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RE: 1. It's noisy; 2. Its connectivity options are extremely limited

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cfraser

In Reply to: RE: 1. It's noisy; 2. Its connectivity options are extremely limited posted by racerguy on January 07, 2009 at 11:33:45

It's not noisy *unless* you're gaming or don't give it ventilation. The latest 80/160GB versions are based on the quieter old 40GB version which runs much cooler than the units people mostly complain about (different chipset and technology).

Connectivity is fine IF you have HDMI. If you don't you will some day. This is not a flaw, any more than saying a 5.1/7.1 device is "flawed" because you only have 2 speakers... But yes, you do need HDMI to get all the good stuff, so I wouldn't even bother with the PS3 unless that's in your near future.

The lack of built-in IR connectivity was a stupid Sony decision, I'll give you that. Especially when you consider a third-party solution is available for as low as $10...

Follow Ups:

" you do need HDMI to get all the good stuff..." - oscar 16:28:52 01/07/09 (2)
I assume you mean the the lossless/uncompressed audio "good stuff". If so, I disagree. The right player will give me all of that on the 5/7.1 analog outputs which is my preferred approach given my aversion to spending 4-5 figures on a new preamp/processor. PS3 need not apply.

A new pre/pro for video processing ? perhaps not if I can get "equivalent" video fireworks from the right combination of source player(s) and display.
- With the PS3 you need HDMI to get all the "good stuff". - cfraser 18:25:57 01/07/09 (1)
  There is no other option with it for lossless BD audio.
  [when quoted in context]
  
  Edits: 01/07/09
  - Thus the biggest reason I don't have a PS3. nt - oscar 05:32:13 01/09/09 (0)
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It's noisier than any other device in my A/V room. That makes it noisy. Period. End of story (nt) - racerguy 12:33:03 01/07/09 (1)
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- Same here...but I can't hear it when I'm using it, so it doesn't matter. (nt) - cfraser 12:40:50 01/07/09 (0)

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