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• Oppo BPD-93 -nt - kSpace 14:33:39 03/02/12 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Blu ray 3D player recommendations needed............... posted by Cut-Throat on February 28, 2012 at 12:55:32

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• Consider how well it plays with others - Audio Snob 06:12:38 02/29/12 (4)
  In Reply to: RE: Blu ray 3D player recommendations needed............... posted by Cut-Throat on February 28, 2012 at 12:55:32

  Whatever brand you get consider how well it will coordinate with your TV and Home Theater system.

  I recently put together an all Sony system (TV, HT, 3D BRDVD)for my 90 year old mother with one of the primary considerations being simplicity of operation (i.e. keeping the number of remotes and complexity to a minimum).

  The Sony components do an excellent job of talking to one another -- keeping operation simple. I suspect Samsung may have similar options. Also I think (although I don't know because I don't follow the latest in video) there may be some developing standards to get components of different brands to talk to one another. Anyway, before purchase you may wish to consider how well your chosen components will coordinate.

  Also, as suggested below getting WiFi built-in (not just WiFi capable) on the BRDVD player is a useful low cost option. And I'm also of the opinion it is hard to buy too large of a screen for HD TV.
  

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  • RE: Consider how well it plays with others - Inmate51 17:11:20 03/01/12 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Consider how well it plays with others posted by Audio Snob on February 29, 2012 at 06:12:38

    My biggest complaint about players of all sorts is that they display next to nothing useful on their LED/LCD displays, making the user go through multiple menus on-screen, and that nearly everything has to be done via the remote - even basic things like track selection.
    
    I love informative displays and physical buttons! They're so helpful and convenient!
    
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  • RE: Consider how well it plays with others - Dynamite Ham 09:15:14 03/01/12 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Consider how well it plays with others posted by Audio Snob on February 29, 2012 at 06:12:38

    The above is correct, especially in the case of Samsung (which I own). The Samsung BD-D6500 0r 6700 are superb looking and sounding players when used with Samsung HDTVs.
    

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  • "it is hard to buy too large of a screen for HD TV".....Except if it won't fit in your space....... - Cut-Throat 09:38:19 02/29/12 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Consider how well it plays with others posted by Audio Snob on February 29, 2012 at 06:12:38

    This TV is for my upstairs system and it will only accommodate a 40 inch screen. It is replacing a 32 inch one.
    
    

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  • A 3D movie reccomendation - Audio Snob 06:24:19 02/29/12 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Consider how well it plays with others posted by Audio Snob on February 29, 2012 at 06:12:38

    I'm not a fan of 3D, but when we set up the system for my mom, to get started we purchased "IMax Space Station 3D", a cinematic visit to the exterior and interior of the space station narrated by Tom Hanks.
    
    It's visually stunning and I think good use of the 3D format in that you don't feel you are watching a 3D movie for the gimmicks.
    

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• Blu Ray Players Are Pretty Similar Go For A $200 One - Brian A 18:10:02 02/28/12 (2)
  In Reply to: RE: Blu ray 3D player recommendations needed............... posted by Cut-Throat on February 28, 2012 at 12:55:32

  And get a 46 inch TV. Money much better spent.
  
  We'll have to agree to disagree about global warming until the next global cooling scare comes along
  
  

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  • RE: Blu Ray Players Are Pretty Similar Go For A $200 One - Cut-Throat 09:26:52 02/29/12 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Blu Ray Players Are Pretty Similar Go For A $200 One posted by Brian A on February 28, 2012 at 18:10:02

    I have a 46 inch in the basement. The 40 inch is the biggest that will fit in the space that it's going in.
    
    

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  • PS - Brian A 18:10:58 02/28/12 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Blu Ray Players Are Pretty Similar Go For A $200 One posted by Brian A on February 28, 2012 at 18:10:02

    Assuming you have a home wifi, get a player with bulit in wifi. The lack of headaches will be worth it to say the least.
    
    We'll have to agree to disagree about global warming until the next global cooling scare comes along
    
    

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• RE: Blu ray 3D player recommendations needed............... - pbarach 17:01:38 02/28/12 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Blu ray 3D player recommendations needed............... posted by Cut-Throat on February 28, 2012 at 12:55:32

  Any BluRay player will play DVDs and CDs. Some will play SACDs or DVD-Audio discs as well, although they may not play up that capacity in their ads. You will get good results with Sony, Pioneer, Panasonic, or LG players that have the features you want in addition to 3D, and you shouldn't have to spend any more than $200 at most.
  
  Note: If you are connecting the player to an audio system that does not have HDMI connectivity, you will have to spend a lot more money in order to get a player that has 6.1 analog outputs and decent DACs (like $500 or so for an Oppo).
  

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