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Posted 03 January 2010 - 09:37 PM

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When it comes to Blu-ray I know nothing and I am currently looking to buy a Blu-ray player. What should I look for? What is important?

My budget is $300 and under.

Thanks in advance for the help.

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Posted 03 January 2010 - 09:51 PM

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Here is what I'd personally use:
Newegg.com - LITE-ON Black 4X BD-ROM 8X DVD-ROM 32X CD-ROM SATA Internal 4X Blu-ray Reader Model iHOS104-06 - Blu-Ray Drives

Or if you truly want to use your budget, perhaps recording would be nice
Newegg.com - LITE-ON Black 4X BD-R 2X BD-RE 12X DVD+R 4X BD-ROM SATA Internal Blu-ray Burner 4X Blu-ray Burner Model DH-4B1S-08 - Blu-Ray Burners

I've had stellar luck with LiteOn products.

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Posted 03 January 2010 - 10:01 PM

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I am sorry I should have said that this if for my tv.

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Posted 03 January 2010 - 10:30 PM

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<- pc is connected to my TV

So much cheaper and more flexible, but if your pc is nowhere near the TV it obviously won't work. Personally I am waiting for Bray burners to drop below $50, then I am in.

I have no experience with home machines

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Posted 03 January 2010 - 10:38 PM

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View PostDeephaven, on 03 January 2010 - 10:30 PM, said:

<- pc is connected to my TV

So much cheaper and more flexible, but if your pc is nowhere near the TV it obviously won't work. Personally I am waiting for Bray burners to drop below $50, then I am in.

I have no experience with home machines

My pc is like 4 feet away from the tv. I never gave that a thought. Might be something to look into after the remodel.

Thanks for the idea.

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Posted 03 January 2010 - 10:40 PM

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Mine is more than 30' away, but the cable box is right next to it. Hidden wires ftw.

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Posted 03 January 2010 - 11:58 PM

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PS3 :P
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Posted 04 January 2010 - 12:15 AM

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View PostDuran, on 03 January 2010 - 11:58 PM, said:

PS3 :P

x2. for that budget you can get a ps3 and start gaming it up while you're at it. I have three of them :P

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Posted 04 January 2010 - 12:19 AM

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View Postssaudio, on 04 January 2010 - 12:15 AM, said:

View PostDuran, on 03 January 2010 - 11:58 PM, said:

PS3 :D

x2. for that budget you can get a ps3 and start gaming it up while you're at it. I have three of them :P

They are $299 :P

I'm supposed to be getting one for my Christmas/birthday present from my ex...Somehow I doubt it though :/ Which versions do you have Mark?
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Posted 04 January 2010 - 12:30 AM

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View PostDeephaven, on 03 January 2010 - 10:30 PM, said:

<- pc is connected to my TV

So much cheaper and more flexible, but if your pc is nowhere near the TV it obviously won't work. Personally I am waiting for Bray burners to drop below $50, then I am in.

I have no experience with home machines


LOL at underr $50, but I agree that prices are way too high for electronics , and all other stuff for that matter. lets petition for lower prices!!
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Posted 04 January 2010 - 12:34 AM

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View Postnem, on 03 January 2010 - 10:38 PM, said:

View PostDeephaven, on 03 January 2010 - 10:30 PM, said:

<- pc is connected to my TV

So much cheaper and more flexible, but if your pc is nowhere near the TV it obviously won't work. Personally I am waiting for Bray burners to drop below $50, then I am in.

I have no experience with home machines

My pc is like 4 feet away from the tv. I never gave that a thought. Might be something to look into after the remodel.

Thanks for the idea.



My living room theater is pc based...just rent it and copy it then keep it and play it...woops did I say that out loud. Ok so I dont really copy em....Posted Image
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Posted 04 January 2010 - 09:12 AM

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View PostDuran, on 04 January 2010 - 12:19 AM, said:

View Postssaudio, on 04 January 2010 - 12:15 AM, said:

View PostDuran, on 03 January 2010 - 11:58 PM, said:

PS3 :D

x2. for that budget you can get a ps3 and start gaming it up while you're at it. I have three of them :D

They are $299 :)

I'm supposed to be getting one for my Christmas/birthday present from my ex...Somehow I doubt it though :/ Which versions do you have Mark?

My brother in law uses his ps3 and loves it. I am not a gammer, but my kids have the xbox and the wii. Who knows mabe I will end up getting them the ps3 next.

My gaming days were on the Nintendo 16 :)

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View PostBass, on 04 January 2010 - 12:34 AM, said:

View Postnem, on 03 January 2010 - 10:38 PM, said:

View PostDeephaven, on 03 January 2010 - 10:30 PM, said:

<- pc is connected to my TV

So much cheaper and more flexible, but if your pc is nowhere near the TV it obviously won't work. Personally I am waiting for Bray burners to drop below $50, then I am in.

I have no experience with home machines

My pc is like 4 feet away from the tv. I never gave that a thought. Might be something to look into after the remodel.

Thanks for the idea.


Say what :D


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Posted 04 January 2010 - 09:41 AM

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View PostBass, on 04 January 2010 - 12:30 AM, said:

View PostDeephaven, on 03 January 2010 - 10:30 PM, said:

<- pc is connected to my TV

So much cheaper and more flexible, but if your pc is nowhere near the TV it obviously won't work. Personally I am waiting for Bray burners to drop below $50, then I am in.

I have no experience with home machines


LOL at underr $50, but I agree that prices are way too high for electronics , and all other stuff for that matter. lets petition for lower prices!!

People LOL'd at my comment on DVD burners getting to that price, but they are now easy to find down there. Considering I have rented perhaps 10 total DVD's in my life, I am not in a hurry to get a Blu-ray. In less than two years I'll have one and the house is ready for it to slide right into my pc.

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Posted 22 May 2010 - 03:33 PM

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