Samsung BD-P2500 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player

Technical Details
  • Video
    • Full 1080p HD with 24fps playback
    • xvYCC Deep Color
    • 10 bit/ 108MHz digital to analog conversion
    • Silicon Optix HQV video processing engine for upscaling of standard DVDs to 1080p
    • Supports VC-1/ MPEG-2/ H.264 video formats
    • Can playback discs in the following formats: BD-ROM, BD-RE, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, AVCHD and audio CDs
  • Audio
    • Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD audio support.
    • True 7.1 analog audio outputs
    • 24bit/ 192 kHz digital to analog conversion
  • 1GB internal flash memory for BD Live.
  • Compatible with BD Live 2.0, and Profile 1.1 and 1.0 bonus views.
  • Sleek glossy black design

Product Review

The Samsung BD-P2500 is an interactive Blu-Ray disc player. It features a full 1080p high definition resolution and Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 channel analog surround sound; not to mention the additional support for Dolby TrueHD sound. This player incorporates a network to BD Live through an ethernet connection and has 1GB onboard memory for firmware and product upgrades, and also includes a USB 2.0 port. It contains all the necessary outputs; HDMI, Composite video outputs, Component video outputs, S-Video, Coaxial analog and digital, Optical Digital Audio outputs, and analog audio outputs. Many other...read more

Samsung BD-P1500 1080p Blu-ray Player



Technical Details
  • Profile 1.1
  • 1080p
  • Dolby TrueHD decoder
  • Bitstream for high-resolution audio format
  • Anynet+ technology for controlling multiple Samsung A/V products from a single remote
  • USB and ethernet interface for firmware updates
  • 2-channel analog audio outputs, component and composite video output
  • HDMI 1.3 output

Product Review

Samsung BD-P1500 is a blu-ray player that features Profile 1.1 specifications. The player features Dolby TrueHD built-in decoder and bitstream for all high-resolution audio output, and also has a USB and ethernet interface for firmware updates. The Samsung BD-P1500 feature's Samsung's Anynet+ technology which allows the viewer to control multiple Samsung A/V products from a single remote. The player also is equipped with HDMI 1.3 output and has 2-channel analog audio outputs, plus component and ...read more

Sony BDP-S550 1080p Blu-ray Player



Technical Details
  • Profile 2.0 player
  • BD-Live
  • 1GB storage + USB for external storage
  • PiP (BonusView)
  • 1080/60p and 24p True Cinema output
  • Standard DVD playback with 1080p upscaling via HDMI
  • 7.1 channel Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus decoding
  • dts-HD High Resolution Audio and Master Audio bit-stream output
  • 7.1 channel analog audio output
  • Support for AVCHD discs
  • Compatible with D-R/RE (BDMV and BDAV modes), DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA format), and JPEG on DVD/CD

Product Review

The Sony BDP-S550 is one of the newest Blu-ray players to be released by Sony, and the first player by Sony to support the Profile 2.0 standard. The player features BD-Live, PiP, 1GB of storage, and 7.1 discrete analog outputs. It is the successor of the BDP-S500. The biggest difference between this higher-end model and the S350 is the inclusion of...read more

Sony DVP-SR200/B Progressive Scan DVD Player



Technical Details
  • Progressive Scan DVD/SACD/CD Player
  • Precision Cinema Progressive Technology
  • Precision Drive 3 System
  • Dolby Digital Decoding
  • 12-Bit Video DAC
  • 16-Bit Audio DAC
  • Remote Control
  • 1-Disc Capacity
  • Instant Replay

Product Review

The Sony DVP-SR200 is a progressive scan DVD/SACD/CD player built as a perfect complement to your TV. It supports MP3 audio, JPEG images, and CD/DVD & SVCD/VCD video. In addition, the DVP-SR200 includes Precision Cinema Progressive technology for sharper/vibrant images, a Precision Drive 3 System that allows for playback of warped/damaged DVDs without loss of picture quality, and 12-bit video DAC processing for viewing content on a traditional analog screen. Additional features of the Sony DVP-SR200 player include Dolby Digital decoding, Instant Replace/Advance, and a variety of outputs...read more

Sony BDP-S350 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player

Technical Details
  • Profile 1.1 compliant (Profile 2.0 complient after free firmware update)
  • BD-Live support with Ethernet port for delivering web content
  • BonusView with PiP
  • 1080/60p and 24p True Cinema output
  • Standard DVD playback with 1080p upscaling via HDMI
  • 7.1 channel Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus decoding
  • dts-HD High Resolution Audio and Master Audio bit-stream output
  • Support for AVCHD discs
  • Compatible with D-R/RE (BDMV and BDAV modes), DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA format), and JPEG on DVD/CD

    • Product Review

    The Sony BDP-S350 is one of two new Blu-ray players (along with the Sony BDP-S550) announced for release later in 2008 from Sony. Technically it is a Profile 1.1 player because of its support for BonusView, but does not meet the Profile 2.0 designation found in the Sony BDP-550 because of its lack of at least 256 MB of local storage. However, it will support BD-Live with a firmware update via the Ethernet port, supporting interaction with...read more

    Toshiba DR560 1080p Upconverting DVD Recorder with Built-in Tuner

    Technical Details
    • Mid-grade DVD recorder
    • Video upconversion via HDMI (720p/1080i/1080p)
    • 10-bit/54MHz DAC video converter
    • 24-bit/192KHz DAC audio converter
    • WMA, MP3, and JPEG support
    • Integrated ATSC/NTSC/QAM Digital/Analog tuner
    • Tri-lingual menu language options (English, French/Japanese)
    • 3-D virtual surround
    • V-chip/camcorder dubbing

    Product Review

    The Toshiba D-R560 is a mid-grade DVD recorder designed as Toshiba claims to "compliment some of today's best high-definition televisions". More specifically the D-R560 is designed with simple features to offer a cheaper solution for consumers looking at high-definition DVD playback support. The D-R560 features full video upconversion to HD through the HDMI inputs (720p/1080i/1080p), and an integrated 10-bit/54MHz digital to...read more
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