Samsung Black Blu-ray Player

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Samsung Black Blu-ray Player, Model BDP1500

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Spec Sheet

Samsung lets you see for yourself the amazing Blu-ray Disc� advantage. 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 Dolby� Digital Plus and Dolby� TrueHD, and DTS-HD offers premium sound, for the greatest HD experience.

Key Features:

Blu-ray playback at content native HD resolution of 1080p/1080i/720p
1080p/24fps/1080p/60fps
x.v.Color� connectivity (HDMI v1.3 option)
Selectable DVD upconversion (720p/1080i/1080p)
HDMI version 1.3, component video, S-Video outputs
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Dolby� Digital, Dolby� Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD
MPEG2, VC-1, H.264, HD JPEG decoding
BD/DVD/CD playback
Stereo and 5.1/7.1-channel audio outputs (8 channel uncompressed, 7.1 analog)
Ethernet port
Coaxial and optical digital audio outputs
11-bit/108MhZ video D/A converter; 24-bit/192KHz audio D/A converter
BD Java

Features:

Picture Quality Adjustment
You�re in control with optional picture quality adjustment. Previously available only in higher end products, the BDP1400 lets you set sharpness and noise reduction. You view pictures refined to your own taste
Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD
Immerse yourself in sound. The BD-P1500 supports the new Dolby Digital Plus Audio format � the next generation in sound. It also supports uncompressed PCM Audio and Legacy dts 5.1 Dolby Digital. Dolby� TrueHD is Dolby�s next-generation lossless technology developed for high-definition disc-based media. Dolby TrueHD delivers tantalizing sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master,* unlocking the true high-definition entertainment experience on next-generation discs. When coupled with highdefinition video, Dolby TrueHD offers an unprecedented home theater experience that lets you enjoy sound as stunning as the high-definition picture
CD & DVD Compatible
Samsung�s 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. The BD-P1500 features full backward compatibility. It�s the perfect way to enjoy all your favorites!
1080p with 24 Hz Video Output
View scenes as they were meant to be seen. The Blu-ray movie title�s original source (1080p/24Hz) output means you�ll enjoy the film picture quality
HDMI V1.3
Experience richer color and sound. The BD-P1500 offers HDMI v1.3, which enables broader bandwidth AV data transmission. It supports deep color, higher resolution and new compressed audio formats
Anynet+ Ready TV (HDMI-CEC)
You're in full command with the BD-P1500. Anynet+ delivers streamlined, one-touch control over all your Anynet compatible connected devices such as the TV, AV Receiver, and Home Theater. You can operate all of them with a single remote control that enables commands to be passed among devices within the system. A true "plug and play" product, it comes with a Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) feature that lets you operate Samsung HDMI products with a single remote control
Ethernet Port
Perfect and convenient for any upgrades that may need to be issued in the future as the Blu-ray format continues to evolve

Approximate Dimensions:

Width: 16.9"
Height: 3.3"
Depth: 10.8"

Approximate Weight:

Unit: 8.6 lbs
Shipping: 12 lbs

Warranty Information:

Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer):
1 Year parts / 90 days labor

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Reviews

PRODUCT REVIEW SUMMARY

Average Customer Rating:

(based on 26 review)

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:	Excellent Image Quality (20), Easy Set-Up (19), Good Connections (17), DVD Upconversion (14), Good Soundtrack Support (13), Upgradeable (12), Backwards Compatible (11), Easy To Set Up (4), Easy To Use (4), High Quality Picture (4), Consistent Performance (3)
Cons:	Slow Load Time (7)
Best Uses:	LCD TV (13), Home Theater (11), Home (10), Plasma TV (6)
Describe Yourself:	Enthusiast (12), Casual User (9)

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REVIEWED BY 26 CUSTOMERS

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Great price for blu-ray

By romy from Los Angeles, CA on 06/26/2009.

Describe Yourself:	Casual User
Pros:	Easy Set-Up, Excellent Image Quality
Best Uses:	Home Theater

Great price when compared to other companies for same product, [...]

Great product

By Paul from Chicago on 03/2/2009.

