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Saturday, March 15, 2014

I have a samsung BDP1400 blu-ray player AND I NEED HELP.?

Frank B

I have a samsung BDP1400 blu-ray player. I have tried to update but it does not connect to the internet even when i have it plug ed into my laptop with wireless internet.First, it says it is connected then it says can not fined internet. I also put my IP,gateway, and ect.Whats the problem.

Answer
You can do what TV Guy said to get internet to your player. You can also do two other things. You can go to Samsung.com and download the update and burn it to a CD and upload it that way. You can also contact Samsung for the update and they will send it to you. There number is 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)

why is my brand new blu ray player needing an update fresh out of the box?

Paul P

Brand new samsung blu ray surround sound system wont play new releases, and BEST BUY is laughing their backsides off at me for spending $2600 on a sony 46" hd tv and blu ray player. They say this is a common and ACCEPTED issue. I dont want to seem retarded, but,all I want to do is watch movies, not be led through a labrynth of technical mumbo jumbo just to watch a movie!!

Answer
The fact is, is that your blu ray player wasn't just manufactured yesterday so its not totally up to date with its software. Whenever companies manufacture high end electronics that require alot of data work, they constantly strive to update the software to make sure its working correctly. Issues always arise after a product releases and all it might take is a company like samsung or sony to do, is just create an update that consumers can load to their system and easily resolve any issues. Its very common now in days, so don;t be alarmed that you have to update it right out the box. Manufacturers create updates often to help you and make your blu ray system working at its fullest capabilities. You've probably often heard of your windows or mac system receiving updates to help your system work better, its the same way.

What is a blue ray disk?

volley lov

I watch disney channel, and they are talking about "blue ray" disk. What are they?

Answer
Blu-Ray is a high definition format for movies and videos from SONY. Its competitor used to be Toshiba's HD-DVD in what was known as the "high-def" wars. Toshiba gave up, and Sony's blu-ray is the standard format for high def movies. The resolution and sound quality is the best format currently, and has a ton of memory. There are Blu-Ray players that can play it, but Sony also included blu-ray compatibility in their PS3s. Blu-Ray players typically cost in the 400 dollar range.

Blu-ray 5 disc changers?

Jeff P

Are there any 5 disc Blu-ray changers on the market? Aside from the 400 disc mega-changer that Sony makes, it looks like they are all single disc units.

I love my 5 disc dvd changer, and I'm holding out for a similar unit before taking the plunge into Blu-ray.

Answer
Given the increase in streaming services such as NetFlix, Vudu, and Blockbuster. I doubt you will see a blu-ray changer ever hit the market. For better or for worse the industry is moving away from physical media and towards cloud based storage. Hollywood has more control of how you watch the content and in turn can make more money in the long run. Personally, I prefer a physical disc so I can watch it on my terms and share it with family or friends but I think that is a trend that is dying much like CD purchases gave way to digital downloads/iTunes.

So if you want to experience killer blu-ray performance I'd opt for getting a changer now and just enjoying it.

PS - Get an internet enabled player with the Vudu movie download service. Vudu offers thousands of blu-ray like quality downloads that you only pay for if you use (not subscription based like NetFlix).

Good luck.

How can I hook up my blu-ray player to ethernet?

James

I bought an LG "BD-Live" Blu-Ray player and I can hook it up to my internet for streaming Netflix and updates.

My modem and router is upstairs and I don't want to buy an ethernet adapter, so here is my question.

Can I simply buy a cable splitter and run one cable to my DVR box, and the other to my modem? Will this slow down my connection?

If anybody has done this with anything similar (Blu-Ray, X-Box, PS3..etc) can it be done this way, and does it affect performance (Internet speed?)

Thanks a lot
Edit: What I want to do is bring my modem and router downstairs, then run the ethernet cable from the router to the Blu-Ray player.

Answer
Edit: What I want to do is bring my modem and router downstairs, then run the ethernet cable from the router to the Blu-Ray player.

Yes, that will work just fine.

Internet connection to LG smart Tv through blu-ray player?

Jacob

Hi, Weâve recently purchased an LG 3D smart Tv which can stream internet on its installed browser. Also bought along with it was a 3D Blu-ray player which has wireless capabilities. We were sold a HDMI-ethernet cable for the connection between the blu-ray and Tv. but we canât seem to get the internet connection to reach the TV through the Blu-ray player. the blu-rayâs connection to the internet is fine and we can browse youtube videos on the player, but the connection doesnât go any further. When searching for a connection for the Tv it cannot find anything. :/

Can someone PLEASE help?? otherwise spending the extra grand was pointless. :/
hmm thank you minnie. but we were sold the blu-ray because it should act as a wireless adapter for the Tv.

Answer
I've never head of anyone trying to connect the internet to the DVD then out of the DVD to the set. How is the DVD passing the internet through to the TV? I suspect it's not. The DVD has apps that are internet capable and so does the set. Each needs it's own independent connection to the internet either ethernet or wireless.

I need a nice computer!?

Eddie S

I am a computer science major in my senior year and I am looking for a high performance notebook. I use Ubuntu Linux so the operating system doesn't matter. I really like the zareason verix 1656 (http://zareason.com/shop/Verix-1656.html). I have a weak spot for products made by small companies, but I really am looking for the most bang for my buck. I know of system 76 but I think the verix is better than anything they have.
My preferences:

-at least a core i7 processor (no amd brand)
-nvida graphics card, at least good enough to stream hd video from internet, greater than 500 mb ddr3 memory.
-hdd, I don't even care if it has one (I have plenty I can use)
-monitor has to be at least 15 inches or bigger.
-dvi or hdmi out
That computer looks really good, but it needs to be a notebook so I can bring it to class.

Answer
I have used this product and it performs really well I would definitely suggest it to anyone

HP Pavilion Elite HPE-250F Desktop PC
*Intel Core i7-860 Processor (2.8 GHz, 1 MB L2 Cache + 8MB Shared L3 Cache, Intel H57 PCH Chipset)
*8GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM memory (4 x 2GB for ultimate performance) (expandable to 16GB)
*1 Terabyte (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive; Blu-ray player & SuperMulti DVD burner with LightScribe Technology
*ATI Radeon HD 5770 graphics card with 1GB DDR5 dedicated graphics memory, HDMI, dual-link DVI, display port, and VGA capabilities
*Support for Blu-ray and Microsoft DirectX 11
*Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
http://www.amazon.com/Pavilion-Elite-HPE-250F-Desktop-Black/dp/B003AIKPCW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1283075493&sr=8-1&kbid=65960

I would suggest ASUS VW246H 24-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-VW246H-24-Inch-Widescreen-Monitor/dp/B001LYWBOM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1283075640&sr=8-1&kbid=65960

Also check out at amazon there are really good deals going
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which do you choose?

