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

Elizabeth

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?

Answer
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 :-)

Make Panasonic Blu-Ray Player ZONE FREE?

Brendan

I have a Panasonic 3D Blu-Ray Recorder (DMR-BWT720)
Can I make it ZONE FREE and Multi-region for Blu-rays with a remote code and switch back and forth, or does it need chipping?

I want to legitimately buy original 3D Blu-rays from abroad which aren't out in Britain.

If it needs chipping, can you personally recommend someone you've used personally?

Answer
get a pro on that

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What's the best blu ray player for netflix?

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I thought about tivo but it seems pointless, as I am canceling my cable tv.
I was thinking about the new sony blu ray players that can play netflix but they get bad reviews, as you cannot browse the netflix selection. http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=10151&catalogId=10551&langId=-1&categoryId=16192#/bluray
Any recommendations? How do you like netflix as a replacement for cable? (we do not watch that much tv and do not need to keep up with the latest episodes)

Answer
I've used Netflix instead of cable for 4 years now. We had a sony bluray player and it streamed Netflix so slow it was painful and we hooked up our computer to the tv instead just to get around it. For netflix, buy a Roku box and use that instead. http://www.roku.com/ You will have the option of adding channels from the Roku collection (like youtube, crackle, amazon video on demand) so you can switch it up a bit if Netflix gets boring. Roku also has Hulu Plus but the shows on it are not the best and its not worth paying the monthly fee for it when imo its not up to par with the free Hulu website. GL!

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.

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External Blu Ray player on windows 8 PC?

victor

So at home I have a pretty big blu ray collection and watch it a lot. But when I travel around I cant have with me a monitor and bluray player ( duuh ) so then a PC is perfect for the job, except that 95% of PC`s dont have blu ray players. Online they sell a lot of USB blu ray players with a small design perfectly for traveling. Is this a good idea, do I need some kind of software to play blu rays or is it just that your PC needs to be powerful enough.

I have a pretty good PC with a lot of RAM, good graphic card ( 1080 screen ) etc
Is it just to connect it via USB and play it or is there many cons using external blu ray players?

Answer
If you have USB 3 port, that would be fantastic, but the external USB players should also work on USB 2 ports.
To play video (like Blu-ray), you don't need a very powerful computer. Most media players support Blu-Ray (perhaps with a plugin) but I highly recommend VLC (http://www.videolan.com) or XBMC (http://xbmc.org). Both are free players that don't require additional codecs or plugins and they work on multiple platforms. XBMC even has the advantage that it can read straight out of zip and rar files, in case you ever downloaded a video file.

can i play Blu ray Movie files on VLC player ?

Manish

Iam actually new to the world of Blu ray and am downloading a Blu ray movie rit now(46 GB on whole) i was wondering if i could play Blu ray movies(movie files on my hard disk) on my VLC Player(2.0.5 da recent updated player).. i play DVD UltraHD(18 GB single movie) movies on VLC(well, thats somethin stupid to be stated, ikr).....

but to ask plane,
CAN I PLAY A BLU RAY MOVIE FILE ON MY HARD DISK in VLC PLAYER on MY DESKTOP PC?

Answer
Short answer:
= Yes vlc player should be capable of playing a blu-ray file or blu-ray disk (if the optical drive reads blu-rays).

Long answer below:

First you need a optical disk drive that can read blu-rays disks.
- The optical disk drive may be able to read dvd's and cd's as well.

Second you will need a media player that can play blu-ray and dvd and cd discs/files.
- http://www.filehippo.com/
- The best free three media players that I recommend are,
- I recommend you download k-lite codec pack for media player classic (also k-lite codec pack can be used for windows media player). (64 bit for k-lite can be found here: http://codecguide.com/download_kl.htm ).
- or download km player (don't download all that extra korean crap).
- or download vlc player.

One of the best paid media players that's very popular and good that I hear is power dvd from cyberlink.

This was one of the only system requirements I can find for being capable of playing blu-ray's, dvd's, cd's.
(These system requirements may be different depending on what media player your using).
- DVD: http://www.cyberlink.com/support/product-faq-content.do?id=8089&prodId=1&prodVerId=720
- Blu-ray: http://www.cyberlink.com/stat/bd-support/enu/system-requirement.jsp

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What is the best Blu-Ray player right now?

Q. i dont care about the dual lg one, just plain blu ray, which is the best?

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Be forewarned that there continues to be reports* of problems with some of the much ballyhooed premium features often used to market the latest crop of high-definition disc players, including Blu-ray units. Regardless of what anyone recommends you need to carefully and thoroughly evaluate prospective high-definition disc players prior to purchase, particularly with all applicable A/V equipment that you are (or plan on) using, in an effort to minimize the risk of problems. (Keep in mind that some problems as well as missing features may be resolved through firmware upgrades.)

Because it is still relatively early in the game I recommend not investing too much money into a new high performance, high-definition disc player. For the time being, when shopping for a new high-definition disc player, I recommend models with an average street (or selling) price of no more than approximately $1000.

The leading contenders in the Blu-ray disc player camp are all new models - the Pioneer Elite BDP-95FD, Sony BDP-S2000ES and the Samsung BD-P2400. (The Samsung BD-P2400 Blu-ray Player may be one of the better values when it comes to full-featured, high-performance Blu-ray disc players.)

Pioneer Elite® BDP-95FD Blu-ray Disc® Player
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/v3/pg/press/release/detail/0,,2076_310069593_487450972,00.html

SONY Bolsters Blu-Ray Disc Player Line with Two New Models
http://news.sel.sony.com/en/press_room/consumer/home_audio_video/blu-ray_disc/release/31276.html

SONY 2007 CEDIA Virtual Press Kit
http://news.sel.sony.com/assets/CEDIA2007/

Resources on Samsungâs new Blu-ray disc players:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070910095111AAtQ6QC
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*Onkyo TX-SR875 Surround Sound Receiver Review
http://ultimateavmag.com/avreceivers/907onk875/

âIn addition to the usual multichannel Dolby Digital and DTS modes, the Onkyo provides decoding for those high resolution, lossless audio modes mentioned earlier if it receives them in raw bitstream mode. But none of the HD DVD or Blu-ray players available to me are apparently capable of sending Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio bitstreams to this AVR. We are still investigating why this is so at press time, but there is no indication that the reason for this failure originates in the receiver. Stay tuned.â
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A somewhat minor quibble with respect to Sonyâs PlayStation3 is that it has some problems upscaling (though the latest update may have addressed the problem.) Nevertheless, to get the best up- or down-scaling performance, as well as the best performance in other picture quality areas, you must rely upon an alternate video processor. Unfortunately most video processors found in todayâs HDTVs and HD monitors fail to match the performance of the better video processors from Gennum, Silicon Optix, and Genesis Microchipâs Faroudja brand often found in the better high-definition disc players (such as those mentioned above,) AVRs, âpre-prosâ and outboard video processing units.

While a PS3 can provide an excellent HD picture it lacks the overall convenience and performance of the best set-top high-definition disc players.

PlayStation3 Blu-ray Disc Player Review
http://guide.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&urlID=20529994&url=http://ultimateavmag.com/hddiscplayers/1206ps3blu/index.html

PS3 Update Adds DVD Upconversion, 1080p24 Output
http://www.ultimateavmag.com/news/52407ps3update/

PLAYSTATION®3 System Software Update (North America)
http://www.us.playstation.com/ps3/network/updates?DCMP=ILC-PS3_1304&LINK=PS3SU
 

how does Pandora work through Blu-Ray players?

Q. I have a Blu-Ray player with YouTube, Netflix, Blockbuster, and Pandora but I have no idea how to work the Pandora. I click a station and type things in and select them but they don't show up on my tv. Help?

Answer
Pandora works the same on the blu-ray player like on the computer.
First you should make an account. I recommend getting started on your computer and making stations on your computer- it should guide you through it.
Then sign in on your tv. If you're already signed in, you should sign out and sign back in to refresh it.
Next you can make more stations. To make a station you can either type in an artist you like or a song you like. It should show you some songs and you have to choose which one you meant. Then basically Pandora takes that song and finds songs that are similar to it. You can choose if you like a song and if you do it will play it more often. If you don't like the song it won't play it on that specific station. You can skip 6 songs per hour and 12 songs per day.
And that's basically it.

