| Region code Areas | | | | are for. |
| The multi-region version plays all REGION A And B | | | | However, the people complaining it isn't 1.1 or 2.0 (no |
| Blu-Ray Disc movies on any TV with HDMI input. | | | | BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player is 2.0 yet) should stop. |
| A/1North America, Central America, South America, | | | | Nowhere in the description does it say this BD-P1400 |
| Japan, Taiwan, North Korea, South Korea, Hong Kong, | | | | Blu-Ray Disc Player is supposed to be 1.1. If you want |
| and Southeast Asia. | | | | to inform people there are updates coming and this |
| B/2Europe, Greenland, French territories, Middle East, | | | | BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player will not be able to |
| Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, plus all of Oceania. | | | | benefit, go ahead, but to say it is horrible and obsolete |
| C/3India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Mainland China, Pakistan, | | | | because of it being 1.0 is misleading. I have a feeling |
| Russia, Central, and South Asia. | | | | most people want to just watch the movie and would |
| Reviews of the BLU-RAY BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc | | | | rarely use the features of 1.1 (like picture in picture |
| Player (the is no difference in basic specifications for | | | | commentary). |
| the | | | | If that's you, this BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player is |
| Region A version and the Region A and B Multi-region | | | | perfect. If you need a 1.1 BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc |
| version so all reviews stand for both versions.): | | | | Player, get the panasonic. For me this one will work |
| It's good: Excellent image quality on Blu-ray movies; | | | | fine for the next couple of years while Blu-ray gets its |
| outstanding soundtrack support with onboard decoding | | | | act together and finalizes an emerging product. I hope |
| for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD High Resolution and | | | | those of you that have had problems were able to get |
| bitstream output for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD | | | | them resolved and can now enjoy the BD-P1400 |
| Master Audio; relatively low price compared to other | | | | Blu-Ray Disc Player as I do. |
| standalone Blu-ray BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player s; | | | | I have had no problem, and the multi-region version |
| Ethernet port for updating firmware. | | | | from Planet Omni will be even more incredible with the |
| MDOJ, | | | | Samsung BD-PBD-P1400. I just plugged it in, connected |
| My BD-P1400 arrived late yesterday! The firmware | | | | it to the internet and started the firmware upgrade |
| was updated last night via internet download and | | | | utility. After about 20 minutes, the firmware upgrade |
| burning a CD. First impressions: | | | | was successful and I played my first movie without a |
| Video - !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | | | | glitch. Every movie I've played since has also played |
| Audio - !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | | | | flawlessly. You can also upgrade the firmware by |
| FYI: There is no image or sound quality difference, or | | | | burning a CD or if you don't have internet, Samsung will |
| any other type of difference, in the USA Region A | | | | send it to you. |
| version of the multi-region Region A and B version of | | | | This product works just fine on blu-ray disks, also on |
| the Blu-ray BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player. | | | | non-European format DVDs, and on music CD-ROMs. |
| I have tried a regular DVD and one BRD so far and | | | | I have found no problem, and the multi-region version |
| am very pleased. Loadtimes are very acceptable. No | | | | from Planet Omni will be even more incredible with it. It |
| negatives from me on this unit so far. Willreport more | | | | even does a superior job of showing plain DVDs on |
| later when I get some of the more seemingly | | | | my 40" TV, where my previous DVD BD-P1400 |
| problematic BRDs. | | | | Blu-Ray Disc Player only would take up part of the |
| The BD-P1400 has classic Samsung style. The front of | | | | screen. |
| the unit is all glossy black, with a thin strip of silver along | | | | One clever and undocumented touch is that it seeks |
| the bottom. | | | | out the right TV input choice once a disk is inserted. It |
| Got my Samsung BD-P1400 last night and boy was I | | | | may help that the TV is also a Samsung. |
| excited!! Before this review, let me start by saying that | | | | I got this on Nov.30, 2007, and unlike what other |
