I bought a new Plasma TV, now what? - Page 3

AD720 · 10-14-2010, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

Can anyone recommend a nice Blu Ray player (that is NOT a PS3) that up converts standard DVD's and also has Netflix?

I have both an Insignia (best buy house brand, rumored to be manufactured by Samsung) and a Samsung. Both have netflix built in. The Samsung does Netflix, Pandora, Youtube and Blockbuster. The Insignia only does Netflix but it has a USB port and can play movies off of that. The build quality seems a little better on the Insignia, to be honest. Neither have WIFI and I wish that one did.

I would say go with whatever is on sale. If you aren't making the jump to 3d they are all pretty similar. Make sure it is Blu-ray profile 2.0 though.

Dave128 · 10-14-2010, 02:04 PM

I bought the 40" version of your Pan. tv about 6-8 months ago. I have it hooked to my Bose and a cable box. I love it. Great picture and great sound.

Skywalker · 10-14-2010, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

Can anyone recommend a nice Blu Ray player (that is NOT a PS3) that up converts standard DVD's and also has Netflix?

We bought a Panasonic with wifi capability!!!

It's been great with Netflix!!!

We got a Panasonic because it's the same brand as our Plasma TV. I hate using two remotes!

All the guys on the Geek Squad love the Panasonic!!!

rizzle · 10-14-2010, 04:14 PM

Well, the first thing you need to do is turn it on. Hope that helps.

You're welcome.

AD720 · 10-14-2010, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rizzle

Well, the first thing you need to do is turn it on. Hope that helps.

You're welcome.

Come on Ritchie! After all I've taught you?

You have to plug it in first.

Starscream · 10-14-2010, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

A PS3 is tempting, but the only game I want for it is MLB The Show and I have that for PSP.

I've been hooked on The Show 08 on PSP for three years now! It's about the only game I play on PSP.

Have fun with the tv!

skullnrose · 10-14-2010, 08:26 PM

I don't want to throw a kink in your choice of TV's but Panasonic makes a 50 inch G25 plasma thats better than the S2 has vieracast which means it has built in netflix, pandora ect... http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-VIER...7105044&sr=8-1 of course you will still need a bluray player. If you are dead set on the S2 i'd suggest the Sony S570 http://www.amazon.com/Sony-BDP-S570-...23&sr=8-1which has built in wifi. If you go with the G25 TV you can buy a cheaper bly ray player like the Sony S370 http://www.amazon.com/Sony-BDP-S370-...7105947&sr=8-1 which is a great player without wifi. If I can help you feel free to PM me. Also head over to the AVS forum you can find a thread on the S2 and G25 and it will tell you everything about the TV's http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1231956 and http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1232049

skullnrose · 10-14-2010, 08:45 PM

Also sony just released info on a blu ray player with google tv Sony Internet TV Blu-ray Disc player (NSZ-GT1), also available for pre-order on Sony's Web site. Google tv looks pretty interesting also logitech makes the logitech revue which adds google tv if you don't want it built into the bluray player

rizzle · 10-15-2010, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AD720

Come on Ritchie! After all I've taught you?

You have to plug it in first.

I've let you down, haven't I?

10-14-2010, 02:04 PM	#42
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: I bought a new Plasma TV, now what? I bought the 40" version of your Pan. tv about 6-8 months ago. I have it hooked to my Bose and a cable box. I love it. Great picture and great sound. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

10-14-2010, 04:14 PM	#44
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: I bought a new Plasma TV, now what? Well, the first thing you need to do is turn it on. Hope that helps. You're welcome.

10-14-2010, 08:26 PM	#47
skullnrose Ashes,ashes,all fall down Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott Posts: 799 Trading: (16)	Re: I bought a new Plasma TV, now what? I don't want to throw a kink in your choice of TV's but Panasonic makes a 50 inch G25 plasma thats better than the S2 has vieracast which means it has built in netflix, pandora ect... http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-VIER...7105044&sr=8-1 of course you will still need a bluray player. If you are dead set on the S2 i'd suggest the Sony S570 http://www.amazon.com/Sony-BDP-S570-...23&sr=8-1which has built in wifi. If you go with the G25 TV you can buy a cheaper bly ray player like the Sony S370 http://www.amazon.com/Sony-BDP-S370-...7105947&sr=8-1 which is a great player without wifi. If I can help you feel free to PM me. Also head over to the AVS forum you can find a thread on the S2 and G25 and it will tell you everything about the TV's http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1231956 and http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1232049 __________________ Last edited by skullnrose; 10-14-2010 at 08:32 PM. Reason: added avs info

10-14-2010, 08:45 PM	#48
skullnrose Ashes,ashes,all fall down Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott Posts: 799 Trading: (16)	Re: I bought a new Plasma TV, now what? Also sony just released info on a blu ray player with google tv Sony Internet TV Blu-ray Disc player (NSZ-GT1), also available for pre-order on Sony's Web site. Google tv looks pretty interesting also logitech makes the logitech revue which adds google tv if you don't want it built into the bluray player __________________