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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Mike @ Nov 27th 2008 11:12AM
Ok, so not sure why I was the first one to post a comment (if it still is). Maybe this isn't the place to ask questions. Maybe it's just that it was posted 30 minutes ago and I am up way too early. Maybe everyone is busy setting up their USB 3.0 powered turkey deep fryers. Ok, maybe thats next year.
But I will ask about BluRay players. I was going try and snag a Samsung BD-1500 because there is a Walmart close (I am on 'holiday' in Yountville, CA just north of Napa at the girlfriends grandparents house). Last night you guys threw me for a loop with the posting about the BD-2500 adding Netflix on demand HD streaming in the next firmware upgrade. So here it the actual question(s) finally.
Dear Engadget overlords (you are robots, right?)
Will netflix streaming video service survive and be robust enough for this to be a factor in my choice? Are there any other desirable features in the 2500 that may be worth the extra green (blue, yellow, grey, platinum... mine will be green(ish) because I don't have any plastic)?
zargon @ Nov 27th 2008 11:27AM
Consider it looks like the going rate for the Samsung BD-1500 is $199 or there abouts right now, I would say don't even bother trying to fight the crowds tomorrow to get it. Do more research to see if the Netflix streaming is worth while to you. The Roku Netflix device is $99, so if you do decide it is for you, I think you would be better off spending the $100 more to get the BD-2500.
andrew @ Nov 27th 2008 3:24PM
well i have the HD streaming on my Xbox 360 and it is pretty impressive. And even if your going to only watch the SD movies offered they are I'd say better quality than DVD, and I have a $300 upconverting Denon, with a 720p 32", so I'd think it is worth it. Also the 2500/2550 has Pandora internet radio which is really an awesome service. I think the 2500/2550 is the best player for the money.
Hope this helps, Happy Thanksgiving everybody!