Here's a website about how pandora works:
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet/basics/pandora.htm

Answer my question?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=As6rHHbD4HoIUsqlrzAJwzTsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20101016133815AAT26Cs

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Will Netflix buffer all the way if I leave it paused?

Sarah

I'm streaming Netflix on my TV (not a computer) with a blu-ray player that has built in Wifi. Usually it's fine, but tonight it keeps being pixely and jumpy and then buffering every couple of minutes.

My internet connection is strong and fine on my laptop, so I don't know why it's crappy on my blu-ray player that's like five feet away. Anyway if I keep the show paused will it load all the way? There's no bar to show it's loading (as there never is on the TV) so I can't tell.

Answer
it wont load all the way but it will load enough for you to get ahead ahead of the buffering.

which tv is better for gaming?

Danny Harr

Im looking to get a new pc for my bedroom for gaming and watching freeview. I will be gaming through an xbox, possibly have a blu ray player and I will also be watching freeview. The choices are:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-LE32C530-32-inch-Widescreen-Freeview/dp/B003EEM1M4/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-32LE4500-32-inch-Widescreen-Freeview/dp/B0043M66A4/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I2TUPJ91YNV5Z9&colid=2BLC7TSOAZ1L5

By the way, sound isnt going to be much of a factor as I play using a gaming headset and i will be upgrading to a surround sound system for this TV (although that may be a problem as they may not support surround sound).

Thanks for all of your help :)

Answer
The bast TV for gaming is a Plasma. A very fast response time, requires no 'refresh rates' for fast motion viewing....Those who buy an LCD or LED for gaming really need at least 120 hz. refresh rate to reduce (not fix) the problem.. However, these high refresh rates can mess up movie viewing, and may have to be turned off when watching movies. It gets complicated to explain, but basically, movies shot in 24 FPS, are broadcast in 30 FPS by the TV stations, and the refresh rate can mess up the picture, possibly jumpy pictures, pixel loss, etc. By the way, the old story about plasma 'burn-in' is really no longer an issue. They have the same lifespan as any other TV now, and newer technology like slow orbiting will keep the trouble away..

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What is the best Blu Ray player to buy?

Ladymally0

I am interested in buying a Blu ray player but I don't know what the best players are. I'm not really interested in a player that has internet connectivity for youtube and netflix because I already have an apple tv for that. All I want is the best quality player for playing the Blu ray disks. Preferably a player that doesn't have a lot of problems because I heard that some players can freeze up ( I don't know if that's only for internet connectivity). I also don't have a DVD player at all so I would like the Blu ray player to play DVD's. I also want to know the prices and if there are any cables I need to buy. My HDTV has two HDMI ports that are being used by my satellite guide and apple tv ( but if I have to I will unplug the apple tv when I'm not using it) and 1 composite video (being used by my Xbox 360 but can also be unplugged if I'm not using it) and 1 component video that is not being used by anything. I would really like to watch Blu ray movies since I have an HDTV, so if anyone can help me out it would be highly appreciated.

Answer
All BluRay players will play your DVD's as long as they are all from the same region.

All players will 'freeze' up if the disk is dirty. We used to have problems with new disks forcing us to get a firmware update, but we do not have to do this too often these days.

Some of the higher rated players are the LG BP320 or BP220. Panasonic DMP-BD87 is another popular player.

Can I play Blu-Ray Files on my PC?

Ruari B

Okay I know my computer doesn't have a blu-ray drive, so it can't play blu -ray dvds. But if I had the file that would be on the disk on my hard drive could it play it through a media player?

Answer
if your hard disc blu-ray files was decrypted, you can use a media player to play the blu-ray movies. or not you must decrypt the blu ray movies first,to do this work you can use Leawo Blu-ray Copy, this software can successfully decrypt and copy most nowadays Blu-ray DVDs with AACS protection, so as to save your Blu-ray drive and disc from wearing out by frequent use. you can find this software here:
http://www.leawo.com/blu-ray-copy/
here is the step by step guide which can help you to copy blu ray to pc:
http://www.leawo.com/blu-ray/bluray-to-pc.html

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Where can I get coupons for LG BD 390 Network Blu-ray Disc Player?

duffey

Where can I find a discount online for LG BD 390 Network Blu-ray Disc Player

Answer
http://www.amazon.com/LG-Network-Blu-ray-Disc-Player/dp/B001UQ6F5M

LG BD 390 Network Blu-ray Disc Player
List Price: $449.95
Price 351.65

* Blu-Ray Player with 1GB memory 802.11N for Wireless networking NetCast for YouTube & CinemaNow
* BD-P NetFlix HD BD live
* Full HD 1080p output via HDMI with Cinema mode at 24 or 60 frames per second
* Superior audio performance with Dolby Digital 7.1 analog output TrueHD & dts-HD
* Quick boot with instant tray opening


Blu-ray Disc Player w/1GB Memory, 7.1 discrete analog output, BD-P, Netflix HD, YouTube, CinemaNow Full HD 1080P Output via HDMI, DVD 1080p Up-conversion.

HDMI vs. 7.1 Analog Audio?

TheAnesthe

Which delivers the best sound? True HD sound, True uncompressed sound? True 7.1 sound from a Blu-Ray player?

The system (Yamaha Receiver) is capable of Dolby Digital Uncompressed audio. HDMI AND analog surround inputs included.

My weird uncle insists that 7.1 analog audio is better because it draws all of the sound out of the Blue Ray Player.

I think he is talking just a bunch of crap.

I think he is wrong?

Who is correct?

Answer
You can get uncompressed 7.1 sound via HDMI or multi-analog. Both will give essentially the same result EXCEPT analog bypasses the Digital Signal Processing (DSP) built into a surround amp/receiver. This means you can't take advantage of bass management or equalizer features. While this may not be critical, at a minimum it means more trouble balancing the sound.

The quality of the analog sound depends on the quality of the DACs in the Blu-ray player, while with HDMI it depends on the DACs in the AVR. ... Which is better?

Personally, given weak bass management in most Blu-ray players (and lower quality DACs on all but top end players) I feel HDMI is preferable, but it depends on the person and the equipment. That said, most people won't be able to tell the difference. So, in a sense you are both right.

Cableguy is wrong. You can't get 7.1 via optical.

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I am buying a new tv...?

Sarah

I was wondering, what would make a better big screen tv... plasma, or LCD screen. I know that plasma you have to get cleaned, but in LCD you have to change the bulbs after they burn out. I was wondering what would last longer, and have a better picture

Also, I was wondering what would be better.. I have a HD Dvd player but What is so great about Blu Ray? Is it worth upgrading to get a blu ray player? or whats the difference?

Answer
Actually, Plasma's aren't that much expensive compared to a similar sized LCD with comparable features.
Plasmas are heavier than LCDs, and are suited more for rooms in which you can control the amount of light mainly due to reflections from their reflective (shiny) screen surface.
Some LCDs have this type of screen as well, but there are many that don't.
As far as lifespan goes, you will be happy with either one, they will both last about 10 years for an average user.

As for the HD-DVD vs. Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray pretty much won the battle with Toshiba and other major movie studios dropping HD-DVD in favour of Blu-Ray.
If you buy certain HD TVs you may be able to get a Blu-Ray DVD player for free. But even Blu-Ray is not at its full potential yet; it has higher capacity than HD DVDs, and will have more interactive features in the near future.
Most of the current Blu-Ray DVD players out there don't have the software support for this, but a playstation 3, which is a great gaming console and a Blu-Ray DVD player is a sexy package, will be upgradable easily and for free.

That being said, you will only truely appreciate the capabilities of HD-DVD or Blu-Rays if you're watching DVDs on TVs 46"+ with 1080p.

