Posted on 03/24/2018 6:49:04 PM PDT by BradyLS
A simple vanity post seeking recommendations from FReepers.
I gave up TV twenty years ago. But I still like watching DVDs. The player on the computer I watch mine on is giving out. I’d like to move on to a flat screen/player combo for both DVDs and Blu-Ray discs that’s in the 36” diagonal range. Larger is really no problem, but a huge, wall-mounted flat screen isn’t my style. Surround-sound and all that aren’t important to me either (good fidelity stereo is plenty nice for me.) My tastes are pretty simple that way.
My home entertainment-fu is weak, so the best brands/models are unknown to me and a visit to a local Fry’s was disappointing.
Can anyone offer a simple/straightforward recommendation?
If at all possible get a good screen and a separate Blu player. Maybe even spring for a 4K set and Ultra Blu-ray player. They're getting pretty inexpensive. Will play standard DVDs and Blu discs and you'll be all set for the growing selection of 4K titles.
I agree with the no combo recommendation. Prices on TVs and Blu-ray players are low anyway. This is my go to site for recommendations; https://thewirecutter.com/electronics/tvs/
I tend to spend liberally on electronics so I go with Sony.They’re not cheap but they’re damn good.
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Alright, I’ll keep an eye out for a 4K player that handles both Blu-Ray and DVDs.
A few weeks back, I got a 34 inch monitor which I can connect to the hdmi port of my laptop. They are getting very cheap.
I would strongly recommend against combos. Get a nice monitor, and a separate DVD player.
Thanks for the link to wirecutters. That’s a good starting place that distills the available choices.
If Sony’s are built to last, then they have my attention. Thanks!
TVs are cheap. There isn’t a lot of content for 4k tvs. I’d go with standard high def, whatever screen size works. Get a smart tv. It will do youtube and some other stuff.
I agree, don’t do a combo, blu ray players are dirt cheap and simple to connect.
Just say ‘no’ to the combo player. We seem to have a consensus.
Unless you get a real bargain on a combo, I agree with all the other people who say get them as separate components.
TVs prices have really come down. I don’t know why but now is the time to buy. I also agree with getting the latest technology so it will not be outdated so soon.
My current Sony TV and bluray player are both about 8 years old...still looking great and going strong.I think I might go 4K in the near future and if I do I'll give my current setup to one of the kids.
The Dark Lord speaks! Your advice is strangely persuasive. The combo is out of the picture.
Thanks for the note about SmartTVs. I’ll add it to my list of desired features to look for.
I’ll keep an eye out for late technology in players. 4K seems to be a trend. My thanks!
Another vote for no combo. I have had a Samsung 40 inch HD flat screen TV and a Sony Blu-Ray/DVD player for several years now. Love it!
You need not fret. If it’s a 4K player it WILL play regular DVDs and Blu-ray discs :-)
That’s the stuff! Thanks for recommendation!
Oppo bluray player. Expensive but worth it. Screens, test drive as many as you can. Personal preferences vary widely and are more important than technical specs. I have a ten year old Pioneer Kuro Elite plasma. I won’t replace it until it gives up.
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