| this is the first and only Blu-ray BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc | | | | reviewers have said, the BD-P1400 does start back |
| Player that I have owned and that I may not make | | | | where you stopped. Everything else looks and works |
| some of the comparisons you are looking for. If I don't, | | | | great. |
| just lemme know! I also want to say that I have NOT | | | | I'm editing this review on March 13, 2008, to reflect my |
| upgraded to the latest firmware yet as my modem is | | | | experience with the machine. It appears to me that |
| not near a TV. | | | | whether a DVD will start back where it stopped |
| Picture | | | | depends on how the DVD was manufactured, NOT |
| Excellent, duh...... inky blacks, great contrast, detail, | | | | on the BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player . Some DVDs, |
| everything you expect from Blu | | | | such as "LOST, Season 3", don't even have chapter |
| Design: Wonderful looking BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc | | | | scene makers on them, much less the ability to restart |
| Player , the best yet I think. Face is very open, not | | | | after a stop. |
| cluttered, and the piano gloss finish rocks. Good | | | | Some DVDs, such as "3:10 to Yuma", actually have |
| remote too. | | | | their own system for marking where you stop or |
| Load Times Wonderful. I have 5 movies so far and | | | | where you may want to go back to, but otherwise |
| they all loaded in approx. 15 seconds. Then there was | | | | require a restart from scratch. But some DVDs do |
| the new F4 Silver Surfer.... This is a BD+ title from Fox | | | | restart where stopped. |
| and many have had complaints about its load time. | | | | My chief complaint with Blu-Ray (not necessarily with |
| The BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player gave me no | | | | this BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player in particular) is that it |
| problem, and the multi-region version from Planet Omni | | | | takes FOREVER for a DVD to start up, then if you do |
| will be even more incredible. Let me say again that this | | | | have a DVD that won't restart from where it stopped, |
| is right out of the box, no firmware update yet! | | | | you have to go through the painfully long start-up again. |
| FYI: There is no image or sound quality difference, or | | | | I've learned to NEVER PAUSE a DVD, which causes |
| any other type of difference, in the USA Region A | | | | it to shut down the BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player |
| version of the multi-region Region A and B version of | | | | after a few minutes. Instead, I keep it going at 1/8 |
| the Blu-ray BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player. | | | | speed, then when I come back, I can easily back up to |
| Sound | | | | where I was -- a lot faster than a restart. |
| I have not played with the sound much as I don't have | | | | If there is a better BR BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player |
| my Onkyo TX-SR705 yet. I did notice that there is an | | | | anywhere near this price range, I haven't heard of it. |
| option to set the speakers from small to large in | | | | Now that HD DVD has died, I hope that DVD makers |
| analog 5.1 out mode. There are other discussions and | | | | will focus their attention on making BR DVDs work |
| reports of people getting full DTS-MA bitstream from | | | | more easily and FASTER. |
| this BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player (after firmware | | | | This is a great player. The only issue is the firmware |
| upgrade) on other threads and forums. I'm getting very | | | | upgrade. I used CD-R/RW burning method...easiest and |
| anxious to try this out! | | | | fastest. Burn *.iso image using nero burning rom |
| Others | | | | software. The instructions are in [...]/support. I have both |
| The rest of the stuff is pretty standard. 128x max | | | | HD-DVD and blu-ray. so far blu-ray is better. HD looks |
| forward, unit resumes same position in the movie even | | | | like upconverted DVD. Read the instructions carefully |
| after powered off, pretty good response times from | | | | i.e. the new Blu-ray "Live Free Die Hard" contains a |
| remote keys, etc. | | | | note letting you know the software upgrade may be |
| All in all, this is a dynamite BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc | | | | needed. |
| Player. With the firmware upgrade, this guy will do just | | | | Lastly, remember this is HDMI 1.3 compatible...so in |
| about anything that you can expect from a blu-ray | | | | order to use 1.3 capabilities, you need a cable and TV |
| BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player right now!! | | | | which is HDMI 1.3 compatible also....the picture is great. |
| In addition to Blu-ray discs, the Samsung BD-P1400 can | | | | Buy this BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player and upgrade |
| play standard-definition DVDs and CDs. | | | | the software right away. |
| FYI: There is no image or sound quality difference, or | | | | I have read and continue to see many complaints |
| any other type of difference, in the USA Region A | | | | about different blu-ray and hd-dvd BD-P1400 Blu-Ray |
| version of the multi-region Region A and B version of | | | | Disc Player s not working like people hoped. I can say |
| the Blu-ray BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player. | | | | that with this model I have had absolutely zero issues. |
| The BD-PBD-P1400's high-resolution soundtrack | | | | I am sure some people will write that it doesn't load this |
| support is excellent. It has onboard decoding for Dolby | | | | or doesn't do that, but it hasn't affected me. I have not |
| Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD High | | | | found a single disc that has not played perfectly. What |
| Resolution, which means it can output these | | | | people have to remember is that in this day and age |
| soundtracks either in PCM format over the HDMI | | | | everything is like a computer, you may have to update, |
| output or via the analog outputs. For newer receivers, | | | | it is part of life now, get over it. |
| the BD-P1400 also offers bitstream output for | | | | Will the manufacturers eventually get this flawless, |
| high-resolution soundtracks. So if you have a newer | | | | probably so but in the mean time I will be enjoying my |
| receiver with onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD | | | | movies now. If you are an early adopter like I am on |
| Master Audio decoding, you can set the BD-P1400 to | | | | technology then any issues you might run into will be |
| output audio over HDMI in encoded bitstream | | | | no big deal. The BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player is easy |
| format--letting your receiver do the decoding, rather | | | | to setup, easy to play and loads reasonably fast. Glad I |
| than the BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player. | | | | bought it and already thinking about a second one for |
| There should be absolutely no sound quality difference | | | | different room. |
| whether you let the receiver decode or the BD-P1400 | | | | Complete satisfaction with this product. Greatly |
| Blu-Ray Disc Player decode, but some AV fans just | | | | enhances my regular dvd's. I was really surprised |
| love seeing the "Dolby TrueHD" light on their new | | | | about this claim, but the Samsung does as advertised. |
| receiver. If you need a Code free Converting DVD | | | | The blu-ray disc audio is very good. Can't wait until |
| Disc Player for $79.95 Planet Omni also has that and | | | | hooking this up with my new surround system. |
| they come with 2 warranties. So far, I am really happy | | | | This product is money well spent for the viewing |
| with this purchase. I was not sure I made the right deal | | | | pleasure it gives. I highly recommend this product. |
| because of the negative reviews I read but bought it | | | | For its price this is a steal. The audio and video quality |
| anyway. | | | | here is great, the quality and selection of Blu-ray is top |
| I really don't know why people get upset when it only | | | | notch and you can be fairly confident you'll be getting |
| takes two minutes to get ready to play. I have used it | | | | blu-ray format movies made for you for years to |
| several times with Blu-Ray disks rented from Netflix | | | | come. One of the better options for a dedicated |
| with no problems. I am still waiting for the eight free | | | | BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player if you're not interested |
| movies. | | | | in the PS3. |
| Connectivity is also solid. There's an HDMI output | | | | Before deciding to purchase my Samsung BD-P1400 I |
| capable of carrying both 1080p video signals and | | | | studied many of these customer reviews and they |
| high-resolution audio. | | | | were very useful. I also read a dedicated AV Science |
| For high-def analog video, there's a component video | | | | forum online concerning this model BD-P1400 Blu-Ray |
| output (limited to 1080i), and there's an S-Video output | | | | Disc Player. First, all of the information and customer |
| and a composite output for standard-def output. (As | | | | reviews highlight the endemic problem that |