So my recommendation would be go buy the 40GB Playstation 3, and a 46" 1080p Samsung or Sony LCD TV if your budget allows. These two will cost $2200 to $4000 together, before taxes.

Have fun shopping!

Playstation 3 a good investment?

D3ZZY

Any problems with the design or performance? Any issues with its lifespan? Details por favor.
Good online play? FREE online play?
Is it just the 60gb model that's susceptible to problems?

Answer
the ps3 is the best system on the market. it has free online, blu-ray player, awesome graphics, large online community, i have not had any problems with my ps3 it, my uncle has 1 (no problems), my cousin has one(no problems). the online play is great. it is an all around great system, the best system.

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do you have to have a receiver with a HDMI input, to connect it with a blu-ray player?

ptz

if so, does this receiver look like a decent one to watch blu-ray with?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/B001TOZTCA/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_3?ie=UTF8&index=3

Answer
No.

For sound you can get normal Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS via an optical or digital coax connection. To experience the advanced audio formats on many Blu-ray disks (e.g. DTS HD master) you need HDMI (or a Blu-ray player and receiver with multi-channel analog jacks) on the receiver (and either the player or the receiver must decode the advanced formats). Note that unless you have very good speakers and good hearing you won't get much (if any) improvement from advanced audio formats.

To watch Blu-ray you need HDMI to get 1080p video to the display (projector or HDTV). Component cables (red/green/blue) will allow 1080i or lower resolution and can go direct from the BD player to the display (video doesn't need to go through the receiver). If you have an SDTV the BD player will still work, but you won't get a better picture than from a DVD player.

Could you use the receiver at the link? Yes, although I doubt there is any advantage over a used (and probably better for the same price) non-HDMI receiver.

How to get internet access to my wired blu-ray player?

Zach

Is there something I can get to gain access to the wireless network we have. The TV is too far away for a wired connection to be possible but my laptop gets average signal near the tv. It would be nice if there was something like the xbox 360's wireless receiver.

Answer
How to Connect Blu-ray Player to Wireless Network

Each Blu-ray BD Live (Profile 2.0) player provides an Ethernet port (RJ-45) and optionally a wireless LAN (typically wireless-G) for network connection. To add wireless to a player without one, or to upgrade a player's built-in wireless, you need a device that may be called by many different names including Bridge, Access Point Client, AP Client, or Gaming Adapter. (Computer network adapters will not work with players since they cannot run the network adapter software.) The devices that will work with Blu-ray players have the following features:

Ethernet port (Rj-45) connection
Own power supply since Rj-45 port doesn't provide power
Operate without software except for configuration
Can be configured on a computer and will retain their configuration through power cycling

http://www.rayinblu.com/blu-ray-wireless

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What would be the best way to get the best sound in connecting my blu-ray player to my receiver?

Caleb

(After you load these pictures, you can zoom into them by clicking them)

The back of my receiver looks like this: http://media.onecall.com/Image_Products/Onkyo/Onkyo-TX-NR807rear.jpg

And this is the back of my blu-ray player: http://www.trustedreviews.com/images/article/inline/9885-bdp51fdimg4.jpg

Thanks

Answer
If you want the best sound from Blu-ray movies such as DTS-HD MA and Dolby True HD ( up to 7.1 channel ) you have to connect HDMI from Blu-ray player to receiver and another HDMI from receiver to TV for video.

Buying 3D TV, 3d blu-ray player and 5.1 receiver/speakers, how many HDMI cables do I need?

Sharik

Hi all,

I am buying Category 2 high-speed HDMI cables on amazon and I wondered how many would I need for this setup?

I assume I would need:

- Blu-ray to TV to play blu-ray video content
- Blu-ray to receiver/speakers to play blu-ray audio content
- Comcast box to receiver/speakers so that I can play TV audio content

One more question: the HDMI output in Comcast box, is that audio output for receiver/speakers or it is video output for TV for HDMI? Or can I get HDMI using bunch of other cables?

Any other tips are welcome!

Answer
You need one from blu ray to receiver one from receiver to TV one from Cable box to TV and an optical cable from cable box to reciever if your receiver supports auto return then that's it if not an optical cable from TV to receiver so that's three HDMI cables plus two optical cables....

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Sony vs Panasonic Blu-Ray Player?

Dorf1701

In general, is Sony or Panasonic a better quality Blu-Ray player?

And is a Wi-Fi adapter standard on most Sony and/or Panasonic BDPs now, or do most need a separate one?

Answer
Panasonic is the most reliable player in the market today. I own one of the first generation blu ray disc player from Panasonic and it is about 3 years old and have had no problems with it playing any blu ray disc movies I have purchased since then (300). Look at the BD-85 model and see if it is capable of the Wi-Fi. I only use mine for watching blu ray disc movies. Quality of Sony product are not good from my experience, I purchased a Sony DVD player 7000 and 7700 when they first came out and they did not last more than 2 years, my first HD TV a 34" CRT from Sony that cost me $6.400 with a retail price of $8,000 in 2000 only lasted 2 years. I would not buy any Sony product. If you read yahoo questions, you will notice Sony tv having problems with the power circuit board going out. Go online to Home Theater Magazine and read the reviews on just about every product for your home entertainment. Hope this will help you out.

Which blu-ray player should i get?

nichole sl

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=bluray+player&hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1289&bih=687&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=10817354747742714051&sa=X&ei=ylokTqDfEong0QGB4eyUAw&ved=0CIgBEPMCMAE




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Answer
Panasonic has had a blu ray disc player each year being recommend as one of the best by Home Theater Magazine for many years. I still use my first generation Panasonic blu ray disc player model BD-10, it is 4 years old and have played over 300 blu ray disc movies without one problem. I also purchased 2 Panasonic model BD-35 for christmas present to my kids and that too have had no problems. The latest model from Panasonic is BD-85 and that too is recommend by home theater magazine. Sony is not a very reliable player. I had purchased 2 DVD players when they first came out model 7000 and the 7700 the following year and with a cost of $1,100 each and they did not last more than 3 years. Same thing with the first HDTV by Sony 34" CRT for the price of $6,400 and that too only lasted less than 3 years. Hope this will help you out.

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7.1 Surround Sound System with blu-ray movies?

lychuong20

I have a 7.1 surround sound system and when I watch blu-ray movies all the speakers work except for the two back surround sound speakers. I heard that since most blu-ray movies only have 5.1 audio the two back surround speakers wouldn't work, but I tried it with a movie that has 7.1 audio and the last two surround speakers still doesn't work. Is there a way to fix this?

Answer
Unless your receiver supports audio via HDMI connection ( DTS-HD MA and Dolby True HD decoder on board ) and connected by HDMI from Blu-ray player to receiver. If your 7.1 receiver doesn't, it has some simulate sound mode like Dolby Prologic II to convert 5.1 into 7.1.

Got films on USB stick but no sound comes on when I plug it into my BLU RAY player?

I have some films on a USB stick think they are (AVI films or something) then I plug the stick into my blu ray player and then the film plays but no sound is there? When I watch the film on my computer there is sound whats the problem? anyone know what to do ?

Answer
soooo, is the blu ray player connected to the tv with the red and white for sound, and the yellow for display? coz that's how it should be.
UNLESS your BLU ray player is connected to an amp that plays 5.1 surround, or 2.1 or 7.1 whatever...
but its still connected the same!!!! RED and WHITE for sound, and Yellow for display....

UNLESS!! you have a TV that has HDMI out, which then should play the sound through the tv....

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Should I buy a Blu Ray or HD DVD player?

Mr. Indepe

Who do you think will win this "war"?

Answer
Go for Blu Ray. The answer came out a few days ago when Warner Brothers decided that it would go the way of Blu Ray. Warner Brothers sells more DVD movies than any other entertainment label......if the elephant wants to go Blu Ray, then the rest of the industry will have to follow.

Check out the source below for the convincer of the other names alligning with Blu Ray.

