Blue Ray Folks Help Me Out!

the chi · 12-08-2009, 03:30 PM

I am looking at this basic unit to get the hubby and I into the Blue Ray craze.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+...0ray&cp=1&lp=1

Keep in mind, we arent at Tiggers level of perfection electronically (meaning if its simple, works and is easy to use its good for us). We have good tv's and want something that will stream our Netflix account as well as play Blue Ray and DVD's. Is the one I linked a good option for those of you who know these things?

the chi · 12-08-2009, 03:32 PM

And if I wanted to use it with a wireless internet connection, is there some way to do this?

Rider · 12-08-2009, 03:40 PM

Do you have a 1080P TV already? If not blu ray might not be any better quality than a standard DVD player.

fasternyou929 · 12-08-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Do you have a 1080P TV already? If not blu ray might not be any better quality than a standard DVD player.

Not true.

Blu-Ray will look better than upscaled standard DVD (which is only 480i) on 720p, 1080i, and 1080p.

the chi · 12-08-2009, 03:44 PM

Yep, 2 of the 3 are 1080...

Im actually more interested in the Netflix streaming capability.

Rider · 12-08-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Not true.

Blu-Ray will look better than upscaled standard DVD (which is only 480i) on 720p, 1080i, and 1080p.

What if you don't even have a 720P TV? I have an old 32' LCD that isn't 720P and I don't have a blu ray on that TV because I didn't think it would do any good.

Trip · 12-08-2009, 03:50 PM

Just go buy a cheap one at walmart. Don't go big. Blu ray isn't going to be as big as DVD.

fasternyou929 · 12-08-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

What if you don't even have a 720P TV? I have an old 32' LCD that isn't 720P and I don't have a blu ray on that TV because I didn't think it would do any good.

Yeah, if your TV doesn't support 720p or greater you won't see a difference. I just wanted to point out she didn't need 1080p support to see a (very noticeable) difference between standard DVD and Blu-Ray. I had the same concerns when I recently bought a Blu-Ray player for my TV that supports 720p and 1080i. All those concerns evaporated as soon as I hit play on the first Blu-Ray disc.

goof2 · 12-08-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by The Chi

Yep, 2 of the 3 are 1080...

Im actually more interested in the Netflix streaming capability.

In order to connect it wirelessly you would need to get a wireless USB adapter. I don't know if any others are compatible, but the one Samsung sells for this model is $80 through their website. You may be able to find it cheaper but if you want wireless I would look in to this before you buy the Blu-ray player. Spending over half the price of the player just to connect it wirelessly would annoy me.

RACER X · 12-08-2009, 04:31 PM

and if you're gonna spend $140 + $80, might as well pony up to a PS3 cuz it's one of the better blue rays, has built in wifi , and now netflicks w/ the added benefit of gaming.

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12-08-2009, 03:40 PM	#3
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Do you have a 1080P TV already? If not blu ray might not be any better quality than a standard DVD player.

12-08-2009, 03:50 PM	#7
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	Just go buy a cheap one at walmart. Don't go big. Blu ray isn't going to be as big as DVD.