I am now looking for a cost effective next gen HD player. I am leaning towards Blu since Disney is still exclusive for them. I don't need a top of the line unit like my Pioneer or Panny since this is for outside. I was thinking the Philips or the Sammy since both can be had for around 500.00. Any ideas? I would love to get an A2 HD DVD player but there is just not enough kids content. I would like being able to do Pirates of the Caribbean 2 or Cars outside this summer! :)

On second thought I may just wait it out until the LG hits a reasonable price. Then I will have the best of both worlds in one unit! ;)

Neutral is the way to go. I have both and don't regret it a bit. King Kong on your projector would be amazing!

Good thinking! King Kong would rock outside... My Wife thought Twister would be awesome but only if they release it in HD! ;)

The lg is now starting to drop below 1,000! It won't be much longer... :)

For the price why not select the PS3. With the cost = to the other dedicated player options the additional ability to play games 20' wide outside is amazing. I expect the Bluetooth controls won't have issue with the distance an outdoor setup would have.

ps3 and the bluetooth remote. Great full featured Blu-Ray player. $600 dollars. HDMI or component hookups.

before and after the movie people can play games on the huge screen.

Not a bad option. Then I just would need to get HD DVD capability. Maybe the 199 add on for my 360 or the cheaper Sammy player... Video games outside on a screen that bg would be awesome... Thanks, I will consider this route... :)

For the price why not select the PS3. With the cost = to the other dedicated player options the additional ability to play games 20' wide outside is amazing. I expect the Bluetooth controls won't have issue with the distance an outdoor setup would have.

Ziv.