--edited-- I don't know which bozo has been voting thumbs-down for many of the Blu-Ray responses...but they should read the valid reasons as to why Blu-ray is winning and will win. Warner Bros (the biggest DVD seller) recently chose Blu-Ray...coupled with the fact that Sony's coup with the PS3 helped convince a lot of gamers to go Blu-Ray as well....it was like a foot in the door. Considering Sony lost the Beta/VHS war....this time around they got a little more smart about it. :) But definitely, having Warner Brothers on board is the convincer of which direction the technology will go.

Good day,
J

If I buy a Blu-Ray home theater system, do I need to buy a receiver?

Sai Pathur

I want to purchase a Blu-ray 5.1 home theater system. If i buy one of these, do i need to buy a receiver? Can I use my other devices such as a ps3, or antenna with it? Do I somehow connect my other devices with a HDMI cable or something, or use a special cable to take advantage of the surround sound.
The system I'm looking at is this one, http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11653116&search=home+theater&Mo=1&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=5000043%204294967156&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=5000001+4000000&D=home+theater&Ntt=home+theater&No=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1 . Can you give me some deatils about this?

Answer
Most of the Blu-Ray Home Theater systems include a BluRay drive built into a skinny receiver.

Most of these - are glorified disk players with attached speakers. They are NOT designed to be the center hub of a HT system.

The crappy ones have left/right analog input. This only works from a CD player or a MP3 player.

Better units have a single optical input. These ... are halfway decent because most HDTV's have optical outputs which you can feed to this input to get 5.1 sound from whatever you plug into the TV.

The better systems have:

* Separate BluRay disk player
* Big, black receiver with lots of spare inputs
* Separate subwoofer with AC power cord to make it self powered
* 5 monitor style speakers.

These better systems cost a bit more - but are the start of a decent home theater system. The parts can be swapped out if you want something better or a part breaks.

Hope this helps.

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Is it worth buying a Blu Ray player?

Lewis

Downstairs we have a 37" full HDTV and Sky HD. I've seen HD movies on Sky HD but not Blu Ray movies on it. I think HD isn't that good and is overrated. I'm getting a 32" Full HDTV and I'm wondering if it's worth getting a Blu Ray player.

The bottom line is - is Blu Ray better than HD?

Answer
Movies on Blu-ray discs are encoded at 1080p so they aren't "better than HD", they ARE in HD.

Does it make sense to get a blu-ray player?

In your case, probably not. On screens smaller than 40", you're going to hard pressed to distinguish between an upscaled DVD movie and the same movie on blu-ray.

Do get an upscaling DVD player and DO connect it to your TV with a HDMI cable. This will give you near-HD quality and will probably look nearly identical to a blu-ray.

What is a decent Blu Ray Player to buy?

The Nights

Im looking for my first blu ray player. I would like wifi, but no 3d. Something that has decent loading speed. And I'd Like to keep it fairly cheap without sacrificing quality. Any suggestions?

Answer
Believe it or not the Sony PS 3 is still the buy in blu-ray players. It takes some time to properly setup all the audio video setting in the menu (which makes a big difference in the picture quality) but its a good player. You can set it up for auto-play just insert and starts playing. The only other thing is it uses a bluetooth remote which must be purchased separately.

Kevin
40 years high end audio video specialist

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how to get internet on sony BDP-S270 blu-ray player?

Richard

I just got this blu-ray player at wal-mart and i want to get the internet up and running in it. The lady said it has WIFI but i cant seem to get it working. my PS3 works perfectly with the internet but the blu- ray player dosnt. Help please! Thank you

Answer
I just looked at the specs for your Sony-BDP-S270. Apparently that Blu-Ray DVD player does not have built in Wi-Fi. You would have to purchase a separate small wireless Wi-Fi adaptor plug that fits on the back of the dvd player in order to stream the internet from your wireless router (computer) to this dvd player so that you can use Netflix, Youtube etc.

Another way you can stream the internet on your blu-ray dvd player to use Netflix and Youtube is to connect a ethernet cable from your wireless router to the back of your Blu-Ray DVD player.

Remember that blu-ray dvd players do not have a browser to go on to websites on the internet. The internet is needed so that you can run netflix, pandora, youtube on your blu-ray dvd player.

How to stream to Sony BDP-BX57 Blu-ray player?

Patrick

I just finished setting up my Sony BDP-BX57 Blu-ray player and I want to stream files from my Windows 7 computer to it. The computer is wired to the network and the BDP-BX57 is wireless. How do I setup file sharing to it?

Thanks!

Answer
You use the windows media player, to stream files set the player up to share files with the public also set the network up for file share...also you have to have a wireless router installed if not you need to run an either net cable from the network router to the Blu ray player depending on what router you have......the blu ray will need to be detected by the network and may need a pass word to install depending on the router, check the network settings on your computer and also follow instructions on the TV screen for the blu ray....

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do i get a xbox or ps3??

darkprnces

price isn't an issue but i was wondering about reliability. ive heard the xbox can break a lot. i also don't know what else the two consoles do besides play games. can you recommend one. once again price isn't a factor just everything else.

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(I thought I'd throw in the Wii, just to give you a sense of comparison)

The PS3 is much more then a gaming console, it is an entertainment hub â allowing you to play videos, listen to music, chat to friends, catch up on videos, etc.

The PlayStation 3 supersedes the Xbox 360 and Wii in so many aspects.

The Graphics Processing Unit is 50MHz better then the 360âs (PS3âs Reality Synthesizer operates at 550MHz). The Wii is back at 243MHz.

The Central Processing Unit of the PlayStation 3 is 3.2 GHz whilst the Wii lags back at 729 MHz â what a generation gap!

The PlayStation 3âs optical media uses more modern disc technology â Blu Ray. A single sided dual layer BD can store 50 gigabytes of data, which really beats DVD9 (1 side, 2 layers) which can only store 8.54GB. The Wii uses âWii Optical Discsâ which store exactly the same amount as DVDâs.

The robust multimedia capabilities of the PS3 are astounding; it uses new Blu Ray 2.0 technology and can play BD, DVD, and CD and loads of downloaded media as well as many different file formats. The PlayStation 3 remains one of the best (if not, the best) Blu Ray player available. The Wii cannot play DVDâs or CDâs.

The PlayStation 3 supports up to 7 wireless DualShock 3/Sixaxis controllers via Bluetooth 2.0 â compared the 360 and Wii at 4 controllers max. The PlayStation Portable can also operate as a controller.

The weight of the new slimline PS3, at 3.2kg, is 0.3kg lighter then the Xbox 360 (at 3.5kg). The Wii is the lightest console at 1.2kg, but it lacks many features of the PS3 and 360, such as HD and many more.

The PlayStation 3 has 1 gigabit Ethernet port (1000BASE-T), but also supports 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX if you donât have the right cables. The 360 only supports 100BASE-TX (only operates at 100mbps, 90% less compared to the PS3). The PS3 has a built in IEEE 802.11g/b wireless adapter if youâre not too fond of Ethernet cables running along ceilings etc, the 360 offers wireless IEEE 802.11a/b/g as an optional Wi-Fi adapter (costs money). The Wii has a built in Wireless IEEE 802.11g/b adapter, but only supports Ethernet via an add on (costs money).

The capabilities of PSP connection to PS3 is much wider then connecting the Nintendo DS to the Wii. In fact, the Nintendo DS only supports flawed wireless security (WEP â Wired Equivelant Privacy).

The PS3 DualShock 3/Sixaxis supports motion sensing. The PlayStation Motion Sensing Controller (Sony are probably going to change the name) is due to be released Spring 2010. This special controller can work in co-operation with the PlayStation Eye to offer advanced motions sensing, even better then the Wii. Project Natal for the 360 is also expected in 2010, thus destroying the only unique ability of the Wii (if you exclude Sixaxis motion sensing)!

The PS3 supports HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) 1.3a, whereas the 360 lags behind at 1.2a. Both the PS3 and 360 offer HDTV (high definition television) whereas the Wii only supports EDTV (enhanced definition television).

