Can anyone recomend me a good blu ray player

frankietheturk · 11-02-2009, 13:26

Hi all i just purchased a 42" Panasonic TH42PZ80B TV and was wondering if anyone can recomend me a good priced blu ray player to go with it many thanks.

chrisjr · 11-02-2009, 13:54

The Sony 350 seems to be winning a lot of friends (myself included). Not the most expensive, shop around and you'll get it under 200 quid easily. But a very good machine.

I certainly can't find any serious "chuck it out the window" faults. Or even any minor ones

No doubt others will be along eventually with other recomendations.

http://www.sony.co.uk/product/blu-ra...layer/bdp-s350

daleboy · 11-02-2009, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankietheturk

Hi all i just purchased a 42" Panasonic TH42PZ80B TV and was wondering if anyone can recomend me a good priced blu ray player to go with it many thanks.

If your after a bargain, the new samsung bdp2500 is out now, I've got it, its a great machine. In argos its £342, but I got mine from robert whyte in glasgow for £179.99 plus 7 or 8 quid postage, a steal!

MrGiles2 · 11-02-2009, 15:34

Go for Sony BD 350, its a great machine for the price, and if you have a home cinema set up its even better!

screetch · 11-02-2009, 16:10

i would also suggest the sonsy S350 or if you prepared to pay more the s550.. just check the reviews online and you will see it is a great player

JBlink · 11-02-2009, 20:41

The Panasonic DMP BD35 gets even better reviews than the Sony and is under £190

tomconti · 11-02-2009, 21:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankietheturk

Hi all i just purchased a 42" Panasonic TH42PZ80B TV and was wondering if anyone can recomend me a good priced blu ray player to go with it many thanks.

I tried a Sony last year and it was awful.

The PS3 is good if you cna make use of its other features.

But Panasonic do some good machines.

The BD35 is under £200 but if you want a multiregion model for both BD and DVD then the BD30 for £269 from Multiregion Magic is the best price at the moment

braincapers · 12-02-2009, 08:56

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Originally Posted by JBlink

The Panasonic DMP BD35 gets even better reviews than the Sony and is under £190

I am very happy with my BD35.

paulr2006 · 12-02-2009, 11:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomconti

I tried a Sony last year and it was awful.

The PS3 is good if you cna make use of its other features.

But Panasonic do some good machines.

The BD35 is under £200 but if you want a multiregion model for both BD and DVD then the BD30 for £269 from Multiregion Magic is the best price at the moment

The S350 is a great player & nothing like the previous 300 model, the S350 is made by Sony, the 300 was made for Sony by Pioneer. The BD35 from Panasonic is a good player but despite popular belief is no better than the S350 (I owned both for a while but chose to keep the Sony)

JBlink · 12-02-2009, 12:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulr2006

The S350 is a great player & nothing like the previous 300 model, the S350 is made by Sony, the 300 was made for Sony by Pioneer. The BD35 from Panasonic is a good player but despite popular belief is no better than the S350 (I owned both for a while but chose to keep the Sony)

I think there is little to choose betwen them. I don't think the Sony plays DiVX though which was a factor for me

screetch · 12-02-2009, 13:11

check this comparison out

http://reviews.cnet.com/video-player...ageID=10009282

paulr2006 · 12-02-2009, 14:22

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Originally Posted by screetch

check this comparison out

http://reviews.cnet.com/video-player...ageID=10009282

I make a point of never trusting reviews, firstly can you be sure they are totally unbiased (although cnet seems better than most) & secondly the reviewer usually only has limited time with the equipment. The comments about the Audio on this review is IMO absolute nonesense, the Audio of the Sony is in fact nothing short of excellent bitstreamed via HDMI. And as I said earlier I have owned both, I did not dislike the Panny which I had for a month but I simply prefered the Sony.

11-02-2009, 13:26	#1
frankietheturk Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 200	Can anyone recomend me a good blu ray player Hi all i just purchased a 42" Panasonic TH42PZ80B TV and was wondering if anyone can recomend me a good priced blu ray player to go with it many thanks.

