SONY BDP-S360 Availability frustration

[Harry Palmer]

Did anyone manage to buy a region 2 only BDP-S360 from Richer at the advertised price of £79.99, I queued and was told they where out of stock (didn't see anyone leave before me with one on Boxing day) and then called and told they where out of stock at each branch I tried (several). Again all I could find was the multi-region model with 3 discs for £119. I was tempted but have found it cheaper since then.

I've also been told that future firmware updates will render the multi-region upgrade void anyway

Any comments?

 

[Andy Clough]

Well Sevenoaks and Amazon are offering the Sony BDP-S360 for £99, so you could try them instead. And the Sevenoaks deal, exclusive to whathifi.com users, includes three free Blu-ray discs.

 

[Andrew Everard]

And on the subject of the region-free, it probably depends how it's done: if it's a software tweak, then yes, it may be affected by future firmware upgrades; if it's a hardware modification you should be fine.

 

[pete321]

Harry Palmer: I've also been told that future firmware updates will render the multi-region upgrade void anyway

I can't speak for the BDP-S360, but I had the BDP-S350 which I made multi-region myself (look elsewhere on the net) using my Harmony One remote. I can confirm that it stayed mullti-region (DVD) after subsequent firmware updates.

 

[Harry Palmer]

Hi all,

Managed to make contact with a Sevenoaks store and was able to secure a Sony 360 for £99 with three blu-ray discs, would have preferred to pay £79 but the discs have to be worth the extra.

Not really worried about the multi-region as its dvd only however the guys can do this for me if I want it.

Thanks for the advice and the heads up on where to find a real saving!

Now I just need to invest in a few more discs. where to start?

 

[Cofnchtr]

Hi,

Start by watching these threads - no end of good advice on where to pick up BD bargains. Disney BD's on Amazon at reduced prices to name but one.

Enjoy.

Cofnchtr.