Blu-ray Hardware Deals

[dfergie]

Please post deals you have found on all Blu-ray hardware here... Thanks!

 

[gadgtfreek]

Current deals:

http://www.homemediamagazine.com/news/html/breaking_article.cfm?article_id=12855

[FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Walt Disney Co. chairman and CEO Bob Iger said a $300 Blu-ray Disc player would boost the format, and Wal-Mart has granted his wish.

The long-rumored $298 Magnavox player (NB500MG9) has hit shelves at the discounter, along with a $348 Samsung player (BD-P1500/XAA) and a $388 Sony player (BDPS300). The older profile players don’t offer all the bells and whistles but may mollify Blu-ray price critics.[/FONT]

Online they have the Magnavox for $298, S300 for $386 and the PS3 for $399(with a $100 gift card). The BD30 has also been seen at $448

 

[gadgtfreek]

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$100 Coupon with Insignia at Best Buy

 

[navychop]

I wonder what exactly is in that coupon book. A $100 gift certificate would interest me more.

 

[gadgtfreek]

Looks like the coupon book sucks and the PS3 is still a better deal, from other forums:

The coupon book is good for Disney Blu rays. Coupons expire Feb 2009. Basically it is a lot of buy 2, get $10 off deals that can't be combined with other offers. Think you would have better luck paying Amazon prices or an in store B2G1F deal.

I work at Best Buy and we got them in today and all home theater associates laughed their ass off. I can also confirm that the book is all "$10 off two select blu-rays" with the exception of $10 off Lost Season 3.

Also at only $50 cheaper, a PS3 is alot better, more flexible, more output options, etc. I don't understand the whole "set top" idea as the PS3 looks nice (way better than if the 360 had blu-ray installed) and the movies will load up instantly and fast.

 

[navychop]

"instantly and fast?" :haha

 

[gadgtfreek]

"instantly and fast?" :haha

Dude, like he's a Best Buy employee

 

[navychop]

 

[dfergie]

Wal-Mart pushing sales of Blu-ray players

Wal-Mart pushing sales of Blu-ray players

With the high definition DVD format war settled, Wal-Mart Stores Inc is now aggressively promoting sales of Blu-ray players. The world's largest retailer said on Tuesday that from June 8-14, it is offering a $100 Wal-Mart gift card with the purchase of any Blu-ray player in its stores.


Rest of Story and Source: Reuters

 

[gadgtfreek]

Having wally world behind you is NEVER a BAD thing.

 

[gadgtfreek]

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[jayn_j]

Blu-Ray refurbs at ecost.


Sony BDP-S300 refurb
$265 at ecost
DVD Players & Recorders - High Definition Blu-Ray Disc Player - BDP-S300 (Sony) - eCOST.com - electronics, computers, laptops, mp3 players


Sony BDPS500 refurb
$409 at ecost.
DVD Players & Recorders - Blu-ray Discâ„¢ Player - BDPS500 (Sony) - eCOST.com - electronics, computers, laptops, mp3 players

Samsung BDP1400 refurb
$236
DVD Players & Recorders - 1080p Blu-ray discâ„¢ Player (Samsung) - eCOST.com - electronics, computers, laptops, mp3 players

I make no recommendations or endorsements. Just the messenger.

 

[gadgtfreek]

Damn fine price on the 1400.

 

[allargon]

Really? I think the prices are just okay except for the S500. That's a good price. Even on E-bay people pay a lot for that thing which totally boggles my mind.

 

[gadgtfreek]

Considering what I paid for my first 3 players ($399, $499 and $499), its a darn fine price.

 

[gadgtfreek]

Sammy 1400 for $330 at amazon.

 

[gadgtfreek]

Blu-ray players:
Insignia Blu-ray Player - $329.99 w/ $100 BD movie coupon booklet inside the box.


July 13th at Best Buy




Best Buy July 13th Sunday Ad | Format War Central

 

[jayn_j]

The Samsung BDP1400 is $229 at ecost now, so $100 cheaper than the Insignia and no coupon book foolishness.

In general, prices are creeping down at ecost to levels I would consider:

DVD Players & Recorders - High Definition Blu-Ray Disc Player (BDP-S300) (Sony) - eCOST.com - electronics, computers, laptops, mp3 players

BTW, here is an interesting unit from onecall.com. A 200 disc BD changer with built in 500 GB hard drive.
Sony HES-V1000 - OneCall.com

 

[gadgtfreek]

Choose a Sony Blu-ray Player or Playstation 3 Below and Get the Blu-ray 8-pack Starter Set for $80



Amazon.com: Blu-ray Player and Starter 8-pack

 

[long_time_DNC]

What brand has the best, most reliable bd player at the moment? Don't want a PS3 and it doesn't need to be hybrid (hd-dvd) player.

Thanks!