Luckey_101

out of the PS3 or Xbox 360 which one would u choose? and why?
I have an xbox 360 and i want an PS3 and i just want to know which is more popular amongs gamers,

thanks

Answer
I chose the ps3 way back in early 2007 when people thought it sucked and now I'm one of the "lucky" ones with the 60gb launch version everyone wants. Well Ha Ha everyone the ps2 chips are gone by september

Then I will watch my ps3's resale value climb above $1000

The ps3 has a better cpu than gaming pc's, a good graphic accelerator, a blu-ray player, free online, a motion-sensing controller, 4 usb ports and card slots on the non-cheapo versions, built-in wireless on all current versions, upgradable hard drives, and mine plays all ps2 games as well as ps1. The ps3 also cures diseases by being hooked into the Folding@Home network which, as a network, is on record as being the fastest supercomputer ever created and the first to reach a processing speed of 1 petaflops. My ps3 has an OtherOS partition running ubuntu linux which makes up for all the pc functions that Sony's XMB OS doesn't do itself.

The playstation store just started renting and selling movies also. And they will release the playstation Home someday, lucky for me I don't care when.

If you turn out all the lights and look closely, you can see the ps3 emits an aura of pure superiority. By being in the effective radius of this aura long enough, you can become superior yourself. It is a very good thing to have around.

Friday, March 14, 2014

xbox 360 or blu ray player?

Green

I cant decide which to get. Heres what id like.
Netflix
Tv
Hulu
Exercise videos
Maybe some games if i were to get an xbox but nothing like halo etc.
Internet
Mostly just more things to do on my tv than just laptop or tablet
I do have wifi
I have access to a xbox 360 4gb but is that worth it? Because i know the 250gb is a lot better.
I know i can get netflix on xbox but then again on blu ray i can do internet and dvds.
Im kind of leaning toward the blu ray for the uses but i can basically get the xbox 4gb for free from my work.
What do you think?

Answer
My family is thinking about getting Hulu and Netflix subscriptions for TV and movies therefore we can get rid of cable. We do have an Xbox to stream from Netflix and Hulu. Then we will get the verizon share everything plan, and have my mom's phone be a wifi hotspot, so we don't need to pay optimum for internet or a land line. We are a family of 3 btw. Hope it helps!! You might want to talk to a BestBuy employee or something, so that you can set everything up the right way. If that made any sense to you, i suggest you try it! :p it's a little complicated, but i'm sure it will save you money. :)

Will XBOX 360 ever get a blu-ray player?

Recess

I'm looking to finally go hi-def, and with HD-DVD sinking, I'm planning on going down to Blu-ray route. I already have an Xbox 360 - and there's constant rumours about whether it will or will not get a Blu-Ray player.

Anyone know anything?
In case it helps - I'm referring to the external player (like the HD-DVD one that's available for the 360) not an internal drive - which (I'd imagine) would mean there wouldn't be need for a whole new system or game redesign etc as already mentioned in some answers?

Answer
no because in 2014 the new consoles will be out and microsoft are making the xbox handheld

HD Dvd & Blu-ray?

tferia74

Hi, I have 2 main questions.....
1. Who do you think will win the race between HD Dvd and Blu-ray, and why? Who's winning so far?
2. Why are Blu-ray players so expensive vs. HD dvd players are so cheap?
I just bought an HD dvd player and I hope I made the right choice. Thanks.

Answer
Sorry to say, but Blu-ray Disc is the winning format.
Recently the HD DVD promotional group had a major blow just before the CES 2008, when Time Warner, including Warner Brothers, New Line Cinema and HBO said that they would be supporting Blu-ray Disc exclusively from May 31st 2008.
This means, that Blu-ray Disc has 70% of the market share of Hi-def discs being sold, with HD DVD having only 30%.

For you interest the studios supporting Blu-ray Disc are
Warner Brothers, New Line Cinema, HBO, 20th Century Fox, Buena Vista (Walt Disney, Pixar Animation, Miramax, Touchstone Pictures, Hollywood Pictures), Sony Pictures (Columbia, Tristar, ScreenGems), MGM and Lionsgate.

While HD DVD has only Universal Studios, Viacom Paramount (Paramount Studios, Dreamworks, Dreamworks Annimation, MTV), and some other minor companies.

Also now, the average sales in the US, since this for Blu-ray is 83% of the market, with recent statistics saying around 93% of recent hardware sales were Blu-ray Disc players, since the Time Warner move, excluding the world's best, most upgradable Blu-ray Player, the Playstation 3, which many people buy.

Also in Japan 90% of people, are with Blu-ray, and 95% in Australia, and around 80% (I think) in Europe.

Also video rental chains Video Ezy in Australia, and Blockbuster stopped HD DVD rentals, and Target are now also Blu-ray Exclusive. You should see the Blu vs HD clips on Youtube, there was a hilarious based on Hitler, on the fall of HD DVD.

Now, HD DVD is really falling into the Betamax pit, especially, as not many companies endorsed HD DVD, like the Betamax, unlike Blu-ray and VHS, which have a lost of licensies. Although HD DVD has the backing of the DVD Forum, the Blu-ray Disc Association is now equaly as powerful, and large as DVD Forum now, with major electronics giants like Sony, Phillips, Panasonic, Hitatci, JVC, Dell, HP, Sharp, and LG supporting it.

In the Betamax/VHS wars, VHS started it's winning streak when it had around 70% of the market, which now Blu-ray has since Warner desicision.

Now based on reports, Intel(R) Supports both formats, and Microsoft still hasn't denyed the possibility of including an external Blu-ray Disc drive for the XBOX 360,instead of HD DVD.

When another major company drops, it will be the final death blow to HD DVD.
"The Future is Blu"

And about the prices of Blu-ray, it's only expensive as it's a new technology, like DVD was when it was released. Anyway Blu-ray is a far better technology, and the Blu-ray Disc Association don't have to rely on cheap players of the mass market adoption of Blu-ray Disc.

Experiencing Blu-Ray?

SD CHARGER

For those of you who've had the luxury of experience Blu-ray content, is it truly that amazing? Was the sound/picture quality what you expected, or was it even better? I'm targeting this question to the people who've experience Blu-ray with a 1080i/1080p TV. Which do you think is a better buy? HD-DVD or Blu-ray? Please be thorough with your answers.

Answer
Yes, it is that good. In reference to the above post, I have a 1080p 37" television, and even on the screen of that size, the picture is amazing. If you have a 60" screen, I can't even imagine. The Blu-ray picture even has a noticeable edge over my HD broadcast, and blows DVD out of the water. The clarity of the sound is unbelievable; even people with mediocre systems will notice some difference. Because of all the hype, I would have to say it lived up to all of my expectations, but did not exceed them.