Perhaps the PS3 doesnât offer backward compatibility with PS2 games (unless youâve got a 1st or 2nd generation PS3, in which it supports PS2 emulation via Hardware (1st gen.) or software), but Sony have significantly reduced the price of a PS2 to $99 (United States dollar). All PS3 models support backward compatibility with PS1 titles and the best PS1 games are available for download from the PlayStation store. The PlayStation Network (âPSNâ) is free, whereas Xbox Live costs money for Gold Membership (and the Silver version has limited features). Xbox Live does not allow people to have the name (even if thatâs his/her real name) âGay.â Someone with the gamertag âGaywoodâ (as in his surname) was suspended. The online capabilities of the Wii are quite small if compared to PSN and Xbox Live. The 360 only supports compatibility with a limited amount of Xbox games (465). The Wii supports backward compatibility with all GameCube games.

Despite popular myth, the PS3 does have more exclusives then the 360 (159 vs. 117).

The PS3 doesnât sound like an F-16 Fighting Falcon, whereas the Xbox 360 does.

A lot of problems have been reported regarding the 360âs disc drive. If youâve had the 360 for a fair bit of time, if the 360 console is moved just a bit whilst it is reading a disc, it will scratch and damage it. Microsoft blame the customer for these errors. Watchdog did an investigation on this:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/watchdog/2009/03/xbox_360.html



And finally, the PS3 has a much lower failure rate. The 360 has a failure rate of about 30% whereas the PS3âs is less then 1%.

The only advantage the Wii has over the PS3 and 360 is itâs motion sensing (if you exclude Sixaxis): with the upcoming release of the PlayStation Motion Sensing Controller and Project Natal, this partially unique ability will not longer be unique.

The PS3 âSlimâ has been released (1st September 2009 in Europe). It is about 1/3 less power consuming.

PS3 vs. Xbox 360 has been compiled as a video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRaYXHHCgxo - this should give you conclusive evidence that the PS3 is better then the 360.

whats got better graphics, ps3's or Xbox 360?

Q.

Answer
PS3. The PS3 is more powerful and blu-ray discs hold a lot more so the graphics are better. Compare Uncharted or Killzone 2 to any exclusive 360 game and you'll see that the PS3 is better.
Some bad developers don't take full advantage of the PS3's power on multiplatform games but look at Elder Scrolls IV:
Standard quality- http://www.gametrailers.com/player/18117.html
High quality- http://www.gametrailers.com/player/18116.html?type=

You'll also notice that the PS3 version has a better framerate and doesn't have any slowdown as it loads.
Standard quality- http://www.gametrailers.com/player/18085.html
High quality- http://www.gametrailers.com/player/18084.html?type=

In game Killzone 2:
Standard quality- http://www.gametrailers.com/player/21600.html?type=
High quality- http://www.gametrailers.com/player/21637.html

Uncharted Review
Standard quality- http://www.gametrailers.com/player/28090.html
High quality- http://www.gametrailers.com/player/28089.html?type=

As you can see the PS3 looks much better and Sony has halved the price of it's development kits so that developers take more advantage of the PS3 and make better multi-platform games. Developers also need more time to make the best of the PS3, they have had a whole year longer with the 360 but it has reached it's potential and the PS3 is nowhere near reaching it's full potential yet. I read that Uncharted uses less than 50% of the PS3's power.

EDIT I noticed that 2 of the games Lollipop showed were launch games for the PS3 when developers had very little time with the PS3. In the other comparison Assassin's Creed on the PS3 just looks like it needs the brightness turned down, for some reason it didn't look like that when I played it.

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What is the advantage of getting a Blu-Ray player over a decent DVD player that has 1080p up-scaling?

Shocking.

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Some Blu-ray players also offer internet media streaming services (movie rentals, internet radio, YouTube).

But if your TV is small (36 inches or smaller), then you may not think Blu-ray discs look much sharper than DVDs.

The funny thing is, if you are happy with DVDs on your size screen, then an HDMI upscaling player is not that great of a value either. You can buy a progressive scan output DVD player for less money, and then hook it up to your HDTV with component cables. The TV will get a 480p signal and upconvert it to match your TVs resolution (720p or 1080p). It will probably do this just as well as an upconverting DVD player connected with HDMI cables can do.

DVD in PS3/blu-ray player that can upscale DVDs to 1080p vs blu-ray disc?

cankersore

I hear that PS3 that are updated via the interwebz and certain stand-alone blu-ray players can upscale DVDs to be seen in 1080p. Does that make DVDs just as good as blu-ray discs, or is there more to be considered than just resolution?

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ALL Blu-ray players, which include the PS3, upscale DVDs to 1080p.

However, the quality of the result varies. While NONE will upscale and match the sharpness of a Blu-ray version of the same movie (Although technically the result of upscaling is an HD image you can't obtain extra detail by upscaling DVDs), some players (e.g. Oppo BDP-83 do a significantly better job than others (e.g. PS3). It depends on the video processor in the player ... and like in HDTVs, some are better than others. The difference between Blu-ray and well upscaled DVD are subtle at best on a small, lower resolution HD display (e.g. 720p 30" HDTV), but become more pronounced on larger displays (e.g. 1080p 100" projector screen).

So ... DVDs are not going to look as good as Blu-ray, but for many types of movies/programs there is some question whether paying a premium for Blu-ray is worth it for the relatively small increase in image quality. Many people feel it isn't, and either don't bother with Blu-ray at all, or reserve it for movies they feel deserve the highest possible image quality.

That said, image quality is more than just resolution. In fact, resolution is only the 4th most important determinant after dynamic range/contrast, colour accuracy and colour saturation. none of which are (significantly) improved in Blu-ray vs DVD (Blu-ray does use a different "color space", with a somewhat broader gamut of colour). In addition, catalog Blu-ray movies are often produced from remastered HD versions of the original print, which can mean a better image than that on the DVD from an older print. Finally, sound on Blu-ray can also be superior to that on a DVD (although improvement may only be appreciated on a good surround audio system).

Bottom line: video and audio quality from a DVD -- even at it's best -- will not be as good as Blu-ray. The degree of difference varies with the movie and the equipment used. Whether it's worth paying extra for the improvement is a personal choice.

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Blu-Ray compatibility?

Billy

Is it possible to burn an .iso image file for a PS3 game to a Blu-Ray disc using a regular DVD Burner? And the result be a working game? Hypthetically speaking, of course. Strictly out of curiosity I ask this.

Answer
A Blu-ray burner is required to read and burn Blu-ray discs, the same as a DVD burner is required to read and burn DVD discs.

If a DVD player could burn Blu-ray files, then no one would pay for a DVD burner, because that would mean you could use a CD burner for DVDs.

CD burns CDs only.
DVD burns CDs and DVDs only.
Blu-ray burns CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray only.

Blu-ray will not burn HD-DVD either.

Do the iMac's have a blu-ray player or blu-ray burner?

:)

I am comparing different computers and I am leaning towards a 20 inch iMac, but do they have bluray players and/or burners?

Answer
MACs still do NOT have blu-ray players/burners.

The only way for now is to connect an external blu-ray player/burner via USB or Firewire 800.

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What to look for in a blu-ray player for compatibility with my surround sound?

rain

My boyfriend wants a blu-ray player for his birthday, but I'm not sure what to get. He has a surround sound system with a multi-disc dvd player right now. Is there something I can look for in a blu-ray player so that I know it will be able to be hooked up to his surround sound system? I think he wants to hook the speakers up to the blu-ray player instead of his dvd player.

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Unfortunately, he will not be able to swap his DVD player with the Blu-ray player. What he has now is a HTIB (Home theater In a Box) and those do not allow for you to mix-n-match parts, so he will need to keep his multi-disc player as it is what is powering his speakers.

That being said he should be able to add a blu-ray player and simply connect the audio from the blu-ray player to the DVD/Surround sound system. What you should look for is the highest quality audio connection that he has on his DVD/surround sound system. Ideally it should have a digital optical connection looks like this.

http://a248.e.akamai.net/pix.crutchfield.com/lifestyle/2001/hToslinkJack.jpeg

Or he should have a digital coax connector which looks like this.

http://a248.e.akamai.net/pix.crutchfield.com/graphics/infolib/homelib/hCoaxialDigitalJack.jpg

If his system has the first connector, then virtually every blu-ray player will work. If his system has the second connection I listed, then most, but not all blu-ray players will work. Find out which one his DVD/Surround sound receiver has get a store associate help you find a blu-ray player with the same connection.

