New to Blu Ray

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Hi All

 

I am just about to buy a Samsung UE40B7020 which will be my first decent TV.  I would like a Blu Ray player to go with it but have no idea where to start.  I know nothing about technology so if anyone out there is more intelligent on this than me, their help would be really appreciated.  My key questions are:

1. Am I best getting the same TV and Blu Ray player manufacterer or can I have a Samsung TV and a Pioneer or Panasonic player?

2. My budget is small (about £200ish) so are there any good players in that price range?  If not what do I need to spend to get something half decent? 

3.  Is there any spec I should be looking at to ensure I don't buy a duff one?

 Thanks in advance guys

 

David 

 

 

[simonlewis]

I wouldn't worry about keeping the same manufacture too much.

You won't go wrong with the panasonic BD35 or sony BDPS350.

 

[Anonymous]

I second that; go for either the Panasonic or the Sony ... stay clear of the equivalent Samsung model - apparently it isnt very good

 

[Anonymous]

As recommended above, both the Panasonic BD35 and Sony S350 are cracking 5 **** machines.

The BD35 however, has an edge over the two in terms of picture quality, and while the Panasonic is a Profile 2.0 machine, the Sony is only a Profile 1.1.

Your choice.

 

[Anonymous]

The Sony S350 is Profile 2.0 once the latest firmware has been installed. However, it does not have built-in memory so you have to supply your own USB drive (1GB minimum) and plug it into the rear USB port if you want to use BD Live features.

 

[professorhat]

Do you have an existing surround sound setup? If so, what is it as this could influence the best player to choose?

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[Anonymous]

All I can add is that the Sony BDP-s350 is a cracking machine and very cheap at £150 from Richer Sounds.

 

[laserman16]

ashworth_rich:All I can add is that the Sony BDP-s350 is a cracking machine and very cheap at £150 from Richer Sounds.
Agreed. Well pleased with mine.But I dont think you will go wrong with either machine, just depends which one you can get a hold of now as the panny is starting to get a bit thin on the ground.

 

[Anonymous]

I dont have any speakers at the mo as am hoping to slowly build a decent system over the next 3-4 months as my bank balance allows.

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It sounds like the Sony just has the edge so I think I will look at that model.

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Thanks for all your help guysÿ

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