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Playstation 3: Not the best Blu-ray player you can buy Published Mar 25, 2008 A lot of debate is currently going on concerning the Blu-ray capabilities of the Playstation 3.

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wolfen

Mar 25, 2008 - CDT 1:15 PM
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Samsung displays are problematic for some reason. Mostly due to HDMI issues.


All the more reason to not have a Sammy display...that just flat out sucks!

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Mar 25, 2008 - CDT 3:05 PM
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I've not ever experienced frame "stuttering" or dropped frames, nor any kind of weird artifacts with my PS3 on a 130" wide screen. But then again, my PS3 probably doesn't have to do very much because it's set to output 1080p/24 - just native to what's on the disk and nothing fancy (not even scaling or interlacing). So I guess you might say it's set on "lazy mode"?

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Mar 25, 2008 - CDT 3:57 PM
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lol.

even tough only happening to some. this is worth the mention. even if people arent video freaks, is good the info is out there.

because of form factor, me no playing games, hd codecs, no built in ir capability and other reasons henning mentioned, i already have a buyer for my ps3... now if i can just find a bd30 for under 400, or atleast a retail deal with some freebies. even if i later buy the bd50 and move mr30 the the bedroom.

mikeheer

Mar 25, 2008 - CDT 4:22 PM
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to write a bull crap article on how the PS3 is not a great Blu Ray player. What planet did you jump off of? You might need a better HDMI cord, stuttering usually is associated with a bad connection or cable. Here is all you need to know.....
http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/features/2104/sound-vision-2006-editors-choice-awards-page8.html

Love Hendrix!

Mar 25, 2008 - CDT 4:47 PM
says... Thanks for visiting DVDTOWN, and enjoy the news!
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Henning's article said...

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The reason they gave: "Increasingly, the Blu-ray performance of the PS3 doesn't really stand up to videophile scrutiny. While its excellent clarity and fine detail reproduction is without question, motion is not the console's strongest point. Fast panning shots in Sony's own flagship 'Casino Royale,' are prone to stutter, whereas the company's own dedicated players render the same scenes perfectly. It is also prone to visual artifacts not seen on the latest dedicated players."


Do you realize how speculative these statements are? I would ask what type of display is being used, what type of signal is being output from the PS3, etc. Could the disc be poorly authored?

FYI - My PS3 outputs Blu-rays at 1080p/24 into my Pioneer KURO Plasma, and under the plasma's Pure Cinema mode I have it set to the "Advance" mode (24fps converted to a 24-multiple, or 72hz)... result is NO UNNATURAL JUDDER, STUTTER, etc. As for Casino Royale, I've previously experimented with also sending 1080i/60, 1080p/60 and still no visual distortions on my Kuro plasma.

By the way, the editor of Widescreen Review, in the latest issue states that the PS3 is the best overall Blu-ray player, with the Panasonic BD30 second.

-JIMI (the Voodoo Child)
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Mar 25, 2008 - CDT 4:53 PM
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to write a bull crap article on how the PS3 is not a great Blu Ray player. What planet did you jump off of? You might need a better HDMI cord, stuttering usually is associated with a bad connection or cable.


You'd think that Home Cinema Choice Magazine wouldn't have a clue about these things? The author mentions stuttering and artifacts not found in SA players, and I would expect they are smart enough to use similar quality (if not identical) cables when comparing the PS3 to SA units. If this is true, then this reaffirms the argument that the PS3 has to have cheaper components in order to compete with SA players, being that it's also a game console. The durability of the components is still mostly up in the air.

I don't think that the purpose of the article was to upset PS3 owners, but to inform potential BR buyers about the shortcomings of the PS3. The system still has the potential to shine with great games, but as a dedicated BR player, I'd have to personally disregard it. I applaud the author for being honest to consumers.

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Mar 25, 2008 - CDT 4:59 PM
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I agree with HD Fanatic. They must know what they're doing and I'm glad they're sharing the info. I doubt very much the intent of this article is to spread misinformation or malice towards the PS3. Maybe they have a bad console, or maybe their findings are correct.

We'll know soon enough.

wolfen

Mar 25, 2008 - CDT 5:00 PM
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Do you realize how speculative these statements are? I would ask what type of display is being used, what type of signal is being output from the PS3, etc. Could the disc be poorly authored?

FYI - My PS3 is outputs Blu-rays at 1080p/24 into my Pioneer KURO Plasma, and under the plasma's Pure Cinema mode I have it set to the "Advance" mode (24fps converted to a 24-multiple, or 72hz)... result is NO JUDDER, STUTTER, etc. As for Casino Royale, I've previously experimented with also sending 1080i/60, 1080p/60 and still no visual distortions on my Kuro plasma.


Great post, LH.

I stated earlier that I have yet to see ANY problems on my 60" Pioneer KURO. As my dedicated BD player, the PS3 excels.

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Mar 25, 2008 - CDT 5:09 PM
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The author mentions stuttering and artifacts not found in SA players, and I would expect they are smart enough to use similar quality (if not identical) cables when comparing the PS3 to SA units. If this is true, then this reaffirms the argument that the PS3 has to have cheaper components in order to compete with SA players, being that it's also a game console.


Oh that's just a silly conclusion (your reaffirmation). Additionally, people are using PS3s to drive home theater systems neither you nor myself could ever afford and many are professional installers and IFS engineers that frequent the high-end projector and "Ultra Hi-End HT Gear ($20,000+)" sections at AVSForum. You can believe that if stuttering and artifacts were a problem with Blu-ray playback, it would be the talk of every PS3 home theater user there. But it isn't.

In other words, take every article you see with a BIG grain of salt.
[Post edited by Skyhawk on Mar 25, 2008 - CDT 5:16 PM]

ReaggieP

Mar 25, 2008 - CDT 5:48 PM
says... is thinking "Brick House"...
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It's ISF Engineers. Anyways, I'll wait for the Panasonic DMP BD50.

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