Comments on: Basic DVD/Blu-ray player?

Question: Basic DVD/Blu-ray player?

curious nu — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 10:33:52 -0800

Looking for a basic DVD + Blu-Ray player with HDMI. Doesn't need any kind of network streaming (TV and other devices handle that already). Ideally under $100. Am okay with buying used off craigslist or something if the model is known to be pretty reliable. Suggestions?

By: something something

something something — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 10:41:25 -0800

I bought this Sony at random on Amazon earlier this year and it has been fine.

By: humboldt32

humboldt32 — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 10:56:58 -0800

I just bought that same Sony. Works great.

By: jquinby

jquinby — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 11:47:27 -0800

There's a comparably priced player (a Vizio) from Wal-Mart as well.

By: TheAdamist

TheAdamist — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 15:37:52 -0800

New bluray players from samsung/sony/panasonic seem under $100 judging by bestbuy & amazon, i wouldn't bother off craigslist.

You might consider one that can handle netflix / your streaming service of choice, but most devices do.

By: nickthetourist

nickthetourist — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:30:18 -0800

I have a Panasonic that annoys the hell out of me whenever I use it. It's a few years old which might be the reason for its minor issues which include unresponsive buttons, lengthy load times, etc. These were common issues of BD players over the first few years of production.

If I were in the market for one now, I'd probably look at Sony or Samsung. Both have several options under $100.

One recommendation, even if you don't want to use it for streaming services, be sure to have it connected to the internet. Reason being that there are occasional necessary firmware updates.

By: curious nu

curious nu — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 08:55:37 -0800

Went with the Sony, since I'd already looked at that. We'll see how it holds up!