Whenever he decides to upgrade his system next, I'd recommend he stay away from surround sound systems with built-in DVD/Blu-ray players. Consider this home much larger is his DVD/Surround sound system than a regular DVD player. Not much I bet. So how much of the electronics are truly dedicated to audio quality. Not much.

P.S. I also second the recommendation for a Panasonic Blu-ray player as I also have a 1st Gen player (built around 2006) that outperforms some of the newer players. Panasonic just makes quality Blu-ray players.

Which is the best blu-ray player?

Q. I am looking to buy a blu-ray player for my neice for his birthday, and noticed there are all kinds of blu-ray players priced from around $70 to over $300. I don't want to spend over $140 for this. Which would be the best player for my money that would give a good picture and sound quality?

Answer
I would suggest Sony BDP-S380 Blu-ray Disc Player (Black) - Sony are always a safe bet & this one is $120

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Please Help Me Hook Up a Blu-Ray Player!?

Q. I have a 52" HD TV (1080p) and a JVC surround sound system that only plays regular DVDs. I want to buy a Blu-Ray player to put into this system. How do I hook it up? Please don't tell me I have to buy a new surround sound system to go with the new Blu-Ray player!

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You may not need to replace your surround sound system! It depends upon the capability of your JVC system. Both the Sony BDP-S300 (does not support Blue Ray final standard profile) & Panasonic DMP-BD30K (supports Blue Ray final standard profile) support the output of 5.1 channel audio. If your JVC surround sound system can input these 6 signals (front L, front R, surround L, surround R, center & sub) you are in business. Other Blue Rays may support this as well; I am just not as familiar with them.

The Panasonic also outputs the audio via coax or optical cables. In any case, you would still use an HDMI or component video cable to your TV. On the Panasonic unit, you can configure this unit to disable the sound over the HDMI so your TV does not interfere with Blue Ray playback.

Additional Details: Just got home from work and verified that the Sony, Panasonic, Samsung & Sharp Blue Ray players all support 5.1 channel, coax and optical audio outputs.

Cheap place to buy Samsung BD-P3600 1080p Blu-Ray Disc Player?

Lake

Where can I find a great deal online for Samsung BD-P3600 1080p Blu-Ray Disc Player

Answer
Shopping details:

Samsung BD-P3600 1080p Blu-Ray Disc Player

Price: $399.99
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by TechNGnet.

Only 1 left in stock--order soon.

Technical Details
2 USB ports, wireless dongle, 1GB built-in memory,VQE, auto adjusting picture and PC connection
Full hi-def 1080p video and hi-def soundtrack support. Ethernet and USB connectivity for firmware updates.
HDMI-CEC Anynet+ functionality. Video outputs: HDMI, component, composite and S-Video.
Audio outputs: RCA, coaxials and optical. 7.1-Channel analog audio outputs with Dolby Digital PlusTM, Dolby TrueHDTM and dts-HD HR / MA
Includes remote control

Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
ASIN: B001XW8ENO
Item model number: BD-P3600
Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars (8 customer reviews)
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,244 in Electronics

Reviews:

4/5 stars: A Good Blu-Ray Player, March 22, 2009
By Coy Clement "DVR USER" (NC, USA)
"I differ with the first reviewer and am very satisfied with the player. It does a beautiful job of playing Blu-Ray disks and the image is immaculate as is the audio (the primary reason for buying any player). Netflix stream is great (it also streams in HD where the content is available - much nicer than the image on a PC), Pandora internet radio is a bonus.
I had no trouble connecting to my network. It was very easy and by putting my media into a shared (public) folder there was no complicated set up. I agree that this aspect of the player is a work in progress - codec support seems spotty - some played, some did not. Samsung has always done a great job of supporting their products (I've owned printers, TV's, etc.), so I expect further improvements.
My conclusion is that if what you want is a great Blu-Ray player with good networking and excellent audio then this IS the player. If you primarily want streaming of computer files to your TV, then a PC attached to the TV is a better solution (I have one of those too)."

5/5 stars: Excellent stand-alone Blu-ray Player, March 28, 2009
By Lovin Balmer "quasimd" (Baltimore, MD United States)
"I have owned this for several days and overall it has been an excellent experience. The player sets up quickly and easily detects my wifi network and also worked well with a cat-6 cable. My connection is 3-4 Mbps and this is rated "very good" for netflix streaming videos which look DVD quality. On-screen menus are very clear and easy to follow. The player itself works very well with only a few seconds delay. I have it hooked to my yamaha 663 receiver via HDMI; no problems. Given the complaints people gave about Blu-ray players, this player was a pleasant surprise. I'm glad I made the move to Blu-Ray and the netflix/pandora additions make this a no-brainer. Not sure if it was worth the extra $$ over the BD-P1600 from Samsung, but would be if you don't have a router near your player and need the wifi link to the internet. You can add wifi to the 1600 but I haven't seen the dongle available yet."

5/5 stars: Great player and love the Netflix capability, March 31, 2009
By Toshiba Sucks (Falls Church, VA USA)
"I bought this player a week ago and have been very happy with it. Setup was very easy including logging onto my Wi-Fi network. The Netflix capability is great. I would definitely recommend this player to anyone."

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blu ray player with wifi?

dontbeapha

I am thinking of a getting an LG or Samsung blu-ray player with built-in wifi. They all come in with services already loaded like Netflix. Can you get on other online streaming video sites, not specifically listed? Like watching archived TV shows and stuff.

Answer
It depends on what kind of wifi connection is in the blu ray, and if that model supports other applications than Netflix. You need a strong wifi signal to get streaming videos and if they have a built in wifi that is 802.11N (2.4 GHz) or higher, you shouldn't have any problems.

Typically they will only come preloaded with the applications. One positive note to wifi is that you will get the latest firmware updates that will be required to play newer blu ray movies.

What's the difference between a WiFi Ready and a WiFi Built In Blu-Ray player?

Herrminato

I'm looking to buy a Blu-Ray player and just want to know what the difference between a WiFi Ready and a WiFi Built In player is?

Answer
"Wi-Fi Ready" means that the player manufacturer also makes a Wi-Fi adapter (sold separately) that can be plugged into the player's USB port. Only their adapter will work with the player, so you can't shop around for a cheaper adapter from another manufacturer that would also work with that player's USB port.

"Built-in Wi-Fi" means that the wireless adapter is already an internal component of the player, so you do not need to buy a Wi-Fi adapter for the player.

All Blu-ray players that offer network streaming services will have an ethernet port that supports a wired connection, that is a standard component for those players. So if you wanted to save money you could buy a player without built-in Wi-Fi and then connect an ethernet cable from the ethernet port of the player to your router. It may not be as convenient to run an ethernet cable to your router, but it is cheaper option and a more stable connection than wireless.

You could also connect that type of player to another kind of wireless network adapter using an ethernet cable. Those adapters are not the small USB sized adapters sold for Wi-Fi ready players. They are sometimes called wireless gaming adapters, and can act as a bridge between any wired network devices and your wireless network router: http://www.google.com/products?q=wireless+gaming+adapter&hl=en&aq=0&oq=wireless+gam .

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How to get my dvd remote to control my satilite?

Q. I just bought a Sony internet blu-ray 3D player with a keyboard remote and it has the capability to control my satilite but I'm not sure where to go to set it up..... Any help??

Answer
Yeah, try the owner manual that came with the remote. I'll bet you'll find something in there, genius.

Will the XBox 360 console add a Blu Ray add-on in the near future?

randizzle

Will the XBox 360 console add a Blu Ray add-on in the near future, or should I just buy a PS3? I want to get a blu ray player, but also want to continue playing games. I currently have a xBox 360 console (elite).

