i have a sony 300 bluray carrousel but is realy slow, it takes alost 5 minuts to go from one disc to another, and always starts with all the warnings, fbi, piracy anouncements, so it take other 5 minutes, 90% of my disc are music concerts, so i want to be able to change from song to song from disc to disc, can this be done with popcorn? i want a simple menu! i have a sony 300 bluray carrousel but is realy slow, it takes alost 5 minuts to go from one disc to another, and always starts with all the warnings, fbi, piracy anouncements, so it take other 5... » Read More i have a sony 300 bluray carrousel but is realy slow, it takes alost 5 minuts to go from one disc to another, and always starts with all the warnings, fbi, piracy anouncements, so it take other 5 minutes, 90% of my disc are music concerts, so i want to be able to change from song to song from disc to disc, can this be done with popcorn? i want a simple menu! « Show Less
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Well it really depends on how you plan on connecting this Sony bluray carrousel to the player. This unit does not have any HDMI in or anything of the sort so unless this carrousel connects to your network and shares the images of each bluray disk for access (not likely) you will need to rip each of the blurays to files and store them on your network or on a hard drive you insert into the popcorn hour. This would allow you to play whatever music files in whatever order you like without much delay at all. As a note, this popcorn hour unit does not support full bluray menus only some BD Lite so it will likely skip past all the warnings and menu stuff you don't want. Well it really depends on how you plan on connecting this Sony bluray carrousel to the player. This unit does not have any HDMI in or anything of the sort so unless this carrousel connects to your network and shares the images of each bluray disk for access (not likely) you will need to rip each of the blurays to files and store them on your network or on a hard drive you insert into the popcorn hour. This would allow you to play whatever music files in whatever order you like without much delay at all. As a note, this popcorn hour unit does not support full bluray menus only some BD Lite... » Read More Well it really depends on how you plan on connecting this Sony bluray carrousel to the player. This unit does not have any HDMI in or anything of the sort so unless this carrousel connects to your network and shares the images of each bluray disk for access (not likely) you will need to rip each of the blurays to files and store them on your network or on a hard drive you insert into the popcorn hour. This would allow you to play whatever music files in whatever order you like without much delay at all. As a note, this popcorn hour unit does not support full bluray menus only some BD Lite so it will likely skip past all the warnings and menu stuff you don't want. « Show Less
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It loads very quickly once it's on and running...I don't know about Music or concerts...but all my movies load as soon as I select them on the hard drive
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Alright thank you. I think blurays will automatically upscale on even old players but I'll UPGRADE
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What would people with the choice we have now. I'd like to know the opinion.1. Buy really cheap DVDs NOW and use the upconversions done by the Blu-Ray player for the HDTV.2. Wait to get the true Blu-Ray discs to come eventually at more expensive cost compared against the DVD discs.What would you do?
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One more thing. Sony has slow motion function which allows you take 3 second movie and play in 12 seconds. But Canon doesn't have it.
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Hi, The Sony's do take longer than many other players-sometimes it seems like "forever" but the ability to play imperfect discs and the overall quality of playback is worth it. I have compared the sony to Panasonic S-53K , Toshiba and Philips---the sony seems clearer. Just takes a little patience with the slow drawer and the welcome display.... peter
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I found this thread that tells you a way to optimize your PS3 settings for Blu Ray movies if it might help anyone.http://gear.ign.com/articles/938/938051p1.html
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I contacted Sony support and this is what they said:"I'm sorry that the resume playback feature of the Blu-ray Disc player does not work. Sometimes, the player may not resume playback depending on the disc or stop point."Not very helpful. Not sure yet if this happens on all BD disc but it happens on Casino Royal, which is Sony produced... Very lame IMO.
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I just hooked up my Oppo this morning, and all I can say is, "WOW"!The blu-ray disc I tried was fantastic, and the SADVD I tried was so close to the blu-ray. I couldn't see much difference at all. Picture is exceptional for both formats. The one thing I noticed right away though, is the load time is so fast, as compared to my previous DVD player. I don't believe my PS3 even loads as fast as the Oppo!Love it!!I admit to being a little nervous at first about going with a brand that I wasn't familar with. However, after reading through tons of reviews, I took the plunge. Those many people who gave the Oppo a 5 star rating are absolutely correct!!!No regrets at all!!! I just hooked up my Oppo this morning, and all I can say is, "WOW"!The blu-ray disc I tried was fantastic, and the SADVD I tried was so close to the blu-ray. I couldn't see much difference at all. Picture is exceptional for both formats. The one thing I noticed right away though, is the load time is so fast, as compared to my previous DVD player. I don't believe my PS3 even loads as fast as the Oppo!Love it!!I admit to being a little nervous at first about going with a brand that I wasn't familar with. However, after reading through tons of reviews, I took... » Read More I just hooked up my Oppo this morning, and all I can say is, "WOW"!The blu-ray disc I tried was fantastic, and the SADVD I tried was so close to the blu-ray. I couldn't see much difference at all. Picture is exceptional for both formats. The one thing I noticed right away though, is the load time is so fast, as compared to my previous DVD player. I don't believe my PS3 even loads as fast as the Oppo!Love it!!I admit to being a little nervous at first about going with a brand that I wasn't familar with. However, after reading through tons of reviews, I took the plunge. Those many people who gave the Oppo a 5 star rating are absolutely correct!!!No regrets at all!!! « Show Less
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Same problem as BookWorm but different player. I have tried 3 different copies of the mpvie Stranger than fiction (from the same video store) and not one would get past the selection menue on my PC or my new Philips dvd player. Ive only had a problem like this once before with the movie Layer Cake. I looked it up and its a Sony Pictures movie too. So maybe this is a problem with the actual DVDs and not the players? Or maybe Sony and Philips DVD players are having the same problems.