As of now, I would say Blu-ray is the better buy for the sole reason of investment security. Blu-ray has enjoyed stunning disc sales and uptrending standalone player sales, in addition to the "trojan horse" of the PS3. Blu-ray's relative dominance in sales and higher amounts of exclusive content make it a smarter, albeit more expensive, investment. Really, if you want safe investments, I would wait until the end of the war.

what is a good blu ray player for a cheap price?

Dylan

I have a really good sound system that decodes all sound types dts master dolby hd so i dont need the player to decode it all i need is one with really nice picture (dont need deep color tv doesnt have that function) and send out 7.1 hd quality audio to my receiver decoded or uncoded dont really care if it has bd live but it would be a nice thing to have prices under 200 would be great
also not my tv does 24p so thats would also be nice to have on the player

Answer
Sony BDP-S350:
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-BDP-S350-1080p-Blu-ray-Player/dp/B001A4LVYY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1243153071&sr=8-2

*I actually own the Sony one above, and I love it. Never had any problems with it and it looks great with my HDTV. Also, it is one of the smaller and lighter models that I have seen recently.

Samsung BD-P1500:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-BD-P1500-1080p-Blu-ray-Player/dp/B0014H16V0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1243153071&sr=8-3

Sylvania NB500SL9 Blu-Ray Disc Player
http://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-NB500SL9-1080p-Blu-Ray-Player/dp/B0015313Q6/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1243153071&sr=8-9

I recommend the Sony, mainly because Sony has a great reputation for making high quality products, and from personal experience I can tell you that the BDP-S350 is a great player. Also, take into account what kind of TV you have, for example if you have a Samsung TV then think more along the lines of the Samsung BDP, because it eliminates some of the remote-control clutter by using the same remote, and I'm sure other companies do the same thing.

blu ray player?

Whack whac

can they play HD DVD and regular dvd? what brand is good? what price range?

don't you just hate how sony show us consumers good stuffs like PS3 and blu rays that looks sooo darn good and costs us wayyy too much?

Answer
Unfortunately Blu-Ray players cannot play HD-DVD's as they are made using an entirely different format from Blu-Ray Discs. As I understand it, old DVDs will also play on Blu-Ray players as well. (www.blu-ray.com/faq/)

In regards to brands and prices, there is a review of new Blu-Ray players at CNet that I have provided the link for below.
(http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-6463_7-6509000.html)

Blu-Ray Questions?

aftermathr

So...im in the market for a blu-ray player...probably a PS3 after the reviews i've read on it...and its versatility as an all in one unit. What can i expect resolution wise on my 720p Panasonic Viera Plasma when vierwing blu-ray? They are always demo-ing blu-ray on 1080p in the stores...so i cannot get a grasp on what i'm going to see on 720p. Am i looking at a big jump up from DVD? I know the frame rates are higher on Blu-ray...but i know true dvd is in 720p. I have my current setup broadcasting 720p over HDMI on a Harman Kardon DVD player and it looks pretty sharp. My TV's model number is TH-42PX80U. Thanks!

Answer
Ordered responses to your query:

-The PS3 is, in fact, one of the most affordable and yet still most versatile units. Highly recommended even if it will ONLY be used for blu-ray playback.
-Resolution depends on your personal preference. Your model supports both 720p and 1080i input resolution - though the native resolution more closely matches 720 pixel for pixel. There should not be a difference.
-I've seen demos of blu-ray on 720 native res LCD televisions for which the quality blows the full 1080 sets out of the water. The picture quality is dependent on more than just the number of pixels. Also, at more than a few feet away your eyes cannot see something that small, anyway - so the difference in sharpness will not be that noticeable.
-On this television (it is a 2008 model), the dynamic contrast is listed as 1,000,000:1 - though you will never ever see that in a motion picture. The native contrast is 30,000:1 - which is significant.
-As far as the jump from DVD - you should see a significant increase in quality even over up-converted DVDs. Dynamic range and color reproduction are much more significant in blu-ray (based on the quality of the transfer). If you are watching something like Commando or Predator - the comparison is not SO different that those not looking for it would see significant difference. However, try a movie like Casino Royale or 3:10 to Yuma and you'll see it even if you're half-blind.
-The frame rates on blu-ray are not higher. In fact, many times they are lower - but usually converted to 60Hz by the television. blu-ray is capable of 24p (fps) playback - which is the same frame-rate as film. The TV will generally convert that to it's native 60Hz by using a 2:3 pulldown method. Displaying one frame twice, then the next 3 times and alternating.
-Also, "true DVD" is not 720p - it's 480p. The native res of a DVD video is always 720x480 MPEG2. If you're getting 720p from your Harmon Kardon then it must be connected via HDMI or component.

Hope at least some of this info is helpful.

PS3 Blu-ray 1080i?

Falling Em

Ok, my dad got a PS3 for his birthday, but is returning it because he thinks that the Blu-ray (which is the reason he got it) won't be worth the $400 until he upgrades to 1080p from 1080i. Should he just keep it?
Note that he doesn't care about the games or the internet or even the hard drive. He considers those things extra. Right now I'm talking about whether the Blu-ray is so much different from a DVD at 1080i.

Answer
In regards to your initial question, I don't personally see any reason to return it - even if your TV was a 13-inch black and white set. At least that's one less purchase he would have to make - AGAIN - when he upgrades his display. IMO, yes he should just keep it.

In regards to your additional details, that is the same reason I purchased my PS3. I don't really care about the games, I wanted a blu-ray player and the PS3 is a nice price for a decent player and is noted as the fastest loading player. I bought a Sony standalone player in November and hated it due to the limited features and the fact that it took almost two minutes to load a disc - whereas the PS3 is pretty much instant due to the high-end processor. With the firmware update, it is now a profile 1.1 player. While I did only purchase it for movies, I also download game demos from the PS store and connect wirelessly to my internet connection - which is at least a nice feature if nothing else. Setting up media servers is a nice feature if I want to show someone a picture, watch a vid, or play some music without having to go to the computer to do so. I think after a little time and some experimenting w/ the system, your dad will probably end up enjoying all of the other features, as well. I already plan to purchase a few games and I have been off of the console gaming plateu for quite some time.

As far as the difference between 1080p and 1080i - not very noticeable to MOST people. The true picture quality difference will come from the HDMI 1.3 specification if both the source and the display have it. This means the POTENTIAL (hdmi specifications don't mean that the features included are mandatory) for deep color, x.v.YCC color gamut, high levels of color gradation, and 24p native playback w/o using 2:3 pulldown. THESE features will create a nice picture whether it's 1080i or 1080p.

This brings me to another point made by Miguel - who is correct, though most people would think not and I'm not sure if he even knows why. He says that flat panels are not interlace at all - which is true. They can pick up picture from interlace sources, but they are not interlace in the display. Most flat panels display the picture progressively and scan it diagonally, anyway - so the quality difference on a flat panel is even less noticeable. Just keep in mind that 1080i and 1080p are still both 1080 resolution - the primary difference noticed will be during fast motion - where interlace tends to blur slightly moreso than progressive. Hope this helps.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Blu-Ray player question?

