SONY BDP-BX59 Blu Ray player @ costco 79.99 AC.

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$79.99 but tax on $119.99. :-(

Picked this up yesterday. Great price.

I am thinking this promo will additionally apply as well. It lists BDP-X59 but I believe that is a typo for BDP-BX59

Surrounded by savings.Enjoy over $40 of free music, movies and
TV shows when you buy an eligible home theater system*.
Redemption Instructions*Eligible products:
BDV-E390, BDV-N790W, BDV-N890W, BDV-T79
BDP-S390, BDP-S590, BDP-S790, BDP-X59

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Free 3 months of HuluPlus
1.On your computer, visit www.internet.sony.tv to register your device.
2.Using your Blu-ray Disc™ player remote, navigate to Hulu Plus which is located under "video" on the xross media bar, then select Learn More to obtain the Referral Code.
3.On your computer, visit www.huluplus.com/sonyBD to create an account and enter the Referral Code.

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Free 2 months of Slacker Plus
1.On your computer, visit www.slacker.com/sonyBD.
2.Click on the link to connect your account and sign into your Sony Entertainment Network account.
3.From the "Home Screen" click on "Manage Premium Services".
4.Locate Slacker, highlight then click on "Enable Service".
5.Follow the steps to create your Slacker Premium account.
6.Once complete, your account will activate and you can start enjoying your Slacker Plus Radio service.

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Unlimited Free Crackle
1.Using your Blu-ray Disc™ player remote, navigate to Crackle which is located under "video" on the xross media bar.

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Free 2 months of Qello
1.On your computer, visit www.internet.sony.tv to register your device.
2.Using your Blu-ray Disc™ player remote, navigate to Qello which is located under "music" on the xross media bar.
3.Select content to view and follow the on screen instructions.

Quote from sam7 : $79.99 but tax on $119.99. :-(

Is that $3.6 really a deal breaker for you?

Does anybody know if this plays PAL DVDs? My Panasonic DMP-BDT210 does not handle PAL videos but my friend's LG BP620 seems like it does. I do not like the LG BP620 because it does not have Amazon instant video.

Quote from yoyobabyyo : Does anybody know if this plays PAL DVDs? My Panasonic DMP-BDT210 does not handle PAL videos but my friend's LG BP620 seems like it does. I do not like the LG BP620 because it does not have Amazon instant video.

I am afraid it wont. I am resisting myself since its not region free (assuming by PAL DVDs you mean different region DVD).

Quote from mixm5 : Is that $3.6 really a deal breaker for you?

did they say it was a deal breaker? or was it just a comment that it sucks one is charged tax on the before discount price?

I bought the Panasonic last month for $10 more and picked this Sony up yesterday, planning on returning the one I liked less. In my opinion, Sony's the keeper, especially at $10 less. The interface is much more appealing to me, and the internet content is superior in my opinion, although I'm basing this mainly on the Amazon App. The streaming seems to work a little better on the Sony for me (over wireless), plus you can access your Amazon Watch List, which you can't do on the Pani. Also as a new owner of a 3D TV, I appreciate the 2 "channels" that have short 3D clips so I can get a little taste of 3D before building up my library.

Quote from tireddad : I bought the Panasonic last month for $10 more and picked this Sony up yesterday, planning on returning the one I liked less. In my opinion, Sony's the keeper, especially at $10 less. The interface is much more appealing to me, and the internet content is superior in my opinion, although I'm basing this mainly on the Amazon App. The streaming seems to work a little better on the Sony for me (over wireless), plus you can access your Amazon Watch List, which you can't do on the Pani. Also as a new owner of a 3D TV, I appreciate the 2 "channels" that have short 3D clips so I can get a little taste of 3D before building up my library.

Thanks for sharing your info. Can you comment on the disc loading time on the Sony?

It took several seconds to load a bluray. Not crazy slow or remarkably speedy; about the same as the Panasonic. I haven't tried a dvd.

For those who are not interested in 3D can get the Sony BDP-S390 equivalent for $69.99a after $30 discount. So tax will be calculated on $99.99

Quote from nrq007 : For those who are not interested in 3D can get the Sony BDP-S390 equivalent for $69.99a after $30 discount. So tax will be calculated on $99.99

At Costco?

Quote from thebatgurl : At Costco?

Yes. I saw it at Costco in Santa Clara, CA