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Well, Shelly, it depends! First of all, it shows that it's going to take something less than a minute. However, sometimes it "speeds up" half-way through and completes...at other times, it comes to the "end", then takes another good few seconds until it finally completes. It's nothing to do with the make of disc as this can happen with the same brand. So, just be patient and wait until the message tells you 'COMPLETE'.
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Thanks,I called to Sony to get my setup mike replaced and while at it, I asked about this. He gave the same explanation. Putting 4.5 in Bluray today. Nice toys !
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Couple questions:-Did the smaller files you converted play on the Latte?-What software are you using to do the conversions?-I know bluray movies come with digital versions, but I've not heard of this on DVD's. I have no idea if they copy-protected it from being reconverted somehow, wouldn't make any sense, but then again, most of the stuff they do doesn't make sense. It sounds like it's probably copy-protection, but I can't say for sure. Is the picture scrambled on the computer, before loading it onto the Latte?
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Thanks for the info Kevin, just got back from a huge dvd store here and I noticed a lot of Blu Ray discs marked 'all regions' (1,2,3) on the back of them so Sony may be trying relax restrictions for now to corner the market here. I also just found out that's it's pointless getting a blu-ray and/or hd-dvd player as my 3 year old 43" Pioneer Plasma with external hig def set top box can only output 1024 X 768 pixels max, so I wouldn't visibly see blu-rays or hd-dvd's 1080p potential...think I'm better off just getting a good upscaling dvd player & a good hdmi cable. Except for PS2, dvd players/recorders sold here are region free out of the box anyway. Will look out for Oppo but don't think it's sold here. Thanks for the info Kevin, just got back from a huge dvd store here and I noticed a lot of Blu Ray discs marked 'all regions' (1,2,3) on the back of them so Sony may be trying relax restrictions for now to corner the market here. I also just found out that's it's pointless getting a blu-ray and/or hd-dvd player as my 3 year old 43" Pioneer Plasma with external hig def set top box can only output 1024 X 768 pixels max, so I wouldn't visibly see blu-rays or hd-dvd's 1080p potential...think I'm better off just getting a good upscaling dvd player & a good hdmi cable. Except for PS2, dvd... » Read More Thanks for the info Kevin, just got back from a huge dvd store here and I noticed a lot of Blu Ray discs marked 'all regions' (1,2,3) on the back of them so Sony may be trying relax restrictions for now to corner the market here. I also just found out that's it's pointless getting a blu-ray and/or hd-dvd player as my 3 year old 43" Pioneer Plasma with external hig def set top box can only output 1024 X 768 pixels max, so I wouldn't visibly see blu-rays or hd-dvd's 1080p potential...think I'm better off just getting a good upscaling dvd player & a good hdmi cable. Except for PS2, dvd players/recorders sold here are region free out of the box anyway. Will look out for Oppo but don't think it's sold here. « Show Less
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I've played many moves on it but perhaps they've all been regular DVD. I know I've successfully burned many BluRays (for iTunes sharing to Apple TV, which is the primary reason I bought it) but when I just tried to play a BluRay on the computer (VLC Media Player installed Win8 Bootcamp on Mac Mini hardware) I got an error, so maybe there is an issue playing BluRays. I'll mess around with it and see if I can get it to work and let you know.
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Sharp tells me that they have problems with Warner Bros discs and are working on new firmware to fix the problem. A Warner Bros marketing person in LA sent me a Harry Potter Blu-Ray to test, and it too was rejected as incompatible. The player handles old DVDs and those I make myself. But then we have you and others who've posted and tell me that Planet Earth is fine on their Aquos player. So maybe the problem is the unit. I'll eventually find out and let everyone know.
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William: As far as Blu-ray picture quality is concerned, it's doubtful you'd see a difference between the Oppo and any other Blu-ray player that isn't a piece of junk. And yes, $500 it a lot of money to spend, so the Oppo will NEVER become a best-seller. And since you already own an Oppo upconverting player, there is no need to purchase this unit (unless you have a lot of SACDs and DVD-Audio discs). However, the Oppo loads a Blu-ray disc faster than almost any player out there, except for the PS3.A. Franco: While I don't own the PS3, I have read that the Oppo upconverting capability is second to none. You might check with the AVS forum, I'm sure there are detailed discussions of these two premier products. William: As far as Blu-ray picture quality is concerned, it's doubtful you'd see a difference between the Oppo and any other Blu-ray player that isn't a piece of junk. And yes, $500 it a lot of money to spend, so the Oppo will NEVER become a best-seller. And since you already own an Oppo upconverting player, there is no need to purchase this unit (unless you have a lot of SACDs and DVD-Audio discs). However, the Oppo loads a Blu-ray disc faster than almost any player out there, except for the PS3.A. Franco: While I don't own the PS3, I have read that the Oppo upconverting... » Read More William: As far as Blu-ray picture quality is concerned, it's doubtful you'd see a difference between the Oppo and any other Blu-ray player that isn't a piece of junk. And yes, $500 it a lot of money to spend, so the Oppo will NEVER become a best-seller. And since you already own an Oppo upconverting player, there is no need to purchase this unit (unless you have a lot of SACDs and DVD-Audio discs). However, the Oppo loads a Blu-ray disc faster than almost any player out there, except for the PS3.A. Franco: While I don't own the PS3, I have read that the Oppo upconverting capability is second to none. You might check with the AVS forum, I'm sure there are detailed discussions of these two premier products. « Show Less
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HD DVD is dead (murdered , snuffed before its time) . Unfortunately BluRaY still isnt up to fill the gap. 1299 $ for the first fully functional Sony BD standalone player? Even the PS3 is still missing the update to 2.0 profile.It seems that BLuRAY is taking a break for a year to get where HD DVD already is (was)