?

alias_47

I was going to get a Panasonic blu ray recorder so I can record shows and play blu ray but I just found a new LG blu ray player that has a personal video recorder built in. Both have twin hdd tuners the only difference is the price and the panasonic can burn the tv shows to a blu ray disc. What do you think?

Answer
Isn't it funny how we know what we want until the next thing comes along. I'd stick with the first choice but its what you want and can afford

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Can I play region 2 blu ray on my blu ray player?

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Ryan

I got a Blu Ray for my birthday that is region 2. I have a magnavox Blu Ray player and the video will not show up but the audio will. The Blu Ray player works fine for all region 1 blu rays.

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Unless you have a region-free blu-ray player, then no it won't work.

Like DVD, blu-ray players are region locked and will only play discs that are the same region as the player is. The US is part of region 1, so unless you can switch the region on your blu-ray player or you have a region 2 blu-ray player, you won't be able to play this disc.

I don't know if they make region-free blu-ray players, or if someone released a hack to make your blu-ray player region free. You'll have to do some research.

Can sony playstation 3 Plays Pirated Blu ray Movies?

john patri

Hi friends I thought of buying a blu ray player instead of that i decided to buy Sony Play station3 as multi purpose... is that possible to play Pirated Blu ray movie discs or need to use only original blu ray disc.. and what are the other type of discs which supports in PS3. Can you anyone help me please. I am already having PS2 but it never supports any dvd's.

Answer
PS3 supports DVD and Blu Ray. You probably could, you might needs hacks to do it though.

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Should I invest in Blu-ray or wait for the next big thing?

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Ore Jee II

Seeing as I'll be purchasing a PlayStation 4 a little after its release (after having been apart of the Xbox 360 party for a number of years and not owning a Blu-ray player), should I start investing in a Blu-ray collection?

Answer
why will you invest in blu ray player

do something big buy a 3d led tv and play your xbox 360 in 3d experince

Should I get an Blu Ray Player or a DVD UpConverter?

Rayford

I have an Xbox 360 running HDMI on a 32" 720p tv. Will a DVD Up-converter do a better job? Or should i just wait to get a Blu Ray Player? Or, on my tv, is it even worth it to get a blu ray payer?

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On a 32" 720p HDTV the improvement of Blu-ray over DVD will be small. And if you are watching DVDs on a Blu-ray player it may or may not be better than a DVD on an upscaling DVD player ... it depends on the quality of the video processor chip. Many upscaling DVD players don't do a great job, but more expensive ones (say > $60) aren't bad. On the other hand cheaper Blu-ray players (say < $150) generally don't do a great job upscaling DVDs either.

So really your choice is a "better" upscaling DVD player or a "better" Blu-ray player. Since you won't get much benefit from Blu-ray disks on your current HDTV unless you plan to upgrade it in the next year or so I'd opt for a "better" upscaling DVD player. The best choice is a used OPPO player. They are now discontinued, but the DV981 (See link) was generally considered one of the best upscaling DVD players ever made, so try to find one of those used.

FYI, I watch DVDs on a Blu-ray player that does better than average DVD upscaling and display via a 1080p projector on a 110" screen. While Blu-ray disks are a bit better, in most cases DVD looks pretty darn good. So, even though I can play Blu-rays I more often than not still buy DVDs because they are usually much cheaper ... and few movies really warrant Blu-ray.

Hope that helps ... Good luck.

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What is a good laptop to get if i want a blu-ray player built in?

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mhocke23

I am looking for a fairly priced notebook with a blu-ray player. I have a beautiful 30 inch HD screen that i plan on hooking it up to, so the size of the notebook is not important. Just pretty much looking for the cheapest laptop with a blu-ray player. Any of you techies got some suggestions?

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try hp.............in the dv series u will find one with a blu-ray player........

What kind of blu-ray player should I buy?

