This was posted 12 years ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

Related
  • expired

$99 Pioneer BDP-140 3D Blu-Ray Player @ Joyce Mayne

90
$99 Pioneer BDP-140 3D Blu-Ray Player @ Joyce Mayne
View Image
Steptoe on 04/05/2012 - 11:44 files.ozbargain.com.au (355 clicks)
Last edited 04/05/2012 - 12:06

Just the thing to go with your recently acquired Pioneer Home Theatre Receiver from JB HiFi. http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/68838

$99 ($249 RRP)

$169 @ JB HiFi (So still cheaper than the 20% off last Saturday)
$179 @ Dick Smith

Said to be DVD Region Free capable in other forums. A Hardware Mod for Blu-ray region selection is available for under $40 (soldering required) or a plug-in module for ~$100.

Soldering:
http://www.rattlebyte.com/Shop.php?lang=en&cat_id=1&item_id=…

Plug-in:
http://www.bluraychip.dk/product.php?id_product=22

Sale includes other Pioneer Home Theatre stuff, but prices not as good as JB recent Saturday sale.

Also: Verbatim DVD-R 16x 50pk @ $16. Cheaper than the real clearance price at Woolworths (without the store prcing error).

Electrical & Electronics Blu-Ray Player Pioneer

Related Stores

Joyce Mayne
Joyce Mayne

closed Comments

  • Make it so on 04/05/2012 - 12:06
    +2

    It's a good deal, but if you want to use it to play files I'd suggest spending a little more for a model with WiFi support. I wish I had; the WiFi dongles cost as much as the device (for this pioneer, the dongle RRP is $149). Blu-ray players can be a great alternative to digital media players provided they have the connectivity.

    • Steptoe on 04/05/2012 - 12:18
      +1

      Agree that if you want WiFi, buy it built in as the adapters seem to cost as much as the unit, in all brands. For me I use a wired network for units like this.

  • Cheap Rich Guy on 04/05/2012 - 12:09

    That's a good price. It dooes need an optional dongle if you require wireless.
    Can anyone confirm this supports NTFS formatted USB devices?
    My Sony BDP-S770 only supports FAT32 which is a pain.

    • sorga on 04/05/2012 - 12:13
      +1

      Yes. It does.

      • Steptoe on 04/05/2012 - 12:19

        Good to know.

  • Kaboda on 04/05/2012 - 12:25

    Wonder if this does MKV ?

    • sorga on 04/05/2012 - 12:26

      I think it does. Yet to be confirmed though. Will come back with the result.

      • Steptoe on 04/05/2012 - 12:42

        It does to an extent. Apparently not Full HD resolution though.

        http://www.avforums.com/forums/blu-ray-dvd-players/1510811-p…
        From this link:
        "BDP 140 Pros: Plays wide range of files - mkvs with subtitles, 3d mkvs, m2ts, avchd, divx, avi, vobs, pal-dvds, flac - renamed to mp3, sacds, backed up sacds, accepts ntfs drive, excellent picture/sound quality, learning remote and many other specified in the previous posts.
        Cons: no xvid playback, only 4 internet apps (havent tried netflix). youtube interface could be better. no pqls
        Haven't tried to play isos. The user manual says it wont play most of the ones i listed above. but it does play."

        • sorga on 04/05/2012 - 13:36

          Haven't tried full hd playback, Simply coz I don't have any to play. Tried 720p mkv and it was perfect.

  • killabob on 04/05/2012 - 13:56

    I still have mine from this deal… http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/68551

    Undecided on whether or not to keep it as a standalone player or sell it with the speakers. Already have a BR player in my media centre. Hmmm…

    • sorga on 04/05/2012 - 14:16

      Honestly, i dont really think its necessary.

      • killabob on 04/05/2012 - 16:17

        Fair call. Guess if i sell both BR and speakers it'll make the AMP that much more of a bargain ;)

  • fchis on 04/05/2012 - 14:39

    I would much prefer to have the Samsung E5900 (as it has built in Wifi) from the good guys with 20% off gift card, it comes to $160.
    http://www.thegoodguys.com.au/brighton/Samsung_3D_BluRay_Pla…

    • Steptoe on 04/05/2012 - 16:40

      I'm yet to see how much use a WiFi connection is for streaming functions.

  • blaast on 04/05/2012 - 20:15

    "Also: Verbatim DVD-R 16x 50pk @ $16. Cheaper than the real clearance price at Woolworths (without the store prcing error)."

    Have you seen the update with photo of the clearance tags?
    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/68657#comment-845639

    Even if most Woolworths have them for $16.79, you are more likely to call into Woolworths than Joyce Mayne…plus they're not nationwide.

    • Steptoe on 05/05/2012 - 03:06

      No Woolworths around me had for those cheaper prices. Wish I'd been as lucky as others, but good luck to those who did.

      Only grabbed these as I saw then when waiting for a cashier to pay for the blu-ray. Thought it was worth mentioning anyway, even though not the absolute cheapest.

  • quarrymaster on 04/05/2012 - 21:21

    Can confirm unit plays multi-region DVDs. Even plays VCDs! Supports Blu-ray 3D and a whole bunch of standards.

    Overall, I think it's a better Blu-ray and DVD option than my fat PS3, especially since the latter can't bitstream HD codecs to my Pioneer VSX-S300.

    The unit is let down slightly by inconsistent front panel graphics and remote control (compared to my Pioneer AV receiver) and lack of a cheap Wi-Fi option. Will be more useful once I get it on the home network adding DLNA and iOS remote control.

    I also like how it's a relatively thin design.

Login or Join to leave a comment
Login Join