Compare Prices : Samsung BD-P1000 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Plays Blu-ray discs in true high-definition ; upscales standard DVDs to high-definition ; sleek design ; 1080p output via HDMI

Cons: Twice as expensive as the competing HD-DVD player ; very few titles available at launch ; video quality on initial titles less impressive than HD-DVD versions ; slower load times ; some operational bugs

Verdict: With video quality that's impressive but still not as good as its HD-DVD competition, the costly Samsung BD-P1000 will appeal only to those willing to risk a grand on a first-generation player in the middle of a format war.

Review summary: As the sole set-top representative of the Blu-ray camp, the Samsung BD-P1000 currently stands as the only unit that can play back Blu-ray movies. If that matters to you, then you might be in the tiny portion of the HDTV-owning population to whom this ...

Review summary: Samsung become the first coming to get a Blu-Ray player in the market. The player will be avilable from the 25th of June and you can buy it for under $1000. The BD-P1000 includes s-video and composite ouputs along with an impressive 10-2 card reader. ...

Review summary: Samsung's Blu-ray DVD player proves to be well-crafted, but pricey.

Review summary: The Gadget: Samsung's startlingly thin BD-P4600 "Touch of Color" connected Blu-ray player—geared to a style-conscious buyer who likes hanging electronics on walls.

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