**Official Blu-Ray & HD-DVD Thread Part II**

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  • Fresh Tendrils
    Strike Hard and Fade Away
    • Jul 2002
    • 36131

    #2806
    Re: **Official Blu-Ray & HD-DVD Thread Part II**

    I don't really have must-haves other than just playing dvds/blus. Wifi and apps would be a nice bonus since the apps on my TV don't run through my surround sound.



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    • GAMEC0CK2002
      Stayin Alive
      • Aug 2002
      • 10384

      #2807
      Re: **Official Blu-Ray & HD-DVD Thread Part II**

      This Sony has everything but wifi for $68 shipped: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-BDP-S185-...ayer+with+apps

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      • Fresh Tendrils
        Strike Hard and Fade Away
        • Jul 2002
        • 36131

        #2808
        Re: **Official Blu-Ray & HD-DVD Thread Part II**

        Nice. I saw something similar on Best Buy's website and its in stock in town so hopefully I can pick up something tonight.

        My blu-ray player "works", but I have to warm it up with a dvd first for about 40 minutes. Its sad.



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        • GAMEC0CK2002
          Stayin Alive
          • Aug 2002
          • 10384

          #2809
          Re: **Official Blu-Ray & HD-DVD Thread Part II**

          Originally posted by Fresh Tendrils
          Nice. I saw something similar on Best Buy's website and its in stock in town so hopefully I can pick up something tonight.

          My blu-ray player "works", but I have to warm it up with a dvd first for about 40 minutes. Its sad.
          Ouch.Happy hunti ng though.

          I picked up a 3D wifi LG player a month ago. UPS left it on the back porch steps. My dog thought it was a new chew toy. Everything EXCEPT the blu ray player (and remote) was trashed.

          Luckily he got bored once he got to the actual electronics.

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          • Blzer
            Resident film pundit
            • Mar 2004
            • 42531

            #2810
            Re: **Official Blu-Ray & HD-DVD Thread Part II**

            Originally posted by Fresh Tendrils
            My blu-ray player "works", but I have to warm it up with a dvd first for about 40 minutes. Its sad.

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            • Fresh Tendrils
              Strike Hard and Fade Away
              • Jul 2002
              • 36131

              #2811
              Re: **Official Blu-Ray & HD-DVD Thread Part II**

              Yeah, pretty much. It makes this "click" sound when its trying to read it without being warmed up.



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              • Fresh Tendrils
                Strike Hard and Fade Away
                • Jul 2002
                • 36131

                #2812
                Re: **Official Blu-Ray & HD-DVD Thread Part II**

                Originally posted by GAMEC0CK2002
                This Sony has everything but wifi for $68 shipped: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-BDP-S185-...ayer+with+apps
                Actually, this is the same thing I bought last night.

                Is there a way to make it wifi? I don't have an Ethernet connection downstairs.



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                • GAMEC0CK2002
                  Stayin Alive
                  • Aug 2002
                  • 10384

                  #2813
                  Re: **Official Blu-Ray & HD-DVD Thread Part II**

                  Originally posted by Fresh Tendrils
                  Actually, this is the same thing I bought last night.

                  Is there a way to make it wifi? I don't have an Ethernet connection downstairs.
                  You would need an ethernet bridge...which runs about anywhere from $30-50.

                  Unless you plan on connecting more than the blu ray player (bridges connect anywhere from 2-4 devices) it would be more cost effective to spend about $15 more for a blu ray player with wifi.

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                  • Fresh Tendrils
                    Strike Hard and Fade Away
                    • Jul 2002
                    • 36131

                    #2814
                    Re: **Official Blu-Ray & HD-DVD Thread Part II**

                    Originally posted by GAMEC0CK2002
                    You would need an ethernet bridge...which runs about anywhere from $30-50.

                    Unless you plan on connecting more than the blu ray player (bridges connect anywhere from 2-4 devices) it would be more cost effective to spend about $15 more for a blu ray player with wifi.
                    Something like this?
                    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/IOG...SIN=B004UAKCS6

                    I guess I'll use the blu-ray player until I find another one. We'll see.



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                    • GAMEC0CK2002
                      Stayin Alive
                      • Aug 2002
                      • 10384

                      #2815
                      Re: **Official Blu-Ray & HD-DVD Thread Part II**

                      Originally posted by Fresh Tendrils
                      Something like this?
                      http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/IOG...SIN=B004UAKCS6

                      I guess I'll use the blu-ray player until I find another one. We'll see.
                      Exactly....


                      EDIT: Samsung BR player w/ apps and wifi for $80 shipped http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-BD-E54...ay+player+wifi

                      Sony BR player w/ apps and wifi for $86 shipped http://www.amazon.com/Sony-BDP-S390-...ay+player+wifi
                      Last edited by GAMEC0CK2002; 12-28-2012, 10:05 AM.

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                      • Fresh Tendrils
                        Strike Hard and Fade Away
                        • Jul 2002
                        • 36131

                        #2816
                        Re: **Official Blu-Ray & HD-DVD Thread Part II**

                        http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...d_i=1266092011

                        This is $20 more than the one I bought. It looks like its based on the same model. I could be wrong. I'll probably order this instead and return the other one to Best Buy before the 30 days is up.



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                        • GAMEC0CK2002
                          Stayin Alive
                          • Aug 2002
                          • 10384

                          #2817
                          Re: **Official Blu-Ray & HD-DVD Thread Part II**

                          Originally posted by Fresh Tendrils
                          http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...d_i=1266092011

                          This is $20 more than the one I bought. It looks like its based on the same model. I could be wrong. I'll probably order this instead and return the other one to Best Buy before the 30 days is up.
                          Gotcha. Built-in wifi usually runs you about $15-20 extra.

                          which is still going to be cheaper than having to get a bridge (unless you are planning to add wifi to other devices)

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                          • Fresh Tendrils
                            Strike Hard and Fade Away
                            • Jul 2002
                            • 36131

                            #2818
                            Re: **Official Blu-Ray & HD-DVD Thread Part II**

                            The difference is only $10, but I would only use the bridge for the player. Seems like a better idea to just get the higher player and return the other even with the cost of gas.



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                            • GAMEC0CK2002
                              Stayin Alive
                              • Aug 2002
                              • 10384

                              #2819
                              Re: **Official Blu-Ray & HD-DVD Thread Part II**

                              Originally posted by Fresh Tendrils
                              The difference is only $10, but I would only use the bridge for the player. Seems like a better idea to just get the higher player and return the other even with the cost of gas.
                              Probably the best move. Ethernet bridges are so hit-n-miss. A lot of times they have to be reset for seemingly no reason at all.

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                              • GAMEC0CK2002
                                Stayin Alive
                                • Aug 2002
                                • 10384

                                #2820
                                Re: **Official Blu-Ray & HD-DVD Thread Part II**

                                According to slickdeals.net...

                                BEST BUY UPGRADE AND SAVE PROGRAM -- Begins January 13 2013 through the end of business February 2, 2013

                                Find those old DVDs

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