Answer
You can consider buying PS3 slim
Ps3 Pros:
1) Quiet
2) Motion sensitive controllers
3) You can use any Bluetooth headset, keyboard, mouse, etc....
4) Blu-ray
5) Lack of flashing lights on front of machine!
6) Built in wi-fi card
7) HDMI included
8) Free Online Community and Game Play
9) Tech support speaks english and appears to be located in America, they understood my name and my question.
10) Controllers come with built in rechargable battery and can be charged with any usb port.
11) easy to navigate menus
12) No ridiculous power brick, one cord, if you want to take your ps3 with you somewhere you only need the controller, the unit and the power cord.

Ps3 Cons:
1) No IR receiver, you can't use your regular universal remote to control the ps3 you need a bluetooth which means an extra remote.
2) Shape, this one sounds stupid, but the rounded shape of the ps3 really annoys me because you can't stack, say your wii, or even lay your remotes on top of the unit. (maybe you shouldn't do that anyhow LOL)
3) Less games, or at this point I guess the better point would be less games made for the ps3, instead of built for the xbox and ported to the ps3, this is however changing and in the future will be less of an issue.

you can buy easily this online:
PlayStation 3
http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-3-120-GB/dp/B002I0J4VQ/?tag=top-gamer-20

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574865779&toolid=10001&campid=5336686963&customid=gaming+best+deal&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3Dps3%2Bslim%26_sacat%3D0%26_dmpt%3DVideo_Games%26_odkw%3Dkinect%26_osacat%3D0%26_trksid%3Dp3286.c0.m270.l1313

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PS3 Blu Ray or Sony BDP-300 Blu Ray?

JiGGYJ

I know that I will get added benefits from the PS3 but i am definitely more interested in watching Blu Ray. Which Blu Ray is better - PS3 or the standalone?

Answer
Yep, the PS3 seems to be the way to go. So much more bang for you buck. I'll bullet point some reasons..

⢠PS3 absolutely plays Blu-Ray discs as well and often better then a standalone player. The PS3 has alot of uber powerful hardware behind it.

⢠In actually the Sony BDP-300 supports firmware updating as well. However, it's way more convenient on the PS3, as it can connect to the internet itself. For the BDP-300 and other models, you need to download the update on a computer, burn it to a CD-R, then play the disc on the player. Plus I'm sure the PS3 will continue to be updated more often and is likely cable of being updated to do more things.

⢠The PS3 supports more formats then stand alone players. In addition to what most do, with the newest firmware, the PS3 also supports DivX and XVid (popular formats for internet video), as well as AVI and a multitude of other video, picture, and audio formats. So if a friend downloads something in those formats from the web and burns it to CD/DVD, they can bring it over and you can sit back and watch it on you HDTV on your PS3, instead of on your computer.

⢠The PS3 is not only Wi-Fi for games and system updates, but has a web browser. This I have not tried first hand, but I have used the one on the Nintendo Wii, and if it's even half has good as that one, then it's an extremely nice feature. Picture WebTV with less suck. Being able to check e-mail or wikipedia (or Yahoo! Answers perhaps) on your big HDTV is very nice. I'm sure the PS3 will support flash sometime in the future too.

⢠You can hookup a keyboard, certain webcams, and certain printers via USB to a PS3. It's a home entertainent/utility computer in it's own right. You'd will be able to print out photos from a CD or use HD webcam to record or steam video. In fact, while not neccessarily as versatile, it's probably faster then most peoples home/business computers.

⢠Did you know it also plays video games? ;) *sarcasm*

⢠Also, if you have the money to spare, you might wanna go with a more expensive (non-40-gig) model. With other models you'll be able to play PS2/PS1 games, use the built in flash card readers (memory cards you digital cameras/etc use), and play SACD's if you want. The 40 gig model can't do this.. but if all you care about is Blu-Ray really then it might not matter for you.

Furthermore, some people may have initially been put off by the fact many Blue-Ray players seem more expensive then the PS3, thus they think more performance. But the fact is the PS3 actually cost alot more to make then you pay for it. Yes it was/is actually a $800+ product that Sony actually losses money on, for the sake of pushing the product, the games, and their format.

So yeah... lot of reasons to consider the PS3.

What are alternatives to Blu-ray for HD viewing?

ITZcoolGUY

I am looking for something similar to hd dvds where I can record high definition video (over 500 horizontal lines that is unalterable and will be easy to access. Blu-ray will take too long to burn and is still relatively expensive. I am told DVD's do not play in HD. Any alternatives?
Can I record hd on dvds? tapes?

Answer
E.M. HD Video Converter is a leading hd converter that lets you not only convert your favorite video to Blu-Ray (BD-25 / BD-50), video to AVCHD (BD-9 / BD-5) which can work on PS3 and Blu-ray players, but also convert all video to HD (high definition) video formats like HD MPEG2 TS Video, HD H264 TS Video, HD WMV Video, HD DivX Video, HD Xvid Video, HD H.264 Video, HD Quick Time Video, HD MPEG4 Video, HD FLV Video, HD MKV Video. Besides, E.M. HD Video Converter can easily burn all video and AVCHD video (mts, m2ts, ts) to DVD (DVD-5/DVD-9), DivX DVD.

http://www.effectmatrix.com/hd-video-converter/index.htm

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How to stream to Sony BDP-BX57 Blu-ray player?

Patrick

I just finished setting up my Sony BDP-BX57 Blu-ray player and I want to stream files from my Windows 7 computer to it. The computer is wired to the network and the BDP-BX57 is wireless. How do I setup file sharing to it?

Thanks!

Answer
You use the windows media player, to stream files set the player up to share files with the public also set the network up for file share...also you have to have a wireless router installed if not you need to run an either net cable from the network router to the Blu ray player depending on what router you have......the blu ray will need to be detected by the network and may need a pass word to install depending on the router, check the network settings on your computer and also follow instructions on the TV screen for the blu ray....

Should I buy a SP3 blu-ray player or the Sony stand alone blu-ray player?

MissNowMrs

I am interested in getting a blu-ray player and confused as to which one to buy! Which would produce better sound and image quality? I like the idea of the SP3 to play games on as well, but I'm not totally sure I would use it a lot to play games. Right now, the price for either seems to be about the same, so I am torn - please help! Thanks for your input!

Answer
As of today the ONLY Blu-ray player worth buying is the the PS3 ... if you don't want a games machine or want the style of a stand alone player wait for the Profile 2.0 machines later this summer.

BUT before buiyng make sure you can benefit from Blu-ray or that the improvement is worth the ~$8-$10 higher price of disks (don't expect current sale prices to continue ... they are artificial) and cost of the hardware. For many people Blu-ray is not a significant improvement over upconverted DVD. At the least you MUST have an HDMI equipped HDTV (and preferably a 1080p model over 40") ... not to mention the need for a good audio system to take advantage of the advanced audio.

It's a lot of money ... so I suggest you get a demo on an HDTV as similar as possible to yours (size, resolution) AND watch from the same distance as you will use at home. Compare a DVD and Blu-Ray disk (preferably the same movie) --- don't just watch a Blu-ray demo disk they are often HD video totally unrepresentative of what you will see on movies.

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HDMI and blu ray?

wood

if you have a 7.1 surround sound system and it doesn't do HDMI what can you buy so it can do HDMI sound through my system , please i just bought this system and i have blu ray
i have a onkey 7.1 system
and on the screen of the receiver i see it says HDMI and i was woundering how can i get it to work

Answer
If your receiver doesn't have HDMI you can't add it. Any device that did it would be a "kludge" and likely almost as expensive as trading the receiver for one with HDMI.

But it only matters if you have a real need for 7.1 sound (which is still relatively rare). For 5.1 sound you can connect the Blu-ray player via digital coax or optical (whichever the player has .. it' doesn't matter which) ... and run the HDMI for video only direct to the HDTV.

If you have discrete analog outputs (multiple RCA ports on the player (some do) you can also use them to connect to the analogous inputs on the receiver (if it has them). This would be an alternative to optical/coax.

If I buy a Blu-Ray home theater system, do I need to buy a receiver?

