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) *
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Blu-ray player...WOW what a picture!
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...
Rating: - Great Player
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 ... Read More
Rating: - Great Blu-Ray Player for the price despite some disc noise (4+ stars)
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 ... Read More
Rating: - Best Blu Ray Player for the Price. Period.
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 ... Read More
Rating: - great player
This is a great basic player. It'll get the job done without having to spend a fortune for a bluray player