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The Samsung BD-P2500 is an interactive Blu-Ray disc player. It features a full 1080p high definition resolution and Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 channel analog surround sound; not to mention the additional support for Dolby TrueHD sound. This player incorporates a network to BD Live through an ethernet connection and has 1GB onboard memory for firmware and product upgrades, and also includes a USB 2.0 port. It contains all the necessary outputs; HDMI, Composite video outputs, Component video outputs, S-Video, Coaxial analog and digital, Optical Digital Audio outputs, and analog audio outputs. Many other Blu-Ray players with the same functionality and features cost nearly double the price or more. This product will be released sometime in October, 2008 with an MSRP of $399.
MSRP $399.00
Release date October, 2008
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Features
- Video
- Full 1080p HD with 24fps playback
- xvYCC Deep Color
- 10 bit/ 108MHz digital to analog conversion
- Silicon Optix HQV video processing engine for upscaling of standard DVDs to 1080p
- Supports VC-1/ MPEG-2/ H.264 video formats
- Can playback discs in the following formats: BD-ROM, BD-RE, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, AVCHD and audio CDs
- Audio
- Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD audio support.
- True 7.1 analog audio outputs
- 24bit/ 192 kHz digital to analog conversion
- 1GB internal flash memory for BD Live.
- Compatible with BD Live 2.0, and Profile 1.1 and 1.0 bonus views.
- Sleek glossy black design
- release date: October, 2008
- price: 499.99 (MSRP)
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Samsung BD-P2500
• Samsung BD-P2500 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player
• BD-P2500 Blu-ray Player
UPC: 036725608009
EAN: 036725608009
MPN: BD-2500
Competitors
Samsung BD-P2500 is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.
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MSRP $599.99
Released July, 2009
Pros
- Decodes all high-definition audio formats (dts HD-MA, TrueHD)
- Profile 2.0 capable
- ABT 2010 video processor
Cons
- No WiFi
- No streaming features (no Netflix, Pandora)
- flimsy disk tray
Samsung BD-P2500
0%
vs.
Oppo BDP-83
100%
MSRP $399.95
Released March, 2009
Pros
- 7.1 analog outputs
- profile 2.0
- upconverts SD and HD signals to full 1080p
Cons
- no built-in memory
- DTS HD MA ESSENTIAL does not include the following legacy DTS formats: DTS 96/24, ES, ES Matrix, and Neo:6. These DVD Audio Codec's can not be decoded internaly on this machine. (important if using analog output, will be bitstreamed to AVR if using digital connection)
- Slow startup and load times. (comp. to PS3 and some of the other 2009 Stand alone BD models)
Samsung BD-P2500
50%
vs.
Panasonic DMP-BD80
50%
MSRP $1,199.00
Released August, 2008
Pros
- High definition audio bitstream output (Dolby TrueHD, dts HD-MA)
- 5.1 analog pre-outs
- Gold-plated connectors
Cons
- No BD-Live
- No Ethernet port
- Can't upgrade the firmware
Samsung BD-P2500
vs.
Yamaha BD-S2900
MSRP $399.99
Released October, 2008
Pros
- 7.1 analog outputs do not require an expensive receiver for users to enjoy full surround
- Profile 2.0 capable
- good option for those with older high quality receivers
Cons
- better to get the cheaper BD35 if you have a receiver
- better to spend the extra money on a receiver upgrade
- Bluray is still too expensive
Samsung BD-P2500
vs.
Panasonic DMP-BD55
MSRP $400.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- upscales DVDs to 1080p
- high end, stylish and modern appearance
- decodes high-definition audio - dts HD MA, Dolby TrueHD
Cons
- only profile 1.1
- no multichannel analog audio outputs
- expensive considering the complete lack of features
Samsung BD-P2500
100%
vs.
Onkyo DV-BD606
0%
MSRP $499.00
Released November, 2008
The Sherwood BDP-6003 is the higher-end model of Sherwoods other version; the BDP-5003. The BD-6003 offers an ethernet port for BD-Live (Profile 2.0) support. The BDP-6003 provides full 1080p/ 60 Hz and 24Hz HD video output and 192KHz/ 24-bit audio DACs. The device also includes a front panel USB 2.0 port, Toslink digital audio...
Samsung BD-P2500
vs.
Sherwood BDP-6003
MSRP $299.95
Released November, 2008
Pros
- affordable price
- 1080p playback at 24 or 60 fps
- upscales DVDs
Cons
- does not include advanced profile 2.0 features
Samsung BD-P2500
vs.
Sherwood BDP-5003
MSRP $699.00
Released May, 2008
The Sharp BD-HP50 is a 1080p Profile 1.1 blu-ray player with the ability to upscale DVDs to 1080p. It features HDMI 1.3, allowing for 7.1 channel audio and has built-in decoding of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD audio. It also is capable of 5.1 audio via analog output. The BD-HP50 is compatible with MPEG-2, MPEG-2-HD,...
Samsung BD-P2500
vs.
Sharp BD-HP50
MSRP $749.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- upconverts and deinterlaces standard definition DVDs
- 7.1 analog output for older non-HDMI compatible receivers
Cons
- very expensive compared to other bluray players
- doesn't come with Profile 2.0 capabilities
Samsung BD-P2500
vs.
Denon DVD-1800BD
MSRP $1,999.99
Released November, 2008
Pros
- profile 2.0 capable (1GB onboard storage for downloaded content)
- full 1080/60p and 24p HD output, 14-bit video processing
- 24bit audio DAC
Cons
- extremely expensive
- latest profile enhancements are gimmicks
Samsung BD-P2500
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Sony BDP-S5000ES
MSRP $299.95
Released October, 2008
Pros
- Profile 2.0 support
- firmware updates through network or SDHC card
- fairly inexpensive
Cons
- no 7.1 analog outputs
- Bluray is still too expensive
- Profile 2.0 is garbage
Samsung BD-P2500
vs.
Panasonic DMP-BD35
MSRP --
Released January, 2009
The Cambridge Audio BD640 is a high-end Blu-Ray player, and is Cambridge Audio's first jump into the BD market. The exterior design consists of a white paint to keep the device matching "the original studio masters". It features audio in Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD surround, and video in a 24fps progressive scan True...
Samsung BD-P2500
vs.
Cambridge Audio BD640
MSRP $349.00
Released April, 2008
Pros
- 1080p, 24 or 60p
- inexpensive compared to newer Blu-ray players
- profile 1.1 is all you need
Cons
- profile 1.1 only
- stereo analog out only
- coaxial digital out only
Samsung BD-P2500
vs.
Sylvania NB500SL9
MSRP $359.00
Released October, 2008
Pros
- streams movies from Netflix
- upconverts DVDs to 1080p
- profile 2.0 compatible
Cons
- No analog surround outputs
- still not worth the price
- Netflix streaming in standard-def only
Samsung BD-P2500
vs.
LG BD300
Reviews
October 10, 2008
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Pros
- True 7.1 analog audio sound
- Ethernet port, and 1GB flash memory for firmware updates
- Plenty of outputs for various connection choices
- BD Live support
- Half the price of competitors
Cons
- DTS-HD via only bitstream
- No IR ports
- DTS-HD HR only available through firmware update
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Pros
- True 7.1 analog audio sound
- Ethernet port, and 1GB flash memory for firmware updates
- Able to stream Netflix movies
Cons
- DTS-HD via only bitstream
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