Is PS3 a good 'stand alone' Blu-Ray player?

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This article should tell you just about anything you need to know:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10316079-1.html

 

"With all of the functionality it offers, the PS3 Slim is the best value in home video today, and it more than holds its own as a Blu-ray player. If you can ignore its minor shortcomings and don't need the standard "disc player" form factor, it's easily the best-for-your-buck Blu-ray player for the majority of tech-savvy buyers."