Describe Yourself:	Casual User
Pros:	Excellent Image Quality, Good Soundtrack Support, Easy Set-Up, Upgradeable, Backwards Compatible, DVD Upconversion, Good Connections
Best Uses:	Home, Plasma TV, Home Theater

Nice player

my first blueray works great

By dogman from philly pa on 03/2/2009.

Describe Yourself:	Casual User
Pros:	Good Connections, Easy Set-Up, Excellent Image Quality, Good Soundtrack Support
Best Uses:	LCD TV

easy to set up great video picture, special thanks to brian english of customer service, very professional and above all friendly, bought 2 samsung lcd tv's with 2 bluerays, the price was the best i found thank you

Everything I expected...and more!

By Kimberly from Grayslake, Illinois on 02/27/2009.

Describe Yourself:	Casual User
Pros:	Easy Set-Up, Excellent Image Quality, Good Connections, Upgradeable, Good Soundtrack Support, DVD Upconversion, Backwards Compatible
Best Uses:	Home
Cons:	Slow Load Time

When looking for a Blu-ray DVD player for my family, I once again turned to Abt for not only quality, but also competitive pricing. The customer appreciation cost of [$], for a 2nd gen, Samsung Blu-ray enticed me to give it a try. [...] Fantastic! So pleased with my deal!

BDP1500

By Matty D. from Tinley Park, IL on 02/23/2009.

Pros:	Backwards Compatible, Good Soundtrack Support, Excellent Image Quality, Good Connections, DVD Upconversion, Easy Set-Up
Describe Yourself:	Enthusiast
Best Uses:	Home Theater, Plasma TV
Cons:	Not Backwards Compatible

I made a deal with my wife that when Blu-Ray players dropped below $200, we could get one as we needed a DVD player upstairs. This was the product I researched that had all the qualities I thought I needed. It doe snot play DVD+R/RW's so I cannot give it the perfect rating. SO far, Blu-Ray has been a decent experience. SOme movies are worth renting in Blu-Ray and some are worth renting in Blu-Ray. The Dark KNight is worth owning. You get the full Blu-Ray experience. The only other annoying thing about this player is the blue light on the power button when turned off. The Samsung TV I have does the same thing. I would prefer no lights at all.

Very nice Store and Great Product

By BougSaid from Los angeles Ca on 02/9/2009.

Describe Yourself:	Enthusiast
Pros:	Excellent Image Quality, Good Connections, Good Soundtrack Support, Easy Set-Up
Best Uses:	Home Theater

Great product Samsung Blu-Ray is very good

Samsung Blu-ray BDP 1500

By W Louie from east Rutherford, NJ on 01/12/2009.

Pros:	Easy Set-Up, Upgradeable, Backwards Compatible, DVD Upconversion
Describe Yourself:	Enthusiast
Best Uses:	LCD TV
Cons:	Slow Load Time

Simple to setup.

Completely satisified!

By CMG from Long Island, NY on 01/8/2009.

Describe Yourself:	Enthusiast
Pros:	Excellent Image Quality, Easy Set-Up, Backwards Compatible, DVD Upconversion, Good Connections, Good Soundtrack Support
Best Uses:	Home

I was looking for a good Blue-Ray player that was not expensive but still top quality. I have a Samsung TV and found that Samsung was rated high so I took a chance. I am very satisfied, easy two minute setup if you use a HDMI cable (which gives the best quality). Simple menu and the disk loads fast. I also connected it to my wireless router and it advises when firmware upgrades are available, I have downloaded and installed two without any problems. The only con is it is a bit noisy when the disk loads but that doesn't matter, no issues after it loads. Very satified.

So far so good

By Lewis from Greenville, SC on 12/31/2008.

Describe Yourself:	Enthusiast
Pros:	Good Connections, Easy Set-Up, DVD Upconversion, Excellent Image Quality, Good Soundtrack Support, Backwards Compatible
Best Uses:	Home Theater, LCD TV
Cons:	Slow Load Time

Make sure to update the firmware. I had problems with audio dropping out before updating the firmware, but no such problems since.

Very nice player

By Pete from Rochester, NY on 12/30/2008.

