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Samsung BD-P1000 Blu-ray Player

Connections
Inputs:
Video: None
Audio: None
Outputs:
Video: HDMI (1), component video (1), S-video (1), composite video (1)
Audio: Coaxial digital (1), optical digital (1), 6-channel analog (1), stereo analog (1)
Additional: Compact Flash, SD/MS/MMC

Features
Compatible Playback Formats: BD-ROM, BD-RE/-R, DVD, DVD-R/-RW,
DVD-RAM, CD, CD-R/-RW, MP3, JPEG
Possible Playback Resolutions: 1080p (via HDMI)/1080i/720p/480p/480i
Built-in Decoding: Dolby Digital (two-channel only)
Video D/A Converter: 12-bit/192-MHz
Audio D/A Converter: 24-bit/192-kHz
Bass Management for Analog Audio Outs: Yes
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 3.11 x 16.94 x 12.8
Weight (pounds): 9.26
Price: $999

Ratings: Samsung BD-P1000 Blu-ray Player

Build Quality: 90
• Not flimsy, but it's no tank, either
• Brushed metal pieces are a nice touch

Value: 86
• $1,000 may be what DVD players were when they first came out, but the Toshiba costs half of that

Features: 92
• 1080p output
• Front card reader

Performance: 88
• Regardless of what is causing the problems, it's not as sharp as HD DVD

Ergonomics: 90
• Works just like a fairly slow DVD player
• Lots of connectivity options

Overall Rating: 89
Blu-ray's first appearance will hopefully be remembered as its weakest hour or, with any luck, forgotten completely. HD DVD is half the price and looks a lot better—at least for now.

General Information
BD-P1000 Blu-ray Player, $999
Samsung Electronics America
(800) SAMSUNG
www.samsung.com
Dealer Locator Code SAM