Dylan

I'm planning on getting a blu-ray player soon and I was wondering what one I should buy. My price range is between 100 - 150, but I'm not sure what player is a good player. So if you could send me links to one or tell me that'd be helpful and also I'd like the player to have wifi to stream netflix off of.

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These are the ones I would suggest you look into, to see which one is right for you.


Pioneer BDP-140
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/Blu-ray-Disc/Pioneer-Blu-ray-Disc-Players/BDP-140
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-BDP-140-Blu-Ray-Disc-Player/dp/B005P58BBU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363466131&sr=8-1&keywords=Pioneer+BDP-140

Pioneer BDP-150
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/Blu-ray-Disc/Pioneer-Blu-ray-Disc-Players/BDP-150
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Pioneer+-+Smart+3D+Wi-Fi+Ready+Blu-ray+Player+-+Brushed+Aluminum/5485582.p?id=1218657483476&skuId=5485582&st=Pioneer BDP-140&cp=1&lp=1
http://www.magnoliaav.com/Products/TV-VIDEO/Blu-ray/Pioneer-Smart-3D-Wi-Fi-Ready-Blu-ray-Player-Brushe

Panasonic DMP-BDT320
http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/model/DMP-BDT320
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasonic+-+3D+Wi-Fi+Built-In+Blu-ray+Player/4815384.p?id=1218538977705&skuId=4815384&st=panasonic blu ray player&cp=1&lp=3

Oppo BDP-93
http://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-bdp-93/blu-ray-BDP-93-Features.aspx
http://www.magnoliaav.com/Products/TV-VIDEO/Blu-ray/OPPO-Universal-Network-3D-Blu-ray



NOTE: It also good to check the online mom and pop electronic stores to see what their prices are. The people of these store know how to break the region codes so that your player is a region free player. Well not just the good online mom and pop electronic stores. Even those mom and pop ones that are in your area

The young workers they know how to do it and which ones are easy and which are not. From what I know Sony is some what hard to do. They follow by the rules of the movie studios on region free. Even IF you find out how to do it for your Sony model online. Like IF it say you need which remote and how to do. You got to have that one, not even your expansive or some what cheap one will do.

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How to Play Blu-ray Discs on My MacBook Pro?

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Lily

I have a MacBook Pro and an external Blu-ray Drive? Anyone tell me how to play Blu-ray Discs on it?

Answer
You can search on google"bluray player for mac"

http://www.google.com/#hl=en&sclient=psy-ab&q=bluray+player+for+mac+&pbx=1&oq=bluray+player+for+mac+&aq=f&aqi=g1g-s1g2&aql=&gs_sm=3&gs_upl=7969l8427l1l9372l3l0l3l0l0l0l0l0ll3l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=f0b85e3c6de8b9f9&biw=1440&bih=775

Is Apple planning on putting a blue ray drive in any of their computers?

Shawn

Im planning on buying a mac within the next 6 months, and i was wondering if they were gonna put a blueray player in. Should i wait till after keynote of '10, or should i go ahead and get something (This computer would be for my own work. We have a desktop for home, but there are 5 people living here, and work gets dificult.)

Thanks.

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Hey, buddy. I would suggest waiting for Keynote '10.

I have long been waiting to hear the good news myself, and I can tell you right off the bat: it's incredibly likely they'll come out with it. In fact, I can GUARANTEE they will. It will be stadardised, eventually (For all devices).

The question is, of course, "When?".

I would say at the earliest it would come out during the first quarter of 2010 (Specifically January/February are targeted). That's also around the time the rumoured TabletMac will arise.

At the VERY latest: Christmas 2010.

Now I can verify via *many* rumours, that Blu-Ray machines have been tested and software has been developed in fore-support for it. (iTunes for Mac has even specifically listed that it will have compatibility with Blu-Ray media). There are far too many rumours for me to go through here, that certainly support the notion that Blu-Ray will be adopted.

