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Samsung BD-P1590
$200.00
Released May, 2009
The Pros:Affordable price. Automatic firmware update. Attractive aesthetic.
The Cons:Not too far off from a PS3 Slim. Slow disc loading times. Over-sensitive touch controls.
The Samsung BD-P1590 is a store-specific version of the BD-B1600 released strictly for Walmart at a more expensive price. It’s a near duplicate BD player, save for its Walmart branding. It plays BDs, CDs, and DVDs at a resolution up to 1080p (DVD upconversion included), but also hosts a plethora of inputs for connecting to a compatible HDTV screen, as well as composite, component, and s-video devices as well.
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Signature to the BD-P1590 is that it not only includes an Ethernet interface, but it is also ready for wireless connectivity with the purchase of an optional wireless adapter. This allows users to stream Blockbuster, Netflix, and Youtube videos, as well as Pandora music.
Additional Information
Additional features include Anynet++ one-touch control of all Anynet++ compatible devices via the included universal remote; BD-Live 2.0 for accessing interactive video features; and Dolby Digital decoding.
Features
- BD/CD/DVD Player
- 1080p DVD Upconversion
- Internet A/V Streaming
- HDMI CEC
- BD Profile 2.0
- Dolby Digital/DTS
- Universal Remote (Anynet++)
Specifications
- Playback Media: BD/DVD/CD
- Playback Formats: VC-1, MPEG2, H.264
- DVD Upconversion: 1080p
Dolby Decoding
- DTS/DTS HD
- Dolby Digital
- Dolby True HD
- Dolby Digital Plus
Connectivity
- S-Video
- HDMI v1.3 (CEC)
- Optical Digital Audio Out
- Analog Audio Out (2ch)
- Ethernet RJ-45
- Composite Video Out
- Component Video Out
User Reviews (2)
Pros & Cons
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automatic firmware update
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Pandora and Netflix streaming
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upconverts standard definition DVDs to high definition
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remote control with good layout
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YouTube and Blockbuster support after firmware 2.02
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Sometimes it actually plays an entire DVD!
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not too far off from a PS3 Slim
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over-sensitive touch controls
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remote's buttons are somewhat small, not backlit
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automatic firmware update isn't such a great idea - poor testing on new firmwares lead to machine freezeups
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WiFi dongle costs an extra $80 - completely not worth it
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Samsung service is bad. They will not replace a faulty product.
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It plays a DVD for about an hour before the picture scrambles. Restarting does not fix the problem.
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Does not perform as advertised. Find a different manufacturer.
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