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Budget blu-ray player recommendation?

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  • 15-11-2010 5:14pm
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    Zilog
    Registered Users Posts: 332 ✭✭


    Hi to all in Richer Sounds,

    I'm looking to purchase a blu-ray player, what would you recommend?

    My criteria:
    - Maximum spend €150
    - Required for this weekend (can collect at Dublin Philips store if required!)

    I had read some time ago good things about the Sony BDP-S360, is this still the front runner in this price range?

    Thanks,
    Zilog


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    Richersounds.ie: Ashley
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    Hi Zilog

    I have just received in the cool little BDP3100 Blu-Ray Player

    This is it below....

    BDP3100_05-IMS-global?wid=430&hei=430&$jpglarge$
    It sells for €149.99 so is bang on budget:)

    Its a BD-Live/Profile 2 Blu Ray player that will output DD TrueHD and DTS MasterAudio via HDMI to a suitable AV amp/receiver.

    Its also DivX Ultra compatible and has a USB input on the front panel for USB Flashdrives (the USB on the back is for 1 GB USB sticks for BD-Live content)

    Its will naturally upscale DVD to 1080p and output BR's at 1080p/24fps

    all in all it does pretty much everything you need from a BR player.
    I should mention that it's not a 3D ready player (that will be the step up BDP5180 @ €199.99)

    Have a look here for full spec

    http://www.p4c.philips.com/files/b/bdp3100_05/bdp3100_05_pss_eng.pdf

    I only have a couple remaining so if you'd like it let me know and I'll reserve it up for you and you can collect from me - The Philips Shop anytime

    Cheers
    Ash


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    Zilog
    Registered Users Posts: 332 ✭✭Zilog


    Hi Ashley,

    Thanks for the quick response!

    3D is not an issue, so no problems there!

    Doing a bit of reading in the meantime, what is your opinion of the Philips vs the current Sony BDP-S370, which seems to be getting good reviews and is in a similar price band? The Sony seems to have a few nice extras too - plays MKV's as well as DivX, there is an iPhone remote app, YouTube player - which the Philips does not have.
    From reading the Philips feature list and the Sony's, and the Sony's reviews, the Sony appears to have the upper hand. I realise in use this may not be the case!!

    Thanks for your help,
    Zilog.


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    Richersounds.ie: Ashley
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    Hi Zilog

    I have the BDP3100 partnered up with the 40PFL7605H (makes a nice combo this) and it certainly produces an excellent image.

    I've tried it with a variety of BluRay films and I'd say it will look great with most TV's its plugged into

    It is DivX Ultra compatiable but makes no mention of MKV files i'm afraid.

    Regarding the Sony player I had a look on Richer Sounds stock system and it looks like they only have the display unit in stock - your best buzzing them on 0044 333 900 0070 and one of the guys will be able to update you on the eta of the next batch they are due to receive.

    cheers
    Ash


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    Zilog
    Registered Users Posts: 332 ✭✭Zilog


    Hi Ashley,

    Thanks for the reply, I'll follow up with store.


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