What the setback has been this whole time, is Blu-Ray's licensing. Steve Jobs had noted that the licensing was "a bag of hurt". Basically, Apple doesn't want to end up paying more money to have Blu-Ray, than they'll make from the feature.

By the way, here's a giant pile of rumours regarding Blu-Ray you can sift through, if you need self-assurance (which I can relate to :P):

http://www.macrumors.com/site.php?mode=search&term=blu-ray&submit=Search+Site

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There's a bit of a solution to your problem here, in which you can get an Mac now, and have Blu-Ray support (though I would HIGHLY recommend waiting). You may know that (Intel)Macs can run Windows NATIVELY (No emulation, totally naturally), which is great. You could go out to a Best Buy, navigate to Newegg.com - or any other place for electronics, for that matter - and purchase an external Blu-Ray read/write drive - and use it in the Windows OS.

BUT, don't think for a second that drive will be recognised and work in OS X! It won't. Perhaps when support comes along legitimately, the drive you purchase will be supported. But like I said I highly suggest you wait it out, man. I waited when I got my Mac and I couldn't be happier!

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In whatever you do, good luck, I hope it all turns out well for you, mate. God bless you, and merry Christmas! ^_^

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Should I get an xbox 360 slim for my birthday?

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Andrew Lar

My birthday is soon and I wanted to know should I ask for a 250gb xbox 360 slim? I never used one before. I would have hdmi hooked up to hdtv. The things I would do mostly is netflix gta iv movies and overall random games. How is netflix? If its bad then w/e I have a wii for that.

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If you are not in it for hardcore multiplayer gaming, then I would opt for a PS3 instead. PS3 has free access to Sony's online world. There is Netflix for PS3 as well, and it has always worked wonderfully for me. GTA IV is also available on PS3, and movie watching experience is much better because PS3 has a blu-ray player (which can play DVDs as well). So even if you don't have blu ray or are not interested in it now, you might be in the future. If you are hooked up to an HDTV, then blu ray is definitely the better choice for movie watching experience. So, because of the things you listed that you would use it for, I really do believe a PS3 would be your best choice mainly for the potential to watch blu-rays as well as the free internet access.

What are all of the PROS and CONS for the XBOX 360 and the Ps3?

scuba1248

What are all of the PROS and CONS for the XBOX 360 and the Ps3?

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XBOX Pros

Better quality online game play
Access to streaming- ESPN in USA and Sky in UK
Windows Media Centre
Higher disc read speed on single layer discs
Backwards compatibility covers more of the games than PS3(slim)

Cons

Lacks the Cell chip which PS3 has, so in long term PS3 is in better position for more advanced games.
Red Ring Of Death
No Blu ray player
Older models don't have built in WiFi
Batteries for wireless controllers

PS3 Pros

Blu ray player
Free online gaming
Fully funtional web browser
No batteries needed for wireless controller
All models have built in WiFi
Larger hardrive

Cons

Online gaming is less reliable than XBOX Live
Updates have to be installed for each new game
Yellow light of death

The following weighs up the technical aspects of both consoles:

CPU
XBOX-3.2GHz Xenon Processor
PS3- 3.2GHz Cell Processor

XBOX-3 dual-threaded cores
PS3- 7 single-threaded cores (plus 1 backup core)

So the CPU chips in both consoles run at the same GHz speed, but the PS3's 7 single-threaded cores beat the XBOX's 3 dual-threaded cores, so if you mearure the performance in gigaflops, the PS3 is nearly 3 times that of the XBOX. In theory, the CPU/GPU chip used in the new XBOX 360 is faster than the individual chips used in older models of the console but to ensure proper funtionality, Microsoft had to install a frontside bus replacement block so the CPU/GPU chip in newer consoles actually runs at the same speed as chips in the older model. This new combined chip in newer XBOX models is slightly better than the chip in a PS3 in terms of reliability and temperature control.

