[D-Dub]

NefCanuck,Jan 3 2010, 08:33 PM Wrote:

D-Dub,Jan 3 2010, 11: Wrote:People like me and my 55 year old parents dont care about playing games. I dont know if you guys are aware, but some blueray players have wifi cards in them and you can set up your player to auto update.......they start at $200.

So does it make sense? Not for everyone... ;)
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I was of course referring to "launch" machines for a reason, but even so. I would be willing to wager that a PS3 bought and used as BR player even today will be much less troublesome than a stand alone BR player over the long haul, if only because the PS3 is essentially a computer that plays BR discs & optionally games as opposed to the stand alone BR player which is likely as not a "dumbed down" consumer electronics device with corners cut to save costs.

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Remember is just a software update to prevent piracy its not like the whole codec will be changed.

For a good BR player your looking at 200 bucks and your guaranteed at least 5 years, if less then your out 200 bucks rather then having a ps3 crap out and your out 300 bucks( every electronic device does crap out). Sony BR player or PS3, when you look at it the parts are the same.

I dont think changing chapters with a ps3 remote is very practical either. Whats the price of a ps3 BR remote 50 bucks? Already your at 350, plus tax 400?


Its just a marketing thing where they try to up-sell you to a ps3.