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01-11-2010, 05:14 PM
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| DVD Player or Blue Ray
I just bought a 46"lcd.
I would like a player to play some of the movies that I have as well as some I have burned to disk. Now the question is should I go for a DVD player or a Blu Ray one. Does the Blu Ray one play regular DVD's and burnt disks or just Blu Ray disks?
Where is a good place to buy one and what is a fair price. I just returned a Sony DVD player today as the dam thing would not play the burnt disks some region code error.
Any help would be appreciated.
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01-11-2010, 05:35 PM
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#2 | | Banned (ABWS)
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I'd buy a BR player. If they can't play burned movies then buy a 20 dollar DVD player from walmart aswell as they play copies Posted via RS Mobile | |
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01-11-2010, 06:07 PM
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#3 | | In RS I Trust
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mostly all blueray players play old dvds and burnt ones as well. You have a nice new HD tv that you spent some nice cash on so whats the point of watching the same old movies? Trust me once you go Blueray you wont go back there is that much of a difference. Or just get a PS3 and have the best of both worlds and yes it plays burnt dvds as well.
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01-11-2010, 06:18 PM
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#4 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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yeah get the blu-ray player. I suggest the ps3. 
And it is very good at upconverting dvds.
btw, it is Blu-Ray.. not BLUE-ray
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01-11-2010, 06:21 PM
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#5 | | WOAH! i think Vtec just kicked in!
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So many people get the "blu-ray" spelling wrong. Like others have said, just go for the PS3, it's not much more then a regular "blu-ray" player.
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01-11-2010, 06:37 PM
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#6 | | Even when im right, revscene.net is still right!
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if u just got urself a big hd tv than complete the setup and go blu-ray
such a noticeable difference
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01-11-2010, 06:40 PM
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#7 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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PS3:
- Blu Ray player that easily and automatically updates firmware
- DVD and Data DVD playback
- Stream media from other devices easily
- Access internet and Playstation store to download content
- Chat with your friends
- Netflix streaming (if you live in the states)
Oh and i think it plays video games or something...
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01-11-2010, 08:48 PM
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#8 | | Willing to sell a family member for a few minutes on RS
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yup get a ps3
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01-11-2010, 09:09 PM
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#9 | | Snapping away
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here's a thought, burn better discs by removing the region code locks
the ps3 will not play certain region DVD's as well, but the DVDs look so good on it.
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01-11-2010, 09:26 PM
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#10 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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I say PS3 as well. I previously was using divx dvd players for years. Last once eveb having a usb port so I didn't need to even burn stuff on disc anymore as I would just use a thumb drive. However, once I got my PS3 I can't remember the last time I used my dvd player. I just just upload all my shit onto the ps3 and play from there now.
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01-11-2010, 09:49 PM
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#11 | | Banned (BBM)
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blue ray dude, u got the high def tv, u gotta bring out the best out of it
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01-11-2010, 10:15 PM
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#12 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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blu-ray...fair price is $150
prices of blu-ray movies and boxsets are still pricey so expect to have some cash to burn if you want to watch the latest movies for the next 2-3 years. But hey, if you just bought a 46" TV, why not make good use of it right?
Plus most DVD will look like shit on HDTV even with their "upscale" abilities
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01-11-2010, 10:33 PM
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someone needs to make a BR player that reads mkv.
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01-11-2010, 10:46 PM
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Future proof my friend.
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01-12-2010, 12:52 AM
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#15 | | RS Licensed Vendor
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I 2nd the PS3. Especially since the price drop.
It does ALOT more than just play BD and DVD.
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01-12-2010, 01:09 AM
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#16 | | Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS
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I got a BR player
But if i had the money, PS3 for sure!
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01-12-2010, 02:03 AM
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#17 | | I only answer to my username, my real name is Irrelevant!
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if ur looking for a cheap bd player may as well look for one that plays MKV files
HP BD-2000
LG 390
Oppo (it aint cheap tho)
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01-12-2010, 10:39 AM
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#18 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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ps3 is the way to go, it basically acts as a entertainment unit
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01-12-2010, 02:47 PM
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#19 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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LOL Cant wait for the DVD to be EOL.. then Blu-ray will be really cheap.... Does anyone remember the soo called CD?
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01-12-2010, 07:01 PM
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#20 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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Originally Posted by SuperSlowSS  yeah get the blu-ray player. I suggest the ps3.
And it is very good at upconverting dvds.
btw, it is Blu-Ray.. not BLUE-ray | blu-ray is a trademark...it is a blue colored laser so blue ray can also be used...
get one of them media streamers....
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01-12-2010, 07:06 PM
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#21 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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just brought a 30 inch big ass tube tv i can't decide
VHS or VCD bro?
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01-12-2010, 08:46 PM
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#22 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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Originally Posted by JesseBlue blu-ray is a trademark...it is a blue colored laser so blue ray can also be used...
get one of them media streamers.... | It is actually a blue/violet color. But you are right, call it whatever you want.... especially if it is trademarked. Don't want them lawyer on your ass for saying the correct name.
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01-12-2010, 09:59 PM
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#23 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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Originally Posted by threezero just brought a 30 inch big ass tube tv i can't decide
VHS or VCD bro? | Neither, betamax noob.
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01-13-2010, 12:46 AM
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^ but for your karaoke needs, buy this awesome new contraption called a laser disc. It'll be the next big thing! You heard it here first!
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01-13-2010, 11:58 AM
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#25 | | nuggets mod
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This might be a silly question, but did you get a 1080p 46"?
If yes, as everyone said, get the PS3.
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