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August 2008
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The editors liked
Speedy with BD-Java-heavy content
Good video performance
Good Blu-ray performance. Solid DVD upscaling
Reencodes DD Plus and Dolby TrueHD sound as DTS for optical audio out
One of the fastest players at startup
Support for BDLive from version 2.0 of firmware
Support for DivX from version 2.0 of firmware
Price
Ethernet connection
Upgradeability to Profile 2
Simple to use
Features
Ease of use
User interface
The editors didn't like
No DTS-HD MA from the box
No analogue multichannel outs
Images aren’t quite as clear or crisp as the class-leader. No decoding of DTS-HD Master Audio
The Samsung BD-P1500 combines a robust feature set with a great-looking design. With a BD-Live firmware update and DTS-HD High Resolution decoding in this players future, the player makes a reasonable option for good, but certainly not outstanding BD ...
Using the Sony PlayStation 3 as the benchmark among Blu-ray players in the market, I felt that the Samsung BD-P1500, while an improvement over previous incarnations, still comes up short. Loading times are improved and I really like the appearance of...
Sleek looking with slim profile, Low price for Bluray players, Great audio and video playback
Slow disc load times
Samsungs fourth generation Blu-ray disc player appears to be a huge success. Its not nearly as expensive as buying a PlayStation 3 but some will argue that the PS3 has superior video out. I cant judge since I dont have a PS3. Given the time Ive ha...
The Samsung BD-P1500 is competitively priced and creates its own niche. Someone looking for a solid basic Blu-Ray player on the cheap but doesn’t need the extras like BD-Live may want to place the BD-P1500 on the shortlist. The Samsung BD-P1500 is...
It may not be the most user-friendly or feature packed Blu-ray deck around at the moment, but the bottom line is that the BD-P1500 allows you to get your hands on a Profile 1.1 player for under £200 if you shop around, and that's not to be sniffed at. Its...
With Blu-ray discs, the BD-P1500 performed well, with quicker load times and more responsive menus. One BD test disc I routinely use is Joe Kane’s Digital Video Essentials HD Basics, which features sliding menu bars that call up text for the languag...
Abstract: The Samsung BD-P1500 plays Blu-ray Discs at full 1080p/60 or 1080p/24 resolution, provides bitstream output for both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD via its HDMI 1.3a output, and is fully playback compatible with standard DVDs, most recordable DVD formats, sta...
Very fast startup, disc load, and disc eject time compared to previous Bluray Disc Players, Good Bluray Disc Video Playback Slight oversaturation of Reds, Good standard DVD upscaling, Excellent audio performance, HDMI1.3a connectivity.
Profile 1.1 specification Needs forthcoming firmware update for Profile 2.0, No 5.1 Channel analog audio outputs, No SACD or DVDAudio playback, No Digital Coaxial Audio Output, Remote not backlit.
The Samsung BD-P1500 plays Blu-ray Discs at 1080p/60 or 1080p/24 resolution, provides bitstream output for Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD via HDMI, and is compatible with DVDs, CDs, and CD-Rs/RWs. DVDs are upscaled up to 1080p via HDMI. This player adheres to Pro...
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Published: 2008-07-01, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com
Relatively inexpensive compared with other standalone units; very good image quality on most Blu-ray Discs; onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and bit stream output for all high-resolution audio formats; Ethernet port for firmware updates; Samsung claim...
Does not currently support Profile 2.0 or have onboard DTS-HD Master Audio decoding; Blu-ray image quality could be better; DVD playback will disappoint videophiles; no analog multichannel outputs; some annoying operational glitches; operational speed ...
The Samsung BD-P1500 lacks some features and doesnt perform as well as the PlayStation 3, but its relatively low price makes it a solid option for those few people on a budget who still demand a standalone Blu-ray player. Specifications: Sound output ...
