OFFICIAL "HELP ME CHOOSE A PLAYER" THREAD: Can't decide? Start HERE. - Page 496

Originally Posted by dryasanne 

Just about to buy a Sony 590 from Amazon.com

At $115.00 this is just perfect price


Other players with 3D and built in wifi I should consider at this price?

I already have two, the oppo 93 which I am about to sell
-- and the fantastic Sony 790

Most of all I would just buy another 790, I am so happy with it.

But its kind of pricey, what are the cheaper alternatives - that plays Life of pi in 3D and Skyfall just as perfect as my Sony 790 and Oppo 93 ?

PS
This new sony 5100 - whats the "big deal" with this, compared to the older 590 ?? Its only 10-20 dollars more expensive, I guess.

Originally Posted by dryasanne 

PS
This new sony 5100 - whats the "big deal" with this, compared to the older 590 ?? Its only 10-20 dollars more expensive, I guess.

Originally Posted by BillP 

All players will upscale, and most have 3D. Panasonic and Sony are the most popular brands in your price range. You could either get a discount on a 2012 model, or get a 2013 model. PQ will be the same. The new models have added web browsers and are faster loading. Check out the Panny and Sony dedicated threads.

Originally Posted by R0ckets11 

Is the PQ really better on a OPPO? Sorry, complete newbie here.

Originally Posted by Splicer010 

No.

Originally Posted by R0ckets11 


Then why would people pay $500 or more or a bluray player?

Originally Posted by magic88889 

Hi, I'm looking for a new player to go with my new TV. Main features I want are Netflix, Youtube, and the ability to connect to a DLNA media server (or possibly some other server that is easy to set up).

Now I can find lots of players that do that, but what I really need is one capable of connecting to a 5Ghz N network. I would connect it to the 2.4 Ghz band, but I still have some older devices that need that for G. I'm having a really hard time finding any information about what kind of networks these players support. Pretty much every site I look at just says built-in wi-fi, as if that was all the information I needed.

I'm also on a budget and am looking at players under $150, although I may be willing to go above that if it has what I need. Any help anybody can give me would be appreciated.


Or perhaps I should get a roku and a cheap player to just play my discs?

Originally Posted by magic88889 

Hi, I'm looking for a new player to go with my new TV. Main features I want are Netflix, Youtube, and the ability to connect to a DLNA media server (or possibly some other server that is easy to set up).

Now I can find lots of players that do that, but what I really need is one capable of connecting to a 5Ghz N network. I would connect it to the 2.4 Ghz band, but I still have some older devices that need that for G. I'm having a really hard time finding any information about what kind of networks these players support. Pretty much every site I look at just says built-in wi-fi, as if that was all the information I needed.

I'm also on a budget and am looking at players under $150, although I may be willing to go above that if it has what I need. Any help anybody can give me would be appreciated.


Or perhaps I should get a roku and a cheap player to just play my discs?

Originally Posted by hernanu 

You're probably better off with a cheap player and a roku 3. The Vizio player has dual band connectivity, but there are complaints about consistent connectivity.

If you want a higher end player, you can get one but would need a media bridge like this one to have it perform reliably. It would give you the option of connecting other (three more) devices at good speeds wirelessly, but if you're only interested in the bluray, it's superfluous.

You would still need a player with DLNA capabilities.

Originally Posted by apw2607 

... or buy the cheap BD player + a 5Ghz WAP ... or Powerline.

Originally Posted by kreepy 

Within my Budget.. and it will probably be only used a BR player.. dont really care bout all the other options..I have a PS3 that i use for everything but the player itself if finally starting to show its age.

Within my budget.. looking at the PAN 220, 320, 230 and maybe the 330. Trying to keep it under $200. Always liked PAN products.

Originally Posted by hernanu 

True, if it's a possibility. However you get connectivity, the idea is to get the best you can. The request was for DLNA, Netflix and Youtube, bluray and DVD (I believe). The cheaper players may not have DLNA.

Best thing to do is to check the threads for the lower priced players, see that all of the three are handled well. Go with that and whatever connectivity works for you.

Originally Posted by timmay77 

I am looking for a blu ray player, other than Sony, that has a rear USB under $250. I like being able to start a blu ray from where I stopped it. It seems none of the players can do so without a USB stick plugged into it. I really do not like having a USB stick hanging out the front of the player. All of the new players do not have rear USB????

There reason I do not want a Sony is because I tried the S590 and the S790, both of which had serious audio lag when hooked up VIA HDMI to my Yamaha RX-A820, HDMI to my Samsung UN65ES8000. I recently purchased an LG BP530, no audio lag, but no rear USB!! I just can't win......

Originally Posted by timmay77 

I am looking for a blu ray player, other than Sony, that has a rear USB under $250. I like being able to start a blu ray from where I stopped it. It seems none of the players can do so without a USB stick plugged into it. I really do not like having a USB stick hanging out the front of the player. All of the new players do not have rear USB????

There reason I do not want a Sony is because I tried the S590 and the S790, both of which had serious audio lag when hooked up VIA HDMI to my Yamaha RX-A820, HDMI to my Samsung UN65ES8000. I recently purchased an LG BP530, no audio lag, but no rear USB!! I just can't win......

Originally Posted by mdavej 

. Also the audio lag is easily adjusted in the player setup.

Originally Posted by timmay77 

There is an audio delay option on the blu ray player, my AVR, and my TV, but that will not help me at all. My problem was the audio was DELAYED. All 3 units gave me the option to further delay the audio, which would make my problem worse. There are no options to ADVANCE the audio or DELAY the video....... What cured my problem was switching to a non-Sony blu ray.

I have to disagree with the statements on resuming discs. The Avengers, The Dark Knight Rises, Dredd, Brave, Breaking Dawn Part 2, Wreck it Ralph, Skyfall, Total Recall, and several other discs would not resume without a thumb drive plugged in on all 3 units I have tried, but would resume with a thumb drive installed. I had the Sony 590 &790 here at the same time comparing the 2, then returned them for the LG 530, all with the exact same results.

So far I am still on the hunt for a non Sony unit with a working rear USB......

Originally Posted by timmay77 

There is an audio delay option on the blu ray player, my AVR, and my TV, but that will not help me at all. My problem was the audio was DELAYED. All 3 units gave me the option to further delay the audio, which would make my problem worse. There are no options to ADVANCE the audio or DELAY the video....... What cured my problem was switching to a non-Sony blu ray.

I have to disagree with the statements on resuming discs. The Avengers, The Dark Knight Rises, Dredd, Brave, Breaking Dawn Part 2, Wreck it Ralph, Skyfall, Total Recall, and several other discs would not resume without a thumb drive plugged in on all 3 units I have tried, but would resume with a thumb drive installed. I had the Sony 590 &790 here at the same time comparing the 2, then returned them for the LG 530, all with the exact same results.

So far I am still on the hunt for a non Sony unit with a working rear USB......