Looking for blu ray player...

[gdv]

I am usually about 10 years behind everyone else when it comes to getting "NEW" technology/equipment...   

But now I am thinking about getting a blu ray player...

Looking for comments for a ECONOMICAL blu ray player purchase...  It does not have to be new, just working, so if someone here has one they are looking to sell let me know...

Regarding a new player, in the entry level, thoughts/suggestions???

Thanks for your time,
George

[Slim-Shaddy]

I have an Oppo BDP-83 and like it very much. It has a very nice picture even with standard DVDs. As a bonus it also plays SACDs.

[xkepir2]

When it comes to laser based AV equipment such as Blu-ray, I think that you have the right idea.  I personally don't spend a lot of money on CD/DVD/Blu-ray players.  I few this type of equipment as expendable.

The technology is rapidly changing and the cost is falling; much like and for the same reasons as PC technology (i.e. Moore's Law).  You can purchase a unit today for less than $200 - $300 with the same quality of a unit costing $1,000 three years ago.  Plus the newer unit will have more/improved features.  I would rather spend less money here and more where it counts.  Amps/Speakers/Video

[treos33]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882105658

I've had this for a few weeks and I really like it. It's very small and has tons of features. I haven't used the wifi but I do have it streaming netflix (via ethernet cale), reading just about every movie format off my portable hard drive, and playing blu rays and dvds. Apparently it also plays SACDs but I don't have any to test this out.

[thuffman03]

Oppo is a good choice.  Might be out of your price range.  The model 93, 83 has been discontinued, is $499 plus shipping.

For a BR player I use a Sony Play Station 3 or PS3.  They have Sony's top of the line BR decoder and they start at $250.