Fastest Blu Ray player?
11-27-08, 02:44 AM
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Fastest Blu Ray player?
I've been spoiled by the fairly fast start up of my DVD players. I'd prefer my movies ready to go as soon as I power on. So what's the fastest among BR players for start-up?
11-27-08, 06:22 AM
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Yes I would have to agree. If load time is your main concern I don't think there is any faster than the PS3(it's on stand by all the time).
I don't remember if the SonyS350 or the Panasonic BD35 (I have both right now) has a setting choice for stand by but I have never tried it sense a few seconds is not a big deal to me. Just means it's like being on all the time.
I don't remember if the SonyS350 or the Panasonic BD35 (I have both right now) has a setting choice for stand by but I have never tried it sense a few seconds is not a big deal to me. Just means it's like being on all the time.
11-27-08, 07:17 AM
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Yes I would have to agree. If load time is your main concern I don't think there is any faster than the PS3(it's on stand by all the time).
I don't remember if the SonyS350 or the Panasonic BD35 (I have both right now) has a setting choice for stand by but I have never tried it sense a few seconds is not a big deal to me. Just means it's like being on all the time.
I don't remember if the SonyS350 or the Panasonic BD35 (I have both right now) has a setting choice for stand by but I have never tried it sense a few seconds is not a big deal to me. Just means it's like being on all the time.
As a owner of both how would you rate the 2, should I hold out for the Panny?
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11-27-08, 02:34 PM
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For standalones, the new Panasonic 35 and Sony 550 power up and load pretty fast. Although, I've never understood why load times is such a big issue. Why is waiting 2 minutes for a movie to begin such a horrible thing?
11-27-08, 02:38 PM
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Same here. Unless its 5+ minutes its no biggie for me. Most of the time it takes more time skipping the damn previews to get to the actual menu then the disc actually loading up.
11-27-08, 02:52 PM
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I agree. I usually pop the disc in and then go get a drink or something.
11-27-08, 09:03 PM
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Hey Supermanrob, This probably isn't the right place to ask, but I've been looking at both those players and had decided on the Panny (better reviews) However price is a big issue for me right now. I'm not seen any deals on the Panny, but I see the Sony for $150.
As a owner of both how would you rate the 2, should I hold out for the Panny?
I think the Panny hands down is a better player but I don't think for an extra $100.
Now I will admit I am trying to find a good on the BD35 since I can still take the BD35 I have now back but not the S350. If I do find a deal I think I will just try to sell the S350
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I read that 6ave may have a good deal on the BD35 on Friday
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As a owner of both how would you rate the 2, should I hold out for the Panny?
I think the Panny hands down is a better player but I don't think for an extra $100.
Now I will admit I am trying to find a good on the BD35 since I can still take the BD35 I have now back but not the S350. If I do find a deal I think I will just try to sell the S350
. I read that 6ave may have a good deal on the BD35 on Friday
Thanks
11-27-08, 09:59 PM
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SupermanRob,
Thanks for the info, I think I hold out for the Panasonic. I had store credit at Planet DVD and took advantage of their 25% sale. Now I have my first 8 blu ray disc and no player to watch them with, its killing me!
Alright so it isn't killing me, but it does bug me a little
Thanks for the info, I think I hold out for the Panasonic. I had store credit at Planet DVD and took advantage of their 25% sale. Now I have my first 8 blu ray disc and no player to watch them with, its killing me!
Alright so it isn't killing me, but it does bug me a little
11-27-08, 11:25 PM
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Do you have kids? Sometimes just getting the movie started and showing is worth the quick load times when you have a cranky kid on your hands.
07-29-09, 03:25 PM
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Re: Fastest Blu Ray player?
I just bought an LG BD370 and find it very fast to boot up. Pop in the disk and when you are seated, it's playing. It's much faster than my snail-like LG Super Blu. At just over $200, from Amazon, it's a great player.
07-29-09, 03:38 PM
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Re: Fastest Blu Ray player?
Do you have a wife? Mine just can't wait for the LG Super-Blu to start up. It's really slow, even with the latest software upgrades. I gave her an LG BD370 and now happiness is again happening in our household.
07-29-09, 05:54 PM
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Re: Fastest Blu Ray player?
I use an HTPC for my Blu-ray viewing. They seem to start as fast as DVDs. The longest I've ever waited has been 15 or 20 seconds, I'd say. Must be the extra processing power or something. I can't fathom having to use a standalone. Five minutes, really?
