Anything I should know before buying a Blu-Ray player ?

Thats really all im asking really. Ive seen players from manufactorers such as LG and Samsung for around 70-100 pounds. Im not really bothered about things like Internet connectivity since I dont really see how I would use it.

Im basically asking, are there any specifications I should be looking for ? do all Blu-ray players output at 1080p ?

Just dont get those Slim-Line blu-ray players, they are horrible.

Yeah, most of the newer models of blurays that have come out in the past couple of years support 1080p. But what you should know--even if you're not interested in having something w/ internet connectivity, is that it will be imperative to make sure you keep the firmware updated on it. Unlike the PS3 w/ it's firmware updates that come by the PS3 telling you an update is available; if you don't have a standalone bluray player hooked to the internet you won't know automatically. So make sure when you get a new player that's the first thing you do. This can usually be done by checking on the manufacturer's bluray product page on your computer.

Other than that there's not too many specifications I can think of unless you have something particular in mind that you're looking for in a bluray player (i.e. 3D, Internet streaming apps, Netflix, etc.).

as long as its bd 2.0 your good oh and use hdmi

Make sure it comes with Wifi and has storage space.ultimameteora

thats a waste i never need to download anything.

[QUOTE="ultimameteora"]Make sure it comes with Wifi and has storage space.dontshackzmii

thats a waste i never need to download anything.

Well the concept of Wifi shouldn't necessarily be a factor--I actually just have bluray play w/ Ethernet connect (my PS3 is wireless though)--but have an internet enabled/ready bluray player doesn't have to be just about 'downloading anything'. A lot newer models of standalone BD players can stream apps like Netflix, Hulu, even Youtube. Plus, having a BD player have some sort of internet connection can make it simpler to do firmware updates.

It's great to have Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, Youtube, Pandora all that.. mine don't have any of those seems kinda plain.Dogswithguns

Yeah, those are pretty cool to have on a BD player. I've got a Sony BDP-BX37 that has those apps on there,

I still say PS3, for the exclusives games on it + easy blu ray updates.

You can get a LG BD650 for under $100 in the states. Starts fast, plays well, quiet, easier to control than PS3 and quite a bit cheaper too.rastan

I've never personally encountered a player in the states that couldn't be upgraded via usb. This has usb 2.0 on the front panel so you should be able to download firmware to it via usb.

http://www.lg.com/us/support/product/support-product-profile.jsp?customerModelCode=BD650&matchedModelCode=1000014262&searchEngineModelCode=BD650&initialTab=warranty&targetPage=support-product-profile

Just get a PS3 unless your looking for a cheap Blu-Ray player...

Just look at reviews before you buy. You'd be surprised at the garbage that gets put out there, and bought, because of an attractive price point.

Some key things I'd look for?:

-wifi-it is a nice feature to be able to stream internet media.

-Check what kind of discs/media it can play-it's nice having a player that can play everything from .mkv to avchd.

Just look at reviews before you buy. You'd be surprised at the garbage that gets put out there, and bought, because of an attractive price point.

Some key things I'd look for?:

-wifi-it is a nice feature to be able to stream internet media.

-Check what kind of discs/media it can play-it's nice having a player that can play everything from .mkv to avchd.

Heirren

I recommend getting one with built in wifi... unless you have an ethernet cable running back there already, of course. Blu Rays have a lot of online enabled features, and it's nice to have one with the ability to connect.donalbane

Why do bluray players need the firmware updated all the time?

Why do bluray players need the firmware updated all the time?

topgunmv

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Why do bluray players need the firmware updated all the time?

donalbane

Well that's stupid. Guess I won't be buying one of those things then.