StephenX

Well, the nationwide Sears Black Friday ad has leaked onto the internet, and there are a few interesting things on it. Of course, this is for Black Friday (day after Thanksgiving), and they might be early-bird specials, I'm not sure. But there is definitely some things worth noticing...

Samsung has a $199 Blu-Ray player, while Sony has one for $179 (I haven't seen any specs yet).

Also, National Treasure 2 BD is 18.99, and 300 will be 19.99. Pretty crappy prices, but I'm wondering if there will be even lower prices for more competitive retailers (I'm looking at you, Best Buy and Wal-Mart).

Not a whole lot of news, but news nonetheless.
Also, the ads are at bfads.net (hope this is okay).

Discuss.

bunkaroo

I sincerely hope the $179 Sony player is not the S300, or I fear it will do more harm than good. That player needs to be retired. 2.5 years is too long to still have a 1.0 player on the market.

steebo777

It would be that or the S350, correct? If it is that, then it is a steal.

mattysemo247

It says S350 on the ad scan

steebo777

Looks like I may have to hit Sears.

True_Story1011

I'd be in if it was the PS3!

fumanstan

It's the S350. Early bird so only 5 AM to 12. The $199 Samsung is the BD-P1500.

Admiral7

I've been thinking of getting either the 350 or the 550 at Christmas time. I know the 550 is 2.0, but I have little to no use for internet features on my blu-ray player, so this just might seal the deal. Is there any other difference between the 350 and 550 that might sway me to pay more for the 550?

Pointyskull

Yeah, I was leaning toward the 550 too, but for that price it might just seal the deal.

Gizmo

The 350 is 2.0 with a firmware update (and 1GB flash drive you would have to buy and stick in the back of the unit).

SoSpacey

mac mall has/had the S350 for $193 shipped. Its OOS right now but I wouldn't wait for BF $180 + tax when I could get the 350 right now for around the same price.

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bunkaroo

Wow that's cool that it's the 350. Great intro player for under $200.

If I see a 550 under $400 during holidays I may check it out.

Gizmo

$329 on Amazon right now. If this was bundled with the 4 movies for $100 off I'd bite.

dx23

I hope that stores like Best Buy and Wal-Mart sell some blu Rays for $9.99.

vedderone

Im hoping for some good Blu ray deals as well

Straker

I'm continuing to hold out for a $150 or better 1.1 player from a major manufacturer. Either that or a $200 model with a few free discs.

Gizmo

Ahh...the good old days of BOGOs at Fry's. Blu-rays for $9.99.

StephenX

Same here. I would think there would AT LEAST be a sale or two.

danstheday

I boguht the Samsung -1500 from Amazon.com last week when it was $213.00 and they were offering The Matrix Ultimate collection Blu-ray for free. Got free shipping and NO sales tax.. Sold The Matrix collection on ebay for $70 bucks ( Since I really only liked the first one i did't really want it) So I basically Paid $143.00 and I DON'T HAVE TO GO OUT ON BLACK FRIDAY!!!!!

obidawsn

I thought that the 350 was 2.0 out of the box. That's why I though it was strange that the Sony Profile 2.0 player was going to be cheaper than the Samsung 1.1 player that needs to be upgraded to 2.0. The main difference I see between the 350 and the 550 is analog outputs on the 550.

Gizmo

No its 1.1.

truelies

National Treasure 2 BD is 18.99, and 300 will be 19.99.


I don't think 300 $19.99 is hot.

Grubert

No, it's 2.0. The firmware enabling BD-Live has been, well, live since late September.

http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/09/25...rmware-update/
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10053856-1.html

Gizmo

I know its 2.0 now (as I've been contemplating re-buying it again), but he was asking if it was 2.0 out of the box..which it isn't. A firmware update and a 1GB flashdrive have to be used to make it so.

Grubert

Firstly, how can you be so sure what firmware version will be on the S350s sold at Sears a month from now?

Secondly, even if they should ship with an out-of-date firmware version, it stands to reason that if you want to access BD-Live you have, like, Internet. Right? So you update the firmware and Bob's your uncle.

Did the Toshiba XA2 support 24p. Yes - with a firmware update. It would be petty and unproductive to say otherwise.

We all agree that the PS3 is 2.0 now. Right? Now, what if you go into a shop to buy a PS3 and you grab one they have lying around with a 2.10 firmware on it? Is that PS3 1.1 or 2.0?

The argument is moot.