Insignia Wireless BlueRay; bad experience

uniden110p · 11-28-2009, 03:21 PM

I bought this unit last Sunday for $129.00 at BB. Setup was easy until I tried to connect it to my router. I spent 3 hours on the phone with Belkin (router) and 2 hours with Insignia. One company blamed the other as no one wanted to take fault regarding my connection issue. I decided to take the unit back to BB. Well, they ran out. I asked the manager if I can get the Samsung 1600 (BlueRay wireless) unit for $129.00 (reg: $149 on sale). They accepted. BUT I had to buy the Samsung adapter (not included) whereas the Insignia had one built in the back. So I ended up paying 80 bucks more. Got this unit home and it connected to my router with ease. I am very happy with the samsung thus far.

Loves2Watch · 11-28-2009, 03:48 PM

Good luck with that...

HD Goofnut · 11-28-2009, 09:17 PM

I wouldn't have bought the Insignia or Samsung BD player if you wanted wireless. Your best bet would have been a PS3 or the LG BD390.

Codes20 · 11-28-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I wouldn't have bought the Insignia or Samsung BD player if you wanted wireless. Your best bet would have been a PS3 or the LG BD390.

I absolutely agree. The Insignia's are made by Desay, a Chinese manufacturer who uses Samsung boards and chip sets. Samsungs are known to be very problematic.

**PFC5** · 11-30-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Codes20

I absolutely agree. The Insignia's are made by Desay, a Chinese manufacturer who uses Samsung boards and chip sets. Samsungs are known to be very problematic.

Good info to know since Samsung BD players are something I could never recommend and now that includes Insignia as well.

Codes20 · 12-01-2009, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by PFC5

Good info to know since Samsung BD players are something I could never recommend and now that includes Insignia as well.

At least not recommend them until they get contracted to use other chipsets.

The thing is, the old Insignia models "we" (I have since quit BBY and moved to California to become a deputy sheriff) had were very robust players that played pretty much any disc we put in them. The jury is still out on the new ones.

Loves2Watch · 12-01-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Codes20

At least not recommend them until they get contracted to use other chipsets.

The thing is, the old Insignia models "we" (I have since quit BBY and moved to California to become a deputy sheriff) had were very robust players that played pretty much any disc we put in them. The jury is still out on the new ones.

Then you need Sig...

Codes20 · 12-01-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Watch

Then you need Sig...

What are you referring to?

Loves2Watch · 12-01-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Codes20

What are you referring to?

Instead of that Glock in your avatar. Since you have now moved to law enforcement.

Codes20 · 12-01-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Watch

Instead of that Glock in your avatar. Since you have now moved to law enforcement.

Ah, I thought you were referring to Sig P225/6 or the P250. The S.O. issues the Glock 22 to all deputies. The Glock 27 (my avatar) will be backup. I don't mind the Glocks. They've always shot well for me. I also like the Springfield XD.

Loves2Watch · 12-01-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Codes20

Ah, I thought you were referring to Sig P225/6 or the P250. The S.O. issues the Glock 22 to all deputies. The Glock 27 (my avatar) will be backup. I don't mind the Glocks. They've always shot well for me. I also like the Springfield XD.

I've not been a Glock fan due to a bad experience. The Springfiels XD is a really nice pistol. My P220 is a tried and true weapon. As is my 1911 and my recently acquired Jericho or more commonly known as the Baby Desert Eagle, my current favorite. As you see I am a .45 fan...the flying sledgehammer.

Codes20 · 12-01-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Watch

I've not been a Glock fan due to a bad experience. The Springfiels XD is a really nice pistol. My P220 is a tried and true weapon. As is my 1911 and my recently acquired Jericho or more commonly known as the Baby Desert Eagle, my current favorite. As you see I am a .45 fan...the flying sledgehammer.

Well, I pretty much have to go with what the department issues. Especially as I enter the academy soon (bye bye HDF and life for 6 months). Eventually, if it gets green light by the higher brass, I'll be able to choose a new service firearm if I'd like.

But I digress...

Lots of Insignia stuff is made by either Funai, Samsung, or LG. Some of the Insignia stuff is also from the same suppliers to Vizio (some of the LCD TVs are identical to Vizio models). The contracts change every year though.