Bryce

How long before Blu-Ray players become affordable? I saw one at CircuitCity.com for "only" $299.99 that was well-reviewed ... but how long before they're in the $200 range?

Answer
Even though Sony (the creators of the Blu-Ray System) made a deal with Warner Brothers that WB will release all their movies on DVD and Blu-Ray, Blu-Rays are still being bought less and less. There is actually a possibility the by next year, Blu-Ray will no longer exist. Though they do offer better sound and video quality, DVD's have sort of left there mark, and people aren't too quick to suddenly switch over.

Most likely what's going to happen is Blu-Ray player prices are only going to go up and up until finally companies stop making them. Then there will be a nice 3-4 month period where they will cost below $100.

But, for the most part, Blu-Ray won't make a lasting image unless they partner with some companies to produce AIO Players (Blu-Ray & DVD All In One player) Blu-Ray ain't here to stay. But most likely that won't happen, and Blu-Ray will vanish.

By the way - If you like better Video and Sound Quality movies, look into an HD DVD player, prefereably LG (LG is the leader in 1080i, 1080p, and HDMI HD DVD players).

Looking for customer reviews for Sony BDVE300 5 1-Channel High-Definition Blu-ray Disc Player...?

cambay

...DVD Disc Home theater System
Where can I find reviews and opinions online for Sony BDVE300 5 1-Channel High-Definition Blu-ray Disc Player DVD Disc Home theater System

Answer
Sony BDVE300 5.1-Channel High-Definition Blu-ray Disc Player/DVD Disc Home theater System (Black)

List Price: $599.99

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent value for the price, August 21, 2009
By John P. Miguez "jmig" (Louisiana, USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)
I bought the BDVE300 to go with a Sony 52Z5100 HDTV that I also bought from Amazon. I bought it mainly because I wanted to match the two items for both esthetic and practical reasons. The black speakers match the TV perfectly. I can also control both with one controller and easily run the TV sound through the HTS.
I am not an audiophile. So I didn't try to compare technical specs. This review is strictly subjective (in part to counter the one above) and is based on what I have heard while using the system with the TV.

The room in which the TV is located in is a 20 X 20 den/family room with a connecting dining area and kitchen. The entire area is open. It has wooden floors with a single oval area rug in front of the fireplace and TV.

I found the sound to be exceptionally clear and clean, without distortion or unevenness. I can tell a definite difference between the TV speakers and the BDV300 speakers. The BDV300 sound seems more spacious. It fills the room without blowing you away. The sound has more fullness to it than the TV speakers.
I have not tried it at full volume. I have never felt the need to do so. I have watched two musical DVDs, a Mary Chapin Carpenter concert and the 10th anniversary recording of Les Miserables. In both cases the music sounded beautiful and clear. You could hear all of nuances of the voices and the words of the songs were distinct and clear.

If you want strong bass that shakes the room, I am not sure this is the system for you. The bass is there but it is blended in with the other sounds. I am sure I can adjust it for greater effect. However, I am currently running the system at default values.

As for the lack of an S-air wireless cartridge, as mentioned by the reviewer above. It is true you have to buy it separately. However, everything I read about the system stated this plainly up front. If you need this feature it is available as an option. In researching this system I found this individual posted the same opinion on every web site he could find. I don't think his opinion was a fair assessment of the system's capabilities.
I found the set up to be rather easy. The instructions show various options on installing it alone with the TV or with a cable/SAT box or with an external DVD, etc. With the external mic it took about one minute to calibrate and maybe 15 mins. to connect the wires.

Be aware that Sony uses a proprietary plug on the DVD/Radio/Amp end of the system. The speaker end is a simple pinch type terminal. There is a FM & AM receiver as part of the system. I have not tried them yet. The DVD/CD/Blue ray player worked fine.

The bottom line is: The BDVE300 does everything Sony says it does. If you are looking for something to enhance your TV experience and play CDs with good clear sound, this system will do it well. For the price, I think it is an excellent value. I found no "gotchas" or "I can't believe they did this". So I gave it a rating of 5. I am very pleased with my purchase.

John

Netflix streaming blu ray player..?

GIBBLWE

I'm looking for a device that streams blu ray, or hd netflix wirelessly, it doesn't necessarily need to play actual discs, i just want to stream netflix. If you could please provide a link to the cheapest, best working one, that would be just swell. Easy 10 points!

Answer
Stream Blu Ray? don't think that is possible. On the other hand, a number of devices will stream Netflix and a number of other things. One is the Roku box from http://www.roku.com It can stream Netflix, Amazon Video, Pandora, blib.tv, twit.tv, revision3, flickr, and the list is growing. Prices are around $100 for the HD one, $130 for the wireless version.

Hulu plus on Panasonic Viera Cast Blu Ray player.?

calicochas

I have a Panasonic DMPBD45 blu ray player which has Viera cast and it allows me to stream Netflix and use Amazon.com and other programs. However, it does not have a Hulu Plus option, but I have heard the newer panasonic players do have this option. Is there a way to download Hulu Plus onto my blu ray player if it didn't come stock when I bought the player.

Answer
The newer blu ray players by Panasonic do not support Hulu Plus either. Only Sony and Samsung players have Hulu Plus right now.

How do i get my USB hdd to work with my blu ray player?

coreyt0304

I just got a philips blu ray player. Came with wifi, netflix, etc and also with a usb port. I want to watch my movies I have on my tb seagate hdd on my tv with the blu ray player but when I connect it its almost like its not spinning fast enough because the blu ray player isn't picking it up. What do i do?

Answer
Does the instructions say it supports a USB hard drive?

Most blue-ray players have USB ports for 2 reasons:

* So you can up-load newer versions of the firmware
* So the player can 'save' your setpoints or D/L content available on "Enhanced" BluRay disks

You really want a "Media Server" like the Roku box or Western Digital TV HD box or some such (there are lots of these units out there). These will play computer files from your flash drive or USB hard drive.

Just because a device has a USB port - dont assume you can plug any USB device into it.

USB disk format compatibility with Sony bdp-s370 blu ray player?

Q. I've used my usb key to play movies on my sony blu ray player, but once I formatted it on my mac, I started to get a message that said the usb is not recognized. After searching around, I found possible answers, but none worked. I formatted the disk to FAT 32, but still got the same message. I tried making it into ntfs-3g format, but still nothing.

Has anyone had this problem or know how I can format it so that I can play videos again on my blu ray player?

Thank you!!!

Answer
Check the video format that your Blu-ray player supported on instruction book.

can i buy a normal flat screen with no internet buy a internet bluray and surf the web that way on my tv?

