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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
Abstract: The BD-P1500 is Samsungs fourth-generation Blu-ray player. Its elegant high-gloss, piano-black chassis is sure to stand out in any equipment rack. While dedicated Blu-ray players havent reached rock-bottom prices yet, the BD-P1500 is Samsungs leas...
Full HD support. Upconverts standard DVDs. Firmware upgrades for BD Live and DTS-HD on the way.
Still pricey, needs to come down in cost to compete with PS3 as Blu-ray alternative. NillSLIGHTModeratePalpableExtreme
Most of what Samsung has to say about the BD-P1500 has to do with the near-term future. The device will soon get support for BD Profile 2.0, which includes the anticipated (if unproven) BD Live online content support. It has plenty of audio support a...
Low price, Good picture and sound quality, Good upscaling DVD player when connected with an HDMI cable, Ethernet connection for firmware upgrades
A bit noisy on startup, Slower to load than some players, Requires the addition of an external USB drive for Bluray Live features, Tech knowledge helps because firmware upgrades have dated the inbox manual, Overall impression: These days, you have a lot...
Price, Great looking, HQV video processor, HDMI, DVID and VGA connection
long load times, No analog multichannel outputs
The BD-P1500’s is compatible with the following media types: BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, AVCHD, audio CD, CD-R and CD-RW. It also can play back the VC-1, MPEG2 and H.264 digital video standards and the PCM digital audio standard. Th...
BonusView player; Good value for money; Good disc navigation features; Upgradeable to BD-Live
Not BD-Live capable yet; Sound level issue with PIP feature on Batman Begins Blu-ray
I shall draw this issue to Samsungs attention and I expect it will be addressed in the future firmware release. In the meantime, this is a fast and powerful Blu-ray player at a very good price. Samsung is on a winner here. RRP: $699.00 GadgetGuy Ratin...
Abstract: Samsung has been one of the most aggressive manufacturers in the Blu-ray market, releasing the very first player, the BD-P1000, and then following it up with the BD-P1200 and the BD-P1400 relatively quickly. The BD-P1500 is the next product in the line...
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Published: 2008-07-07, Author: Matthew , review by: asia.cnet.com
Relatively inexpensive compared with other standalone units; very good image quality; onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and bitstream output for all high-resolution audio formats; Ethernet port for firmware updates; Samsung claims it will add Profile 2...
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 some of these issues will be addressed in future firmware upgrades.
Réencodage DD Plus et Dolby trueHD en DTS pour utiliser la sortie optique, L'une des platines les plus rapides à l'allumage (même si cela reste lent), Compatiblité BDLive, Lit les DiVX
Incompatible JPEG, Pas de sorties analogiques 5.1, Une seule sortie numérique (optique), Pas de décodage du DTSHD MA
Sans défaut majeur, et vendu à petit prix, la BD-P1500 constitue un très bon choix et un excellent rapport qualité/prix....