Loves2Watch · 12-02-2009, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Codes20

Lots of Insignia stuff is made by either Funai, Samsung, or LG and Desay. Some of the Insignia stuff is also from the same suppliers to Vizio (some of the LCD TVs are identical to Vizio models). The contracts change every year though.

Wouldn't it be nice if they published or advertised which manufacturer made/produced a particular Insignia or for that matter Dynex model...rhetorical

HD Goofnut · 12-02-2009, 07:01 AM

Give me a Smith & Wesson .357 Mag or .44 Mag any day.

Codes20 · 12-02-2009, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Watch

Wouldn't it be nice if they published or advertised which manufacturer made/produced a particular Insignia or for that matter Dynex model...rhetorical

When I looked any Insignia or Dynex up in the system, the suppliers were any of these:

Top Victory
Desay
Funai
Orion
SDI (Samsung)
LGE (LG)
Apex

And a few others that I can't remember. But that gives you an idea.

11-28-2009, 03:21 PM	#1
uniden110p My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 8	Insignia Wireless BlueRay; bad experience I bought this unit last Sunday for $129.00 at BB. Setup was easy until I tried to connect it to my router. I spent 3 hours on the phone with Belkin (router) and 2 hours with Insignia. One company blamed the other as no one wanted to take fault regarding my connection issue. I decided to take the unit back to BB. Well, they ran out. I asked the manager if I can get the Samsung 1600 (BlueRay wireless) unit for $129.00 (reg: $149 on sale). They accepted. BUT I had to buy the Samsung adapter (not included) whereas the Insignia had one built in the back. So I ended up paying 80 bucks more. Got this unit home and it connected to my router with ease. I am very happy with the samsung thus far.

11-28-2009, 03:48 PM	#2
Loves2Watch Ohmmmmmm Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AZ, NM, TX, MX Posts: 16,553	Good luck with that... __________________ Friends don't let friends buy Korean brand TV's or Blu-ray players. Main HT Room - Panasonic PT-AE4000U, Draper Premier 119" 16:9 Projector Screen, Panasonic TH-85PF12U Plasma TV, 6 Conrad Johnson LP275M Amps, Anthem Statement D-2 Pre/Pro, 6 Thiel SCS4 Speakers, 2 REL T-1 Subs, Infinity Interlude 120S Sub, Simaudio MOON Orbiter Universal Disc Player, ELP Laser Turntable, 2 Dish Network ViP 622 DVR's, Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player, Onkyo DV-HD805 HD DVD Player.

11-28-2009, 09:17 PM	#3
HD Goofnut The Official HDF Reviewer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mississippi, U.S.A. Your resident Dune, Star Wars, and war film expert Age: 28 Posts: 7,522	I wouldn't have bought the Insignia or Samsung BD player if you wanted wireless. Your best bet would have been a PS3 or the LG BD390. __________________ Living Room Sharp LC-46SB57UN 46" 120Hz 1080p LCD (24fps)-Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1 Receiver-Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1-DirecTV HR21-100 HD DVR-LG BH200 Super Blu-Sony 40 GB PS3-Toshiba HD-A20 Bedroom Sanyo DP46848 46" 1080p 60Hz LCD-DirecTV H23-100 HD-Maganvox NB500MG9-Toshiba HD-A2 Office HP 2159m 1080p LCD-Logitech X-540 5.1-ASUS SBC-06D1S-U External BD Drive My Movie Collection 371~140 Latest BD Review: *Armored*

12-02-2009, 07:01 AM	#14
HD Goofnut The Official HDF Reviewer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mississippi, U.S.A. Your resident Dune, Star Wars, and war film expert Age: 28 Posts: 7,522	Give me a Smith & Wesson .357 Mag or .44 Mag any day. __________________ Living Room Sharp LC-46SB57UN 46" 120Hz 1080p LCD (24fps)-Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1 Receiver-Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1-DirecTV HR21-100 HD DVR-LG BH200 Super Blu-Sony 40 GB PS3-Toshiba HD-A20 Bedroom Sanyo DP46848 46" 1080p 60Hz LCD-DirecTV H23-100 HD-Maganvox NB500MG9-Toshiba HD-A2 Office HP 2159m 1080p LCD-Logitech X-540 5.1-ASUS SBC-06D1S-U External BD Drive My Movie Collection 371~140 Latest BD Review: *Armored*