Thomas H

Answer
a blu ray what? if it is just a blu ray disc player it won't get you to the internet.
look at the inputs and outputs on each device you want before you spend any money. blu ray is just one way of connecting devices.
you will usually want a device that has a browser like your computer to surf the internet.
if you buy a smart tv get one with a qwerty keyboard for easier surfing than with a tv style remote.
if you buy a regular monitor make sure it has inputs for your computer.
if you are buying a computer make sure it has a video output for a tv or external monitor.
regardless of whether you buy an internet-ready smart tv, you need connectivity to the internet such as a cellular or fios or cable company device.
there are cellular usb adapters from your cellphone company that will allow your laptop to be more portable if you travel beyond the reach of friendly wi-fi.
some people like to use their cellular phones to browse the internet or visit it with apps.

Which Of These Desktop's Is Better?

Q. I'm looking for a pc desktop that is fast and can run most programs without any problems. I will also be using the PCs for a bit of gaming for like example - team fortress 2, minecraft and crysis. I'm looking for which of these desktops is the better value for money.

The first Desktop is the HP Pavilion Elite HPE-599uk
Here are the specs-

Operating system - Genuine WindowsÂ® 7 Home Premium 64

Processor - IntelÂ® Coreâ¢ i7-2600
3.4 GHz
8 MB L3 cach

Chipset - Intel H67

Memory - 8 GB DDR3 (2 x 4 GB)
4 DIMM
Supports up to 16 GB DDR3 memory

Storage - 2 TB SATA 3G (5400 rpm)
up to 13 GB partition for system recovery
Blu-ray player & SuperMulti DVD burner with LightScribe
Technology
Create silkscreen-quality disc labels direct from your PC with
LightScribe: Just burn, flip, burn.
15-in-1 memory card reader

Communication - Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/

Video - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (1 GB) with PureVideoÂ® HD
technology
TV (DVB-T) tuner card, MPEG 4

Video connectors - 2 DVI (VGA via adapter); 1 HDMI

Sound - Beats audio console, High Definition Audio 7.1

Included accessories - Wireless keyboard
Wireless optical mouse
HP Win7 Media Center Remote Control

Features - Landing pad for USB & 1394 devices

Ports - 2 external optical drive bays; 2 internal HDD bays
3 PCI-Express x1; 1 PCI-Express x16; 1 MiniCard
6 USB 2.0
2 audio
6 analog audio
1 digital audio

Power - 460W PFC AC power adapter

Warranty - 1 year, pick-up and return, parts and labour

Software - HP Power Assistant; HP MediaSmart Suite; Windows Live
Applications; Cyberlink DVDSuite; HP music Station; HP Games
Console; Norton Online Backup (30-day trial); EasyBits Magic
Desktop; Microsoft Internet Explorer; Adobe Reader; Adobe Flash
Player
Windows Media Center

Service & support - Symantec Norton Internet Security 2010 (60 days live update);
Recovery partition (including possibility to recover system,
applications and drivers separately); Optional re-allocation of
recovery partition; Recovery CD/DVD creation tool

This Desktop does not include a Monitor

The next Desktop is the Dell XPS 8300
Here are the specs -

PROCESSOR - IntelÂ® Coreâ¢ i7-2600 Processor (3.40GHz, 8MB)

OPERATING SYSTEM - English Genuine WindowsÂ®7 Home Premium (64 BIT)

SERVICES AND SUPPORT - 1 year of coverage included with your PC

DATASAFE ONLINE BACKUP - DataSafe Online Backup 2GB - 1 year licence

OFFICE SOFTWARE - MicrosoftÂ® Office Starter: reduced-functionality Word & Excel w/ads.

PROTECT YOUR NEW PC McAfeeÂ® Security Center 30-Days trial version

MONITOR - 24in ST2420L UK/Irish Full HD WLED Widescreen Monitor (VGA, DVI-D and HDMI)

OPTICAL DRIVE - Blu-Ray ROM combo (Blu-ray read only, DVD, CD read & write)

MEMORY - 8192MB Dual Channel DDR3 1333MHz [4x2048] Memory

HARD DRIVE - 2TB Dual Hard Drive RAID 0 "Stripe" (2x1TB - 7,200 rpm)

GRAPHICS CARD - NVIDIAÂ® GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1.25GB DDR5 Graphics Card

KEYBOARD - Dellâ¢ USB Entry Keyboard - UK/Irish (QWERTY)

MOUSE - Dell Laser Mouse USB (6 buttons scroll) Black

TV TUNER AND REMOTE CONTROL Hybrid TV tuner PCIex1 card

WIRELESS SOLUTION - Dell Wireless 1501 Mini Card (802.11g/n) - ROW

SOUND SOFTWARE - Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music (using PCI slot)

BLUETOOTH - Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth Module - European

PREMIUM SOUND - Dell AY410 Multimedia Desktop Speaker

Standard Warranty - 1 year Collect & Return Hardware Support included with your PC

The HP Pavilion Elite HPE-599uk cost Â£1049 without a monitor.
The DELL XPS 8300 costs Â£1273.98 with a monitor

Which ones best?

Answer
i would definitely say that the 2nd one is better.

my basis for that is the video card, the gtx 560 ti is significantly faster than the gtx 460, here are links to both cards benchmark performance:

http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu.php?gpu=WinFast+GTX+460

http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu.php?gpu=GeForce+GTX+560+Ti

since the second one also has an i7-2600 and 8gb RAM, then it is a very good build and based on my experience, if a computer is good for gaming then it is basically good for everything else.

your gtx 560 ti could practically play all games at max settings except BF3 bec i was told that it takes a gtx 570 to max out BF3 at 1080p resolution.

BTW : just make sure that your power supply is at least 600w-650w, bec the requirement of the gtx 560 ti is 500w. goodluck :D

I have a 2D HDTV should I get a 2d Blu-ray player or 3D?

Koolaid

I have a 720p 2D HDTV and am looking at 2 blu-ray players that are not too different in price, one is a 3D player and another is a regular Blu ray. I'll put the links below.

My question is....since I'll only be playing regular DVDs and maybe some blu-ray discs on the player, will the quality not be as good on the 3D compared with the 2D since it will be downsizing (not sure if thats the right work lol)

If all things are equal I would want the 3d one in case I get a 3D tv in the future at some point, but my priority is having the best quality picture for the TV I have right now...

Thanks in Advance!

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-BDP-S380-Blu-ray-Player-Black/dp/B004K1EOAC/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMP-BDT110-Wi-Fi-Blu-ray-Player/dp/B004LNFJCQ/ref=br_lf_m_1000658691_1_2_ttl?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=electronics&pf_rd_p=1288602182&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000658691&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=17M36YX290525TPQAYFG

Answer
Right now the best picture quality is achieve through a high definifion player (bluray, hd media player) ,an HD TV(plasma, led, lcd) and lastly HD softwares(bluray disc, hd broadcasts).