Sai Pathur

I want to purchase a Blu-ray 5.1 home theater system. If i buy one of these, do i need to buy a receiver? Can I use my other devices such as a ps3, or antenna with it? Do I somehow connect my other devices with a HDMI cable or something, or use a special cable to take advantage of the surround sound.
The system I'm looking at is this one, http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11653116&search=home+theater&Mo=1&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=5000043%204294967156&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=5000001+4000000&D=home+theater&Ntt=home+theater&No=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1 . Can you give me some deatils about this?

Answer
Most of the Blu-Ray Home Theater systems include a BluRay drive built into a skinny receiver.

Most of these - are glorified disk players with attached speakers. They are NOT designed to be the center hub of a HT system.

The crappy ones have left/right analog input. This only works from a CD player or a MP3 player.

Better units have a single optical input. These ... are halfway decent because most HDTV's have optical outputs which you can feed to this input to get 5.1 sound from whatever you plug into the TV.

The better systems have:

* Separate BluRay disk player
* Big, black receiver with lots of spare inputs
* Separate subwoofer with AC power cord to make it self powered
* 5 monitor style speakers.

These better systems cost a bit more - but are the start of a decent home theater system. The parts can be swapped out if you want something better or a part breaks.

Hope this helps.

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Can you use the same Lens cleaner that you use for DVD players for Blu-Ray Players Too?

Bright

I've seen one that says it works with some kind of wind system, but it seems like they are trying to just get more money. Does anyone know for sure if you can use the same "DVD with a brush on the bottom" for Blu-Ray players, too?
Could you use a regular DVD lens cleaner to clean a PS3?

Answer
No. Do not use a brush cleaner on a Blu-ray player or a PS3.

The lens is much more prone to scratching because of the shorter wavelength of light and smaller spot size used by Blu-ray.

You should only clean the lens if you have a problem. Often a can of compressed air will work just as well.

Blu-Ray player or PS3?

Dean Winch

I'm getting a new TV, and I have the choice of one of those, but I can decide.

I am a gamer so, a PS3 will just complete my collection of consoles. :P

Answer
I recently completed my collection of consoles to go with my 55" Samsung LED. I couldn't be more satisfied with the ps3. I have gone through 3 different blu Ray players, and re PS3 does the best job of loading blu rays quickly as well as upscaling DVD's. It has built In wifi, and in integrated web browser. The only Blu Ray player I've seen match the PS3 is the Oppo, and that runs for $700.

Edit: my reciever outputs 120 watt per speaker and my sub is a powered 200 watt downfiring.

My reciever is a pioneer vsx1019 ah-k look into it because it has auto speaker caliberation :) a nice feature that saves you the trouble of hiring a professional each time I rearrange my speakers/ add new furniture (yes it's THAT sensitive)

That 7 core Cell processor handles blu Ray 2.0 like water and outputs clean, crisp surround sound 5.1 OR 7.1 - most blu Ray players only support 5.1

furthermore, you can hook up a wireless mouse or Bluetooth mouse and a wireless or bt keyboard.
Go with the PS3 and you will NOT be disappointed. I have a 7.1 reciever with 120 watt, and 7 harman Kardon speakers plus 1 subwoofer the size of a coffee table. Buy the ps3 and you won't be disappointed :)

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Will The Next Xbox Game Console Use Blu-Ray?

LGA1155

I mean sony probably hates microsoft but.

Answer
Easy answer, no. Blu Ray is owned by Sony, so M-Soft will have nothing to do with it. Instead though, M-Soft will be creating a HD player of their own. If they went with Blu Ray, Sony could essentially demand a share of the profits from Xbox sales since it's their invention and a registered trademark and patent of the Sony Corperation.

Does using a PS3 as a Blu-ray player shorten the life of the console?

Byakuya

My wife and I just got a nice HDTV so now we want a Blu-ray player to go with it. I already have an Xbox 360 so I don't really need a new gaming console, but I figured as long as I'm getting a Blu-ray player anyway I might as well get a PS3. There are a couple PS3 exclusive games I want, but the main reason we'd be getting it would be to watch Blu-Ray movies. I've heard that watching movies on some consoles will shorten the life of the console, so I was wondering if that was an issue with the PS3. If we watch tons of Blu-ray movies on the PS3 would it shorten the life of it? Or did Sony make the system tough enough to handle this sort of use? Also, how is the interface on the PS3 Blu-ray player? Is it user-friendly enough that my wife could figure it out if I'm not around?

Answer
You have to consider just why the life is shortened.

If you only play a few games every now and again, watching movies on the console will obviously add quite a bit of running hours on it.

Sony had problems with this on the PS2, and Microsoft had problems with this on the Xbox. The idea was fairly new, though, and the drives in those consoles, as well as the ventillation, just weren't up to the task.

They say the PS3 is better. Well, it might be. We will see. I bought the protection plan on mine just in case. So far, it has been used primarily for movies since I bought it with no ill effects whatsoever. I no longer worry about it.

As for ease of use, it is a bit more complex than a standard player, but it is an incredibly good player, one of the best. As a matter of fact, it currently IS the best, minus one little issue that will only irritate you if you have one heck of a sound system, and are an audiophile. I am, it bugs me a bit. Most aren't, and they don't understand what the fuss is about.

It won't bitstream the new HD codecs. If you don't understand what that means, you will never know the difference. You still will get HD sound, so don't worry about it one bit. I repeat: If you don't understand that, you have nothing to worry about at all.

The rest of the PS3 makes it by far the best player on the market, but that comes with some caveats. Being the best means lots of options with fancy names. If your wife isn't the best with that sort of thing, be SURE to buy the optional remote control, as it will make it all as easy to use as most players.

If you have a person in your household that isn't that good with electronics, just buy that remote, and you should be as fine as you ever were.

If you worry about the BluRay discs reducing the life, get the thing from Best Buy, and buy the protection plan. They honor that plan well, but it is expensive.

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Best blu-ray disc player?

Anonymous

Hi all.

I was hoping I could get some solid opinions on the best blu-ray player available for purchase. I only prefer high end brand names, like Samsung and Sony because I've had pretty horrible luck with brands like Phillips, Toshiba, etc. etc.

Can anyone recommend a really good blu-ray player at a fair price? I don't know much about them -- I keep reading on most product descriptions that there's something to do with WiFi and internet, etc. etc. Could someone elaborate on this too and blu-ray players features?

Thanks!

Answer
Hands down, get the Oppo BDP-93. It's $500 and the best value for the buck. Oppo reviews have been awesome. The Sony and Samsung models are disposable players in the low-end of the spectrum.

Oppo BDP-93 plays Blu-Ray, has Dolby True HD, DTS-HD, TWO HDMI outputs, digital audio outputs, and a 7.1 channel direct output. It can also play SACD and DVD-Audio.

One of my favorite hi-end players is the McIntosh, which runs up to $7,000. So I don't think your definition of hi-end and mine are the same. But I can't afford the McIntosh either. My choice is the Oppo which is built solid and the performance and features measure up to competitors charging thousands. See below for a link

Recommendations for high-end Blu-ray players?

Me

Hi, looking for reviews, comparisons, recommendations for high-end blu ray players. I have a Denon 791 AV receiver with Energy Take Classic speaker system. My budget is $500 to $1000

Requirements for the player.

- First requirement: upcoversion from standard definition regular DVDs is a critical requirement since I have a number of such DVDs
- First requirement: excellent audio
- Second requirement: Netflix streaming and 3D
- Third requirement: wi-fi

Is Oppo BDP-93 the best given these requirements (I understand it does not have wi-fi, however, since that requirement is third on my list I can live without it)?

Thanks

Answer
The Oppo has wireless, it is a fantastic universal player, can't go wrong with it.

From the BDP-93 spec page:
"Wireless & Ethernet â Using the included wireless-N adapter or the built-in RJ45 Ethernet port, users will be able to interact with BD-Live content, watch instant streaming programs from provides such as Netflix, Blockbuster etc., playback contents stored on their home network, and keep the BDP-93 up-to-date with firmware releases to ensure maximum Blu-ray compatibility."

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