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The editors liked
Plays Blu-ray discs in true high definition
Upscales standard DVDs to high definition
Sleek design
1080p output via HDMI.
The editors didn't like
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
Plays Blu-ray discs in true high definition; upscales standard DVDs to high definition; sleek design; 1080p output via HDMI.
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 time; some operational bugs.
With video quality thats 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.
Abstract: Samsungs BD-P1000 was the first Blu-ray player available. Originally it cost £1,000 but the price has been cut significantly. However, £600 is still a lot of money and almost double the cost of Toshibas HD-E1 HD-DVD player, which weve reviewed op...
Immaculate build and design; memory card convergence; ease of use; peerless high-definition performance
Massive price; basic functionality; average standard-definition performance
Samsungs BD-P1000 is the first Blu-ray player to arrive in the UK. High-definition image quality scales new heights using the 1080p format, but new technology always comes with an inflated price tag ...
The worst part though is that there is only a very limited range of Blu-ray titles on sale at the moment. So this player is very much for early adopters who are going to commit to the format no matter what. Unless you have to be first on the block wit...
Abstract: Blu-ray has landed, in the glossy, stylish form of Samsungs BD-P1000, which beat Panasonic to become the first Blu-ray disc player in UK shops. Its not a heavyweight item like Panasonics £1,300 DMP-BD10 but at about £950, Samsungs effort is conside...
Firmware needs to be upgraded before use (Simple Task though), Slower load times than standard DVD Player, Gets you readdicted to watching movies again.
As the original released Blu-ray player back in the first quarter of 2007, this player is still on the market and represents an incredible value if someone is in the market to upgrade their DVD player to true high definition. This player has every co...
