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Samsung BD-P1000

review DATE:07.05.06

Samsung BD-P1000
BD-P1000 Front Inputs

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By Robert Heron

I see HD DVD and Blu-ray as high-definition disc formats that have more similarities than differences, but it will be a while before we see one device that plays nicely with both. HD DVD made headlines by being the first one to market, with the Toshiba HD-A1 standalone HD DVD player. Now, the first Blu-ray movies have finally arrived, and the Samsung BD-P1000 ($999.99 list) is a solid Blu-ray disc player that takes full advantage of the format's abilities. Being an early adopter isn't for the frugal, but the BD-P1000 has the potential to drive the best home theater setups to new heights.

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Company

Samsung Electronics USA

http://www.samsung.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $999.99 List
  • Video Outputs: S-Video, Composite, Component, HDMI
  • Audio Outputs: Optical (Toslink), Coaxial, HDMI, Stereo RCA
  • Height: 3.11 inches
  • Width: 19.94 inches
  • Depth: 12.8 inches
  • Weight: 9.26 lb
  • Supported Video Formats: 480p, 720p, 1080i, 480i, 1080p
  • Disc Format Support: DVD Video, DVD-RAM, Blu-ray, CD audio, CD (JPEG), CD (MP3)
  • Video Processor: Broadcom

Bottom Line

The stylish Samsung BD-P1000 is a capable disc player that unleashes the full capabilities of the Blu-ray format. Unfortunately, the initial Blu-ray titles are a reminder that there are lots of older films that need some TLC before they will look great in HD.

Pros

Supports 1080p digital video output. Good performance with standard DVD movies. Integrated memory card readers for viewing digital images.

Cons

It costs twice as much as the least expensive HD DVD player. The remote suffers from small buttons and an odd button layout. Sluggish start-up and load times, but slightly better than current HD DVD players.

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