11-02-2009, 13:54	#2
chrisjr Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 27,916	The Sony 350 seems to be winning a lot of friends (myself included). Not the most expensive, shop around and you'll get it under 200 quid easily. But a very good machine. I certainly can't find any serious "chuck it out the window" faults. Or even any minor ones No doubt others will be along eventually with other recomendations. http://www.sony.co.uk/product/blu-ra...layer/bdp-s350 Last edited by chrisjr : 11-02-2009 at 13:55. Reason: Added link

11-02-2009, 15:15	#3
daleboy Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: cardiganshire Posts: 137	Quote: Originally Posted by frankietheturk Hi all i just purchased a 42" Panasonic TH42PZ80B TV and was wondering if anyone can recomend me a good priced blu ray player to go with it many thanks. If your after a bargain, the new samsung bdp2500 is out now, I've got it, its a great machine. In argos its £342, but I got mine from robert whyte in glasgow for £179.99 plus 7 or 8 quid postage, a steal!

11-02-2009, 15:34	#4
MrGiles2 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Teesside Posts: 1,940	Go for Sony BD 350, its a great machine for the price, and if you have a home cinema set up its even better!

11-02-2009, 16:10	#5
screetch Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: HTPC(Win7,4GBRam,HD3870,E8200 Posts: 156	i would also suggest the sonsy S350 or if you prepared to pay more the s550.. just check the reviews online and you will see it is a great player

11-02-2009, 20:41	#6
JBlink Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 2,926	The Panasonic DMP BD35 gets even better reviews than the Sony and is under £190

11-02-2009, 21:13	#7
tomconti Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern England Posts: 1,114	Quote: Originally Posted by frankietheturk Hi all i just purchased a 42" Panasonic TH42PZ80B TV and was wondering if anyone can recomend me a good priced blu ray player to go with it many thanks. I tried a Sony last year and it was awful. The PS3 is good if you cna make use of its other features. But Panasonic do some good machines. The BD35 is under £200 but if you want a multiregion model for both BD and DVD then the BD30 for £269 from Multiregion Magic is the best price at the moment

12-02-2009, 08:56	#8
braincapers Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 119	Quote: Originally Posted by JBlink The Panasonic DMP BD35 gets even better reviews than the Sony and is under £190 I am very happy with my BD35.

12-02-2009, 11:41	#9
paulr2006 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 1,098	Quote: Originally Posted by tomconti I tried a Sony last year and it was awful. The PS3 is good if you cna make use of its other features. But Panasonic do some good machines. The BD35 is under £200 but if you want a multiregion model for both BD and DVD then the BD30 for £269 from Multiregion Magic is the best price at the moment The S350 is a great player & nothing like the previous 300 model, the S350 is made by Sony, the 300 was made for Sony by Pioneer. The BD35 from Panasonic is a good player but despite popular belief is no better than the S350 (I owned both for a while but chose to keep the Sony)

12-02-2009, 12:25	#10
JBlink Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 2,926	Quote: Originally Posted by paulr2006 The S350 is a great player & nothing like the previous 300 model, the S350 is made by Sony, the 300 was made for Sony by Pioneer. The BD35 from Panasonic is a good player but despite popular belief is no better than the S350 (I owned both for a while but chose to keep the Sony) I think there is little to choose betwen them. I don't think the Sony plays DiVX though which was a factor for me

12-02-2009, 13:11	#11
screetch Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: HTPC(Win7,4GBRam,HD3870,E8200 Posts: 156	check this comparison out http://reviews.cnet.com/video-player...ageID=10009282

12-02-2009, 14:22	#12
paulr2006 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 1,098	Quote: Originally Posted by screetch check this comparison out http://reviews.cnet.com/video-player...ageID=10009282 I make a point of never trusting reviews, firstly can you be sure they are totally unbiased (although cnet seems better than most) & secondly the reviewer usually only has limited time with the equipment. The comments about the Audio on this review is IMO absolute nonesense, the Audio of the Sony is in fact nothing short of excellent bitstreamed via HDMI. And as I said earlier I have owned both, I did not dislike the Panny which I had for a month but I simply prefered the Sony.

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