| with all DVD BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player s, there is | | | | implementation of newer Blu-Ray standards is |
| no DVD upscaling available via component video). On | | | | occurring gradually. Moreover, features are evolving, |
| the audio side, there's the aforementioned HDMI output, | | | | meaning that we are all taking some chances when |
| along with 5.1-channel analog outputs, both optical and | | | | we purchase any Blu-Ray BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc |
| coaxial digital audio outputs, and stereo analog outputs. | | | | Player (that is not a PS3). |
| Rounding out the connectivity is an Ethernet port, | | | | I personally have no interest whatsoever in owning a |
| which enables you to upgrade the firmware from the | | | | game console. Second, many of these reviews |
| Internet--a feature that's been common to HD DVD | | | | describe in conscientious detail the kinds of problems |
| Players, but very rare among Blu-ray BD-P1400 | | | | that people are having, as well as whether and how |
| Blu-Ray Disc Players. | | | | the problems have been overcome. This review adds |
| FYI: There is no image or sound quality difference, or | | | | data to that second category - practical problems. |
| any other type of difference, in the USA Region A | | | | When my BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player arrived the |
| version of the multi-region Region A and B version of | | | | very first thing I did was install the latest firmware |
| the Blu-ray BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player. | | | | downloaded from the Samsung web site. I suggest the |
| The BD-P1400 did a good job of rendering the opening | | | | method that uses a cd rather than a direct network |
| sequence of Star Trek: Insurrection, demonstrating its | | | | connection; in either case the manuals and web site |
| 2:3 pull-down prowess. Next up was Seabiscuit, and | | | | offer complete directions. Be sure to *confirm that the |
| the BD-P1400 did a solid job with the difficult | | | | update was successful* by restarting the BD-P1400 |
| introduction, with few to no jaggies on the black and | | | | Blu-Ray Disc Player , re-inserting the firmware cd, and |
| white photos. | | | | comparing the disk version to the installed version. |
| MDOJ, | | | | What problems have I had? In a month of watching |
| Just a quick update on the Samy BD-P1400. I have | | | | Netflix discs I have had not one single hiccup, not a |
| rented some BR's from Netflix and have really been | | | | single blue screen, no refusals to play any of the BDs |
| enjoying the BD-P1400 - how about you? All the | | | | or SD-DVDs that others have had problems with - I |
| techno mumbo jumbo aside, as far as I'm concerned | | | | have had *nothing but perfect performance*! True, |
| this is a great BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player. | | | | some of the other criticisms like slower controls are |
| I hope that the head dudes in charge of this forum will | | | | inherent to the technology. But my BD-P1400 Blu-Ray |
| make a sticky for the Samsung BD-P1400 - hint - hint! | | | | Disc Player has been flawless and my expectations |
| watching home movies here...not saving lives. | | | | have been significantly exceeded. Without hesitation, I |
| The Samsung is a REALLY good unit for the price. | | | | give my BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player five stars. |
| The multi-region version is just $849.95 from Planet | | | | Pros: My favorite feature, by far, is the 24 frame per |
| Omni and considering they use a double motherboard | | | | second output mode. Movies display exactly as they |
| specially imported which must cost a fortune plus the | | | | were intended - be that good or bad - and 'judder' in |
| intensive labor it's a real great bargain, IMHO. | | | | slowly-panned scenes is significantly improved |
| I was able to plug my unit directly into my modem with | | | | compared to 30 FPS. This alone, in my opinion, |
| a network cable (as per Samsungs directions in the | | | | warrants the relatively modest price tag. [In direct |
| user manual) and the BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player | | | | comparisons using my 50" plasma TV, the video |
| found it's new firmware and loaded it up without the | | | | quality of movies from the BD-P1400 at 24 FPS is |
| need for me to get on the computer, burn disks...etc. | | | | clearly superior to the same discs when played |
| Very cool. | | | | through advanced computer video cards that cost the |
| The Samsung has a great image and with the current | | | | same!] I also like the features and layout of the remote |
| update I can listen to DTS-HD Master Audio (Sony | | | | control, which doubles up to control my Samsung TV. |
