Panasonic DMP-BD55 vs Sony BDP-S550 Our tech installer recommends the Panasonic but, as we are buying a 52 inch LCD Sony from Amazon (most likely), we can get the Sony Blu-Ray with a $300 rebate, effectively making the price $29.00. Would love any thoughts on whether the price differential is worth paying for the Panasonic. We are not hard core audiophiles; just want good quality and value for the money. We have an older (eg., 18 months) Denon receiver so would utilize the downmix capabilities. Panasonic DMP-BD55 vs Sony BDP-S550 Our tech installer recommends the Panasonic but, as we are buying a 52 inch LCD Sony from Amazon (most likely), we can get the Sony Blu-Ray with a $300 rebate,... » Read More Panasonic DMP-BD55 vs Sony BDP-S550 Our tech installer recommends the Panasonic but, as we are buying a 52 inch LCD Sony from Amazon (most likely), we can get the Sony Blu-Ray with a $300 rebate, effectively making the price $29.00. Would love any thoughts on whether the price differential is worth paying for the Panasonic. We are not hard core audiophiles; just want good quality and value for the money. We have an older (eg., 18 months) Denon receiver so would utilize the downmix capabilities. « Show Less
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If you can get that player for $29, go for it. There is very little difference in the capabilities of these two players.
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Since both are good for your purposes go for the sony,for the rabate price.
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Can't make up my mind between Sony KDL-32L4000 for $474.53 or Sony KDL-40S4100 for $858.83 out the door. Will be for master bed room or for "fitness" room (incentive...). Any recommendations? Which one is a better deal?-This depends upon how far your equipment is from the television. 8 more inches for $400 seems like a big jump. There has to be better values if you want a bigger television. However, the price for the 32" is a great deal.
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I just bought my first HDTV - the Samsung LN37A550, for playing regular movies and my Xbox 360. I did a lot of research before making the commitment, and I decided on this Samsung because of the size (not too big for my living room), the price (just over $1,000 is a great deal) and the features (HDMI hookups, 1080p). Your PS3 outputs games at 1080p, so you should definitely look for that feature to get the most out of it - the PS3 will also play blu-ray movies at 1080p and upconvert regular movies to 1080p over HDMI cables. Look for a set that has a high contrast ratio (the higher the number the more colors will look vibrant and the blacks look darker) and a fast response time (in this case the lower the number the faster, so that games and fast action sequences appear smooth). Most importantly (I think) pick a size that seems right for the room in which you will use it. There's no point dropping $$$$ on a huge TV if you have a small room - HDTV is so much sharper than regular TV, you won't need a massive set to see the benefits. For a bedroom, consider getting something either 32" or 37". Check out the Sharp LC32D64U, the Sharp LC37D62U or the Samsung LN37A550 (the one I ended up buying) for some good models at this size range. Good luck!
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There is a new rebate. It is 175.00 off of the B750. Here is the code according to the email I received June 16. Hope this helps. Why buy that when you can get a Panny 54G10 for 1819.94, plus a free 200 dollar Panasonic camera on Amazon. Not sure how long that will last.Use Code 72ZMWQBR for $175 Savings on Samsung LN52B750 52-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV with Charcoal Grey Touch of Color $2,299.00
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I was originally going to purchase this set at the grand opening of Ultimate Electronics on Black Friday to replace on old Panasonic plasma (I accidentally broke the HDMI connection) , so I already know how great the Panasonic plasma is (my mom's LCD doesn't look half as good, IMHO). I knew that they were cheaper at Sear. But the salesuy wouldn't give me a better offer, so he lost a sale, and I ended up purchasing this set for $649.99 (My old Panasonic 37" plasma was originally purchase for $3,000 at Circuit City). Glad I got up early with the crowds on Black Friday, because this set has gone up on price since then. I was originally going to purchase this set at the grand opening of Ultimate Electronics on Black Friday to replace on old Panasonic plasma (I accidentally broke the HDMI connection) , so I already know how great the Panasonic plasma is (my mom's LCD doesn't look half as good, IMHO). I knew that they were cheaper at Sear. But the salesuy wouldn't give me a better offer, so he lost a sale, and I ended up purchasing this set for $649.99 (My old Panasonic 37" plasma was originally purchase for $3,000 at Circuit City). Glad I got up early with the crowds on Black Friday, because this set... » Read More I was originally going to purchase this set at the grand opening of Ultimate Electronics on Black Friday to replace on old Panasonic plasma (I accidentally broke the HDMI connection) , so I already know how great the Panasonic plasma is (my mom's LCD doesn't look half as good, IMHO). I knew that they were cheaper at Sear. But the salesuy wouldn't give me a better offer, so he lost a sale, and I ended up purchasing this set for $649.99 (My old Panasonic 37" plasma was originally purchase for $3,000 at Circuit City). Glad I got up early with the crowds on Black Friday, because this set has gone up on price since then. « Show Less
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I have both units and they are pretty much the same. The BDP-BX2 comes with an illuminated remote and HDMI cable. My BDP-S360 seems a little quieter in use. Both have a great picture and sound.
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Bill, thanks for replying, I agree with you. I could not wait anymore, and I bought mine at Costco a few weeks ago, $639 was just too good to pass up. I think it's fine for a room with little natural light, but yes is seems dimmer than my old 37" panasonic plasma. But I am very happy with the picture quality and it's bright enough for my setup. I really like the TV so far.Marcel.
