Standalone BD player or PS3?
01-08-08 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by BuckNaked2k
That's too bad.
I have an XA2 and a Denon 3808, and I love the ability to bitstream all the advanced codecs over HDMI and have the receiver do the decoding. Yea, I probably get a little too excited when I see the AVR display "DOLBY TrueHD", or "DTS-HD MSTR", but it really is state of the art.
I guess to achieve this right now with Blu-ray, I'd need to get the BD30, but there are trade-offs there as well.
I have an XA2 and a Denon 3808, and I love the ability to bitstream all the advanced codecs over HDMI and have the receiver do the decoding. Yea, I probably get a little too excited when I see the AVR display "DOLBY TrueHD", or "DTS-HD MSTR", but it really is state of the art.
I guess to achieve this right now with Blu-ray, I'd need to get the BD30, but there are trade-offs there as well.
01-08-08 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Doughboy
I'm right there with ya. I have a XA2 and Onkyo 605 and it's great that I can decode DTS HD-MA tracks. Granted, I only own 2 titles that have them, La Haine and Pan's Labyrinth. But having that option is what matters.
01-08-08 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by BuckNaked2k
For DTS HD-MA, I have Pan's, the Dutch Reservoir Dogs, and the UK Brotherhood of the Wolf......all are awesome.
01-08-08 | 09:45 AM
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So, what firmware version can I expect a 40 GB PS3 bought new off the shelf today to have? I don't suppose the firmware revision that is required for Profile 1.1 would be already included straight out of the box, would it?
01-08-08 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Yavin
So, what firmware version can I expect a 40 GB PS3 bought new off the shelf today to have? I don't suppose the firmware revision that is required for Profile 1.1 would be already included straight out of the box, would it?
01-08-08 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Doughboy
Probably not since that's the latest firmware(2.1). But it only takes about 5-10 minutes to download it.
... how large are these firmware updates, usually? The reason I'm asking is because I have a 2 GB USB thumb drive that I was planning to use for updating the firmware, and I was wondering if it would all fit on there.
01-08-08 | 10:36 AM
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Doesn't the PS3 have built-in WiFi? I've read elsewhere, that if you have a wireless network running in your house, it will do automatic updates almost on it's own.....any truth to this?
01-08-08 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Yavin
Ok, I have another inane question ... how large are these firmware updates, usually? The reason I'm asking is because I have a 2 GB USB thumb drive that I was planning to use for updating the firmware, and I was wondering if it would all fit on there.
... how large are these firmware updates, usually? The reason I'm asking is because I have a 2 GB USB thumb drive that I was planning to use for updating the firmware, and I was wondering if it would all fit on there.As per the file size...usually under 100MB.
Easily fits on a CDR.
01-08-08 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by BuckNaked2k
Doesn't the PS3 have built-in WiFi? I've read elsewhere, that if you have a wireless network running in your house, it will do automatic updates almost on it's own.....any truth to this?
However you still have to tell the PS3 to look for an update as it won't do it my itself. This can be triggered by going to the 'System Update' icon, or trying to connect to the PSN and it will tell you your system is out of date and to update.
01-08-08 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by GizmoDVD
You have to burn them on a disc, thumb drives won't work.
As per the file size...usually under 100MB.
Easily fits on a CDR.
As per the file size...usually under 100MB.
Easily fits on a CDR.
01-08-08 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by dsa_shea
I'm not sure if this is true or not. I always download the update directly to the system but I believe there is a way to create a "system" file and then put the download in there.
01-08-08 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Yavin
I just checked the Playstation site, and it says that I just need to create a folder on a USB mass storage device called "PS3", download the firmware update into that folder, and then plug it into the PS3.
01-08-08 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by GizmoDVD
You have to burn them on a disc, thumb drives won't work.
As per the file size...usually under 100MB.
Easily fits on a CDR.
As per the file size...usually under 100MB.
Easily fits on a CDR.
Originally Posted by Yavin
I just checked the Playstation site, and it says that I just need to create a folder on a USB mass storage device called "PS3", download the firmware update into that folder, and then plug it into the PS3.
The procedure is listed here and it's very simple:
http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/Ab...html#update_PC
01-08-08 | 11:08 AM
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I agree with dsa_shea - just use your internet connection for the easiest. Follow the steps at the PS3 site for putting the update on media if you go that route. As long as you create the PS3 folder on it (and make sure it's formatted FAT32, not NTFS), you can use a thumb drive.
BTW Yavin, welcome to the PS3 owner community - I own a 60GB myself, updated to firmware 2.10. I am eventually going to update the drive to a 160GB and copy all 60GB+ of music onto it, maximizing it as a media server. I also own a PSP, and using Remote Play is a snap.
BTW Yavin, welcome to the PS3 owner community - I own a 60GB myself, updated to firmware 2.10. I am eventually going to update the drive to a 160GB and copy all 60GB+ of music onto it, maximizing it as a media server. I also own a PSP, and using Remote Play is a snap.
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01-08-08 | 11:13 AM
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raven56706...
Where are you getting your "information"? The issue with DTS HD MA is licensing and not being able to send the signal as a bitstream. The issue should be resolved in a future firmware update.
HiDef Digest article
Where are you getting your "information"? The issue with DTS HD MA is licensing and not being able to send the signal as a bitstream. The issue should be resolved in a future firmware update.
HiDef Digest article
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01-08-08 | 11:44 AM
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Wow! Thanks guys. This thread helps A LOT!
Since BD player purchases will probably increase in the coming months, may I suggest a MOD sticky this? It sure is helpful.
Since BD player purchases will probably increase in the coming months, may I suggest a MOD sticky this? It sure is helpful.
01-08-08 | 05:01 PM
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I was in BB this afternoon and they had a managers special price of $369.99 for the 40gb. Would this be considered a fair price? I don't have any PS2 games so backwards compatibility is moot.
01-08-08 | 08:14 PM
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^^^ we are past christmas and still nothing... so we shall see
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01-08-08 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by BobSolo
I don't get it, was Santa supposed to bring Sony a DTS HD MA license for Christmas?
01-09-08 | 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by matome
Don't have an external switcher so I can't help you there, but I do have that exact cable as well as the $150 Monster one and there is absolutely no difference in signal quality between them.
Originally Posted by Sdallnct
OH, monoprice all the way!Funny last week I had Dish Network come out and install HD and I helped in stall. I had bought a box of monoprice cables including several HDMI cables and I was feeding them to him and he was like "holy shit these are heavy duty cables, but have cost a fortune". I just laughed.
On the switcher I'd suggest getting a 3X or 4X switcher. Not much more money and will allow you to future proof a little. Plus I'm pretty sure the 4X has remote which will integrate with a universal remote. I have the 5X monoprice switcher and love it. At first I thought I'd never use 5X, but I had four filled up for a while (but even tho OTA HD is better then Dish, I didn't think enough so to keep my OTA Tuner, so out it came).
Oh and yea...you will need another cable, none comes with the switcher.
On the switcher I'd suggest getting a 3X or 4X switcher. Not much more money and will allow you to future proof a little. Plus I'm pretty sure the 4X has remote which will integrate with a universal remote. I have the 5X monoprice switcher and love it. At first I thought I'd never use 5X, but I had four filled up for a while (but even tho OTA HD is better then Dish, I didn't think enough so to keep my OTA Tuner, so out it came).
Oh and yea...you will need another cable, none comes with the switcher.