Looking for a "Value" Blu Ray player

Gulfstrings
Gulfstrings Posts: 313
edited November 2010 in Electronics
Want to replace the old DVD player in the bedroom with a BDP. The whole HT in there is made up of components I already had (except the 40s) and I would prefer to "steal" a decent player. CDs are being handled by a (too) good player, so movies is all it needs to do.

Setup includes:

Sony 100 watt/channel 6.1 AVR
Monitor 40 fronts
CS2 center
Bose 2x arrays for rear surround
Marantz CDP
Sony DVD player

Thanks
Marantz AV7005
Marantz MM7055
Onkyo DX-755 CdP
Oppo BDP-93
Technics SL-1301/Shure M97xE
Polk RTi A7s
Polk CSi A6
Polk FXi A6s
Velodyne VDR10-BV
Panamax M5100-PM
Antec VERIS A/V Cooler x 2
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  • HB27
    HB27 Posts: 1,518
    edited November 2010
    I just picked up my second Panasonic BDP. This was the DMP BD65 for $100 at HH Gregg at the "Black Friday" price. Normally $185.
    Fast loading and versatile. Should fit your needs nicely. Easy to use remote.
    Excellent picture. I have the 60 also but it's slow loading and they're about the same $$.
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  • grif32
    grif32 Posts: 267
    edited November 2010
    Here you go. Add it to your cart and it's $60 plus tax with free shipping:

    http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665791146&XID=A:1225267:10396361:u0t2377865f9fp0c0s525:CJ&ref=http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=2377865

    It's $119.99 but when you add it to your cart it takes of $60.00
    (3) PS3's, Xbox 360, (2) Wii's and Nintendo NES
    (2) Panny DMPBDT110 3D Standalone Players
    Panny 60" 3D Plasma TC-60ST30
    Panny 50" Plasma TC-P50G10
    Panny 50" 3D TV TC-P50GT25
    Denon AVR-891
    Harmoney One Remote
    Polk Monitor 70's,Polk CS2, Polk Monitor 40's
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  • camp21178
    camp21178 Posts: 273
    edited November 2010
    I've had many Sony CD and DVD players including car audio and I've never had a problem. I had a Toshiba DVD player that lasted about 20 hours. I had a Panasonic that died after a couple of years and not that much use. I love Sony.
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  • orrb_05
    orrb_05 Posts: 215
    edited November 2010
    What's a "steal"?

    http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6667310&CatId=4670

    http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6277452&CatId=4670

    http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6331909&CatId=4670
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  • cnoat
    cnoat Posts: 315
    edited November 2010
    Never had a Sony that died.My 400 disk changer is going on 6 years,and my bedroom dvd is going on nine.
    Parasound Avc-1800
    Mains-Rti 12 -Parasound 1500a
    Center-Csi5-Parasound 1000a
    Rears-Rti 8-Parasound 750a
    Sub SVS Ultra Tv 12
    Diamondback and King Cobra IC's
    AQ T4 SC
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited November 2010
    darn non of the players here mentioned have built in wifi some say ready but that means you have to but their 40-60$ adapter.
    Klipsch The Nines, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet, Border Patrol SE-I, Audioquest Niagara 5000 & Thunder, Cullen Crossover II PC's.
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  • Gulfstrings
    Gulfstrings Posts: 313
    edited November 2010
    grif32 - I missed it!

    orrb_05 - That Yamaha is what I call a "steal!" I'm a born sucker for a deal like that. However, I'm too tight on space for this one. It's too tall!

    Saw a couple LG brand players out there, but have no experience with LG. Lots of Samsung models but several unfortunate comments about quality.

