Compare Prices : Samsung BD P1600 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Since entering the Blu-ray disc player game three years ago, Samsung has upped the ante with each subsequent generation by improving performance, adding extra features, and lowering prices. The BD-P1600 ($299.99 list) continues this trend as Samsung's ...

Pros: Fast start-up. Supports Netflix and Pandora multimedia streaming. Updated remote and menus

Cons: Add-on memory required for BD-Live support. Minor BD Live compatibility issue

Verdict: The Samsung BD-P1600 is a capable Blu-ray player that features a compelling selection of multimedia streaming abilities.

Review summary: A budget deck that goes from zero to Blu-ray in record time

Pros: Fast / Features / Solid performer / Wi-Fi option

Cons: Not the ultimate picture / Needs firmware updating

Verdict: Thanks be to the God of AV, then, for Samsung's rather remarkable BD-P1600. For this svelte, attractive, well-built and above all cheap new Blu-ray player loads HD discs way faster than the vast majority of its rivals – even ones costing a gazillion ...

Review summary: BD-Live and Wi-Fi on a budget player?

Pros: BD-Live, Wi-Fi possibilities, DivX playback, USB hubs

Cons: Wi-Fi dongle is a 50 upgrade, no home networking

Verdict: BD-Live is a bit messy and the Wireless dongle costs more than it should, but the BD-P1600 gives a good picture performance

Review summary: With ultra-fast loading times, Samsung's latest budget Blu-ray spinner looks set to impress - can it deliver?

Pros: Rapid at loading Blu-ray discs. Solid BD and DVD performance. Easy to use

Cons: Sound could be better. Doesn't produce the cleanest budget picture we've seen

Review summary: The Samsung BD-P1600 delivers very good-looking Blu-ray playback and adds a host of multimedia goodies previously found only in higher-end Samsung models, including BD-Live and Pandora streaming to your TV and home-theatre sound system.

Verdict: The Samsung BD-P1600 produces very good images, and by Blu-ray standards it's as fast as lightning. But problems with upscaling DVDs and some unwise design decisions prevent it from being a great player.