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I can help you. Bought the 1500 back in June. Worked great until the Bond movies came out. Bought FYEO and it wouldn't play. Got the new 2.0 firmware update from Samsung. Installed that with no problems. But after the update I couldn't play ANY blu movie. Sent the machine to Samsung to get fixed. Said they would have a new firmware update to resolve the problem but couldn't tell me when that would take place. So I had lost patience (over 1 month w/out being able to play blu on 1500). I bought the bd35. Not one single problem. Played the Bond movie with no problems. Samsung released 2.1 firmware to resolve problems with 2.0 firmware. Didn't work. So the morale of my story is that Samsung customer service is HORRIBLE! Go with the Panasonic. You won't regret it.
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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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Seems bizarre that they would discontinue BOTH of their Blu-ray players at the same time (unless there was something defective??). But at $699, they may as well discontinue the 55. That price is ridiculous! Maybe their new models will come out before March/April?
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You have my complete sympathy! I bought my 350 in September of 2008 for $350. A month later the s360 hit the market at a bit over $200. As far as a difference other than price, the 350 weighs in at almost twice what the 360 does, Per Amazon, 7 vs. 12 pounds. As an old school audiophile I still tend to put my trust in heavier equipment (I know its silly but old habits die hard). The 350 has provided excellent service but my 2 year old Oppo DV 981HD DVD player provides superior up scaling. If you can still return your 350 I'd suggest you consider kicking in 100 bucks more and order the Oppo BDP 83. I've spent too much on 2 players in the past two years to even consider that and I might not even see or hear the difference. Bottom Line: You have a good reliable machine but like me, paid too much for it!
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I purchased both these cameras at the same time, the sony at my local best buy and a panasonic on amazon. They are pretty close to the same, the sony has a little more true color indoors but the panasonic has more vibrant colors outdoor. The sony looks a little more washed out outside. I was impressed with both cameras low light recording. The image stabilizer worked a little better on the sony I thought, the problem I have with the panasonic is that it almost tries to overcorrect the shake. It seemed any time I used the touch screen while recording (ie...zooming) I notice a slight jump in the picture. I think with a little practice I can eliminate this by how hard I tap the screen, but it's touchy. I didn't seem to have that problem with the sony. The panasonic gets a little warm in your hand, but considering I use it in a hockey arena it doubles as a hand warmer! The panasonic comes with a video light and a hotshoe and u have more manual settings. The software that comes with both is crap, plan on buying third party editing software no matter wich way u go. Is the difference worth the $70 more I paid for the sony? probably not, I can buy an extra battery and SD card for the pan. If you could find them for about the same price though, I would go for the sony.
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i understand but that isn't an issues while i got a DLNA Sony TV, so it seems BDV-S370 is the best option unless BDV-S570 would be able to increase the quality from my downloaded movies, then it would be a great investment.HOWEVER, SONY web says clearly that BDV-S370 does have DNLA support, so i demand to AMAZON.COM to confirm this information in order to give the best customer services.
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Actually I need to amend h my first answer as I currently own a Sony BDP S-590. I can only suggest you read the samsung manual and or call Samsung for an answer as I got the Sony over 1 year ago. But if you do see Amazon videos and log in to an established Amazon prime customer (I believe it is $79.00 per year) then that would likely work. But do read your manual always a great starting place.....good luck.
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I have been tracking the 4095/4096, 4061, and 4065 for a while now and have spent some time on the phone with Samsung to learn the differences. The 4095 and 4096 were both at one time quite affordable on Amazon. They are last year's models and thus if you can find them either have a low price tag because they are old or a slightly higher pricetag well, simply because people still show interest in these TVs. Both received excellent reviews and were amongst the best rated LCDs of 2006. As far as 2007 goes - the 4061 and 4065 have stepped in. The 4065 is a replacement of the 4096, with a higher contrast ratio and additional HDMI inputs. The 4061 is really just a step below that with slightly lower quality speakers. However, from what I have read the 4061 has a new image processor over last year's models. The 4061 also has a slightly lower contrast ratio than the 4065. Having seen all of these models in store - I can tell you visually, you will never truly see a difference between the 4061 and 4065. With proper calibration and settings - most LCDs can be made to look fantastic, and the 4061 is simply above par. Despite its semi-poor sound, if you hook it up to a receiver and use other speakers, it doesnt really matter. Amazon is the way to shop - prices are always coming down - and remember to check back after purchase for they will reimburse you if the price drops lower within the month. Hope this helps.
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You can use the optical connection but it will limit the audio to 1.5 Mbps. This means you will hear Dolby Digital and DTS in 5.1 and PCM audio only in stereo. With an HDMI receiver, you would be able to bitstream the higher resolution audio formats like Dolby TrueHD and PCM 5.1, etc. There is another way for you to hear the high resolution audio because your receiver has analog 5.1 audio inputs. You will need to buy the Pioneer BD55 as the BD35 doesn't have analog audio outputs. So for another $100 you can hear the high resolution audio on your existing receiver. The BD35 is intended for people who already have an HDMI receiver, and the BD55 is for those who don't.
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How big of a difference is the picture with the glitch when watching a BD? I am strongly leaning towards buying this TV. If this is only a minor flaw I am going to buy it, I just don't see paying $700 more dollars for the 860 just for this glitch. Is watching BD without cinema smooth that much of a difference? Thank you.