GPU
XBOX-ATI Xenos NVIDIA
PS3 -RSX "Reality Synthesizer"

XBOX-Up to 512 MB GDDR3 RAM (shared w/ system RAM)
PS3 -256 MB GDDR 3RAM (additional 224 MB can be shared w/ system RAM)

XBOX-21.6 GBps bandwidth (256 GBps via eDRAM)
PS3 -22.4 GBps bandwidth

The XBOX Xenos graphics card has more video RAM than PS3 but this video RAM is shared with the consoles system RAM. The PS3 has 256MB of RAM dedicated to video and can also share up to 224MB of RAM from the system RAM if it needs to do so. The PS3 has slightly better bandwidth but the XBOX has the advantage of 10MB of eDRAM which means the XBOX system bandwidth jumps to 256GBps. So, the PS3 show better general performance but the XBOX with its 10MB of eDRAM gives better peak performance.

RAM
XBOX-512 MB GDDR3 RAM (shared with GPU)
PS3 -256 MB XDR RAM

XBOX-700 MHz speed
PS3 -3.2 GHz speed

XBOX-22.4 Gbps bandwidth
PS3 -25.6 Gbps bandwidth

The XBOX total RAM is misleading because system RAM and video RAM are shared. The PS3's XDR RAM is faster and more efficient than XBOX's GDDR3 RAM. The PS3's runs at 3.2GHz compared to XBOX's 700MHz.

Hard Drive
XBOX-250 GB HDD or 4 GB SSD
PS3 -160 or 320 GB HDD

XBOX-5400 rpm
PS3 -5400 rpm

XBOX-User replaceable w/ proprietary HDD
PS3 -User replaceable w/ standard HDD

The HDD units in both consoles are very similar, both run at 5400rpm and have several hundred GB of storage. High end PS3 models have 320 GB HDD compared to XBOX 250 GB. The advantage of the PS3 is its support of standard 2.5" SATA notebook hard drives which means the PS3 hard drive can be upgraded with drives that have higher capacities and rpm speeds but XBOX only supports Microsofts proprietary HDD model.

Disc Drive
XBOX-12x read speed (DVD) 8x read speed (DVD)
PS3 -2x read speed (Blu-ray)

XBOX-7 GB disc space
PS3 -25 GB disc space

The XBOX has higher DVD disc read speed than PS3. If you compare XBOX DVD read speed to PS3 Blu ray disc read speed XBOX maxes out at 15.85 MBps on a single layer disc and the PS3's maximum is 9 MBps. But the XBOX's speed is reduced when reading dual layer discs. The PS3 disc drive runs slower than the XBOX but the PS3 does have higher storage capacity due to blu ray.

In my opinion the PS3 is superior, apart from online gaming.

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How can I play blu-ray dvd on my computer at 1080p and 50i or 60i?

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Vampire Co

I played the Dark Knight on my computer's blu-ray player but the frame rate was about 24 fps like on old DVD's. But the other day I saw Batman playing on a plasma tv at best buy and it was obviously at least 50 or 60 frames per second. It was very smooth.

How can I play it at 50i or 60i like they do on those big screen tvs at best buy? Do I need some special software (I'm using windows media player classic)?

thanks

Answer
Check your video card settings to see what rates it is capable of displaying. You may need to adjust them.

If you are talking 24p vs. 50 or 60i, there isn't much of a difference. 24p actually looks smoother IMO,

I want to buy Sherlock [blu-ray] from the U.K but unsure if it is actually region free has anyone bought it?

