my experience :

1st choice was oppo bdp-83 but dont have enough money. 2nd choice was the china player BD + media player kingmax bdc-300. end up i bought a second hand ps3 ( sacd capable). wished dune launched earlier..gah!

ps3 advantage :
-dvd upscaling is good if not excellent.
-bundled with HDD (well not that big, 60,80,120 to 250gb)
-wireless ready and flv playable too.
-can play avi, divx, m2ts etc.
-can stream mkv through application. (some people say this is disadvantage)
-continous firmware update..albeit sony took out OtherOS

ps3 disadvantage :
-you have to take care your ps3 lens. avoid pirated dvd. buy ori.
-you have to take care of the heat.
-remote?
-fewer picture setting?

if u want bd/dvd/media player(bdiso etc) - dune. if i have 2k now definitely ill order one.

if u want bd/dvd/media player(no bdiso only m2ts)/game - ps3.

sorry if i left dedicated bd player out, last 2 year ps3 pawn all except the really high end ones if i am not mistaken.

correct me if i am wrong or i am giving out wrong info. cheers..

concur bro, unless you wanna play Final Fantasy