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Excellent image quality on Blu-ray movies ; Netflix and Pandora streaming ; speedy load times and... (cnet.com)
Fast start-up. Supports Netflix and Pandora multimedia streaming. Updated remote and menus (pcmag.com)
alaTest Review Summary for Samsung BD-P1600
We have collected and analyzed 16 expert reviews and 117 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 78/100 and users rate it 66/100. The average review date is July 28, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 109562 reviews from other DVD Players. The alaScore™ for this product is 95/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 19, 2009.
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133 reviews
November, 2009
16 Experts
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Expert Reviews (16)
Samsung BD-P1600
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
Design marred by an annoying flip-down panel ; Wi-Fi dongle is very expensive
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.
Photo gallery: Samsung BD-P1600 Samsung was the first manufacturer with a...
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Samsung BD-P1600
Since entering the Blu-ray disc player game three years ago, Samsung has upped the ante with each subsequent generation by improving performance, adding extra features, and lowering prices. The BD-P1600 ($299.99 list) continues this trend as Samsung's ...
Fast start-up. Supports Netflix and Pandora multimedia streaming. Updated remote and menus
Add-on memory required for BD-Live support. Minor BD Live compatibility issue
The Samsung BD-P1600 is a capable Blu-ray player that features a compelling selection of multimedia streaming abilities.
The BD-P1600 ($299.99 list) continues this trend as Samsung's most affordable...
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Samsung BD-P1600
Experience the Blu-ray difference with the Samsung BD-P1600. Enjoy incredibly detailed images and brilliant color in full high definition 1080p resolution. In addition to a fantastic...
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User Reviews (117)
"Two machines + Two failures / Two weeks = Awful"
The first BD-P1600 we had installed in our ne...
Netflix and Pandora support. Nice picture while it lasted
Abysmal reliability, dangerously buggy firmware upgrades
"Doesn't support DVD+R discs"
Picture and sound are great but can't keep un...
Played UP movie - picture and sound (optical connection to 5.1 Yamaha Rcvr) are great
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
"Most unreliable product, poor customer service"
Poor Customer service response. Samsung refus...
Has pandora internet radio and netflix
Defective mother board causing the unit to heat rapidly and pose a fire hazard
Manufacturer's 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.
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