Johanna

I have an american ps3, and want to know if anyone out there has bought this and has worked for them. Or if I should just get a multi-region blu-ray player and the region free blu ray?
Here is the link to the box set:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sherlock-Complete-Blu-ray-Region-Free/dp/B006K1IIHA/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1327452938&sr=1-1

Answer
-Please note that this product will not play on US spec 60i Blu-ray players as the Blu-ray discs are authored to UK 50i specs.

your US PS3 won't output the 50hz disc. Not all blu-rays will play euro 50i discs so you'll have to do your research on a site such as http://www.avforums.com/forums/
Or just wait for the official US release
- we have a different HD broadcast system here (50hz as opposed to US 60hz)

US Blu-ray Players compatible with 50Hz content:

Denon DBP1610 [Outputs 50Hz content at 50Hz - cannot convert 50Hz content to another refresh rate]
Denon DVD-2500BT
Insignia NS-BRDVD3 [Plays PAL SD, playback of 1080/50i content unconfirmed. Can be made region free]
Insignia NS-BRDVD4
Insignia NS-WBRDVD2
LG BD 370 [Can convert 50Hz content to 60Hz]
LG BD 570
LG BD 590
LG BD 630 [Can convert 50Hz content to 60Hz]
LG BD 670C (3D player)
LG BH100 [Outputs 50Hz content at 50Hz - cannot convert 50Hz content to another refresh rate]
LG BH200 [Conflicting reports about whether it can output 50Hz content at 60Hz or only at 50Hz]
Momitsu BDP-799
Momitsu BDP-899 [Can be made region free]
Oppo BDP-80 [Can convert 50Hz content to 60Hz]
Oppo BDP-83 [Can convert 50Hz content to 60Hz]
Oppo BDP-93 [Can convert 50Hz content to 60Hz]
Oppo BDP-95 [Can convert 50Hz content to 60Hz]
Panasonic DMP-BD30 prior to firmware 1.6
Panasonic DMP-BD60 [Outputs 50Hz content at 50Hz]
Panasonic DMP-BD605
Panasonic DMP-BD65 [Outputs 50Hz content at 50hz]
Panasonic DMP-BD85 [Outputs 50Hz content at 50hz]
Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD [Outputs 50Hz content at 50hz, also up-converts 50Hz content]
Pioneer BDP-320 [Outputs 50Hz content at 50Hz]
Pioneer BDP-51FD [Outputs 50Hz content at 50Hz, also up-converts 50Hz content]
Samsung BD-C5500
Samsung BD-C6500
Samsung BD-C6900
Samsung BD-D5500ZA (3D player)
Samsung BD-D6500 (3D player)
Samsung BD-P1000
Samsung BD-P1200
Samsung BD-P1400
Samsung BD-P1500 [Outputs 50Hz content at 60Hz]
Samsung BD-P1600 [Outputs 50Hz content at 60Hz]
Samsung BD-P2500 (with latest firmware)
Samsung BD-P2550 [Outputs 50Hz content at 60Hz]
Samsung BD-UP5000
Samsung HT-D4500

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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?

Answer
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.

Answer
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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How do I hook up my new Blu Ray player?

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jdp333

I recently bought a Sony 3D Blu Ray player. The only way to connect it is using the HDMI wire. My TV is fairly old so it doesn't have a place to hook up an HDMI cord. I will probably upgrade eventually but how do I use the player now. I've heard about adapter boxes that convert HDMI to AV. Should I get one of those or do I just need to buy a new TV?
The TV is an Akai TV. I don't know what model. The blu ray player is a BDPS5100 model. The television has the yellow, white, and red AV plugs.

Answer
You have two options.

1: Take the player back and get one with composite A/V outs.

2: go buy a new TV that has HDMI.

Is the Sony BDPS570 3D Blu-ray Disc Player compatible with a Panasonic TV?

prairiefal

I am thinking of purchasing a Sony BDPS570 3D Blu-Ray player for my TV and I am not sure if it is compatible with Panasonic TVs. Sorry if this is a stupid question. Thanks in advance!

Answer
It is. If your TV is not 3D ready, you will not be able to watch movies in 3D.

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Is the 80GB PS3 one of the latest models, has it been out long, and does it have Blue Ray problems?

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Thomas P.

