The PS3 is a great machine. I just wanted to hear DTS:M, and I’m not all that certain the PS3 will ever decode that format, so I bought a Panasonic BD30. I’ve been very impressed with the BD 30 so far. It’s not quite as fast as the PS3, but faster than the A35. And, it’s silent. The PS3 is the noisiest machine I have in my HT.