This Bluray player is no more...

Flibster · 19-12-2008, 14:17

It has ceased to be. It's expired and gone to meet it's maker. It's a stiff...

Guess what - it's a Sony. It's just over a year old which makes it the oldest piece of Sony kit I've owned before it broke down.

So, the question is - so I go for the Sony bargain basement from Blockbusters at the moment - BDP-S350 + 6 bluray disks (only one of which I have...) for £200, a PS3, a Panasonic *who I rate much higher than Sony*, or something else entirely.

Is the PS3 any good at DVD upscaling? As I've got about 100x more DVD's that bluray's - I'd like a good upscaler.

I have been recommended a Toshiba XDE500 as an excellent upscaler - but thats only a DVD player - which means yet another piece of kit under the TV...

I'd also like it to be region free for DVD's and Blurays *if thats even possible yet* too... Not too much to ask is it?

Fayshun · 19-12-2008, 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flibster

It has ceased to be. It's expired and gone to meet it's maker. It's a stiff...

Beautiful plumage, the Norwegian Blu(e).

Streeteh · 19-12-2008, 14:24

PS3 is a fantastic DVD upscaler, the reliability of most Sony products is dire i have to agree, most lasting only a couple of years. That said, my launch day PS2 is still working, it had some issues for a while but i left it in a cupboard for a few months and it works again!?

Pumpkinstew · 19-12-2008, 14:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Streeteh

, it had some issues for a while but i left it in a cupboard for a few months and it works again!?

It was just pinin' for the fjords.

Mark · 19-12-2008, 14:56

Panasonic BD30 or whatever the latest model is.

/thread

NokkonWud · 19-12-2008, 20:46

The PS3 is the best Blu-Ray player out there anyway, so I'd be going for that without a doubt.

divine · 19-12-2008, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by NokkonWud

The PS3 is the best Blu-Ray player out there anyway, so I'd be going for that without a doubt.

Definitely used to be, i'm not so sure how it competes with more recently released players such as the S350, especially when you consider the prices.

NokkonWud · 19-12-2008, 21:52

Purely on Sony's warrant replacement service alone, let alone the additional features such as Internet browsing, Folding, friend messaging and of course, Playstation and Playstation 3 game play I would go for it for that price.

divine · 19-12-2008, 22:02

Yeah but then you're buying it as an all in one media device.

For someone who doesn't want a PS3, or a folding machine, or internet browser, the extra expense probably isn't worth it. Personally I'd prefer a standalone now they mostly match up BluRay feature wise, if only because it suits under the TV better style wise

Mondo · 19-12-2008, 23:23

Neither the £200 deal or the PS3, but a £160 deal

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...hedvdforums-21

5 free films (2 via registration).

19-12-2008, 14:17	#1
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	This Bluray player is no more... It has ceased to be. It's expired and gone to meet it's maker. It's a stiff... Guess what - it's a Sony. It's just over a year old which makes it the oldest piece of Sony kit I've owned before it broke down. So, the question is - so I go for the Sony bargain basement from Blockbusters at the moment - BDP-S350 + 6 bluray disks (only one of which I have...) for £200, a PS3, a Panasonic who I rate much higher than Sony, or something else entirely. Is the PS3 any good at DVD upscaling? As I've got about 100x more DVD's that bluray's - I'd like a good upscaler. I have been recommended a Toshiba XDE500 as an excellent upscaler - but thats only a DVD player - which means yet another piece of kit under the TV... I'd also like it to be region free for DVD's and Blurays if thats even possible yet too... Not too much to ask is it? __________________

19-12-2008, 14:24	#3
Streeteh Vodka Martini Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kingston Posts: 862	PS3 is a fantastic DVD upscaler, the reliability of most Sony products is dire i have to agree, most lasting only a couple of years. That said, my launch day PS2 is still working, it had some issues for a while but i left it in a cupboard for a few months and it works again!? __________________ PSN & Live! ID: Streeteh

19-12-2008, 20:46	#6
NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	The PS3 is the best Blu-Ray player out there anyway, so I'd be going for that without a doubt. __________________

19-12-2008, 21:52	#8
NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	Purely on Sony's warrant replacement service alone, let alone the additional features such as Internet browsing, Folding, friend messaging and of course, Playstation and Playstation 3 game play I would go for it for that price. __________________

19-12-2008, 22:02	#9
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	Yeah but then you're buying it as an all in one media device. For someone who doesn't want a PS3, or a folding machine, or internet browser, the extra expense probably isn't worth it. Personally I'd prefer a standalone now they mostly match up BluRay feature wise, if only because it suits under the TV better style wise __________________

19-12-2008, 14:56	#5
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Panasonic BD30 or whatever the latest model is. /thread

19-12-2008, 23:23	#10
Mondo Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,174	Neither the £200 deal or the PS3, but a £160 deal http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...hedvdforums-21 5 free films (2 via registration). __________________ My Website / MSN / Email / Flickr / Blog

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