Information on Samsung’s New Range of Blu-ray Players
The first company with a standalone Blu-ray player was Samsung, but in 2008 it seems that Samsung was having a tough time maintaining its competitive with Panasonic. When Panasonic released the first Profile 2.0 player, Samsung was still shipping Profile 1.1 players, assuring future upgrades to its player so as they are up to date. However, a few months into 2009, it seems like the tide has turned. Check out 3 of the new batch of Samsung Blu-ray players which all comes with Netflix and Pandora streaming. The basic Samsung BD-P1600, the capable Samsung BD-P3600 and the imaginative Samsung BD-P4600.
Packed with Profile 2.0 compatibility and on-board decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, the Samsung BD-P1600 delivers all the functions expected of a Blu-ray player. But the $250 Samsung BD-P1600 goes beyond the basics, adding improved operational speed, and the ability to add Wi-Fi functionality with a USB dongle (sold separately). Undoubtedly, the biggest fault of the Samsung BD-P1600 is its annoying flip-down panel that occupies the entire front of the unit. However, if you can live with the design misstep, the Samsung BD-P1600 offers an excellent value for its performance and features.
When we talk about Blu-ray players, it is usual to talk about the quickness in loading disc and when we compare it with the Sony PlayStation 3, it is also expected to lose the PS3. . For once, that’s not the case, as the Samsung BD-P3600 is flat-out faster than the PS3 at loading most movies and its operational speed is just as quick. The Samsung BD-P3600 boasts 7.1 analog outputs, on-board memory of 1GB, as well as a Wi-Fi USB dongle. Mix in its excellent image quality on Blu-ray Discs and its sleek design, and you’ve got one of the best Blu-ray players around. The biggest drawback is the $400 list price, and it is still recommended for anyone interested in high-definition gaming and media streaming to consider the PS3 instead. For everyone else, the Samsung BD-P3600 is one of our top choices for standalone Blu-ray players.
Samsung likes to say its “Touch of Colour” design scheme elevates products to become a “work of art”, but really it comes down to three main principles: rounded corners, translucent red highlights, and a glossy black finish. The Samsung BD-P4600 is the epitome of that design philosophy. Within the designs lies boasts a wide-range of ability that triumphs majority of its competitors which includes Wi-Fi compatibility when the included USB dongle is connected and an on-board memory of 1GB. Overall, criticisms about the operation of the Samsung BD-P4600 are rare, but its $500 list price will probably scare of most consumers, especially when compared with its BD-P3600 brother mentioned above which promises the same functions, less the inventive outlook. The Samsung BD-P4600 is an excellent Blu-ray player if you have no qualms about paying an extra $100 for its peculiar look or wall-mount capability, but most buyers will be perfectly satisfied with the cheaper Samsung BD-P3600.
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