Which is better deal on BR Player?

ALEXIVOL · 11-05-2009, 02:59 PM

I have the option to purchase a Sony DB360 for $149.95 or a Samsung BD1600 for $144.95. Which is better deal or should I look at another brand?

**PFC5** · 11-05-2009, 03:25 PM

The Sony is better as they actually provide fast/current firmware updates to play the new release titles with changes in DRM or BD-Java. Samsung has a history of providing them late and buggy too. I refuse to buy a Samsung BD player based on their history of poor support.

Get the BD360 IMO.

HD Goofnut · 11-05-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ALEXIVOL

I have the option to purchase a Sony DB360 for $149.95 or a Samsung BD1600 for $144.95. Which is better deal or should I look at another brand?

Definitely the Sony 360 since Samsung players have had FW problems in the past.

Chris Gerhard · 11-05-2009, 03:41 PM

A third straight vote for the Sony BDP-S360 over the Samsung BD-P1600. With Blu-ray, firmware updates are very important and Sony does a great job, the best in the industry in my opinion and Samsung is the worst. I own players from both companies. That is a nice price for the Sony player.

Chris

Bigloww · 11-05-2009, 03:55 PM

4th vote for the Sony.. Samsung makes some dam good TV's but their BD players suck.

Loves2Watch · 11-06-2009, 12:13 AM

5th vote for the Sony.

HiDefRev · 11-06-2009, 06:55 AM

I'll chime in for Sony as well. I couldn't be happier with my PS3.

jkkyler · 11-06-2009, 07:47 AM

I own both a samsung and sony and my samsung has become a high priced dvd player for a spare room due to the fact that it is a POS. Can't believe I am saying this but get the Sony

Chris Gerhard · 11-06-2009, 07:56 AM

Samsung has had the most different models on the market and that probably has helped create their inability to adequately keep up with firmware. Just from memory, there have been the following:

BD-P1000
BD-P1200
BD-P1400
BD-P1500
BD-P2500
BD-P2550
BD-UP5000
BD-P1600
BD-P3600
BD-P4600

There have also been equivalents of some of the models using a different model number for specific retailers and of course HTIB models including Blu-ray. Performance when the disc loads and plays properly is comparable to Sony and Panasonic players but I would guess about 5% of discs I tried in my Samsung BD-P1200 never loaded and a few loaded and played with issues. I have seen a couple not load in my BD-UP5000 so both of those are sitting in the closet waiting for firmware that probably won't ever come, the focus has to be on the several current models. Samsung has certainly hurt itself in the eyes of many of us. A half dozen different models properly supported would have sure been a far better idea in my opinion.

Chris

HD Goofnut · 11-06-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Gerhard

Samsung has had the most different models on the market and that probably has helped create their inability to adequately keep up with firmware. Just from memory, there have been the following:

BD-P1000
BD-P1200
BD-P1400
BD-P1500
BD-P2500
BD-P2550
BD-UP5000
BD-P1600
BD-P3600
BD-P4600

There have also been equivalents of some of the models using a different model number for specific retailers and of course HTIB models including Blu-ray. Performance when the disc loads and plays properly is comparable to Sony and Panasonic players but I would guess about 5% of discs I tried in my Samsung BD-P1200 never loaded and a few loaded and played with issues. I have seen a couple not load in my BD-UP5000 so both of those are sitting in the closet waiting for firmware that probably won't ever come, the focus has to be on the several current models. Samsung has certainly hurt itself in the eyes of many of us. A half dozen different models properly supported would have sure been a far better idea in my opinion.

Chris

Don't forget the BDP-1590 and 1600.

Chris Gerhard · 11-06-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Don't forget the BDP-1590 and 1600.

1600 is on the list and the 1590 is just a different model number for the same player as I mentioned in the following paragraph.

Chris

ALEXIVOL · 11-06-2009, 04:47 PM

I appreciate all of the thoughts and inputs.. As I was headed to get the Sony, the salesman offered me a Panasonic DMPBD60K for $130. New in box.. Never Opened.. Full Warranty.. It was his last one so I took it.. Hope I made the right choice but at that price and based on my needs, it should fill the bill...

