— July 20, 2008
Experience the blu-ray difference with the SAMSUNG BD-P1500. TheBD-P1500 lets you have it all – watch your favorite DVDs and blu-ray discs or listen to CDs with the highest-quality audio.Full 1080p resolution gives you the most outstanding HD image quality.Enjoy a richer, bolder color palette via extended gamut YCC technology. HDMI 1.3 transmission bandwidth capabilities ensure the strongest signal fidelity, while the Ethernet connection lets you easily check for the latest firmware upgrades online. Control all your Samsung AV devices from one remote, via Anynet+ technology. And advanced audio compatibility, including DD+, and True-HD, offers premium sound, for the greatest HD experience.CD & DVD CompatibleThis blu-ray disc player offers state-of-the-art viewing with CD and DVD playback compatibility. Even as you take advantage of the latest video and audio advances, you can still enjoy all your existing media content.Built-in Ethernet ConnectionBD profile 1.1 interactivity lets you download the latest firmware upgrades and more with just a click of a button. Making firmware upgrades simple and easy, you can continually upgrade the BD-P1500 with the latest features.Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby True HDImmerse yourself in amazing sound. The BD-P1500 supports the new Dolby Digital Plus Audio format. It also supports uncompressed PCM Audio and Legacy dts 5.1 Dolby Digital. Dolby® Dolby TrueHD delivers powerful sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master, unlocking the true high-definition entertainment experience.1080p ResolutionEnjoy lifelike, vivid visuals and crystal-clear details with full high definition 1080p resolution.Easily Connect Your Digital DevicesTired of tangled wires? HDMI keeps it simple by using a single cable wire to deliver the sharpest, richest images possible. Conveniently and easily transfer high-definition video and audio from your DVD player to your HDTV and other digital devices using a single cable. (more…)
5.0 out of 5 stars
LISTEN TO THIS REVIEW, TRUST ME
I have heard the positives and negatives on this player…and let me tell you, I just got it and it is amazing.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Firmware problem
We’ve had our player for 6 months. Recently, the machine said we could update our firmware. Figuring it was a good thing to update, we OK’d it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
awe
i am really impressed with the picture i am getting out of it. i don’t know much about special features, i just really like the picture quality.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good BluRay player for under $200
I got into the world of BluRay and now I can’t go back to regular DVDs. I bought this because it was the cheapest player I could find – not sure how much it is now, but I paid…
5.0 out of 5 stars
A worthwhile upgrade
When we purchased a new (our first) HDTV we followed the advice of friends and purchased a Blu-Ray disk player as well.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not a bad player
I got this a couple weeks ago and it seems to be working out, the picture looks good and most of my complaints are with blu-ray itself.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Mediocre player
This player doesn’t upconvert standard def to high def. Also, when you stop a dvd and restart at a later time, it doesn’t remember where you stopped and you have to find your…
5.0 out of 5 stars
For the record, this player DOES support dts-HD Master AudioI’ve owned this player since May of last year (it retailed for $399 at that time BTW….hard to pass up at $179 now).
2.0 out of 5 stars
Canadian Model not serviced / warrantied by SAM USA/ OR CANADA!
Much to my dismay, I’ve discovered the Samsung 1500 I purchased from Amazon recently is in fact a Canadian model.
1.0 out of 5 stars
The firmware update destroyed my machine
The new 2.4 firmware update destroyed my BD-P1500 after 5 months of hardly using it! I can’t get my disc out and all the machine does is turn on and off and that’s it…