Samsung BD-P1600

• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 42 reviews
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• 6 stars

  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'...

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  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.

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  9 out of 11 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 4 stars

  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, ...

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  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.

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  5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 3 stars

  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 ...

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  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.

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  4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 10 stars

  Samsung Blu-ray player rules

  by johnnydk on April 17, 2009

  Pros: Netflix and Pandora Streaming and fast loading. Samsung is as always the best Blu-ray player in the market. I recommend you to check out http://www.squidoo.com/best-blu-ray-player for information best and cheapest Blu-ray players.

  Cons: I can't think of one

  Summary: I would like to recommend Samsung for everyone.

  Summary: I would like to recommend Samsung for everyone.

  4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  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 ...

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  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.

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  4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 5 stars

  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 ...

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  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.

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  3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 10 stars

  Great Design

  by farts_are_funny on July 20, 2009

  Pros: Disagree with the reviewer's view that front panel is a design flaw. The front panel is very appealing for those that rate aesthetics in the home. Looks great in my loungeroom and using the unit with a front panel is no hassle at all.

  Cons: Haven't found any yet. I'm still smiling everytime I look at it. :)

  Summary: This is my first Blu Ray player and it operates beautifully. Very happy with the load times and general aesthetics of the front panel design.

  Summary: This is my first Blu Ray player and it operates beautifully. Very happy with the load times and general aesthetics of the front panel design.

  3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 1 stars

  Unit failed in 1 day

  by on April 24, 2009

  Pros: nothing good

  Cons: Unit failed in 1 day during playing my 1 bluray movie and if you call Sansumg they will repair this lemon...........no change for a brand new one.No Way,!!!

  Summary: I'm not sure if I like the flip down front pannel....it not so nicelook.

  Summary: I'm not sure if I like the flip down front pannel....it not so nicelook.

  2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 4 stars

  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 ...

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  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.
  
  Updated on Nov 16, 2009

  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.
  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.

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  1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 1 stars

  Most unreliable product, poor customer service

  by gadhad on October 28, 2009

  Pros: Has pandora internet radio and netflix

  Cons: Defective mother board causing the unit to heat rapidly and pose a fire hazard.

  Summary: Poor Customer service response. Samsung refuses to acknowledge selling a defective product. Product broke less than two months after purchase. Heats up quickly, fire hazard. Tech said had defective mother ...

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  Summary: Poor Customer service response. Samsung refuses to acknowledge selling a defective product. Product broke less than two months after purchase. Heats up quickly, fire hazard. Tech said had defective mother board. But customer service said the replacement part is free but that they would charge me $90 for labor and $20 for shipping which is more than half of the price I paid for the unit. Definitely not a good deal.

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  1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

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