[darkcloud]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218022588970

Sale is for today only. I have this Blu-ray player and it kicks ass. It would kick even more ass if I got it for $229.99. I got it for $299.99 when it came out 2 months ago from Circuit City because Best Buy wasn't going to have it for 2-3 weeks after it's release date because they were still trying to unload their stock of the older model.

It's the Panny DMP-BD35k. If you read CNet at all it's their 2nd ranked blu-ray player behind the PS3.

http://reviews.cnet.com/video-player...in;contentBody

If you don't already have a blu-ray player I suggest you pick this one up at this price. It's incredible. I'm kinda jealous

[chuck92103]

I heard blu ray is failing. Folks are sticking with regular DVD and video on demand.

I like the picture of blu ray but the cost of movies at $25 or more is rediculous.

Personally I tend to rent HD movies on demand for $5.99 since I rarely watch one more than once.

[darkcloud]

Originally Posted by chuck92103

I heard blu ray is failing. Folks are sticking with regular DVD and video on demand.

I like the picture of blu ray but the cost of movies at $25 or more is rediculous.

Personally I tend to rent HD movies on demand for $5.99 since I rarely watch one more than once.

I haven't heard this. Have you actually seen a blu-ray movie in full on a HD TV running all the proper components that has also been calibrated? I'm not talking looking at a TV playing at Best Buy for 5 minutes. Actually sitting down and watching a whole movie, it's phenomenal. It literally make DVD's and HD's look grainy like a VHS.

$25 for a movie isn't horrible either. Don't get me wrong, buying a new DVD the first week at $14.99 is nice but blu-ray is better and will pull through. This just means I won't go buying every blu-ray movie I kinda like, I'll actually have to really like them to make the purchase it. They'll shape up once they can lower the costs soon. $29.99 normally and $24.99 the first week won't cut it. I see them lowering to 24.99 normally and $19.99 the first week to bump normal DVD's off the market in a year or 2.

[chuck92103]

Originally Posted by darkcloud

I haven't heard this. Have you actually seen a blu-ray movie in full on a HD TV running all the proper components that has also been calibrated? I'm not talking looking at a TV playing at Best Buy for 5 minutes. Actually sitting down and watching a whole movie, it's phenomenal. It literally make DVD's and HD's look grainy like a VHS.

$25 for a movie isn't horrible either. Don't get me wrong, buying a new DVD the first week at $14.99 is nice but blu-ray is better and will pull through. This just means I won't go buying every blu-ray movie I kinda like, I'll actually have to really like them to make the purchase it. They'll shape up once they can lower the costs soon. $29.99 normally and $24.99 the first week won't cut it. I see them lowering to 24.99 normally and $19.99 the first week to bump normal DVD's off the market in a year or 2.

Yeah I have a blu ray, HDMI, etc. Best picture by far.

My point is the average consumer does not care which is why the blu ray sales have not been good. A DVD is fine for most.

When movies are down to $5-$10 then we will see more buyers. Most parents buy DVD's for kids to watch and the kids can't even spell blu ray. The parents just see a movie costing 2-3 times more.

http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/10/20...y-sales-in-q4/

http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:%20...killed-hd-dvd/

http://www.trustedreviews.com/home-c...n-Forecasts/p1

[bigslickak]

That is a sick deal. Almost to the point where I am going to purchase a Blu-Ray. I've told myself to wait until it gets around $150 for a good one. Probably should just pull the trigger....or maybe roll the dice and wait until the post-Christmas sales??? I could probably get the same one as an opened item for around $150 after Xmas. Splitting hairs, I know.

[Brunotheboxer]

That is a great deal for a great BR player. Its the economy thats hurting blu-ray. People are just not buying it that much but it is a great format.

[BoostedBMW]

Damn, if I didn't already get my bro a gift for xmas then I would have picked him up one of these.

[ArmyBimmerDude]

Just wait. The price will continue to go down as it does with all electronics. When it gets into the $100's, then i'd buy one.

By the way, Blue ray movies are priced around the same as regular DVD's. Not sure why anyone would complain about that.

I really think the economy, those $1 movie rental machines, and the ability to download movies or copy your friends DVD has hurt Blueray sales. That being said I plan on buying one because when it comes to epic movies like "Dark Knight", i want to feel as if i'm there.

[BoostedBMW]

^ That's a good point about the RedBox $1 rental machines. I haven't bought a single DVD since those came out.

[Tondtar]

Philips Blue-ray DVD player for $199 - Courtesy of Yugster.com

===============================================

1. Go here:

http://yugster.pgpartner.com/search_...07200/st=query

2. Click the Dell link. They have these in stock.

3. Use this private coupon code: N20JW2GFZMKT0H You'll save an instant
$100 on the usual $299 price - cutting it all the way down to $199 for a
brand new Philips Blu-Ray. It's good only until Wednesday at 5:59am.

[waterp7]

is this deal dead?

[Tondtar]

Originally Posted by waterp7

is this deal dead?

If you are referring to my post above, it should not be. It's good until this Wednesday and they have it in stock.

I tested it all the way up to credit card processing part and it worked OK. However, Dell adds S&H and sales tax so the final amount is more than $199.

[Rick]

Originally Posted by Tondtar

I tested it all the way up to credit card processing part and it worked OK.

Will you buy for me and post to Nigeria, I pay you back when i come to town in January?

[Tondtar]

Originally Posted by rickc

Will you buy for me and post to Nigeria, I pay you back when i come to town in January?

Sure, Rickie boy but ...I only accept international money orders when you are ready to pay me back

[Rick]

Originally Posted by Tondtar

Sure, Rickie boy but ...I only accept international money orders when you are ready to pay me back

I was just playing man, I'm in Santa Monica not Nigeria...

[Tondtar]

Originally Posted by rickc

I was just playing man, I'm in Santa Monica not Nigeria...

Same thing .... (both playing as well as Nigeria vs. Santa Monica)

[shiggy]

Originally Posted by chuck92103

I heard blu ray is failing. Folks are sticking with regular DVD and video on demand.

I like the picture of blu ray but the cost of movies at $25 or more is rediculous.

Personally I tend to rent HD movies on demand for $5.99 since I rarely watch one more than once.

Blu Ray failing???...WTF?.....dont think so buddy!
whatta dumb ass comment!

[Joonsup]

My old roomate had the sony blue ray that cost $399 from best buy earlier this year and the time i hit the power button, and the eject button, it seemed to take forever. And the load time took forever as well. Is this still a common problem with all blue ray players or have the manufacturers improved the start up times?

[darkphantom]

this is OT, but joon, what's up w/ the hulk in your sig!? his face looks weird o_O

[Joonsup]

Originally Posted by darkphantom

this is OT, but joon, what's up w/ the hulk in your sig!? his face looks weird o_O

lol. well phuong wanted to make a sig for me and he got my picture off my facebook or myspace and morphed it into the hulk face. so...

asian guy's face + original hulk face= weird looking. lol

[darkphantom]

You know what NOT to be for halloween

[Joonsup]

lol yeah i think any asian person trying to look like hulk is ftl