Manage updates with the Download AppSamsung BD-P1600
Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: BD-P1600/XAA
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- User reviews
- Specifications
- Manufacturer info
- Bottom Line:
- The Samsung BD-P1600 has a great mix of features and performance for a standalone Blu-ray player, with only its annoying design holding it back.
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CNET editors' review
Samsung BD-P1600 price range: $388.25
- Reviewed by: Matthew Moskovciak
- Edited by: David Katzmaier
- Reviewed on: 03/30/2009
- Released on: 03/31/2009
The good: Excellent image quality on Blu-ray movies; Netflix and Pandora streaming; speedy load times and operational speed; Profile 2.0 compliant; onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio; Wi-Fi compatible, with purchase of USB dongle.
The bad: Design marred by an annoying flip-down panel; Wi-Fi dongle is very expensive.
The bottom line: The Samsung BD-P1600 has a great mix of features and performance for a standalone Blu-ray player, with only its annoying design holding it back.
User reviews
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Good features, but be careful about what's missing
by rdean on March 21, 2009
Pros: Netflix/Pandora streaming, 1080p output is crisp
Cons: WiFi not included (extra-cost not-yet-released dongle),BD-Live support requires 1GB memory not included (extra cost USB flash drive)
Summary: I was considering spending $100 for a PS3 w/ 80GB storage but the Netflix streaming swayed me in this direction. I'm a bit disappointed that the WiFi adapter isn'...
Summary: I was considering spending $100 for a PS3 w/ 80GB storage but the Netflix streaming swayed me in this direction. I'm a bit disappointed that the WiFi adapter isn't available yet.
10 out of 13 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Issues with this player, would pass on it If I were you
by suninmoon0 on July 12, 2009
Pros: Fast operational speed and slick interface.
Cons: Major audio lag. Firmware update process could kill the player if done over network.
Summary: I purchased this player about a month ago when Amazon was running the 4 Blu-ray's and a Samsung player for a big discount. Picture quality and audio are great, ...
Summary: I purchased this player about a month ago when Amazon was running the 4 Blu-ray's and a Samsung player for a big discount. Picture quality and audio are great, when they work. I've had problems on several discs with audio lag and when the player found a firmware update over the network, I readily upgrading to it only to have the upgrade process kill the player. I've heard updating from USB does not have any issues.
Even though I was a few days past my 30 day return, Amazon was gracious enough to overnight me a new player, same model. I cant say enough about Amazon's customer service, they are superb. I got the new player in and upgraded the firmware with a USB thumb drive this time and was successful, however the player continues to have a delay in the audio. Just to be sure I connected the player to a TV using just a brand new 1.3b HDMI cable and bypassing my receiver, the audio delay continues. I hear no audio lag playing regular DVD's by the way.
Out of curiosity, in case it might be the discs themselves, I purchased a Panasonic Blu-ray player from Best Buy. Absolutely no audio lag, works perfect. Although the operational speed of the Panasonic player is not as fast as the Samsung, I'd rather have audio the way it's supposed to be heard instead of watching a movie that looks like it's been dubbed over.
I don't know if this is a problem on all of these players or maybe a run of them came out bad, but I've had two bad so far and I'm about done with this model. The model up from this one has the same video processor so it might have the same issues. I'll give the player high marks for it's operational speed and slick interface, but the audio problems are a deal breaker for me. I would look elsewhere if I were you.
I just received a full refund from Amazon on the second player but will probably just wait until an affordable player is released that operates fast and has no issues.6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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NetFlix in HD, Pandora and HD picture and audio
by buddenal on March 20, 2009
Pros: NETFLIX IN HD!, PANDORA free radio, Great HD sound, Great HD picture.
Cons: I'm not sure if I like the flip down front pannel....?
Summary: The 1600 has a small foot print. It's a stripped down modle that left out all the "extra stuff" I don't need, never use and never will! But ...