Describe Yourself:	Enthusiast
Best Uses:	LCD TV
Cons:	Slow Load Time
Pros:	Upgradeable, DVD Upconversion, Excellent Image Quality, Easy Set-Up, Good Connections

Very simple set-up. Only two connections: one HDMI cable to my Samsung LN52A550, and one eithernet cable to my router. The update via a software download was very simple, and easy. The picture is beautiful. So far my family have watched 3 movies: Seven Years in Tibet (Blu), The Patriot (Blu), and Legally Blonde (DVD). The upconversion on the DVD was very good. Bought after Black Friday for [$]. It takes a little while to startup, however I am very happy with the purchase.

Nice Price

By Dano from Roseville,CA on 12/30/2008.

Describe Yourself:	Casual User
Pros:	Good Connections, Excellent Image Quality, DVD Upconversion, Easy Set-Up, Backwards Compatible, Good Soundtrack Support
Best Uses:	LCD TV

Great price lowest I found

BDP1500

By awk2861 from NY on 12/29/2008.

Describe Yourself:	Enthusiast
Pros:	Good Connections, Upgradeable, Excellent Image Quality
Best Uses:	Plasma TV
Cons:	Slow Load Time

Great audio and video quality! Some blu-ray discs load slow, but that might be due to the large amount of data. I've had some issues with movies freezing (can be fixed by scrolling forward a little), not sure if this was caused by the player or the rental discs, but this happened at least once on 3 out of the first 5 movies that I watched.

Great Blu-ray player with a great value

By webbertiger from San Jose, CA on 12/29/2008.

Pros:	Backwards Compatible, Upgradeable, Good Soundtrack Support, Good Connections, DVD Upconversion, Easy Set-Up, Excellent Image Quality
Describe Yourself:	Enthusiast
Best Uses:	LCD TV

Don't worry about buying Blu-ray discs for your favorite movies. Just rent from Netflix. Now they have more than 1000 titles. Most of them are new movies, of course. Other movies are available as DVD, which can also be played on this machine. When this player being used with Samsung LCD TV (I use it with Samsung LN46A550), the TV remote can also control play/stop of the Blu-ray player. When you turn off the TV when the player is playing a DVD/Blu-ray, the player is also automatically turned off. This is very convenient.

Samsung Black Blu-ray Player by Samsung

By cbooggie from Lake Mary, Florida on 12/29/2008.

Pros:	Backwards Compatible, Excellent Image Quality, Easy Set-Up, Upgradeable, Good Connections, DVD Upconversion, Good Soundtrack Support
Describe Yourself:	Casual User
Best Uses:	LCD TV, Home, Home Theater

picture and sound are great

Does the job

By EricO from Monterey Park, CA. on 12/29/2008.

Describe Yourself:	Casual User
Pros:	Good Connections, Easy Set-Up, Upgradeable
Best Uses:	Home Theater, LCD TV
Cons:	LCD display is very DIM

The Blu-ray works very well. The only complaint I have is that the LCD screen is really dim. Other than that everything is very good.

Great Value

By Zheng from San Antonio, TX on 12/29/2008.

Describe Yourself:	Enthusiast
Pros:	Excellent Image Quality, Upgradeable
Best Uses:	Home Theater
Cons:	Slow Load Time

I currently have not updated to the latest firmware (2.1) but intend to soon. The shipped unit plays all my blu-ray movies without issues. I own Transformers, 300, Superbad, and Knocked Up. I have not tried any regular DVDs yet. Load time is a little slow, but that's expected. Image quality is excellent. I use the HDMI connection and my HDTV looks great! I highly recommend this unit. I've heard Sony and Panasonic also make good units. Remember to purchase a 2GB usb drive if you upgrade the firmware.

Great Blu-Ray player

By Da Hamz from Northbrook, Illinois on 12/29/2008.

Describe Yourself:	Enthusiast
Pros:	Good Connections, Excellent Image Quality, Good Soundtrack Support, Easy Set-Up
Cons:	Not Upgradeable
Best Uses:	Plasma TV, LCD TV

Honestly to tell you the truth, I had absolutely no problems with this device. It's just perfect, and at a reasonable price.

Just perfect!

By CVS from Orlando, FL on 12/29/2008.

Describe Yourself:	Enthusiast
Pros:	Excellent Image Quality, Good Soundtrack Support, Easy Set-Up, Good Connections, DVD Upconversion
Best Uses:	Home, Home Theater, LCD TV

It's just perfect, I loved it!

