What Ghstudio said. For less than $250 one can get an excellent Blu-Ray player. For Blu-Ray discs the video performance is very, very close for all players, regardless of cost. The more expensive players typically have more settings available to tweak the video. DVD up-conversion can vary, but less expensive models can be had that have very good up-conversion.
No doubt, the Oppo is a great player, but those seeking a less expensive player have plenty of options.
One key area are to look at is software compatibility. Some players need constant firmware updates to play the latest discs. Vendor support may vary. I'm very happy with my JVC XV-BP1. I had a Samsung before this, and it was truly horrible. AVSForum is a good site to take a look at when considering a player.
No doubt, the Oppo is a great player, but those seeking a less expensive player have plenty of options.
One key area are to look at is software compatibility. Some players need constant firmware updates to play the latest discs. Vendor support may vary. I'm very happy with my JVC XV-BP1. I had a Samsung before this, and it was truly horrible. AVSForum is a good site to take a look at when considering a player.