| can't say that for twice the price!). | | | | Yes, these are basic features within the realm of |
| With the pace at which the technology is moving I think | | | | Blu-Ray, but they have been very capably |
| it is very difficult for a manufacturer to manufacture | | | | implemented. |
| these units, get them to market and have them totally | | | | Cons: My only nit-pick is that I would like a set-up |
| "current" with the new disk technology, (which is | | | | feature that allowed the audio and video outputs to be |
| changing daily), but Samsung has provided me with a | | | | delayed relative to each other by a selectable |
| unit that I can just plug into my modem and get an | | | | increment. This would allow perfect lip-sync when |
| update when they have it available. I think that is | | | | using older (i.e. slower) audio decoders/receivers that |
| AMAZING. | | | | are not HDMI 1.3 compliant. However, to my knowledge |
| A little patience and understanding can go a long way. | | | | this feature is not offered on *any* new Blu-ray |
| After all...it wasn't that long ago that when you bought | | | | BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player , since the HDMI 1.3 |
| an electronic component, you couldn't update it at all. I | | | | standard incorporates an automatic synchronization |
| am sure Samsung will come thru with an update soon. | | | | feature if all the components are HDMI 1.3 compatible. |
| I have not run into any disks I could not play as of yet. | | | | Maybe I've been lucky, but I have not had a single |
| Having never seen a 1200 in action, I can't help you - | | | | 'playability' issue using the latest build of the latest |
| but the BD-P1400 PQ is excellent, but that's what Blu is | | | | firmware. Based on this - 5 stars. |
| all about - right? | | | | Let's hope that Samsung will support this model well |
| I have tried several BD's from Netflix as well as a few | | | | into the future by further optimizing the operating |
| standard def DVD's. All were great. As far as the | | | | firmware, as needed. |
| handshake issue, I'm not really sure what that is.... and | | | | In brief: Outstanding picture quality---my wife and I say, |
| for the off, then play thing... why would you want to do | | | | even for stills, "Polaroid picture!", breathtaking. |
| that in a movie anyways? | | | | The unit has all the requisite connections. I play it |
| Great BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player, I couldn't be | | | | through a Yamaha av-tuner with 7.1 channels, via HDMI, |
| more happy I got the new BD-P1400 last week. | | | | but other connections are available. |
| returned the 1200 to get it. (plus 100 price difference in | | | | There is a simple blue-ringed on-off button, and a tray |
| my favor. PROS= the pic quality is by far the best I've | | | | open-close button; that's it on on-board controls. The |
| seen, even better then the panny I had. | | | | remote has several levels of sophistication: It is easy to |
| Controls are easy and setup just the same. I don't like | | | | find and use the power, pause-play-rewind-fast/slow |
| it loses the signal at the beginning of the discs. | | | | controls, those you will use 99% of the time. The |
| AUDIO= I am not able to use all the audio features due | | | | remote also provides movie menu controls (e.g., |
| to my ONKYO being a few years old. I have it setup | | | | language), player menu controls, and options for |
| with a digital optical cable, the sound is really excellent | | | | controlling other devices---learn to use them only if |
| except for the POPS I get every now and then. | | | | when you need them. There was absolutely no setting |
| As for the BD discs, POTC about 2 minutes, have had | | | | up to do---plug and play! Great neuro-ergonomics, i.e., |
| no problem, and the multi-region version from Planet | | | | intuitive ease of use. |
| Omni will be even more incredible, with any other BD | | | | In over three weeks of regular usage, we have noted |
| movies. I did notice that after I hit pause and went to hit | | | | some glitches, but it's not clear if it is the player itself or |
| play, the movie would play for a minute and then stop. I | | | | the emerging technology. Several times, the unit went |
| had to hit play again. No big deal. | | | | into "Stop" mode as if the button had been pushed; I |
| Used the Ethernet port to download new firmware, | | | | had to hit "Play" to get the movie started again. Mildly |
| can't tell the difference though. I am sorry I am not that | | | | distracting. |
| technical but this is my blue collar review. any??????s I | | | | What would I also like? Perhaps controls for the av |