Loves2Watch · 11-06-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ALEXIVOL

I appreciate all of the thoughts and inputs.. As I was headed to get the Sony, the salesman offered me a Panasonic DMPBD60K for $130. New in box.. Never Opened.. Full Warranty.. It was his last one so I took it.. Hope I made the right choice but at that price and based on my needs, it should fill the bill...

Excellent buy! You will enjoy it...

11-05-2009, 02:59 PM	#1
ALEXIVOL No Life without iPod Join Date: May 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 45	Which is better deal on BR Player? I have the option to purchase a Sony DB360 for $149.95 or a Samsung BD1600 for $144.95. Which is better deal or should I look at another brand?

11-05-2009, 03:25 PM	#2
PFC5 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 28,413	The Sony is better as they actually provide fast/current firmware updates to play the new release titles with changes in DRM or BD-Java. Samsung has a history of providing them late and buggy too. I refuse to buy a Samsung BD player based on their history of poor support. Get the BD360 IMO. __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier

11-05-2009, 03:55 PM	#5
Bigloww Shitter was full. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In a van, down by the river. Posts: 5,135	4th vote for the Sony.. Samsung makes some dam good TV's but their BD players suck. __________________ Commit to the Indian.. *In Loving Memory of Junkie, The Rizz, Eagle and the Boys.. They are gone (wasted in fact) but not forgotten..*

11-06-2009, 12:13 AM	#6
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11-06-2009, 06:55 AM	#7
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11-05-2009, 03:41 PM	#4
Chris Gerhard High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8,211	A third straight vote for the Sony BDP-S360 over the Samsung BD-P1600. With Blu-ray, firmware updates are very important and Sony does a great job, the best in the industry in my opinion and Samsung is the worst. I own players from both companies. That is a nice price for the Sony player. Chris

11-06-2009, 07:47 AM	#8
jkkyler High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Age: 40 Posts: 367	I own both a samsung and sony and my samsung has become a high priced dvd player for a spare room due to the fact that it is a POS. Can't believe I am saying this but get the Sony __________________ HT- Panasonic TH-50PZ800U 1080p plasma, Panasonic PT-AX200u LCD projector, Elite Vmax Electric 100' screen, Onkyo TX-NR905 AVR, Paradigm Titan Monitor v5 fronts, Paradigm CC-190 v6 center, Paradigm Atom Monitors v5 surrounds(x4), HSU research VTF-2 sub, xbox360+hd-dvd player ,Sony BDP-S550 blu-ray, D*tv H21 HD-DVR Bedroom: Insignia NS-lcd26, Samsung BDP-1400 blu-ray Whether you think you can, or think you can't - You're Right

11-06-2009, 07:56 AM	#9
Chris Gerhard High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8,211	Samsung has had the most different models on the market and that probably has helped create their inability to adequately keep up with firmware. Just from memory, there have been the following: BD-P1000 BD-P1200 BD-P1400 BD-P1500 BD-P2500 BD-P2550 BD-UP5000 BD-P1600 BD-P3600 BD-P4600 There have also been equivalents of some of the models using a different model number for specific retailers and of course HTIB models including Blu-ray. Performance when the disc loads and plays properly is comparable to Sony and Panasonic players but I would guess about 5% of discs I tried in my Samsung BD-P1200 never loaded and a few loaded and played with issues. I have seen a couple not load in my BD-UP5000 so both of those are sitting in the closet waiting for firmware that probably won't ever come, the focus has to be on the several current models. Samsung has certainly hurt itself in the eyes of many of us. A half dozen different models properly supported would have sure been a far better idea in my opinion. Chris

11-06-2009, 04:47 PM	#12
ALEXIVOL No Life without iPod Join Date: May 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 45	End Decision.. Surprise I appreciate all of the thoughts and inputs.. As I was headed to get the Sony, the salesman offered me a Panasonic DMPBD60K for $130. New in box.. Never Opened.. Full Warranty.. It was his last one so I took it.. Hope I made the right choice but at that price and based on my needs, it should fill the bill...