Summary: The 1600 has a small foot print. It's a stripped down modle that left out all the "extra stuff" I don't need, never use and never will! But you can add them on later if you want. All around perfect BD for the price and features. If you use Netflix this BD is a must have, plus if you like endless comercial free cystal clear music Pandora is it.
5 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good product crappy warranty
by idahoangler on August 13, 2009
Pros: Fantastic picture and easy use
Cons: 1. The labor warranty runs out in just 90p days. Ours broke at 95 days. the minimum cost for repair is 85.00. taking the total cost over 300.00 in the first year.
Summary: I generally expect a product I pay $250.00 for to operate for longer than three months and if it does not I expect the company that provided it to ...
Summary: I generally expect a product I pay $250.00 for to operate for longer than three months and if it does not I expect the company that provided it to provide a little more back up than 3 months. I understand I should have looked closer at the warranty however samsung has generally been better than that.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Worked great for 2 weeks...then failed
by poochz11 on July 7, 2009
Pros: The picture quality of this unit was great, and super easy to set up.
Cons: The unit broke down and stopped playing BD after 2 weeks. It would begin playing movies, and about 30 minutes into the movie, would start skipping and eventually stop playing. Happened with 3 different Blu ray movies.
Summary: If the machine would keep working, the included items such as netflix and pandora, as well as the video quality make it worthwile. When I returned the unit to the ...
Summary: If the machine would keep working, the included items such as netflix and pandora, as well as the video quality make it worthwile. When I returned the unit to the store (within 30 days of purchase) the sales person in the home theatre area said that many of these machines had been returned for the same reason. He recommended the LG machines (BD 370 or BD 390) or the Sony machines. Since I really enjoyed the Netflix application, I went with the 370. Picture quality isnt quite what the Samsung was (barely noticeable though) but it works and has the Netflix app.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Doesn't support DVD+R discs
by cinco777 on November 14, 2009
Pros: Played UP movie - picture and sound (optical connection to 5.1 Yamaha Rcvr) are great.
Cons: CNET review shows DVD+R supported. Not so. I need DVD+R for slide shows. Based on CNET review, I bought BD-P1600. Manual says DVD+R is not supported and phone call to Samsung confirmed that they do not support DVD+R. Returning unit this afternoon.
Summary: Picture and sound are great but can't keep unit since it doesn't support playing DVD+R discs and I have over 50 slide shows (vacation photos for last ...
Summary: Picture and sound are great but can't keep unit since it doesn't support playing DVD+R discs and I have over 50 slide shows (vacation photos for last seven years) written to DVD+R discs. Didn't get to try the Netflix movie streaming but liked the clear instructions for making it work.
This is a Monday, 11/16, update. I didn't return my BD-P1600 because it doesn't play DVD+R format discs (all my vacation slide shows). I decided to keep my Sony DVD player to play my slideshows. Both players are now connected to my TV.
Updated on Nov 16, 2009
I am network connected via cable. I updated my firmware via the front USB port. I'm very pleased with the performance of Netflix, Pandora, and YouTube. Blu-ray Instant Viewing via Netflix delivers an awesome HD quality video and the sound via my Yamaha receiver (optical connection) is great. My new rating for my BD-P1600 is now 4 Stars - not 2. It would be 5 stars if it had DVD+R support.
My first Blu-ray disc is the movie "UP" and I couldn't be more pleased with its video quality and sound on my Panasonic Plaza TV and Yamaha Receiver.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Nice player --- too many pitfalls
by Share_the_news on September 24, 2009
Pros: This player was great in both quality and functionality. I loved the ability to stream netflix videos onto our LCD TV.
Cons: Automatic firmware updates can break the entire player and require an estimated $100 in repair costs after the first three months are up. Samsung provides no other option for such a dicey setup in updating firmware.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Slcik design, Lousy Controls, Buggy
by zephyros9 on September 19, 2009
Pros: I personally like the slick design, comes with YouTube, Wireless Adapter and Netflix and TiVO compatible.