| will answer the best I can | | | | amplifier as well, although that unit has all the buttons |
| Just finished watching Casino Royale - spectacular! | | | | needed for TV, player, and amp. Maybe better |
| I have a Playstation 3 that has awesome picture | | | | backlighting on all buttons. This is one heck of a deal, |
| quality for both Blu-Ray and upscaling of Standard | | | | recommended to anyone wanting to get into blu-ray. |
| DVD's since a software upgrade. We use this for our | | | | Good BluRay DVD. Easy to use. High definition DVD's |
| main HD TV in the family room. I needed another | | | | look great but regular DVD's look better too. |
| BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player for a second HD TV | | | | No problems found yet.the Samsung 1400 is |
| we just had hung in our bedroom. | | | | significantly superior to the Toshiba HD-A3. The |
| I waited for the BD-P1400 to become available since I | | | | BD-P1400 supports not only TrueHD, but DTS-HD MA |
| already committed to the Blu-Ray format and wanted | | | | bitstream output over HDMI. The A3 can only extract |
| the latest technology available. I cannot say enough | | | | the DTS 'core' and cannot send bitstream DTS-HD |
| about the sound quality that this BD-P1400 Blu-Ray | | | | MA out. Only the HD-A35 and the XA2 can do that, |
| Disc Player offers, it is unbelievable. The picture quality | | | | but both are significantly costlier than this player. The |
| is excellent and on par with the Playstation 3. I am | | | | BD-P1400 can also output full 1080p/24 video, while the |
| seriously considering purchasing a second BD-P1400 | | | | A3 can only send out 1080i and does not support |
| for our main set because of the outstanding sound. | | | | 24fps output. |
| Great BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player especially for the | | | | Both are slow to load up, but the A3 is significantly |
| money. | | | | slower, taking almost 2 full minutes to warm up the |
| By far the best Blu-ray I ever tested. Never watch | | | | player and display video on your monitor/screen. The |
| cartoons but now I'm spending a lot of time watching | | | | PS3 takes less than 30 seconds btw. The A3 is also |
| with my kids. | | | | very noisy, distractingly so especially because it is a |
| This is a great Blue Ray BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc | | | | high pitched noise that is hard to ignore. |
| Player. DTS HD MA bitstream finally. I have owned this | | | | Overall, the BD-P1400 is a high functioning blu-ray stand |
| product for about two months and am thrilled with it; it | | | | alone player, that supports lossless audio output (PCM, |
| is really a good deal. I only use my Blu Ray BD-P1400 | | | | TrueHD, and DTS-HD MA) and 1080p/24. I would still |
| Blu-Ray Disc Player to play Blu Ray movies, since the | | | | recommend a four hundred dollar PS3 over the |
| sound is piped into a Samsung 5-disc receiver. The | | | | BD-P1400, but if you really want a standalone player, |
| picture quality is amazing. I own four Blu Ray discs | | | | you can't go wrong with the BD-P1400. |
| (which I purchased on Amazon at $14.99 each) and | | | | I don't actually own this player, but I have a friend who |
| they all play beautifully, with no problem, and the | | | | bought one and he loves it. |
| multi-region version from Planet Omni will be even | | | | This is a excellent blu ray and I am very happy with |
| more incredible, and a crystal clear picture. | | | | my purchase, I recommend this player to everyone |
| I bought this BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player in | | | | and the price is great. |
| December. I hooked it up with an HDMI cable to a | | | | It did NOT disappoint in the slightest. I have not had any |
| Sony Receiver. The Cable Box from Comcast is also | | | | problems playing any DVD Blu-ray or not. I have not |
| hooked up to the receiver. The receiver is connected | | | | had to download any firm-ware to solve ANY issues. |
| to a 42 inch Panasonic 1080P Plasma. Three HDMI | | | | The BD-P1400 worked straight out of the box. The |
| cables, that is it. | | | | only thing that comes close to a con is that it's slow on |
| It has worked flawlessly from the beginning with every | | | | start-up and loading. |
| Blu-Ray disc we have tried. We get about one a | | | | I am very satisfied with this player and I'm happy. All I |
| week from Netflix. I can play Pirates of the Caribbean | | | | can report is that mine works perfectly so far, and I |
| 3. Not sure why the other reviewer could not. | | | | have recommended it to many of my friends when |
| The picture quality is stunning with Planet Earth. I guess | | | | asked for an opinion. |
