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Re: Oppo BDP-83 on the way.
SirQuack #261532 05/28/09 01:41 AM
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Oppo does have a wireless kit available for the BDP-83, but I know nothing about Netflix and whether or not that would enable you to stream movies.


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Re: Oppo BDP-83 on the way.
tomtuttle #261540 05/28/09 02:15 AM
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 Originally Posted By: tomtuttle
Hey, I have a question.

The Samsung BD-P2500 has built in HD Netflix streaming. The 2550 adds Pandora. I see real value in this functionality which is not offered by the Oppo.

It seems like what I get from the Oppo for $200 more is a "universal" player (which doesn't really help me because I'm not into multi-channel music) and the promise/inference of "better" PQ.

I already have an Oppo DV-980H. My display is a 61" JVC HDILA and I use an Onkyo TX-SR805.

What am I missing? Why wouldn't I buy the Samsung?


the better PQ is for upconverting SD DVDs. I have a 1400 - got the BDP83 just cuz! ;\) - and I'll be damned if I can see any PQ difference when watching BR movies. Bitstream sound is bitstream sound so there's not difference there either. Of course 1400 is two years old and loads REALLY slowly. But I don't know that it's fair to compare a 2 year old BR player to the latest/greatest player. I use my Xbox360 for Netflix instant play so there's not much value in having a BDP that can stream Netflix.


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Re: Oppo BDP-83 on the way.
tomtuttle #261624 05/28/09 02:44 PM
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 Originally Posted By: tomtuttle
Hey, I have a question.

The Samsung BD-P2500 has built in HD Netflix streaming. The 2550 adds Pandora........ Why wouldn't I buy the Samsung?


Because you live in Canada and the Chinese oops I mean "U.S." Government restricts Pandora from broadcasting on the Internet beyond it's borders!!!! Turning the "Internet" into more of an "Internal Net".

Sorry, i haven't brought up that personal pet peev in a while now. I do miss Pandora though.


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Murph #261635 05/28/09 03:36 PM
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I'm with you there Murph! I wish we could get Pandora up here.


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Re: Oppo BDP-83 on the way.
Ya_basta #261663 05/28/09 06:19 PM
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Well, apparently Oppo's Canadian dealer, Solutions A/V, delayed their shipment a month, which really sucks because I already pre-ordered my unit and was hoping to get it in a week. If I went with Oppo originally, I probably would have a unit by now because I received an e-mail from the first batch of pre-orders.

Long story short, I'm not waiting, and I don't care if I'm paying a $100 more, I just want a unit! So cross your fingers for me (because I can't LOL) that I get a shipping confirmation before the end of next week.


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Ya_basta #261664 05/28/09 06:34 PM
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OnlyBestRated.com has an ETA of June 29 at 587.92CAD. How much is at Solutions A/V?


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Ya_basta #261665 05/28/09 06:36 PM
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Good luck!

I finally got my email the other day about being able to order, but I'll have to wait until my next paycheck for more spending money, since I decided to tie up funds with the Medusa bag.

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Ya_basta #261666 05/28/09 06:38 PM
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I was lucky enough to be on the pre-order list and I have had it for a couple of weeks now. A terrific all-purpose player, well worth the wait. It is important to note the last time I looked, that STILL officially, the BDP83 is not ready for direct sale to public yet even from their website, once again ONLY pre-orders. Prior to me ordering, I e-mailed Oppo and asked them about the Canadian re-sellers like "Only Best Rated" and they wouldn't confirm anything for a release date to them. As it has turned out nothing will be available here until the end of June.

Luckily enough, when I took delivery of the player I didn't get charged any duty, only taxes which I would pay anyway and given the Can. dollar has been rising quite rapidly, by the time I get the bill and what looks like the estimated Canadian price thru the re-seller, I will end up paying more or less the same.

Re: Oppo BDP-83 on the way.
EFalardeau #261673 05/28/09 07:26 PM
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 Originally Posted By: EFalardeau
OnlyBestRated.com has an ETA of June 29 at 587.92CAD. How much is at Solutions A/V?


The same price, but with free shipping.

The really frustrating part is when I received a call from Solutions A/V to provide them with my payment information, the gentleman said that their shipment was literally sitting on a boat awaiting departure, which was an obvious lie, and a ruse, to get my order.


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Re: Oppo BDP-83 on the way.
Ya_basta #261674 05/28/09 07:30 PM
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That's pretty annoying. I am also very sensitive to demonstation of disrespect like that.


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