From the Manufacturer (March 17, 2009)Experience the Blu-ray difference with the Samsung BD-P1600. Enjoy incredibly detailed images and brilliant color in full high definition 1080p resolution. In addition to a fantastic picture, enjoy cutting edge features like support for Netflix and Pandora movie/music streaming; BD-Live support; and two USB connections for updating firmware, adding wireless ability, or playing back MP3/WMA files. Watch your favorite DVDs and Blu-ray Discs, listen to CDs with the highest-quality audio, and plenty more. A sleek, stylish and powerful Blu-ray player. Click to enlarge. Experience vivid, crystal-clear visuals that are more natural, more realistic and simply stunning. Get more out of a Blu-ray Disc than what’s on it with BD-Live. Experience billions of colors, high definition audio and improved frame rates with a single cable. Blu-ray full HD playback Digital imaging is made up of pixels. The more pixels in a picture, the clearer it is. With Blu-ray full HD (and 24 frames-per-second) playback, you get every single pixel out of a film possible. Experience vivid, crystal-clear visuals that are more natural, more realistic and simply stunning. BD-Live ready Get more out of a Blu-ray Disc than what’s on it. BD-Live 2.0 lets studios future-proof their Blu-ray titles, so they can add content to BD-Live Ready discs even after they have been shipped. Simply connect your Blu-ray player to the Internet (through the included Ethernet port or using an optional Link Stick USB wireless dongle) to download images, subtitles and more. Text-chat with friends during a movie, or play against others in online trivia games to unlock exclusive video content and earn discounts on other products. Multi Format Playback In addition to Blu-ray discs, you can drop in a normal DVD and watch the picture get upconverted to near HD quality. Your CDs will also sound great, and you can play MP3/WMA audio from CD, DVD or USB. Or enjoy looking at your (more…)
1.0 out of 5 stars
Don’t buy. Doesn’t work with new Blu-ray movies
This player doesn’t work with new movies that are coming out. You constantly have to update your player with the latest JRE (Java files) to play the latest movies.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Great Blu-Ray & Netflix but POOR DVD player
I have had this player for about one month now. The Blu-ray movies look amazing and the Netflix capabilities are awesome.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Wireless is a problem
I purchased the P-1600, received it, read the owner documentation on wireless, then ordered a Linksys USB wireless adapter from Amazon. IT CAN’T WORK!
2.0 out of 5 stars
Dissatisfied with Samsung Customer Service
I just received my BD-P1600, which I believe to be a good player according to various websites I’ve seen, and cheaper than the 3600 with just as good of a picture…
4.0 out of 5 stars
a great blu-ray player
I got mine on Monday. Setup was easy. HDMI to my Onkyo 606 then HDMI out to my Samsung LCD. The picture is great, I feel it’s better than my HTPC’s blu-ray drive play back, maybe…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great player for the money
This player is awesome for the price. It loads discs faster then most other players that cost more and has Netflix and Pandora streaming vid/music capability with ethernet…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fast load time, no more frustration.
The drive opens within 1 second of pressing eject, and loads within about 5 seconds. This alone is worth the money.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great player
The BD-p1600 is very nice player with lots of features. For me the Netflix and Pandora options made Samsung an obvious choice.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great purchase
I have had this for a few weeks now, and I have no complaints. I must say the netflix and pandora are an incredible bonus.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Looking to buy a NETFLIX player and dubbing between XBOX 360 and the BD-P1600?
I will focus this review on the XBOX 360 vs the BD-P1600 as a Netflix player. If you are looking for real detail on the Samsung as a Blu-ray player then please look at other…