3D BluRay Player?

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haisaikat said:
Thanks. See I like this idea very much. Recently I was researching for importing a 3D BDP from 220-electroinics but seems 3D supported ones will require at least 15K all inclusive so I am wondering if I can get a MADE IN INDIA HTPC in same price no point in going for imported BDP.

How about the following, some lights pls
1. Processor that will be able to pull the load of 3D (SBS) in future
2. Mobo with Remote (must) with expansion options that will be able to support future 3D (SBS as per sam9s) graphics cards, for now 2D GPU
3. 2D GPU with HDMI 1.3 out but should be able to bitstream 7.1 HD audio alongwith 1080p, in future 3D GPU hope will be just GPU upgrade.
4. RAM minimum to support good 2D for now but mobo to support more for future 3D
5. 250GB SATA HDD (5400 is fine over 7200 rpm if the former is cheaper)
6. Zotac (ref suggestion from sam9s from another thread) like slim cabinet that is not vertical.
8. External Blue Ray Writer (USB) / Internal BD Writer (Writer is a must, no point in going for a ROM only option now and later on upgrading) but this must be able to play 3D in future.
9. Wifi Card and Bluetooth Cards are optional and to limit cost can be discarded for now
10. USB + HDMI cable etc are optional and I alrwady have some in stock.
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1. As a option look at my config in my signature. AMD will turn out to be a bit cheaper than Intel.
2. Steping down from from 3D enabled (Nvidia) to 2D will not save much money. So stick with GT430. It will also meet your sound requirements.
3. If you are going for HTPC then don't try to save on storage, go for at least 1TB hard disk.
4. Ram is cheap go for more ram.
5. Wireless key board+mouse from logitech is good and I don't think one needs a remote after that, a motherboard with remote will be expensive you can ditch that unless you absolutely want it.
 
cavallino said:
1. As a option look at my config in my signature. AMD will turn out to be a bit cheaper than Intel.
2. Steping down from from 3D enabled (Nvidia) to 2D will not save much money. So stick with GT430. It will also meet your sound requirements.
3. If you are going for HTPC then don't try to save on storage, go for at least 1TB hard disk.
4. Ram is cheap go for more ram.
5. Wireless key board+mouse from logitech is good and I don't think one needs a remote after that, a motherboard with remote will be expensive you can ditch that unless you absolutely want it.
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Can you put a tentative cost around the 9-10 items i gave in my earlier email? and moreover I wanted to check on power consumption of these HTPC when say running a BR-RIP or playing a BD.
 
unfortunately I do not know the current prices, I bought my pc about 10 months back so can't help you there. The only thing I can say is that I bought the Gt430 for 4 thousand about 3 months back and now its supposedly available for about 3500.
 
What seems to me is that anyone within 10-15K budget should go for BDPs only and around 20K is what is minimum required to get a equivalent HTPC.

Ofcourse HTPC have the obvious compionent upgrade flexibility but with higher initial cost. For average less tech-savvy users it should be still BDP.

However given the idea in this forum, I will take time in researching for HTPC before deciding on HTPC or imported Region Free BDP.
 
Finally I purchased my 3D Blu Ray Player and its Sony BDP-S480. DVD Region Free. So all my DVDs are playing :) which I purchased from US & UK. We can make it region free for Blu Ray Disc as well but I need to speak to the service center. The player is really cool it also reads my 1TB USB Drive and plays my MKV files and other formats as well except few MKV files. But thats ok as It is playing on my LG 3D TV.

It's really playing well and great picture quality. 3D content is awesome. I guess Finally my problem is solved. :)
 
Sculptor said:
Finally I purchased my 3D Blu Ray Player and its Sony BDP-S480. DVD Region Free. So all my DVDs are playing :) which I purchased from US & UK. We can make it region free for Blu Ray Disc as well but I need to speak to the service center. The player is really cool it also reads my 1TB USB Drive and plays my MKV files and other formats as well except few MKV files. But thats ok as It is playing on my LG 3D TV.

It's really playing well and great picture quality. 3D content is awesome. I guess Finally my problem is solved. :)
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Congrats! So the confusion is finally over and you got yourself a 3D Blu-ray Player. Would you like to share all its specifications with us here? We would also like to know the price you paid for it.
 
Sculptor said:
Finally I purchased my 3D Blu Ray Player and its Sony BDP-S480. DVD Region Free. So all my DVDs are playing :) which I purchased from US & UK. We can make it region free for Blu Ray Disc as well but I need to speak to the service center. The player is really cool it also reads my 1TB USB Drive and plays my MKV files and other formats as well except few MKV files. But thats ok as It is playing on my LG 3D TV.