Is the Blue Ray player in all the PS3 models the same? I've heard the biggest problem with the PS3 is Blue Ray failure? How often does this happen? I've heard that the PS3 Blue Ray hardware has a life span of a little over a year. Is this true? Does one model of the PS3 last longer than another. I'd like to buy an 80GB, how durable is this model? Has Sony addressed it's complaints regarding the Blue Ray player?

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the blu ray player is the main problem with the ps3, but it is rare at that.

no it is not true that they only last a year. ive had mine for much longer than that and it works flawlessly.

about 2 in 1000 systems will experience this problem (0.2% defective rate)

all models are built exactly the same except for the HDD size (obvoiusly). the 80GB is very durable, just like all the other systems. you cant go wrong.

the ps3 has a lifespan of 10 years, so expect to see it around for another 4-5 years easily.

Is It too late to buy a ps3 or xbox 360 and which one is better?

Im looking to buy a new console and im just wondering i its too late to buy it as in the next generation will come out soon. Im thinking about getting a playstation or xbox and im leaning towards a playstation but still quite indescisive. Is it too late i dont think it is but just asking and which 1 would u recommend?

Answer
There are more than likely still quite a few years left in the current generation of consoles as not one of the big 3 console manufacturers seem eager to get a new console on the market anytime soon as a lot of money has been invested in console development this generation (and a weak economy means that less people would be willing to shell out for a brand new console after only five years). We will continue see new variations and attachments (PS3 slim, Natal, Wii Motion Plus, Nintendo DSi, etc) to extend their lifespan.

As for which one to choose...

PS3 =
Blu Ray Player (and a fantastic multimedia hub to boot)
Free Online (and built-in wireless internet)
Better Visuals (in exclusive games)

Xbox =
Better multiplayer experience
Larger library of games
Higher quality multi-platform games (usually the case as most games are developed for the Xbox 360 first and are then ported to the PS3)

I personally love the PS3 for its high caliber single-player games and the Xbox 360 for it's exceptional online gaming experience.

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is there a portable blu ray player that it compatible with multiple regions and zones and plays dvds?

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Q. I have a mix of dvds from the US and UK. I cannot play them both on my mac because I can only change the region four times. Also, I have blu rays from the US which I would like to be able to play of the dvd player as most of my favorite movies are in this format. I tried looking on amazon (.com and .co.uk) and was not all too sucessful.

Answer
Nope.

What would be the best home theater option?

TODD

I have a 1000 watt panasonic home theater blu-ray in a box. It has quit working. I had always been impressed by the sound quality. But i noticed I hardly used the unit as surround sound, because I have to open the cabinet to use it. I WANT TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY COMPARABLE UNITS TO THE ONE I HAD(as far as sound quality ), THAT ARE JUST SURROUND, BUT THE receiver is IN THE SUB. I noticed eBay has a lot of knockoffs like this(jvl, divinci junk). I was going get a surround and a blue- ray player. Or should I go with the Samsung 1000watt blu-ray in a box, for $250?

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All home-theater-in-a-box systems in your price range are 100% cheap crap. Sorry, but that's the truth. They're built badly, use low quality parts, and you cannot make any speaker substitutions with them.

And, your Panasonic DIDN'T have 1000 watts, companies who make this cheap crap lie, and in a very big way, about the power. It likely had 15 watts, at best.

The only system in your price zone that I could grudgingly recommend would be the Onkyo 3500, going for $249 on Amazon. Onkyo makes so-so speakers, but at least you'd have a proper receiver as the heart of the system. Then, just add a separate disc player.

Better than that would be to get a separate 5.1 speaker system made by a company that makes good speakers, such as a Polk 6750 set from Newegg for $170, then add a solid 5.1 receiver, such as the Yamaha 373 from Amazon for $177. Again, with a disc player to add of your choice.

You give a listen to my suggestions, and you'll hear how much better those units sound than your dead Panasonic.

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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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