EngadgetHD has reviewed the Samsung BD-P1500 and it looks like it’s a solid Blu-ray player that has some new features over its predecessor. However, one of the main complaint is that the BD-P1500 still isn’t a full-featured player and lacks new features such as BD-Live and DTS-HD MA. At the same price as the PS3, they don’t see how this standalone player has any advantages over Sony’s multifaceted console unless it can be found on sale. So if you’re looking for a good standalone player and can do without BD-Live and DTS-HD MA, then the Samsung BD-P1500 is right for you.
[EngadgetHD]
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I stopped by the Los Angeles Wal-Mart last night to see if I could find the Funai NB500 Blu-ray player that was spotted in stores yesterday. I didn’t find any but did stumble across the Samsung BD-P1500 $348.88 sticker price. Samsung previously announced it would be available in June after delays to add BD Live. The Samsung BD-P1500 comes with BD Profile 1.1 Bonus View and Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TruHD and DTS-HD High resolution. At $348.88 it looks like it’s worth the $50 upgrade over the Funai NB500. It’s also been spotted at a San Diego store so it shouldn’t be long until its available at every location.
UPDATE: May 14 Went to Best Buy in West Los Angeles and saw one on display (pictured above) so I asked the manager if there were any in stock. He checked the computer and said the district warehouse had 701 on hand. They get deliveries on Tuesdays and Fridays and even told me I’d be able to pick one up for $399 Friday or Saturday if I paid for it today.
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