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"BluRay plus large 1080P HDTV equals great cinema." on by peterwhite
Pros: Purchased 3 as early Christmas presents for myself and parents. Initial set-up was very easy. I already had an upscale DVD but full 1080P video with digital sound is fantastic. First test was a Disney flix and I was shocked at the color enhancement.
Cons: ROM upgrade was fine for me but would likely be a little techie for the average consumer who simply wanted to upgrade from DVD to BluRay. Fortunately for my parents and in-laws, they have me. Iimage and sound quality are superb.
Summary: The first question I'm always asked is, do you really need a 42" HDTV and BluRay player with Soundbar (and XBOX 360 too) in the Master Bedroom. My answer always, 'no ... but it sure is a lot of fun!' Seriously, I enjoy multi-media and decided that I researched the brand to give me the best cinematic experience. The BluRay was the last piece in the puzzle and I had a lot of fun adding a few titles to my film collection with post Holiday sales. For now I don't have any immediate plans to replace titles (other than musts like Star Wars, LOTR, the Godfather, and Ten Commandments) but will enjoy new titles; especially if the producers continue the trend of including BOTH a DVD and BluRay Disc.
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"Amazing value at a great price" on by dhb220
Pros: Video playback in 1080p/24 is great with the proper settings on both the player and HDTV. Load times were much faster when compared to Profile 1.0 and 1.1 units. Sound quality was overall good as well. Priced under $200 at many retailers.
Cons: The remote control is not very responsive and a noticeable delay occurs when pressing buttons. Also, this unit does not have an Ethernet port and firmware updates will require burning a CD or DVD.
Summary: For the price, this player is truly worth a hard look. At the time of me writing this review, there is no other blu-ray player under $200 that outperforms this unit. I do find that the Playstation 3 has SLIGHTLY sharper image quality, but its over double the price ($399). For those who are looking for a standalone player at a reasonable price, this unit is highly recommended.
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"Great Product! Can't agree with Cnet editor." on by Tconley2
Pros: I had no image concerns at all once I used the right cable. I used a basic HDMI cable and got jags just like Cnet reported. I then used a high end Monster cable and Bam! I was watching in PS3 quality. Sound was fine too with Sony AMP and FO cable.
Cons: I could not get the cable company remote to locate the code for the DVD. I have never run into this issue before and could not even pick up the code using the "search" code function. Oh well, a little issue but not a big one.
Summary: I ordered the Sony BDP-350 and Best Buy got backed up and did not send it to me on time. I went out last minute and pickeed up the Phillips-non left. I was hesitant to buy it but took the chance. I really like the unit and will keep it. I have the PS3 on two Sony 1080's and can't believe the 350 will produce more than the PS3. The Phillips unit surprised me and I will keep it and send the 350 back to Best Buy. I also take issue with the sound review in the Cnet posting. I was pretty concerned until I did my own testing. I am using a 3 or 4 year old Sony AMP that has digital specs. By using the TV, Samsung 1080p, as my source for the AMP and a fiber optic cable I am producing some very nice sounds. I have Yamaha rear speakers and JBL center. I am not using a sub woofer since this is a bedroom set up. I watched Dark Night on the set up and was very pleased. The interesting part of all is that I got the Phillips unti for under $180 on sale. It is a little bulky but I don't mind since I placed in on the lower level of my case and you can't see it anyway.
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"This does bitsream TrueHD and DTS HD MA. Very responsive unit." on by Echohead
Pros: Advanced audio with capable receiver. Responsive player that seems to negotiate BD-J very well, Great image on my DLP TV.
Cons: NO ethernet port. Firmware updates are not user friendly.
Summary: I can't see the jaggies mentioned in the review. The image looks the same as the Sony and Sharp BD players I have used. The difference between this and those two besides being less expensive, is the Philips unit loads quicker and handles BD-J menus very well and it bitstreams advanced audio codecs. I am very pleased with this unit and find it superior to most 1st and 2nd gen BD standalones. I would certainly recommend this unit.
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