3D TVs are not TVs entirely dedicated to displaying 3D images; they're super-slim high-specification HDTVs with just another feature added on top. Thankfully, you can turn the 3D feature on and off, otherwise you'd probably end up with the mother of all headaches. But they do tend to need much higher refresh rates (240Hz compared to around 100Hz of a good quality digital TV), which effectively means you get a better picture in 2D whether or not you make the most of the 3D functionality.

the price you pay for being one of the first people to own a 3D TV (apart from the high price) is that there is comparatively little 3D content around yet, so there won't be much to show off to your neighbours. And if you want to watch 3D movies on DVD, you'll have to fork out a fortune on a dedicated 3D player.

best blu ray player for picture quality?

Max Jane

do all blu ray players give off the same 1080p hd picture? i no the higher the hz the smoother the picture, but i cant afforded a resolution over 60hz. ive seen alot of bluray players but there all about wifi and app connections. i dont care about that. i just want to watch movies

Answer
To answer your question the hz thing is on the HDTVs NOT Blu-ray players. Plasma HDTVs automatically are 600Hz nothing lower and so far nothing higher yet. LED and LCDs started out with 60HZ, then 120Hz on some and it cost more to get it. Now 120Hz is at the price of what a 60Hz LED and LCD TVs use to be, and 240Hz is at the price of what a 120Hz use to be after it came out for a year and half.

As for Blu-Ray players, good ones to look at and pick from:

Pioneer BDP-430

Pioneer BDP-330

Oppo BDP80

Oppo BDP93

Panasonic DMPBD75

Samsung BD-D5700ZA

Sony BDPS580

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

What's the best blu-ray player?

imaTfan

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

suggestions on my new computer build?

nick

My new computer will be.
AMD 8 core 3.6ghz processor
8gb ddr3 1600
gigabite motherboard with usb 3.0 and sata 6gbs
blu ray bruner
all clear acrylic case
and a gtx 550 ti video card
and i am going to use ubuntu 11.10 untill windows 8 comes out
and for a harddrive i got some 200gb that i pulled out of a diffrent computer.

for the video card i dont want to spend over $150. i am not sure on the gtx 550 yet.

Answer
For AMD 8150, your mobo requirements would be met nicely with ASUS Crosshair V .

You could put some Patriot Extremes for your RAM

Asus carries some good internal blu-ray players and burners (what makes them nice is that their pretty quiet).

If you're not doing hardcore gaming, ASUS also carries a good quiet video card that is silent (no fan). It's the ENGT440. 1GB,128-bit,DDR3. It will support two monitors.

Also, Kingwin has a 500W power supply that's fanless, MORE SILENCE!

What's so great about the PS3?

Embarrassi

Seriously.
Hahaha, Scotty, I love your theory.

Answer
It runs on a Cell Broadband Engine, the revolutionary processing core that runs more flops, or operations per second, than the best pc cores, and can assist the gpu in producing excellent graphical output.

Its gpu is a custom-made Nvidia called the RSX, exceeded in power only by the later 8000-series Nvidia cards.

It gives every user free access to an excellent online network that tells you which of your friends are online, what game they're playing so you can go join them, instant messaging, video/audio chat, and an excellent digital store with much free stuff and much cheap stuff.

It has a good web browser. You can install the best distribution of linux, Ubuntu Hardy, on it. It is the best blu-ray player in the world, and profile updates mean it will remain the best for a long time. All can play ps1 games. The better versions can play either all or most ps2 games. The controller is wireless, charges with a simple usb cable and has wii-like motion sensors. The games are on blu-ray discs up to 50gb, so that even pc games can't approach ps3 games in content. (yes there are 50gb ps3 games) The better versions have card readers and 4 usb ports. The Eye webcam records 120fps video and surround sound with 4 mics. All ps3's have hdmi 1.3 output and all but the old 20gb have wireless cards. The dvd player has a mean upconverter.

That's about it, except for you can get the ps3 in any color you want (as long as it's black).

are the accessories for cleaning blu ray disc in gamestop safe to use?

vg_318

are the accessories for cleaning blu ray disc in gamestop safe? please help me guys because when i scrub my blu ray disc with my eyeglasses cloth it gets worse. it had little dust then smudges showed up. so i don't want to insert them in my ps3. if they are not safe, can you suggest me on what to use? i don't want to hurt my ps3 lens.

Answer
I recommend Pavtube Blu-Ray Ripper for you
Pavtube Blu-Ray Ripper is a powerful and dependent DVD and Blu-Ray DVD Buckup, Ripper and Converter which enables you directly to copy your DVDs or Blu-Ray DVDs on your hard disc for playing, to rip and convert your Blu-Ray DVD movies and general DVDs, even the protected DVDs and Blu-Ray DVDs, into other popular audio and video formats like AVI, ASF, MPEG, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, FLV, SWF, RM, 3GP, AAC, AC3, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, M4A, etc to playback on your beloved portable players such as iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, Zune, Blackberry, PSP, Creative Zen, Xbox, etc. And you need not install AnyDVD any more.

More: http://www.converter123.com/DVD-Tools/Pavtube-Blu-Ray-Ripper.html

Is it better to go with a Blu- Ray player or a HD movie downloading service like Apple's iTunes movie store?

newjediord

I'm debating whether I should get a Blu Ray player, or just purchase HD content from iTunes or similar stores online and stream them to the TV. My Macintosh computer is nearby my HDTV, so getting a cable to it would not be a problem, so AppleTV is out of the question (it's unnecessary in my book, i could get a storage drive for much cheaper separately.) What do you think?

can you watch blu ray discs on 720p telivision?

Steve

can you watch blu ray discs on 720p telivision?

do regular dvds look better on 720p even though they arent hi def?

Answer
Most definitely you can watch Blu-ray in 720p! Blu-ray has a maximum resolution of 1080p, even 720p will be much clearer than a standard DVD.

Depending on the upscaler and DVD/Blu-ray player you have, regular DVDs will probably not look "better" on a high definition TV. Regular DVDs have a maximum resolution of 480 (PAL) or 576 (NTSC) , so what the player would do is scale and fill in data to populate all 720 vertical pixels.

Some players that has the Silicon Optix REON chip has great upscaling that makes standard DVDs look really good. But remember it is still trying to fill in data that is not there before.

Also keep in mind too, even if you don't have a upscaling player your TV will do the job of scaling the information to fit your TV. Remember that some where along the line, the regular DVD's 480p will have to be stretch to fit the DVD. Higher end TVs will have great upscalers where you don't even need a "upscaling" dvd player. Most Blu-ray players again are pretty good upscalers for normal DVDs as well.

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

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!

Is there a player software can compatible with Mountain Lion?

Charlse

Is there a player software can compatible with Mountain Lion?

Answer
Of course, there are a lot, like VLC player, quicktime, Mac Blu-ray DVD player, media player classic, etc.

How do I play .mts files with my sony s360 blu-ray player?

