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Which Sony Blu Ray player should I buy? - hoopty1012 Here's the deal. I need a Blu-Ray player. I can get a Sony BDP-S1 for "free" with my American Express points (I have a lot of them, might as well use them for something cool). But, I am aware of the fact that there are some newer models out there; namely the Sony BDP-S500 and BDP-S300, and that the BDP-S1 has been discontinued. I am fortunate, I can go out an buy one in the store and it's no big deal. But like anyone else, I would prefer not have to shell out the cash. I suppose the real question is then this: Are the BDP-S300 & 500 so much better than the BDP-S1 that I should go out and buy one, or will the BDP-S1 suit me just fine. Some points that might help you answer this... I have a 52" Sony Bravia XBR4 LCD television. I don't have a surround sound system at the moment whereas we just purchased a new home, but in the future may have something put in the living room. Or, should I be considering a different brand altogether? All insights are appreciated. Thanks!

Best Answer: If you can wait another month or two, I would suggest that you wait. There is new functionality for blu-ray players called BD-Live that will be included in all the newer models. Some players are already on the market but there aren't any BD-Live authored discs out yet for them to be really tested on a consumer level. The studios are putting out their fall Blu-Ray releases with BD-Live and it is a very cool feature so I would want to be able to use it if I were you. Older Blu-Ray models will not be able to play the BD-live functionality and others will need some firmware upgrades to make it work. Firmware upgrades are easy but for people a hassle. I pasted a link below to explain BD-Live a little. It was all the rage at CES so we're all waiting to see how it really enhances the viewing experience. As fas as models go... That is really a personal choice but I would stick with Sony brands since they are the Blu-Ray company. Good Luck - Diana Prince

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