Thanks S&V, I''m sold

[gil13]

<div>I read my latest issue of S&amp;V, where there was a blu-ray player shootout between the PS3, a Samsung BD-P1000 and a Panasonic DMP-BD10.&nbsp; Al Griffin said he preferred the PS3 as a blu-ray player, which I thought was pretty impressive, especially since the other two are over $1000.&nbsp; I think that gave me that little nudge I wanted. Sorry if this was already mentioned elsewhere.</div><BR><div>&nbsp;</div><BR><div>What did you guys think about this?</div><BR>

[Huey]

<div>I hate the idea of using a game console as a dvd player, but for the price it''s hard not to look at.&nbsp; I''ve been kicking around getting the hd-dvd player for the xbox 360.&nbsp; With the wifes discount at work and a free movie to boot, plus it''s connected to the internet for firmware upgrades, it''s hard to justify a stand alone player.&nbsp; The only bad thing, no hdmi output or analog for DD+.&nbsp; Good luck in your decision Gil.</div><BR><div>Rob</div><BR>

[AAM]

<div>I''m using both the PS3 and HD drive for the 360 as my HD players.&nbsp; In terms of video quality, both are excellent (1080p for the PS3 via HDMI, 1080i for the 360 via component).&nbsp; Haven''t compared the same movie in both formats but doubt there is a significant difference.&nbsp; (I''m using a Sony 70" XBR SXRD).</div><BR><div>&nbsp;</div><BR><div>The PS3&nbsp;is an excellent Blu-Ray player. Just doesn''t seem to be a reason to get a stand alone player.&nbsp; Better than the Samsung I had earlier this summer with the chip issue.</div><BR><div>&nbsp;</div><BR><div>The add on drive for the 360 is almost as good but I have three issues:</div><BR><div>1. The 360 (not the HD driveitself) is noisy where the PS3 is extremely quiet.</div><BR><div>2. Audio quality seems compressed - others have noticed this on other forums.</div><BR><div>3. No 1080p via component on many TVs, including my Sony. There may be a future fix for this</div><BR>

[yromj]

<div>I played around w/ our PS3 and <i>Talledega Nights</i> last night.&nbsp; 1080p output to my new TV was spectacular.&nbsp; The PS3 was quiet and fairly easy to operate.&nbsp; The biggest issue I would have w/ having it as a dedicated player is the "remote".&nbsp; I don''t know if it''s possible to use an IR remote w/ it or not since the controllers use bluetooth (coincidence on the "blue" thing?).</div><BR><div>I will watch some BD movies played&nbsp;on my PS3&nbsp;in my new room.</div><BR><div>John</div><BR>