There's another lobang! Cannot just help lar, must add some cost. But again, no money, tak guna.

RX, I also got the Amex card, even already registered and verified by ComGateway already. But I got no money to pay back the bank, then how to pay you want. I meant borrow, and return it to you like nothing happened.

Customs/tax is 10% + 15%.

Credit card.

Apply yourself lar. You know, at petrol stations, no reward points can be collected with VISA or Mastercard right? But with Amex you'll still get the points. Plus it's 2X points forever at any shops.

I have to focus on other component now. This S350 has to wait. Good luck Arremie!

You should be able to set 720p or 1080i on the S350, just like your Pioneer DV600 (I'm using DV400).

I also took sometime to understand RX, but now I know him so well!

Yup, refer to this chart again:



I meant understand the words in your post la, always unique one ... Of course we think alike.

This post has been edited by aiman04: Aug 15 2008, 12:20 PM

Yeah, and every time I took time to google it!

Well, when question arise, answer needs to come, sometimes better in charts.

With the right specs, I will only consider a standalone if it costs cheaper than RM2k.

And I can actually get the Sony BDP-S350 for lower than RM2k actually, the only thing stopping me now is my empty wallet.

Of course kena ketam.. But even after that it's still below RM2k. Check the previous page.

The price for the Sony BDP-S350 now is $346.50 only, calculate the shipping (by weight) at the ComGateway site, add the 10+15% taxes/fee. Still below RM2k.

Good luck callmevil !!

I've posted it few pages back, quoted here:

Up to you bro, the retail price is $399, now at $352 with free US shipping. That's already a good deal for the Americans, and even more for us when the cheapest BD player available is RM2999. If your budget is below RM1.5k, then it's just impossible I think.

Actually, with the service, you can buy from any online retailers that ships to US addresses. Not necessarily Amazon only.

That's confirmed ar? I guess so. Their old obsolete S300 model is still selling at that price.

Check here:

http://www.comgateway.com/COMGATEWAY/com.c...mmon.FactOne.do

I second that!

Seriously. I'm truly suffering now.

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Added on August 21, 2008, 10:18 pmSamsung BD-P2550 Shows Up at Best Buy

Source: Blu-ray.com



Apparently, Samsung has decided to sneak out their latest player, the BD-P2550, onto store shelves without the usual fanfare. It appears to be a variation on the previously announced BD-P2500, though its difficult to tell what, if any, the differences may be. Early reports on our forum indicate that it is a BonusView player that will receive a BD-Live update at a future date.

Other standout features include a HQV processor and 7.1 analog outs. Though early specs indicated support for decoding DTS-HD Master Audio, it appears that feature has been dropped from the final product. The player is available to ship today, from Best Buy, for $499.

Specifications:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1692

This post has been edited by aiman04: Aug 21 2008, 10:18 PM

If you have the new gen AVR, you don't need a BD player with internal HD decodings and multi-channel analogue outs. All needed is HD audio bitstream via HDMI 1.3a. Then make sure reviews saying good PQ and fast startup/disc loading.

BD-Live depends on your preference, to me not important, just online features. But no harm to have it of course, if the price is right.

My choice is still S350, posted the Samsung just as news, appropriate for this thread.

Arremie is close to get his S350 already! So jealous!

Not only I don't have the cash for the S350, my HM has not even approve for it. Well, she's still right, PS3 is the best BD player. At least for now.

I'm listening to her, for now!

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Added on August 24, 2008, 9:28 amPioneer Unveils Ultimate Blu-ray Player

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1700

Pioneer has dropped their latest Blu-ray Disc player, and this one promises to be the one that will leave the PlayStation 3 in the dust. For $2200, you can pick up a Pioneer BDP-09FD, which they are promising is not only the best BD-Live Blu-ray Disc player on the market, but also the best DVD and CD player as well, meeting the single machine needs of home theater aficionados.

Besides having the ability to decode all high definition audio codecs, it also features a 16-bit video processor. The case is a combination of aluminum and steel with special vibration reducing feet. Pioneer recommends using the analog outs instead of HDMI for audio - each one has its own separate DAC - but they throw in two HDMI ports just in case you might need them.

Pioneer is also promising jitter-free CD playback and the best DVD upscaling available. So why would anyone spend this much money on a Blu-ray player? Simple. Its the best. And for those looking for the best of CD, DVD, and Blu-ray playback, this is the only option all in one case.

Specifications:

http://www.blu-ray.com/players/players.php?id=95&show=specs

This post has been edited by aiman04: Aug 24 2008, 09:28 AM

Wow!! All gold-plated !!

Callmevil, using the 7 channel analogue outs, all you need is a power amp. The sub out connect directly to the subwoofer.

If using AVR, connect them to your multi-channel analogue inputs. With this connection, your AVR only act as a power amp and channel them to the speakers, no more DAC as it's already been done by the player. And be sure to use best quality cables with gold-plated contacts.

PS: My 80GB PS3 can play SACD, bought it for only RM1.8k.