Cons: Machine is buggy, reaction time from pressing a button on the remote to the machine performing that request is super slow, when FF-warding, it will suddenly slow down and picture will stop, unit shuts down automatically only some of the time.
Summary: There HAVE to be better players out there
Summary: There HAVE to be better players out there
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A horrible product
by yulsman on August 22, 2009
Pros: Fine image quality ? when the player was working.
Cons: When I tried updating the firmware, the player froze and now will not work at all. And the machine has been slow and balky ever since I bought it.
Summary: Do yourself a favor and buy from another, more reliable manufacturer. I've never had problems with SONY or Panasonic products. In this case, I will not be repairing my ...
Summary: Do yourself a favor and buy from another, more reliable manufacturer. I've never had problems with SONY or Panasonic products. In this case, I will not be repairing my Samsung player because it will cost almost as much to fix as to buy a decent Panasonic Blu-ray player.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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2nd failure in two weeks
by tprottsm on August 6, 2009
Pros: It was great to have Netflix and Pandora while it lasted.
Cons: The first player only lasted two days. The second player lasted a while longer... until about 2 days after I allowed the firmware update over the network.
Summary: I was perfectly happy with the player until the first one failed. I called customer support and they said the only option was to return it. I exchanged it at ...
Summary: I was perfectly happy with the player until the first one failed. I called customer support and they said the only option was to return it. I exchanged it at Best Buy, where I bought it, (thank you Best Buy for your easy exchange), only to have the second player fail after allowing the firmware update. I wish Samsung customer service had been as informative as the cnet customer reviews. I'll be sure to do my research here as I decide whether there is another model out there to buy after I return the Samsung. I won't be exchanging for another one with the same problem.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: BD-P1600/XAA
- Description: Immerse yourself in blu-ray brilliance with the BD-P1600 blu-ray player. It delivers the sharpest images possible and highest quality audio. Want more entertainment? You can also stream movies and music with Netflix and Pandora and enjoy special interactive features with BD-Live 2.0. Sleek and ultra-slim, the BD-P1600 is the missing component to your home entertainment ensemble.
General
- Component type Blu-ray player
- Form factor Tabletop
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 17 in x 7.8 in x 2.1 in
- Weight 4.9 lbs
Network & Internet Multimedia
- Connectivity Ethernet
- Internet Streaming Services Netflix
Blu-ray
- Media Type DVD+R,
BD-ROM,
BD-R,
BD-RE,
CD-R,
DVD,
CD,
DVD+RW,
DVD-R,
CD-RW,
DVD-RW - BD profiles Profile 2.0 (BD-Live)
- Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
- Built-in Audio Decoders Dolby Digital,
Dolby Digital Plus,
Dolby True-HD,
DTS decoder,
DTS-HD High Resolution,
DTS-HD Master Audio - Media Load Type Tray
- Upscaling Yes ( Up to 1080p )
- Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-2,
H.264,
VC-1 - Supported Digital Audio Standards WMA,
MP3 Blu-ray Features
- Parental lock Yes
- Additional features Progressive scanning ,
JPEG photo playback Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Dynamic Range 100 dB
- Digital Audio Format Dolby Digital output,
DTS digital output - Signal-To-Noise Ratio 110 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion 0.003 %
Connections
- Connector type 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear,
1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear,
1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear,
1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear,
1 x Network ( RJ-45 ) - Rear,
1 x USB - Rear,
1 x USB - Rear Remote Control
- Type Universal remote control - Infrared
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Operational 30 Watt
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year,
Limited warranty - Labor - 90 days Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width 20.2 in
- Depth 12.3 in
- Height 7.6 in
- Weight 6.4 lbs
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Samsung
- Address:
105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 - Phone: 1-800-726-7864
- Fax: 1-973-601-6001
