New Sony BD players

[destrekor]

Originally posted by: JackBurton
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Ok man, I have no idea what you're trying to say. I just explain everything you said, in my post you quoted. It's a catch 22 with Sony producing a gaming unit integrated with a Blu-Ray player.

Again, it is COMPLETELY valid comparison between a PS3 to a stand alone Blu-Ray player. If Blu-Ray player manufacturers can't compete with the PS3 in price and performance, that's their problem. But understand, that is a problem Sony themselves created.

sometimes there's a disconnect between my mind and well.. everything else. 😛
it's definitely a catch-22. i think we can leave it at that, as I seem to be stalling all forward progress in this discussion. I do that sometimes. heh

 

[Tifababy]

I won't be purchasing a PS3 as a blu-ray player because Sony was dumb and did not include an IR receiver. I have my equipment rack in a closet and use a harmony 890 with RF to control all my gear. That won't work with a PS3, so I'd have to use multiple remotes. Dumb move by Sony. I'll replace my HD-DVD player when I can find a profile 2.0 blu-ray player for under $150 (hopefully with a free movie or two in the box). I'm expecting to switch from HD-DVD to SD DVD for at least a year or more.

 

[Schadenfroh]

I won't be purchasing a PS3 as a blu-ray player because Sony was dumb and did not include an IR receiver.

USB IR Adapter for the PS3 (works with my Logitech Harmon 676, even has a profile from Logitech). It does not turn the PS3 on and off, however.


this article about IR Adapters (some of which that work with universal remotes) for the PS3 mentions one that can turn the PS3 on and off.

 

[Blayze]

As others have said a lot comes down to people not wanting a console. I'm waiting on these new players as well. The analog outputs will be a nice bonus which the PS3 doesn't have.

Hopefully the load times are good on these new players.