    Starting to think I may add streaming to the thinking ...
    Marantz AV7005
    Marantz MM7055
    Onkyo DX-755 CdP
    Oppo BDP-93
    Technics SL-1301/Shure M97xE
    Polk RTi A7s
    Polk CSi A6
    Polk FXi A6s
    Velodyne VDR10-BV
    Panamax M5100-PM
    Antec VERIS A/V Cooler x 2
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited November 2010
    I have the Samsung BD-P1200 that I just upgraded from because I wanted Netflix streaming. All the firmware is up to date, it plays discs well, and has the best DVD up-conversion of any brand IMO. $50+ actual shipping if you want it Gulfstrings.
    Jake
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  • blockatvalpo
    blockatvalpo Posts: 87
    edited November 2010
    I bought this Insignia http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Insignia%26%23153%3B+-+Internet+Connectable+/+Wi-Fi+Built-in+Blu-ray+Disc+Player/9386103.p?id=1218096448903&skuId=9386103 a couple months ago and I love it. For $100 you get a blu-ray player, netflix player, pandora player, etc. Best of all, the wireless adapter is built in.
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited November 2010
    I'm going to pull the trigger on that Sony player for $59.99 with free shipping. Thanks for letting us know, grif.
    Display: Sony 42" LCD
    Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
    Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
    AVR: Sony STR-DA2400ES
    Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
    Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
    Fronts: NHT 2.5
    Center: NHT VS-1.2A
    Surrounds: NHT Super One
    Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD
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  • grif32
    grif32 Posts: 267
    edited November 2010
    Gulfstrings wrote: »
    grif32 - I missed it!

    orrb_05 - That Yamaha is what I call a "steal!" I'm a born sucker for a deal like that. However, I'm too tight on space for this one. It's too tall!

    Saw a couple LG brand players out there, but have no experience with LG. Lots of Samsung models but several unfortunate comments about quality.

    Starting to think I may add streaming to the thinking ...

    You can still get the deal for $60 on that player. Just add it to your cart.
    (3) PS3's, Xbox 360, (2) Wii's and Nintendo NES
    (2) Panny DMPBDT110 3D Standalone Players
    Panny 60" 3D Plasma TC-60ST30
    Panny 50" Plasma TC-P50G10
    Panny 50" 3D TV TC-P50GT25
    Denon AVR-891
    Harmoney One Remote
    Polk Monitor 70's,Polk CS2, Polk Monitor 40's
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  • grif32
    grif32 Posts: 267
    edited November 2010
    HTguru1982 wrote: »
    I'm going to pull the trigger on that Sony player for $59.99 with free shipping. Thanks for letting us know, grif.

    NP, way to good of a deal to pass up on for $60 with free shipping.
    (3) PS3's, Xbox 360, (2) Wii's and Nintendo NES
    (2) Panny DMPBDT110 3D Standalone Players
    Panny 60" 3D Plasma TC-60ST30
    Panny 50" Plasma TC-P50G10
    Panny 50" 3D TV TC-P50GT25
    Denon AVR-891
    Harmoney One Remote
    Polk Monitor 70's,Polk CS2, Polk Monitor 40's
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  • Gulfstrings
    Gulfstrings Posts: 313
    edited November 2010
    grif32 wrote: »
    NP, way to good of a deal to pass up on for $60 with free shipping.

    Alright! This time it showed they had inventory and the order is placed.

    Thanks, grif, great lead.
    Marantz AV7005
    Marantz MM7055
    Onkyo DX-755 CdP
    Oppo BDP-93
    Technics SL-1301/Shure M97xE
    Polk RTi A7s
    Polk CSi A6
    Polk FXi A6s
    Velodyne VDR10-BV
    Panamax M5100-PM
    Antec VERIS A/V Cooler x 2
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  • grif32
    grif32 Posts: 267
    edited November 2010
    Gulfstrings wrote: »
    Alright! This time it showed they had inventory and the order is placed.

    Thanks, grif, great lead.

    Welcome, I grabbed one for the little one's room for that price.
    (3) PS3's, Xbox 360, (2) Wii's and Nintendo NES
    (2) Panny DMPBDT110 3D Standalone Players
    Panny 60" 3D Plasma TC-60ST30
    Panny 50" Plasma TC-P50G10
    Panny 50" 3D TV TC-P50GT25
    Denon AVR-891
    Harmoney One Remote
    Polk Monitor 70's,Polk CS2, Polk Monitor 40's
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  • Lietuvis91
    Lietuvis91 Posts: 909
    edited November 2010
    do you guys think this would be a good player for double duty for music and video?
    Living Room 7.1 HT Rig:

    M70 | CS2 | M60 | Atrium5 - Surr. | SUB - Emotiva ULTRA12 + Tara Labs sub cable | Pioneer Elite VSX-52 | Parasound HCAs 1000A | Sony BDP-S790 | Belkin PureAV PF60 | MIT Exp2 Wires

    Bedroom 5.0 HT Rig (Music/Movies/Gaming) :

