Choosing a Blue-Ray Player

CyLoboClone

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I have a PS3, Can you explain how to set up my Ps3 to do the bolded part? It states access to the media server isn't allowed. I need to register my ps3 to my computer?

I might jump in here- do you use win7? winxp? vista? if so, I dont know... but I have experience with vuze, nero, and playon. all are media server programs. they let you access the hd on the computer. there is a media server search function on the ps3 once you start the program on the computer. your ps3 is remarkably good at connecting to these. my advice is to go to a ps3 forum on this or search for the programs I listed above. Again, I am blown away with the playon program and I will plug it to death- it does more than any other program- it lets you stream sites and let your computer do the work as opposed to using the web function on the ps3- have you tried youtube on the ps3 internet? choppy as hell, but with playon, really smooth.
 

Cydkar

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Some people look at this differently. However, there is without a doubt a huge difference between an upscaled DVD and a Blu Ray DVD - in both video and audio. You are the first person that I've heard/read say the difference is small or not noticeable.

This. I don't have Blu-ray but I can see the difference easily between my upscaled DVD movies and even HD content over cable which isn't quite blu-ray quality. If you can't see the difference either the TV isn't good/set up right or you have eye issues.
 

Cydkar

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So, when you guys talk about streaming Netflix over the PS-3 is this standard def? If so, what's the point?
 

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So, when you guys talk about streaming Netflix over the PS-3 is this standard def? If so, what's the point?


There are some that are HD and the list is growing. The point is that eventually a huge library of content will be available on demand if you already have a netflix account. For 8 or 9 bucks a month I can basically own a huge library of movies without paying 15-20 bucks per movie if I outright bought them.
 

Cydkar

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There are some that are HD and the list is growing. The point is that eventually a huge library of content will be available on demand if you already have a netflix account. For 8 or 9 bucks a month I can basically own a huge library of movies without paying 15-20 bucks per movie if I outright bought them.

This is intriguing... Does an HD title have to be downloaded to be viewed or is it streamed? I thought bandwidth would be an issue.
 

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This is intriguing... Does an HD title have to be downloaded to be viewed or is it streamed? I thought bandwidth would be an issue.

I've watched them on my PC and they are streamed but there is very little, if any, lag. It's really cool.
 

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I have the PS3 and have never had an issue with it. The Blu-Ray is awesome, sound is awesome, and the usability of it is awesome. Also bought the Song BDP-S360 this year for our daughter. I thought the same thing, Sony invented Blu-Ray why not go with the company that started it all.

I've tried the PS3 for home network media center and have one complaint. It does't look within folders. With the new Windows 7, you have libraries that have sub-folders to store/organize your music, movies, etc. It would not find my sub-folder that I stored everything under. Otherwise it does easily locate your media center and makes them readily available.

I have not tried Netflix or anything as of yet, but have seen that many new movies are available to rent prior to them being release for purchase at stores (kind of like pay-per-view). You can keep the movie up to 14 days I believe, but the moment the movie is started you have 24 hours to finish it. Price was around $5 I believe.

I'm also concerned on where the trend is going. Wife and I were going to look at DVD-Recorders, but saw a very limited selection available that we held off. The idea of a hard disk in a TV seems plausible.
 

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This is intriguing... Does an HD title have to be downloaded to be viewed or is it streamed? I thought bandwidth would be an issue.


With Netflix, it senses any sudden drop in bandwidth then recalibrates for the best feed. Essentially if your bandwidth is crap and it drops, you get a drop in resolution as well. Its doesnt really look too bad unless you are on a huge screen.
 

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I'll highly 2nd the Netflix streaming feature. We've been going for a month now and we love it.

If you have kids this is a must have. No more monkeying with scratched DVD's...just cue up a movie and it's all good.
 

ISUFan22

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The Sony TV we bought earlier this fall will have the ability to stream movies directly to it as well. :)

KDL-40W5100 | 40" BRAVIA W Series HDTV | Sony | Sony Style USA

Netflix not currently listed there, anyone know if this would be added. Sony has promised it, just have not seen when.

Found it - was announced in June that it would arrive in the fall - have not seen anything official on it though.

Netflix streaming coming to Net-enabled Sony Bravia TVs | Crave - CNET

EDIT, this user said it came out on Nov. 13th...

by BrodySlater November 13, 2009 6:32 PM PST The firmware update that was released today, 11/13/2009, contains Netflix. Finally! You can only play what's in your Netflix Queue, but hey that's a start!

I posted a short update on my blog, http://billrant.com/2009/11/netflix-available-sony-bravia/
 

ISUFan22

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Netflix is becoming the "google" of the movie world.

It amazes me how Blockbuster can be so block-headed and say "nope" while Netflix just keeps saying "yes".
 

dmclone

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I've tried the PS3 for home network media center and have one complaint. It does't look within folders. With the new Windows 7, you have libraries that have sub-folders to store/organize your music, movies, etc. It would not find my sub-folder that I stored everything under. Otherwise it does easily locate your media center and makes them readily available.

Are you sure. Have you added that folder to your video or music library and then open it up for sharing?
 

ceeboe

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Are you sure. Have you added that folder to your video or music library and then open it up for sharing?

Current setup for music library.

C:\Users\Public\Music\Subfolder

Everything under the subfolders does not show, everything under Music shows. As the PS3 finds the public Music folder but doesn't recognize the subfolders and only the music files themselves.

Same goes for Videos, pictures, etc.

Any tips I'm all ears as I'm unable to utilize the Media Center as this point because of it. And to me it doesn't make sense because who doesn't organize their music???
 

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My co-worker bought a panasonic DMP-BD60 from Amazon for $130, he's into HD but I don't know what he knows about the players. Seems to have good reviews on there though. It apparently has amazon on demand, I hadn't heard of that before.