Wow, one of the best deals this year.

By bkearson from Jacksonville, Fl. on 12/26/2008.

Pros:	Excellent Image Quality, Easy Set-Up, Upgradeable, DVD Upconversion
Cons:	None at this time
Best Uses:	Plasma TV, Home Theater, LCD TV
Describe Yourself:	Power User

Great deal, firmware upgrade to BD Live.

Impressive entry blu-ray player

By Gibby15 from Marietta, GA on 12/23/2008.

Best Uses:	DLP TV, Home Theater, Plasma TV, Home, LCD TV
Pros:	Easy Set-Up, Good Soundtrack Support, Backwards Compatible, Good Connections, DVD Upconversion, Excellent Image Quality, Upgradeable
Describe Yourself:	Enthusiast
Cons:	Slow Load Time

Blu ray disks slow to load. Impressive image quality with my existing DVD collection. Blu rays made less difference to image quality than the Samsung 750 LCD TV I bought and the upconversion.

Nice!

By Jess from Scranton, Pa on 12/22/2008.

Describe Yourself:	Casual User
Pros:	Excellent Image Quality
Best Uses:	Home

Bought this for my parents for Christmas. Great buy [...] They love it.

Very good Blu-Ray player for the money

By gb from massachusetts on 12/22/2008.

Describe Yourself:	Casual User
Best Uses:	LCD TV
Pros:	Upgradeable, Backwards Compatible, Good Connections, DVD Upconversion, Excellent Image Quality, Easy Set-Up

Bought it for my parents to use with their Samsung LNT-4069F.

Love it!

By paul from CO on 06/28/2008.

Pros:	High Quality Picture, Easy To Set Up, Consistent Performance, Easy To Use
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy

The only thing that I do not care for about this player is that it is farily loud when loading, which I believe is just the optical head moving, however you never notice it during movies, so it really does not matter.

Great Player

By Vallos from New York on 06/26/2008.

Pros:	Consistent Performance, High Quality Picture, Easy To Use, Easy To Set Up
Best Uses:	Home
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy, Practical

After waiting for the format war to end, I started researching and reviewing what I needed to get going in the HD market. I got my HDTV and now my first blu-ray player. I couldn't ask for a better first entry equipment. The loads are quick (compared to those I tried out at stores), the picture quality is perfect, and best of all the price was simply attainable. Samsung got it right with this one!

BDP1500 - almost there

By Deen from New York, NY on 06/25/2008.

Describe Yourself:	Gearhead
Pros:	High Quality Picture, Easy To Use, Easy To Set Up
Best Uses:	Home
Cons:	No coaxial output

At this price point the BDP-1500 is a great deal - still a few refinements are needed before it gets 5 stars. 1. The 1500 only has HDMI and optical audio outputs. If you have a high-end home theater system you'll miss the coaxial output as copper gives noticeably better sound than fiber optic. 2. I use the 1500 with a 6 series Samsung TV. While the TV can control the 1500, their remotes do not have overlapping functions meaning you still need two remotes to run products designed to work together. 3. The power cord on the 1500 is hard wired meaning you can't swap it out for a higher quality cord. All in all, it's a great player - but not perfect - yet.

I Like It

By Rainman from Bothell, WA on 06/23/2008.

Pros:	Easy To Use, Easy To Set Up, Consistent Performance, High Quality Picture
Describe Yourself:	Gearhead
Best Uses:	Home

I just switched from HD-DVD to Blu-Ray, and was shopping for a unit that had next generation features and was not a fortune either. The BD-1500P is just what I needed at a reasonable price. The discs load and unload real fast - which is a feature lacking on the Toshiba. The picture is great and the sound is good too. A firmware upgrade to HD-Master audio is promised soon. The only CON I have is that by default, it chooses 1080p as the video mode, and I currently have a 1080i TV, so I had to use some component cables to tell the player to choose a different resolution via the on-screen menus - which is the only way to set up. They should have down-graded the default. Oh, and the wait. While all the Blu-Ray manufacturers are upgrading features after winning the war, there has been quite a wait to get models out. Samsung has the features and the price I was willing to pay. ABT got the units fairly quickly once released around the 1st of June. I see they are backordered again - with good reason. Glad I got my order in.

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