Rocky

To be clear, I don't want to convert the files. I just want to take a bunch of .mts videos, burn them to a dvd and play the HD videos on my blu-ray player which is able to play avchd files. So far, simply burning .mts files onto dvd and playing the dvd doesn't work. I think there may be a certain file structure needed (e.g. /AVCHD/STREAM and /AVCHD/CERTIFICATE), but I'm not sure of the exact structure needed. Are other files needed such as index.bdm? Anything else? Thanks.

Answer
You may use the best software I have seen AVS Video Tools. It can convert to/from all key format, upload video or DVD directly to key portables like iPod, Sony PSP, Archos, Zen Creative, and mobiles.

It can capture video from DV or webcams, TV tuners, DVB-T, DVB-S, transfer VHS tapes to DVD, remove commercials, edit video, copy and burn DVDs and video files: AVI (DivX, XviD, etc.), MP4, WMV, 3GP, 3G2, QuickTime (MOV, QT), SWF, DVD, VOB, VRO, MPEG 1,2,4, MPG, DAT, VCD, SVCD, ASF, H.263, H.264, RM, DVR-MS.

There is the free download link:
http://www.avs4you.com/AVS-Video-Converter.aspx?sct=aff&ct=regnow&cid=189508
Also, you can search some other ones:
http://www.ask.com

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

How does my 3d TV work?

chloe

I've just bought a new 3d television but I don't understand how it works. I have the 3d glasses that go with it but when I turn them on and switch the TV to 3d, it dosen't work. Do I have to have a blu ray player connected or a sky/virgin etc subscription to watch in 3d? I thought I could just watch normal television programs and dvd's in 3d. I'd really appreciate any help, I'd feel like an idiot having to go back to the shop to ask! Thanks :-)

Answer
You have to have a 3d blu-ray player and a 3d blu-ray disk with a movie in 3d on it.

See a 3d movie is actually 2 complete 2d movies on the screen at the same time. One 2d movie for your left eye only. One 2d movie for your right eye only. The job of the glasses is for the lens to block the movie for the other eye. Your left eye can not see the right eye movie, same for the right eye. If your eyes do see the other movie the 3d will not work.

To get these 2 movies the camera they film with has 2 lenses spaced apart like your eyes and film at the same time. Your right eye then sees the movie from the right lens. If they do conversion of a movie shot in 2d then they must make 2 movies for each eye using computer software, a very long process.

Because of the lens spacing when filming the double images on screen with both movies don't always match up. They often space apart to the left or right to make these images look far away or close up when you have the glasses on. If the left eye image is on the left side and the images are spaced relatively far apart it looks far behind the screen with glasses on. If the left eye image is on the right side, opposite of before, then it looks in front of the screen. If the double images over lap and look like one image, it looks screen distance. Again the further apart the images the further in front or behind the screen they look with glasses on. Just depends which direction the 2 images space apart.

So for powered glasses the 2 movies flash on screen very very fast as follows: left right left right left right left and so on. Then the lenses of the glasses open and close left right left right left right and so on. That way when the left lens is open, the left eye only sees the left eye movie.

So your source movie MUST be in 3d with the 2 2d movies for each eye. If you have a 3d blu-ray disk you MUST have a 3d blu-ray player that can read this extra information that a regular dvd or blue-ray disk does not have.

You will also need an HDMI cable to connect the player to your tv. The store manager can tell you which one you need.

Can I watch regular Blu-ray movies on a 3d tv?

skyrocket4

I'm going to buy a Blu ray box set of a film series soon, and I know that I can watch regular Blu ray movies on 3D Blu-ray DVD player, but can I still watch these non-3D Blu ray movies (using a 3D Blu-ray DVD player) on a 3D TV? Please help me if you can.

Answer
Yes. A 3DTV is just an ordinary HDTV, with nothing really different about the screen.
Active shutter 3DTV's, (like Sony & Samsung), have fast enough refresh rates, (at least 120hz), for the left & right angles on a Blu-ray 3D to be flickered back & forth with smooth motion.
Passive 3DTV's, (like LG & Vizio), shine the light from the screen in 2 different polaritys for both eyes. Keep in mind, though, that your 2D Blu-ray's won't BE in 3D. Some 3DTV's have so-called 3D 'conversion' features, but there is NO TV that can do this effectively on-the-fly.

blu-ray player for pc?

anonymous

is there a dvd drive for the pc that can play blu-rays and dvds and cds but not burn any of them
just like a blu-ray player you hook up to your tv
one that can only play things and not be able to burn anything
i have looked everywhere but all of them say that it can play blu-rays AND burn dvds/cds i dont want it to be able to burn anything
if the player doesnt have a burner will it cost less

Answer
There are several:

http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=598&name=Blu-Ray-Drives

But why should it matter if it burns or not, they will still play both dvd and BluRay discs...I have a bluray/dvd burner in my HTPC and it plays fine. I never installed any burning software, just VLC and Power DVD to play movies.

how much is an external blu ray player?

Dylan

for a laptop need it to be 1080p so it prob needs to connect by fire wire not usb how much will it cost. thx
will it really be 1080p over usb . i want to make sure as iknow usb is some what slow now compared to fire wire ports.

Answer
So you know, All Blu-Ray players are 1080p, it just depends on whether the video card in the computer can support it.

It will cost you about $150 + or minus. $170 for the Plextor one I would suggest you get.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010100598+1699243382&QksAutoSuggestion=&ShowDeactivatedMark=False&Configurator=&Subcategory=598&description=&Ntk=&CFG=&SpeTabStoreType=&srchInDesc=

http://www.plextoramericas.com/index.php/blu-ray/external-blu-ray/px-b310u

Help choosing a blu-ray player?

18721169

I am looking for a blu-ray player with the following features.

1080p HD
7.1 Dolby surround sound
Youtube
Netflix

My budget is around $100 but I can go as high as $150.

Answer
It may sound stupid but buy a second hand ps3 it has blu ray Netflix YouTube and you can game on it

Is there a blu-ray dvd player i can attach a external hard drive to?

justin

I'm looking for a blu-ray DVD player that I can attach a external hard drive to. I want to be able to download movies from my computer to the external hard drive an be able to watch it on my HD 1080p TV. Not just movies I want to be able to listen to music as well.

Answer
Some of the BluRay players are 'smart' and will play a few file formats from a USB drive.

But most televisions and BluRay players will NOT work with a USB hard drive.

If you want to do this - get a media server. Look at the Western Digital TV Live box. This thing WILL work with USB hard drives, gives you 20+ apps for YouTube, Netflix, HuluPlus, Pandora, etc. It will also work wirelessly from your PC. The WD box plays most file formats include .MP3's.

A cheaper version is the Roku2 units for about $60, but it does not play as many file formats.

Hope this helps.

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Smart LED TV with built in blu ray dvd player?

