Welp! I bought a blu-ray player! It wasn't a PS3 (those from the "what ____ should I buy?" thread are booing me), but hear me out. It cost $100, list price $200, and is #2 in best players for under $200. It's a panasonic, just like my TV, so score one for the Viera link (
http://panasonic.net/avc/viera/us2010/viera-link/). Some reviews even stated it has the same tech as the high end players, but is $200 less as it does not include wi-fi. No biggie, wired connection is a piece of cake.
I'm excited! Also picked up blu-rays of The Dark Knight, Terminator 2 & Salvation, Complete Wallace & Gromit and Clone Wars season 1. Total cost = $180, player and cables included. Saves me $110 compared to the PS3, and I won't feel pressured to buy a load of PS3 games. Trust me, I'd go poor buying PS3 games would I have the system. I blame by inability to stop spending.
Aw well, it's all freelance money! Wahahahaha!