Customers appreciate the excellent picture quality and ease of use of this Blu-ray player, frequently praising its simple setup and 3D capabilities. While some users found the web browser difficult to use and experienced issues with HDMI input compatibility, many consider it a great value for its price and features.
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Pros mentioned:
3d, Picture quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very pleased
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Overall this is a great player. It has excellent picture and sound quality, the 3D is as good as any other top player these days, and it's relatively quiet.
There are only a couple issues I've noticed. First is that every now and then it'll throw up a network connection error and won't let me access any of the apps. So far I haven't had any trouble getting the signal back. It just requires unplugging the unit for a minute or two and plugging it back in. This could be an issue for some, but since I'm using one of the plugs in the back of my receiver to power it, I simply turn the receiver off and it gives me the same result. I've never had this NOT regain the connection.
The only other thing is that sometimes it takes the unit a minute to start up. I have the fast start up enabled and sometimes it comes up immediately (within a second or 2) but sometimes it takes it about 30-45 seconds. I'm not sure what the reason is behind this. I haven't payed enough attention to identify any particular pattern or causative factors.
Oh, and one other thing I noticed while watching 3D movies with my deaf cousin is that in some shots the subtitles are ghosting. It looks like the images aren't layered correctly. I'm not sure if this is an issue with the player or my tv or if it's an inherent problem with subtitles in 3D movies. It only happens in certain types of shots and only a few times per movie, but it has happened each time I've used subtitles on a 3D movie. They are still readable, so it doesn't hurt the watchability of the movies. It's just a little annoying.
Overall, even with these few issues I'd still very much recommend this player to anyone based on the sound and picture quality and the fact that none of the issues above actually hurt the usability of the player very much.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Cons mentioned:
Web browser
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
After trying several streamers, found a good one!
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Purchased my first HD TV (Samsung) and wanted to use one remote for streamer and TV, so bought a lower end Samsung streamer. It did not produce good picture sharpness and had jittery motion. Took it back and bought the next model up from Samsung. Had the same issue with quality and some freezing problems. Kept returning the various models and even tried a Vizio streamer until I got to this one. Practically true HD quality picture. It comes with a price tag and web browser is too difficult to realistically use. Have to use the arrow keys on the remote to move the cursor in the web browser. Way too slow to be able to navigate between pages and scroll the window.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Features
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing DVD player. Has lots of bells & whistles.
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I do lots of research before I buy any piece of electronics. I'm almost over cautious. Spent 1 hr talking to specialist prior to making decision. I have a top of line smart Samsung TV and wanted a DVD player to match my TV.
5 stars across the board for Samsung. I can't tell you how easy everything has been. It's very advanced and lots of extra toys to play with. Need to make time to learn how to fully utilize my player. I recommend this player to everybody even if you do not own a Samsung TV.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Top of the line Samsung blu-ray player for 2012.
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Great player for my new Samsung TV! Great picture, easy install, link with TV. Since my Samsung TV has all apps and wireless N, I'll use it and not the blu-ray player for those features (such as Netflix).
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Features
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Best that I have seen for the Price
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I have own many DVD players and now four Blu-ray players. For the cost it really surprised me how many features, from extra inputs to self updating from the Internet, this units has. Plus it works smartly with my Samsung Tv, so I only need the one remote.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Picture quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
good value
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Overall great picture quality and relatively easy to use. Only drawback for me was the Blockbuster issue. Although the App says it works on this model Samsung Blu-ray - it doesn't
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Picture quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
This is a great unit for the price
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I will recommend this unit because once it set up, it is very easy to operate and the picture is great. Please read the instuctions very carefully before attempting setup. If you fail the set-up the first time, do not get discouraged, try again. Then enjoy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Blu-Ray
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Great picture , easy to use, Slot loading , fast load times
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
3d
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A DEFINITE must have...
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This 3D BlueRay player should be in everyones list. The colors come through so clear in a 3D or a BlueRay movie..I was also amazed with the sleek design. It's so fabulous i purchased one for my good friend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Overall good product.
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Overall nice player. Setup was a little confusing due to a firmware update that was required which caused the unit to restart. After restart the unit would not play the blue ray disc i put in until i restarted it again. After that i have had no problems.
The load times are very quick compared to others I've seen. The picture quality is nice, and the features are abundant. Built in WiFi is nice and easy to set up.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
3d
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Blue Ray
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Great little Blu ray player with all the apps (Netflix etc)
Because there is no tray just place the disc into the slot and it eats it.
I selected this player as the new TV was 3D but the receiver I run all the HDMI cables to does not support 3D, So the receivers HDMI output plugs in this blue HDMI in port which will pass the data through even when it's off, and then to the TV - so I can watch 3D BLU rays and still have a minimal amount of input switching between all the devices.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Blu-Ray Player
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This was my first Blu-Ray player purchase and I couldn't be more satisfied with the unit. I bought Samsung as I have a Samsung LCD TV and soundbar and was trying to maximize my chances for the player to seamlessly integrate with the TV functionality. The picture is stunning. One of the best sub-$200 electronic purchases I have ever made. If you're disappointed with this unit there's simply no pleasing you..
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for picture.
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I love this Samsung 3D WI-FI Built - in Blu-Ray Player. Definitely worth it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Features
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to use
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Nice quality Blu-Ray player that is simple to use with the auto switching when a disc is inserted. Many nice smart features make this a good choice.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Picture quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
very easy to use and set up. great picture
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great picture, easy to use. obviously apps work better with a wired connection
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Blue Ray player.
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I have this hooked up to my home theater system. Samsung 8000 series TV. When you turn on this unit the TV and sound system set themselves to the right input or output via "Anynet" Works great with a great picture.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Hdmi input
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Has potential
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Liked almost everything about it, but I still returned it. For most users, it will probably do everything you want, and more. If you want the audio to play through a stereo surround system, look elsewhere. The audio syncs fine if connected directly to a tv, but it will not sync when connected to a stereo receiver using toslink. Sound and picture are good, just not in sync despite trying to adjust every parameter.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
i like it a lot. loads fast too.
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excluding the set up and signing up for and setting up the additional samsung apps with keyboard on screen was horrible and worst ever. they should provide a keyboard. if you enter the wrong button everything you had put in is erased. it took me about 10 times over an hour just to register for an account online. should allow you to have a computer link on your pc.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best 3-D Blue Ray I've seen
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The player was the easies piece of electronics I have ever installed. It came out of the box, plugged in, the set up screens came up, and once answered it asked me to insert a disc to play.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
great product for the money
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everything works great. the only weak point was the internet browser. very slow and clumsy, but this was the only weak point.