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Samsung BD-C5500
$180.00
Released March, 2010
The Pros:WiFi ready with dongle sold separately. Redesigned on screen menu. Samsung Apps compatible - allows for interactive media / Internet applications for use with popular services such as Netflix, Pandora, YouTube, etc...
The Cons:No built-in WiFi and the expansion dongle costs a lot ($80). Slow to use compared to other entry-level competitors. Not 3D capable.
The Samsung BD-C5500 is the cheapest model in the line of Blu-ray Disc players announced at CES2010. It is the entry-level player made for consumers who want the basic Blu-ray Disc playback and "Internet@TV" applications which are only available on the higher end models, such as the BD-C6500 or the BD-C7500.
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Also has access to the "Internet@TV" applications, the Samsung BD-C5500 is Wi-Fi ready and can be connected with the purchase of an optional USB piece. The model is an energy efficient model, offering reduced power consumption when compared to the other, more expensive models which are packed with power consuming features.
Features
- Entry-level player
- Blu-ray disc playback
- Wi-Fi ready
- "Internet@TV" apps Netflix etc.
- Reduced power consumption
- Eco-friendly
- High performance
- Affordable option
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Pros & Cons
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WiFi ready with dongle sold separately
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redesigned on screen menu
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Samsung Apps compatible - allows for interactive media / Internet applications for use with popular services such as Netflix, Pandora, YouTube, etc...
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affordable entry-level cost
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good remote - ergonomic, no longer glossy like previous generation remotes from Samsung
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no built-in WiFi and the expansion dongle costs a lot ($80)
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slow to use compared to other entry-level competitors
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slow to boot up with no quick-start (always on) functionality
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