2010-08-04, 00:11
Hey all,
I recently bought a new entertainment center and my old 5-disc CD/DVD changer is too deep for it, which prompted me to make a decision.
A) Build another HTPC (prev. built one using the Acer Revo box which resides upstairs in my "man cave") to access all my movies, TV shows etc. and stream to big screen.
B) Buy one of these newer Blu-Ray consoles that come with built in Wi-Fi, apps for Pandora, Netflix, Blockbuster etc. and now supposedly with DNLA compatible devices (like my PC according to their marketing) you can share media which would allow me to do the same streaming plus allow for Blu-Ray as an option all in one clean easy to use box that the fiance could use.
Opinions?
Anyone have any experience with these newer Blu-Ray units? I'm specifically looking at the Samsung BD-C6500 to go with my Samsung 50" plasma.
The price of the player is around $200-250 depending on where you get it.
Looking forward to any feedback.
I recently bought a new entertainment center and my old 5-disc CD/DVD changer is too deep for it, which prompted me to make a decision.
A) Build another HTPC (prev. built one using the Acer Revo box which resides upstairs in my "man cave") to access all my movies, TV shows etc. and stream to big screen.
B) Buy one of these newer Blu-Ray consoles that come with built in Wi-Fi, apps for Pandora, Netflix, Blockbuster etc. and now supposedly with DNLA compatible devices (like my PC according to their marketing) you can share media which would allow me to do the same streaming plus allow for Blu-Ray as an option all in one clean easy to use box that the fiance could use.
Opinions?
Anyone have any experience with these newer Blu-Ray units? I'm specifically looking at the Samsung BD-C6500 to go with my Samsung 50" plasma.
The price of the player is around $200-250 depending on where you get it.
Looking forward to any feedback.
