http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/ Engadget HD Comments for Samsung BD-P1500 review http://www.engadgethd.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadgethd.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/Jun 4th 2008 9:39AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/* It's cheaper
* It's quiter (no fan)
* It bitstream all audio codecs
* It re-encodes to DTS so you can use with your old receiver
* It works with universal remotes

I wonder why anyone bother with a PS3.]]>Jun 4th 2008 9:44AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/Jun 4th 2008 10:50AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/
Correct me if I'm wrong, I learnt that PS3 can't re-encode LPCM tracks to output on SPDIF connections. And if you ever used Harmony remote, you will know why those $10 IR adapter is useless.

The price on this player will go further down, probably faster than PS3 could.]]>Jun 4th 2008 11:46AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/Jun 4th 2008 9:47AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/Jun 4th 2008 10:37AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/
Is it just me, or is the 1500 a bit ugly from the front?]]>Jun 4th 2008 6:51PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/Jun 4th 2008 9:56AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/Jun 4th 2008 10:07AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/


couldn't resist.]]>Jun 4th 2008 10:15AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/

Can someone link to me to more information on this feature?]]>Jun 4th 2008 10:54AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/S/PDIF can't carry TrueHD or DTS-HD.

DTS-HD includes a "core" that is DTS, so if you are using S/PDIF you will get the DTS core.

But if the movie is DD Plus or TrueHD, then you'd normally be out of luck (which is why discs are supposed to include a DD legacy sound track).

On the BD-P1500 -- like many HD DVD players before it -- it will internally decode the DD+ or TrueHD and re-encode as DTS and send it out via S/PDIF.]]>Jun 4th 2008 10:57AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/
Does this only happen on discs that do not contain a DD legacy track?]]>Jun 4th 2008 12:02PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/
No, it is a setting in the player, if you choose bitstream (audiophile) it will pass the legacy DD track. Every Blu-ray disc that includes TrueHD or DD+ is required to have a legacy DD track, but it is usually hidden from the user.]]>Jun 4th 2008 12:07PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/Jun 4th 2008 11:13AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/
Like Foxb said, I think I'd go with the 5000 since it will play my HD DVDs, has analog outs and, apparently, has most of the bugs ironed out.]]>Jun 4th 2008 12:32PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/
Then try to load the 5000 firmware!! :)

Some 5000 owners are saying the the HDMI identification is a 1500.

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of course, there is a risk that you are spending $800+ to brick a player!!!!

:)

]]>Jun 4th 2008 1:53PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/
Just to specify, the pricing indicated is wrong :)
The 1500 is indeed $399 at BB, but Walmart has it at $349, and even gives you a $100 gift card between June 8th and June 14th on top of that, making it essentially a $249 player.
Awesome deal for people wanting to get into BR...]]>Jun 4th 2008 5:37PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/Your review is much helpful to understand it.
Actually, most of blueray players is still needed of customizing in many things for consumers.
It's also some good features but it should be upgraded functions including firmware.

]]>Jun 11th 2008 3:47PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/Jun 11th 2008 10:41PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/04/samsung-bd-p1500-review/
oh yeah..
old firmware = 080418.02
new firmware = 080621.02 (TODAYs update)

http://home.rochester.rr.com/ducksauce/blu-ray/IMG00101.jpg]]>Jun 27th 2008 10:35PM