Is it worthwhile to get a Blueray player yet?

[KK]

any way to play a blueray image file on a pc without a blueray drive? If so, what would I need?

 

[SphinxnihpS]

I don't care who blew Ray! This thread belongs in L&R. Mods...

Seriously though, PS3 hands down. Best Blue disc player plus awesome media hub, plus web, plus games. It's a no brainer. I just got 2 Sony standalone BD players for my parents house and their new 111FDs because I figured my parents are old and the standalone player will be easier for them to use and look more familiar. Had one of em hooked up for 5 minuets before I put it back in the box and went to exchange them for PS3s. A PS3 with disc auto play on is very much more user-friendly than the standalone Sony BD players.

 

[SphinxnihpS]

Originally posted by: KK
any way to play a blueray image file on a pc without a blueray drive? If so, what would I need?

WMP and a HQ .avi?

 

[KK]

Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS

Originally posted by: KK
any way to play a blueray image file on a pc without a blueray drive? If so, what would I need?

WMP and a HQ .avi?

any special codec?

 

[xboxist]

I've used the PS3 primarily for Blu-Ray movie playback. The fact that it's a solid game console is a sweet bonus. I've had ZERO issues with anything about the PS3 in the year that I've had it.

 

[toekramp]

Originally posted by: purbeast0
blu-ray

there is no E in blu-ray

this drives me nuts.

 

[effowe]

Originally posted by: KK

Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS

Originally posted by: KK
any way to play a blueray image file on a pc without a blueray drive? If so, what would I need?

WMP and a HQ .avi?

any special codec?

I don't know if they release blu ray image files as an ISO or MDF, but those could be mounted onto a virtual drive with Daemon Tools and played through VLC no problem.

 

[Leros]

Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS

Originally posted by: KK
any way to play a blueray image file on a pc without a blueray drive? If so, what would I need?

WMP and a HQ .avi?

mkv?

 

[KoolDrew]

I still don't have one. I'll most likely purchase a PS3 rather than a stand-alone though.

 

[SpunkyJones]

I have a PS3 and couldnt be happier, I've had no issues and using it for some casual console games is a bonus. Its also nice for streaming pics/videos/mp3's from my media server.

 

[So]

I'm gonna wait on $10-15 discs. Until then, my upconverting DVD player is just fine, thank you.

 

[Leros]

Originally posted by: So
I'm gonna wait on $10-15 discs. Until then, my upconverting DVD player is just fine, thank you.

Netflix. $1 more per month gets you BluRay

 

[toekramp]

Originally posted by: Leros

Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS

Originally posted by: KK
any way to play a blueray image file on a pc without a blueray drive? If so, what would I need?

WMP and a HQ .avi?

mkv?

yep, mkv + vlc = win

 

[Leros]

Originally posted by: toekramp

Originally posted by: Leros

Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS

Originally posted by: KK
any way to play a blueray image file on a pc without a blueray drive? If so, what would I need?

WMP and a HQ .avi?

mkv?

yep, mkv + vlc = win

mkv + codec pack + media center = win

 

[SphinxnihpS]

Originally posted by: Leros

Originally posted by: toekramp

Originally posted by: Leros

Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS

Originally posted by: KK
any way to play a blueray image file on a pc without a blueray drive? If so, what would I need?

WMP and a HQ .avi?

mkv?

yep, mkv + vlc = win

mkv + codec pack + media center = win

I used PS3 Media server to stream from PC to PS3. WMC is teh broken. When MS figures out DLNA, I may go back.

 

[imported_Mike]

popcorn hour a110 + mkv + home server + your favorite mkv downloader = win

edit: So much so that I am selling my Sammy 1500 to upgrade the server with more storage.

 

[abaez]

Originally posted by: effowe

Originally posted by: KK

Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS

Originally posted by: KK
any way to play a blueray image file on a pc without a blueray drive? If so, what would I need?

WMP and a HQ .avi?

any special codec?

I don't know if they release blu ray image files as an ISO or MDF, but those could be mounted onto a virtual drive with Daemon Tools and played through VLC no problem.

VLC doesn't play BR.

I image my BR's to a 1:1 ISO with anydvd. Mount with virtual clondedrive, play in WinDVD.

Only thing is that the ISO's are 25gigs, but with 1TB drives costing $80 these days, not a big deal.

 

[The Sauce]

Decision made, PS3 on its way. Thanks for all the advise.

 

[waggy]

i love my PS3. while i don't play many games (the selection for the PS3 really sucks) it is a good system. we watch a lot of movies and being able to play blu-ray, ps1-3 games and streamline picturs/music etc is great.

i do need to pick up a remote soon.

 

[Shawn]

yes

here is the selection: http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=am...7401&pf_rd_i=193642011

 

[WaTaGuMp]

When Oppo has a blu-ray player out then the world will be complete.

 

[IcePickFreak]

Great choice, I've been using the PS3 for pretty much strictly movies for about the past year now and haven't regretted it for a second. I think it also does an excellent job upscaling regular dvd's, but blu-ray with HD audio is just amazing.

 

[Kanalua]

I also have to vote for the PS3. I have one and it's an amazing blu-ray machine, it upconverts DVD beautifully, it is fully upgradeable firmware/software so your player will likely not be obsolete for a very long time, the thing is built like a tank, and when it boils down to it...you have a gaming console, too!

You can still appreciate your DVDs because the PS3 upconverts like a champ. But...when you put in that blu-ray disc (say...Band of Brothers, or Pirates of the Caribbean) and the HD sound and HD picture kicks in...you will do like me and wife are doing, and start replacing and rebuilding your video collection in all BLURAY!

I would not go with a blu-ray ROM just yet. No real good tech at decoding the audio and video just yet (ie - no real good video and audio through HDMI for the computer, just yet).

 

[Joemonkey]

Originally posted by: waggy
i love my PS3. while i don't play many games (the selection for the PS3 really sucks) it is a good system. we watch a lot of movies and being able to play blu-ray, ps1-3 games and streamline picturs/music etc is great.

i do need to pick up a remote soon.

do you have a PSP? If so, and you use orb or playon, you can stream netflix instant queue movies to it as well

a gamefly subscription would also be a good idea, $60 is too much for a game that may not have any replayability

also, why do you need a remote? The PS3 controller works just fine for us

 

[Muse]

I jumped in here because I'm still using DVDs (upscaler). A lot of people have said that they like the PS3 for Blu-Ray playing ability. Would now be a good time to get one? Would I be apt to be satisfied with it indefinitely? Will it play my DVDs? Is the WiFi version worth the difference?