The Samsung BD-P1000 DVD player is the first model from Samsung that plays high-definition Blu-ray Discs, which takes advantage of today’s flat-screen HDTVs by playing content at native 720p or 1080i video resolutions. You’ll marvel at the clarity and full-color spectrum of the vibrant video produced from Blu-ray movie discs, which provide five times the resolution of standard DVD movie discs. The BD-P1000 also offers backward compatibility for DVD movie and CD audio discs, and an upconverting function that brings your favorite DVDs to near HD quality. It includes one high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) output, which provides uncompressed, all-digital video and multi-channel audio delivered via a single cable (720p/1080p). High-definition signals up to 1080i are also available through the component video output. Note that viewing high-definition Blu-ray Disc content requires an HDTV or HD-ready TV. The user-friendly graphic interface includes a full-color, hi-def animated menu, with features such as advanced subtitle functions, video scene search and pop-ups–which provide informative tidbits and are embedded in Blu-ray Disc contents. And the unique 11-in-2 multi-format memory card slot displays 3-megapixel and larger images in full hi-def resolution. It’s compatible with Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia (MMC), CompactFlash, MicroDrive, XD Picture Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Duo Pro, Memory Stick Pro, RS MMC, and Mini SD. Other technical features include Up to 1080p (1920 x 1080p) output through HDMI digital output Selectable 1080p/1080i/720p video upconversion of DVDÕs through HDMI BD-RE, BD-ROM, DVD ROM, DVD RAM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW playback compatible MPEG2, VC-1, H.264, HD JPEG decoding 12-bit/192MhZ video D/A converter; 24-bit/192KHz audio D/A converter The BD-P1000 provides a full range of audio decoding, including Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby DTS, and MP3. It has stereo outputs as well (more…)
2.0 out of 5 stars
Firmware update problems
Nice player, but doesn’t upgrade firmware very well. It failed with me so I returned it.
1.0 out of 5 stars
The worse dvd player I ever purchase!!!
Where can I begin, I purchase the BD-P1000 the day it hit the shelf. That was the start of my horror story. I am a home theatre fanatic and I like the best of the best!
4.0 out of 5 stars
How to set up and maintain the BD-P1000
This player actually works quite well, once you know how to properly set it up and maintain it. The unfortunate thing is that, right out of the box, it will require a firmware…
1.0 out of 5 stars
PLEASE AVOID AT ALL COST!
I have this player I would strongly state that you not purchase unless you $300.00 to spend what is really a “beefed up DVD player”.
5.0 out of 5 stars
I like it
I’ve never had a single problem with this player. It is a little slow to load but that’s not a problem for me at all.. it gives me time to settle down.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Wait Awhile…..
We bought our 1000 about 10 mo. ago. However, we didn’t start watching blu ray until recently. A couple of movies would not play, but Planet Earth would.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good player — *if* you download the firmware update!
I bought this player, then followed directions to download the firmware update from Samsung’s web site to my PC, burn it onto a CD, and load it into the BD-P1000.
1.0 out of 5 stars
More trouble than it is worth.
Bought it a while back. Upgraded firmware Still won’t play some disks. Customer Service is worthless and not interested in the problem.
4.0 out of 5 stars
I own two and am quite satisfied with them!
I bought a used BD-P1000 player in October 2007, but it quickly lost its ability to play BD discs and had to be sent to Samsung for repair ($160.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Beware – don’t buy
Do not buy a Samsung Player. We bought one, had to upgrade it to see ‘Rise of the silver surfer’ and it broke.