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| Samsung BD-P1500 1080p Blu-ray Player | 
| List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $189.99
You Save: $110.00 (37%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 84 reviews)
Sales Rank: 12
Category: CE
Publisher: Samsung
Studio: Samsung
Brand: Samsung
Label: Samsung
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: 0
Memorabilia: 0
Batteries Included: 0
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.4
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 16.9 x 2.3
MPN: BD-P1500
Model: BD-P1500
UPC: 036725607965
EAN: 0036725607965
ASIN: B0014H16V0
Release Date: June 1, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Full HD 1080p Output for Blu-Ray Discs and selectable DVD Upconversion to 1080p | | • | 1080p with 24 Hz Video Output | | • | HDMI version 1.3, component video, S-Video outputs | | • | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD | | • | Ethernet connection lets you easily check for the latest firmware upgrades online |
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Product Description
plays Blu-ray high-definition discs (selectable output resolution: 1080p signals available through HDMI output only; 720p/1080i signals available through HDMI or component video) * plays BD-ROM and BD-R & BD-RE * plays DVD-Video and DVD-R & DVD-RW * plays audio CD and CD-R & CD-RW * selectable 720p/1080i/1080p video upconversion for DVD (upconverted video available through HDMI output only) *
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| Customer Reviews: Read 79 more reviews...
 Better than PS3 November 23, 2008
I have botha PS3 and this (the Samsung BD-P1500). While the PS3 is a great blu ray player, I say the Samsung is better for no other reason than price. If you are buying this on Amazon, you'll likely be paying half or less than half of what the price of a PS3 would cost. Performance wise, they are equal (with a couple of minor exceptions that most individuals would never care about). Great deal, great player.
Blu-ray player...WOW what a picture! November 23, 2008
I've had a Blu-ray drive in my pc for over a year at a cost of over $1500, but not until I got the player added to my 42" plasma input selection did I really get the true effect! Never enjoyed a movie so much as now with my Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-ray player. Now all my top movies (Ironman, and The Last Samurai) are in Blu-ray format. And to think I only spent $200 for this player....wow...
Great Player November 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This was delivered on Halloween and brilliantly Fed Ex left the package on my doorstep. I was gone the whole weekend and needless to say it had been stolen when I got back.
Amazon was really easy to work with. They understood what happened and were able to get me a replacement.
This player works great. I have a Samsung LN46A650 and it interfaces nicely. I can control the whole thing through my tv remote thanks to Samsung's nifty little tool that links their products (sleep timer shuts down the player and tv!). Load time is very small and it has never skipped or given me any issues thus far.
The only thing I haven't been able to get to work is 1080p @ 120Hz. For some reason it plays all the content at 1080i @ 60Hz but I'm sure its either the content or my lack of knowledge since both the TV and player are capable of these settings.
Great Blu-Ray Player for the price despite some disc noise (4+ stars) November 19, 2008
Because I don't own an LCD or plasma television, and instead own a five-year old HDTV projection set, I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the Blu-Ray technology and regular DVDs. I was wrong. The Samsung Blu-Ray delivers extraordinary clarity on any 1080p high-def set. While the picture might not be as sharp as on an LCD, the difference is noticeable.
The Samsung is a great entry in the mid-price category of Blu-Ray players. It has an ethernet connection in the back (you may have to update the firmware) for BD Live, the special feature option that requires an internet connection. Although you don't have to hook this player up to the internet to enjoy the high-def technology of Blu-Ray, those who want to unlock their discs' full capabilities (not on all discs) will want this. In addition to Blu-Ray discs, it can play regular DVDs, DVD-R/RW (as long as they are finalized), and CDs.
The front of this player is solid black, with no display, and a circular control pad for basic operation. As with most electronics these days, you can only access the full range of features from the remote control. The biggest drawback I see with this unit is the audible noise when it seeks the disc. I didn't hear anything during playback, so it didn't interrupt viewing. So far, I haven't noticed any glitches in either audio or video. It read the disc fairly quickly (much more quickly than my Panasonic DVDR does, but that's easy to accomplish), although true videophiles may want a higher end player for even faster reading.
The unit comes with a remote control, batteries, and composite cables. For the best quality, you'll need to purchase either HDMI cables, such as Monster HDMI 1000HD Ultra-High Speed HDMI Cable (2 meters), or HDMI to DVI, depending on your set. The composite cables will work for quick set-up, but they won't fully utilize the player and its high-def capability.
If you are in the market for a Blu-Ray player but don't want to spend a lot of money, this may be the player for you. However, if you're a hardcore videophile with a larger budget, definitely look up to the next price range for a quieter, quicker player.
-- Debbie Lee Wessselmann
Best Blu Ray Player for the Price. Period. November 18, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I purchased this item in April of this year, and have had zero issues with it. It plays all DVDs and Blu Rays I throw at it without any problems.
I have updated the firmware to enable the BD LIVE and it works GREAT! What a steal for its current price - I paid almost twice as much when I picked up mine!
Two important notes:
1. To enable BD Live and to use it you must plug in a 1 GB or higher USB Flash drive into the unit and LEAVE IT IN to use BD-Live functions.
2. HDMI users: I stream the HD codecs to my Onkyo 805 through HDMI - works without a hitch and sounds incredible BUT know that HDMI has a limitation that it can only stream one HD audio stream at a time. So, with this unit, you must change its audio out away from Bitstream Audiophile, and put it at one of the other settings to hear both audio streams with Bonusview picture in picture commentaries (such as on the current Batman movies and V for Vendetta). When you watch the movie on its own , simply switch back to Audiophile.
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