Samsung BD-P2550

The Samsung BD-P2550 is a Blu-ray player released in late August 2008 with an MSRP of $499.99 as a follow-up to the Samsung BD-P2400 from 2007. The new player adds 7.1 analog outputs, and the popular Silicon Optix HQV video processor. The included Ethernet port allows this player, along with the October release of the Samsung BD-P2500, to stream Netflix movies over the Web. Like almost all Blu-ray players, this will upconvert standard DVDs to 1080p output over its HDMI port. It also features a USB port for playing media and firmware upgrades.

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Samsung BD-P2550 1
MSRP $499.99
Release date August, 2008
Brand Samsung
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
4 reviews
79
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mixed
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3 positive
0 mixed
1 negative

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Pros:
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7.1 analog pre-outs
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Supports Netflix streaming
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Ethernet and USB 2.0 connectivity
+2agreedisagree

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Ability to upgrade firmware
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Built-in Dolby TrueHD decoding
+1agreedisagree

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BD-Live actually works! I had the Sony BDP-s350 before this and the BD-Live feature always told me that my harddrive was full, when in reality I never used it. BD-Live and LG-Live work perfectly with this player.
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First Samsung player to have the Silicon Optix HQV video processor
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No dts HD-MA high definition audio decoding even though it can decode Dolby TrueHD
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Firmware update required for DTS HD MA support
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Freezes unpredictably and intermittently when watching blu-ray movies. This happens even when discs are new and being played for the first time and after firmware upgrades current and lens cleaned with wind-funnel disc.
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Features

  • Upconverting Blu-ray disc player
  • Silicon Optix HQV video processor
  • 7.1 analog pre-outs
  • Built-in high-definition audio decoding (Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus)
  • Outputs: 1 x component video, 1 x composite video, 1 x HDMI, 1 x stereo audio, 1 x optical digital audio, 1 x 7.1-channel analog output
  • streams Netflix video content via the Web
  • connectivity: Ethernet and USB 2.0
  • release date: late August, 2008
  • MSRP: $499.99

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Samsung BD-P2550

• Samsung BD-P2550 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player

• BD-P2550 Blu-ray Disc Player

UPC: 036725608016

EAN: 036725608016

MPN: BD-P2550

Competitors

Samsung BD-P2550 is ranked 1st among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Blu-Ray Players »
Sony BDP-S550

Sony BDP-S550

MSRP  $400.00    Released  October, 2008
Pros
  • Profile 2.0 support with BD-Live
  • 7.1 DTS HD-MA and Dolby TrueHD decoding
  • 7.1 analog audio outputs
Cons
  • slow loading
  • Flash memory is NOT onboard, a 1Gb USB stick is included in the package
  • Not as much value as a PS3
ProSCORE
10 reviews
90
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Panasonic DMP-BD50

Panasonic DMP-BD50

MSRP  $500.00    Released  July, 2008
Pros
  • Profile 2.0 / BD-Live compliant
  • Decodes high-definition audio formats
  • 5.1 Analog pre-outs
Cons
  • Expensive @ $700 - the S550 is expected to retail for $500
  • Competition has 7.1 analog pre-outs
ProSCORE
2 reviews
67
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vote Samsung BD-P2550 100% vs. vote Panasonic DMP-BD50 0%

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Comments

1.  avatar dakalvia said:

Futureshop.ca selling this for $399.99
Jan 07, 2009 5:00pm
2.  avatar simplemind46 said:

Bought this in 12/2008. A month or two later, started experiencing problems with brand-new blu ray discs freezing for a moment and then resuming--stop/start, stop/start. Figured it would be fixed through firmware. Wasn't. Samsung has horrible customer service policy--expects you to pay for shipping to/from and for labor after initial 3 month period.

Don't buy Samsung blu ray players. The company thinks you and I are chumps!
Jun 09, 2009 1:48pm
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Reviews

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Erik

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October 23, 2008
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ProSCORE
86
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6 pros
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 7.1 analog pre-outs
  • Supports Netflix streaming
  • Ethernet and USB 2.0 connectivity
  • Ability to upgrade firmware
  • Built-in Dolby TrueHD decoding
  • First Samsung player to have the Silicon Optix HQV video processor

Cons

  • No dts HD-MA high definition audio decoding even though it can decode Dolby TrueHD

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SM0R3S

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February 16, 2009
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ProSCORE
80
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4 pros
1 con
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 7.1 analog pre-outs
  • Supports Netflix streaming
  • Ethernet and USB 2.0 connectivity
  • Ability to upgrade firmware

Cons

  • No dts HD-MA high definition audio decoding even though it can decode Dolby TrueHD

Competitors

SM0R3S prefers Samsung BD-P2550 over Sony BDP-S550, Panasonic DMP-BD50
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simplemind46

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June 9, 2009
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ProSCORE
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0 pros
1 con
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • Freezes unpredictably and intermittently when watching blu-ray movies. This happens even when discs are new and being played for the first time and after firmware upgrades current and lens cleaned with wind-funnel disc.

Comments

"Bought this in 12/2008. A month or two later, started experiencing problems with brand-new blu ray discs freezing for a moment and then resuming--stop/start, stop/start. Figured it would be fixed through firmware. Wasn't. Samsung has horrible customer service policy--expects you to pay for shipping to/from and for labor after initial 3 month period.

Don't buy Samsung blu ray players. The company thinks you and I are chumps!"
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Gregory D Foster

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May 22, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
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1 pro
0 cons
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • BD-Live actually works! I had the Sony BDP-s350 before this and the BD-Live feature always told me that my harddrive was full, when in reality I never used it. BD-Live and LG-Live work perfectly with this player.

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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sh0rty

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April 8, 2009
ProSCORE
50
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1 pro
1 con

Pros

  • 7.1 analog pre-outs

Cons

  • Firmware update required for DTS HD MA support

Competitors

sh0rty prefers Samsung BD-P2550 over Sony BDP-S550, Panasonic DMP-BD50
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