    LSi9 | LsiC | Lsi/fx | Marantz SR7002 | NAD T955 | Sony BDP-S360 | Belkin PureAV PF30 | AQ Blue Racer II ICs & AQ Type 4 wires | PS3
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  • Lietuvis91
    Lietuvis91 Posts: 909
    edited November 2010
    ahhhh... forget it, bought one anyway! At 60 bucks, can't beat it, and I need a blue ray player anyway.
    Living Room 7.1 HT Rig:

    M70 | CS2 | M60 | Atrium5 - Surr. | SUB - Emotiva ULTRA12 + Tara Labs sub cable | Pioneer Elite VSX-52 | Parasound HCAs 1000A | Sony BDP-S790 | Belkin PureAV PF60 | MIT Exp2 Wires

    Bedroom 5.0 HT Rig (Music/Movies/Gaming) :

    LSi9 | LsiC | Lsi/fx | Marantz SR7002 | NAD T955 | Sony BDP-S360 | Belkin PureAV PF30 | AQ Blue Racer II ICs & AQ Type 4 wires | PS3
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  • grif32
    grif32 Posts: 267
    edited November 2010
    Lietuvis91 wrote: »
    ahhhh... forget it, bought one anyway! At 60 bucks, can't beat it, and I need a blue ray player anyway.

    LOL yeah to hard to pass up for $60 shipped.
    (3) PS3's, Xbox 360, (2) Wii's and Nintendo NES
    (2) Panny DMPBDT110 3D Standalone Players
    Panny 60" 3D Plasma TC-60ST30
    Panny 50" Plasma TC-P50G10
    Panny 50" 3D TV TC-P50GT25
    Denon AVR-891
    Harmoney One Remote
    Polk Monitor 70's,Polk CS2, Polk Monitor 40's
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  • Lietuvis91
    Lietuvis91 Posts: 909
    edited November 2010
    grif32 wrote: »
    LOL yeah to hard to pass up for $60 shipped.

    yeah, it does bit stream, I'll let the receiver handle the rest.... :wink:
    Living Room 7.1 HT Rig:

    M70 | CS2 | M60 | Atrium5 - Surr. | SUB - Emotiva ULTRA12 + Tara Labs sub cable | Pioneer Elite VSX-52 | Parasound HCAs 1000A | Sony BDP-S790 | Belkin PureAV PF60 | MIT Exp2 Wires

    Bedroom 5.0 HT Rig (Music/Movies/Gaming) :

    LSi9 | LsiC | Lsi/fx | Marantz SR7002 | NAD T955 | Sony BDP-S360 | Belkin PureAV PF30 | AQ Blue Racer II ICs & AQ Type 4 wires | PS3
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  • Gulfstrings
    Gulfstrings Posts: 313
    edited November 2010
    grif32 wrote: »
    LOL yeah to hard to pass up for $60 shipped.

    Apparently these Sony's are sold/shipped in Florida. They add $4-something in taxes to my price.

    Still ...
    Marantz AV7005
    Marantz MM7055
    Onkyo DX-755 CdP
    Oppo BDP-93
    Technics SL-1301/Shure M97xE
    Polk RTi A7s
    Polk CSi A6
    Polk FXi A6s
    Velodyne VDR10-BV
    Panamax M5100-PM
    Antec VERIS A/V Cooler x 2
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,989
    edited November 2010
    grif32 wrote: »
    Here you go. Add it to your cart and it's $60 plus tax with free shipping:

    http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665791146&XID=A:1225267:10396361:u0t2377865f9fp0c0s525:CJ&ref=http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=2377865

    It's $119.99 but when you add it to your cart it takes of $60.00
    Maybe I missed it and maybe I didn't but does this unit also do the netflix thing wirelessly from the computer? It looks to me like it does not. Anybody know for sure?
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • Lietuvis91
    Lietuvis91 Posts: 909
    edited November 2010
    no wireless, and no netflix streaming... that's probably the reason it's $60 and not $120 or more
    Living Room 7.1 HT Rig:

    M70 | CS2 | M60 | Atrium5 - Surr. | SUB - Emotiva ULTRA12 + Tara Labs sub cable | Pioneer Elite VSX-52 | Parasound HCAs 1000A | Sony BDP-S790 | Belkin PureAV PF60 | MIT Exp2 Wires

    Bedroom 5.0 HT Rig (Music/Movies/Gaming) :

    LSi9 | LsiC | Lsi/fx | Marantz SR7002 | NAD T955 | Sony BDP-S360 | Belkin PureAV PF30 | AQ Blue Racer II ICs & AQ Type 4 wires | PS3
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