| I can credit the Panasonic TV mostly for that. | | | | Works wonderfully with my new Samsung plasma... |
| I did the version 1.2 firmware upgrade in December. I | | | | Haven't experienced any issues expressed by other |
| just did the version 1.5 firmware upgrade yesterday | | | | reviewers. Connected with an HDMI to TV and optical |
| Feb 5th. I downloaded both and created the ISO CD. | | | | audio to Home Theater... Breathtaking PQ and sound. |
| To me it works fast. So you have to wait a few | | | | This Blu-Ray player is first-class. Easy setup. This is |
| seconds for it to boot up, so what? Go get the DVD | | | | my first Hi-Def player, and I am very happy with my |
| while you are waiting. | | | | purchase. I did the latest firmware update per the |
| Most computers nowadays take minutes to boot. I | | | | instructions in the manual, and it has functioned |
| imagine it will never get better, likely probably worse | | | | flawlessly. The player has a modern, slick, glossy |
| over time since these are in essence computers, and | | | | appearance. The sounds are incredible, and the images |
| the more technology advances the slower these | | | | are too beautiful to be described. Very easy to install |
| machines are to turn on and load up. | | | | and use. I never knew the difference that a Blu-ray |
| After doing the firmware upgrade, I checked my | | | | player can make in the movie watching experience. I |
| settings and noticed they had been reset. If you have | | | | am not an expert, just a regular mom that purchased |
| a digital receiver, you should make sure that the audio | | | | the blu-ray player for family viewing. |
| is set to 'bit rate' and not PCM if you want surround | | | | I have had this player for about a month now...After |
| sound. | | | | updating the firmware, it has been flawless. Amazing |
| I also had no problem, and the multi-region version from | | | | picture, quiet unit, looks great in the entertainment rack |
| Planet Omni will be even more incredible, playing | | | | along with my HD DVD player. |
| regular DVDs or CDs either. So when it becomes | | | | The upconversion is wonderful! Best part is I can use |
| obsolete, it will replace my other DVD BD-P1400 | | | | optical and take advantage of the new audio codecs. |
| Blu-Ray Disc Player and improve the quality of the | | | | I give this player 5 stars! |
| regular DVDs with my other older 720P Samsung set. | | | | Not a single problem. I even have it in a tight spot with |
| I don't think anyone should delay buying because of the | | | | 2" clearance above top and open back with No |
| format war. The minute you buy anything nowadays, it | | | | overheating problems. None of my movies have |
| becomes obsolete and is eventually a throw away. So | | | | locked up or have been unable to play. I have tried |
| you at least enjoy it while you can, life is too short. At | | | | Live Free or Die Hard, all the Harry Potters, Planet |
| the prices today what the heck, it is cheap, buy now | | | | Earth and others. Firmware 1.5 arrived on Jan 24th and |
| before the dollar becomes worthless! You can get an | | | | it has seemed to fix all the problems others were |
| entire home theatre 1080P HDMI based system with | | | | having. I would definitely recommend this player to |
| speakers for less than $[...] right now. Thank you China! | | | | others. |
| I got my HDMI cables from Planet Omni, $19.95 for 2 | | | | I have a PS3 and a Sony 300 S Blu-ray player, and |
| meter length, superb images and sound! | | | | they are both excellent blu-ray players. However, I love |
| Before I hooked this up, I updated the firmware via the | | | | my new Samsung 1400 BD it can decode DTS HD |
| Ethernet port. Once that was done I have had no | | | | sound, and it makes for a wonderful movie watching |
| problem, and the multi-region version from Planet Omni | | | | experience. The first thing a new owner should do is |
| will be even more incredible, with the BD-P1400 | | | | go to and download the latest firmware update (it is a |
| Blu-Ray Disc Player at all. I debated whether or not to | | | | fast simple process). There are also instructions on the |
| buy this due to some negative reviews, but the deal | | | | owner's manual that explains how to update the |
| was just too good to pass up for a stand alone. | | | | player. I have watched the latest Blu-ray releases from |
| Those of you that have had problems with this | | | | Fox, Disney, Sony, etc. and the picture/sound quality is |
| BD-P1400 Blu-Ray Disc Player have every right to | | | | outstanding. Very pleased with the product. |
| complain about them here, that's what these reviews | | | | |