What's the best blu-ray player?

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My family & I are thinking about purchasing a blu-ray player. Problem is, we don't know what brand or model to get. We were leaning towards maybe a Sony or a Panasonic but since we don't really know that much at all about blu-ray players, I was wondering if I could get some advice on which is one of the best to have.
The specific things we're looking for in a player is: reliability (durability), good video & sound quality, one that reads blu-rays & DVDs quickly, & one that won't cost huge $$$. Also, we'd only use this player for watching movies, not really any of that wi fi, internet, netflix movie downloading thing, so a player that's known for having those internet problems wouldn't bother us.
So, all in all, could you tell me which blu-ray players out there best fit the things I listed above, which ones to avoid, etc.
Thanks! : )

Answer
The 'best' is arguably the Oppo BDP-95, but since it's $1000 I suspect you mean what is the best for your needs.

Panasonic Blu-ray players have a good reputation for performance and reliability (recognizing that any brand can have a few duds!). In reality any of the basic models from name brand manufacturers like Sony, LG, Pioneer, Samsung or Panasonic will probably fit your needs.

ALL Blu-ray players will play Blu-ray and DVD movies ... although the speed with which they load and play the disks varies widely (from 10 seconds to over a minute). They all play Blu-ray disks with essentially the same quality, but vary somewhat in how well they upconvert and play DVDs.

Note that to benefit from Blu-ray (vs a DVD player) you a) must have a ~40" or larger HDTV, b) ability to connect via HDMI (or at least Component) cables, c) sit close enough to the TV to see the improved resolution.

With current prices for Blu-ray players starting around $80 they are no longer an expensive item.

Which would be a higher quality blu ray player?

The Grox i

A high end blu ray player or a $4000 high end desktop computer?
The computer would have the fastest processor, dual GTX680 graphics cards, the best sound card for music/movies, and overheating will not be a problem.
@Ryan Slow it down? I'm talking a $4000 computer.
@connor Even with software like PowerDVD?
And there are ways to eliminate most programs that will slow down the video.

Answer
I would say if your majority purpose for the computer would be to watch movies then I would get the blu ray player and I would get this one the Oppo Bdp-93 or BDP-95 499.00 999.00 respectively. They are the 2 blu-ray players on the market. If you are going to actually need a 4000$ computer and have other uses for it then go that route. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=oppo+bdp-95

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