Samsung BD-D8500A

Freeview HD, PVR functions, 3D pictures, BBC iPlayer

Single Freeview tuner, 2D-to-3D conversion, no multichannel 7.1 outputs

The high price and heavyweight size will put many off, but this 3D Blu-ray player-cum-HDD recorder’s combination of unusual features make it a niche product extraordinaire. Top quality 3D is the icing on an enticing high-end package that marries BBC...

Abundant features ; Attractive new GUI ; Picture erformance ; Smart Hub and slick networking features

Slightly sluggish oeration ; Can't record two channels

An amazingly extensive feature set and excellent user interface make the BD-D8500M a fantastic all-in-one set-top box, but the single-channel recording is disappointing.

Good 3D Blu-ray playback ; Spacious hard drive ; Access to Smart Hub Internet TV and apps portal

Slow disc-loading times ; Key functionality disabled during recording to hard drive ; Component output restricted to standard-def images

Samsung's BD-D8500M is an attractively specified deck, albeit one with enough foibles to warrant pause for thought. Its inability to multitask when recording rather undermines the all-in-one convenience pitch, and its generally bumpy media performance...

Lengthy feature list ; Excellent Internet and DLNA functionality ; Blu-ray & HD channel picture quality

Sluggish in operation ; Smart Hub needs more catch-up TV content ; Can?t record two channels simultaneously

All things considered, the BD-D8500 is a mind-blowing product. Few Blu-ray players can match its staggeringly generous range of features, which includes Freeview HD recording, built-in Wi-Fi, 3D playback and easy-to-use networking tools. Most...

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This is a superb value purchase. The Blu Ray and DVD upscaling is amazing. The recordings from Freeview are also excellent. Ignore what some people say about recordings overlaping and not working - you can input recordings manually and put a minutes...

The instruction manual is not very clearly written and it takes a little practice to get used to some of the functions. Some are not as logical as they could be, but its not a major issue

Very good results, without it would not be able to receive digital tv due to poor signal

The instuction book is not easy to use,very confusing

easy to set up and use, stylish looking, so far it's done everything I want it to

can't seem to get 4OD, when I try and use the internet search function it doesn't help. Better instructions on this function would be beneficial however there is a helpline phone number which I plan to try