Cesilee

I'm looking for a smart led tv with a built in blu ray dvd player. I found a Magnavox tv with a built in dvd player but the dvd player isn't blu ray and the tv is only 46". I'm preferably looking for a 55" tv.

Answer
Dont.

Televisions with built in disk players are usually the lower end units, and break frequently.

As you saw - a television with a DVD player. It wont take a BluRay player, a Smart BluRay player or a 3D BluRay player. A BluRay player is $57.

Smart - For $99 you can get a small media server box like the Western Digital TV Live box. This will give you 20+ apps, the ability to play computer files from a USB flash or HDD drive. This usually has more features and better support than the apps in most televisions.

This will allow you to purchase a better, basic HDTV and save the $300 bump for the smart model.

Again - do not buy Magnavox.

The March issue of Consumer Reports has a large TV Ratings article. I suggest you go purchase a copy as it shows you what they like, what they recommend and how the prices change by size.

MY CHOICE:

The Samsung models with the Smart Hub feature has gotten great reviews. The D7000/D8000 or the E6500 models are at the top of many review lists. They cost a lot more than the Magnavox - but have outstanding image, features, and could last 5+ years.

Also - avoid Vizo. The prices are tempting but they have up/down quality. We get jumps in complaints here every few months. The parts change so frequently that Vizio admits they are un-repairable.

Hope this helps.

Connecting a seperate blu ray player to a blu ray/surround sound combo?

Havenwood

I bought a 3D blu ray player and I'm currently using a blu ray/surround sound. I'm wanting to connect the new blu ray up and still use the surround sound from the combo. Does anyone know if that is possible?

Answer
Your home theater in a box is not flexible for adding anything or for upgrading. It is mainly designed for you to watch a movie with the built in blu ray disc player with surround sound. They are a waste of money. Keep in mind, to watch in 3D you also need a 3D HDTV, 3D blu ray disc movie (at this time there are only around 140 titles available and they are mainly animated movie from disney) and you also need a 3D glasses. I would recommend you look at an Onkyo HT-S3500 to replace your home theater in a box. It is a 5.1 receiver and a set of speakers. You would connect your 3D blu ray disc player to the Onkyo and then connect the Onkyo to the tv. Demo the unit at any Fry's Electronic. It retails for around $300. If you purchase a 3D blu ray disc player, I hope you purchased a Panasonic brand. It is one of the most reliable player in the market with good reviews from Home Theater Magazine. Hope this will help you out.

How do I stream my home network to my blu ray player?

Kaylynnvee

I have a Magnavox MBP5320 Blu Ray player and it connects to the internet just fine -- both wired and wireless. However, I cannot get the player to stream the home network's files. Ideally, I'd like to stream from the VLC player (because it plays just about anything).

When I go to the home network page on the player, it'll search for a server but then no server comes up. I have no idea how to fix this at all or solve this. I've tried googling it, but all that comes up are things for streaming Netflix or VUDU.

Thanks in advanced.

Answer
If you are trying to use a network drive, that will present a problem. You will need to stream directly from one of your computers. The MBP5320 is DLNA compliant and the home sharing setup must be as well.

This tutorial will help you get everything setup, http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/vSupportHowToGuideDetail?storeId=15001&idval=UCM_STG_CNT_051244&catname=Blu-ray+Disc%26%238482%3B+Players&title=Usage+Guide+-++How+to+Setup+DLNA+on+Windows+7+Operating+System

Don't worry about it being on the Panasonic site, the process is not brand specific. Whether you will be able to use the VLC player is not clear. The manual does not give any information about video decoding.

Blu-Ray player ... wifi vs. ethernet connection?

Abra B

I already have a wifi router that I use to provide 'net access to my phone & wii. I am thinking of upgrading to a blu-ray player to make use of my hdtv . I know there are blu-ray players with wifi, but its still a costly feature that seems to come at the expense of some other qualities. So I'm thinking of running a long ethernet cord to hook it to the blu-ray. I do stream netflix just fine on my wifi network, but I was thinking that if I ever wanted to rent newer blockbuster or vudu titles, the hardwire would stream better, and also be more cost effective (not getting a Monster cord or anything ... I'm not a real audio/videophile). Even considering that wifi looks "cleaner" than running a cord somewhere across a room, does this seem like the best choice, to you?

Answer
I run ethernet across the hallway to my PS3 for streaming. It doesn't look very clean, but it's faster than wireless. Also, keep in mind that there can be signal strength issues with wireless. If you keep the player in some kind of entertainment center then this could be an issue. I prefer the speed of wired, regardless of the appearance.

BTW, you can get good prices on ethernet cables online at newegg.com. It's much cheaper than most local stores.

Are there desktops with blu-ray players and hdmi outputs?

tristan

Don't know very much about computers. Just bought a 47" 1080p 120hz tv, was wondering if I could use it as a monitor and watch blu-rays? If so which model would be best? Thanks.

Answer
You can install a blu-ray drive such as http://www.amazon.com/LITE--Blu-ray-Internal-Optical-iHOS104/dp/B002EE996Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311195491&sr=8-1 on almost any desktop nowadays, and most graphics cards have HDMI out ports on them.

Should I buy a blue ray player?

Juke Nibi!

Early this year blu beat HD-DVD and everyone was saying the uncertainty was over. But now I'm hearing Blu-ray might actually go the way of laser-disc anyway within a couple of years.

So what IS the format to buy? I have not upgraded my systems in 8 years, since I got my very first income as a kid/teenager. With that money I bought a nice dvd with dolby digital it's lasted me that long, and a receiver, speakers, etc.

What should I look for and consider buying?
I can wait it's not an immediate purchase but I think 9-10 years seems fine as a reason to upgrade (I still have a TUBE tv!!)

I'm already waiting on my 6 year old computer, I want a new one but I'm waiting for windows 7 lol

Answer
blu-ray will be around for at least another 10yrs

sony has said that the ps3 is a 10yr system. they will be supporting it for at least that long. therefore the blu-ray format will have support from sony for at least that long and that means companies that back up the format will be here to stay as well (and for those that don't like sony or ps3- get over yourselves- this is not a debate about which gaming system is better. this is strictly about the blu-ray disc format itself). remember- sony used the ps2 to introduce dvds into more homes than a stand-alone dvd player would have and the ps3 is quietly doing the same thing right now, where high end home theatres have an xbox for gaming and ps3 for blu-ray discs

blu ray players (high end ones, at least) will also be around for awhile because they are the first disc based players that can go online to download patches, feature updates, etc. this ensures obsolescence will not be an issue for awhile

so if you're considering getting a blu-ray player look for at least the following:

-hdmi version 1.3 compatibility
-ethernet/online hookup
-1080p output (believe it or not some players max out at 1080i or 720p)

updating your system to blu-ray will open up other avenues like eventually updating your receiver to one that accepts hdmi 1.3 and dts-hd and a tv that outputs 1080p at 120hz, etc. if that's what you're into

g luck

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