It's really playing well and great picture quality. 3D content is awesome. I guess Finally my problem is solved. :)
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Great Congrats for ur new purchaqse ... !
Where did you buy ? So how much you paid for it ?

Can you pls check with Sony Service to confirm whether Bluray can be made region free and update us ? Thankx !
 
sandesh1978 said:
Great Congrats for ur new purchaqse ... !
Where did you buy ? So how much you paid for it ?

Can you pls check with Sony Service to confirm whether Bluray can be made region free and update us ? Thankx !
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I purchased it from Reliance Digital Store, Banjara Hills (Hyderabad). I payed Rs. 14,500 and 2 Free Titles (3D Blu-Ray). I checked with them and they said we can not do it. But I am sure there is a way, I am just waiting for the right info. There are number of people tried and also posted the process to make it region free. :) Will update once I crack it.
 
susancts said:
Congrats! So the confusion is finally over and you got yourself a 3D Blu-ray Player. Would you like to share all its specifications with us here? We would also like to know the price you paid for it.
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Thanks!!! I paid Rs.14,500. (Reliance Digital)

SYSTEM
BD-ROM Playback (Single, Dual Layer) Yes
BD-R/RE Playback Yes
BDAV/BD-RE v2.0 (SL/DL) Yes / Yes
BDAV/BD-R v1.0 (SL/DL) Yes / Yes
BDMV/BD-RE v3.0 (SL/DL) Yes / Yes
BDMV/BD-R v2.0 (SL/DL) Yes / Yes
Xvid HD Yes
DVD Video Playback Yes
DVD-R/RW (Video Format) Playback Yes
DVD+R/RW Playback Yes
CD-R/RW Playback Yes
CD (CD-DA) Playback Yes
SA-CD (SA-CD/CD) Playback Yes
JPEG Playback Yes (BD-R/RE/DVD+RW/+R/-RW/-R/CD-R,RW)
MP3 Playback Yes (BD-R/RE/DVD+RW/+R/-RW/-R/CD-R,RW)
DLNA Yes
AVC-HD 8cm/12cm DVD Playback Yes
External HDD Yes (Read/ FAT32, NTFS)
BD 3D Playback Yes (BD-ROM, Streaming Video)

Picture Quality
24p True Cinema Yes
Full HD 1080p Yes
x.v.Colour Yes
Deep Color Yes
Precision Cinema HD Upscale Yes
PhotoTV HD Yes
Preset Picture Mode Yes
IP Content Noise Reduction Yes
Video Digital-to-Analog Converter Component (HD: 12-Bit/148.5MHz, SD: 12-Bit/108MHz), Y/C (12bit/54MHz)

Audio
Audio D/A Converter 192kHz/24bit
DTS-HD Master Audio Decoding Yes
Dolby True HD decoding Yes
DTS-HD Master Audio Bit-Stream Out Yes
Dolby TrueHD bit-stream output Yes
LPCM (2ch / 6ch / 8ch) thru HDMI Yes / Yes / Yes
DSD output Yes
DTS bit-stream out Yes
Dolby Digital bit-stream out Yes

Terminal
HDMI Output x 1
Component Video Output x 1
Composite Video Output x 1
Digital Audio Output: Coaxial x 1
Analog Audio Output x 1
Ethernet Port Yes
USB Port x 2 (Front, Rear)

Remote
Model Name RMT-B109P

Convenience
Quick Setup Yes
BRAVIA Sync Yes
AV Sync Yes
Gracenote Metadata Yes
Play / Stop / Pause Yes
Repeat (All/A-B/1title/1Chapter/1Track) Yes/-/Yes/Yes/Yes
Step FW/REV Yes
Child Lock (Tray Lock) Yes
Parental Control Yes
XrossMediaBar Yes

Others
Screen Saver Yes
Audio/Video Bit Rate Indicator Yes
Start up screen Yes
Wi-Fi capability USB Wi-Fi Ready
BD-Live Yes
BRAVIA Internet Video - Streaming Yes
Sony Online Service - Streaming Yes
BonusView Yes
Internet Browser Yes
Eco Setting Yes (Auto Stand-by)

Specification
Power Requirements 110-240V, 50/60Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 430 x 36 x 199 mm
Mass Approx. 1.7kg
 
Hi,
What is the MRP of the Bluray you bought ?

Do let us know the titles you got and also the process to crack it to make it blueray region free. That is the key !

Congrats again for the wonderful purchase ... :)
 
sandesh1978 said:
Hi,
What is the MRP of the Bluray you bought ?

Do let us know the titles you got and also the process to crack it to make it blueray region free. That is the key !

Congrats again for the wonderful purchase ... :)
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Rs 14500, The Green Hornet & Resident Evil - Afterlife and a free hdmi cable.
 
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