Samsung BD-P1500 Profile 2.0-Ready under US$349

[anya618]

problem lang profile 1.0 pa rin ito. me nagtry na bang magupdate to profile 2.0?

[jojitv]

problem lang profile 1.0 pa rin ito. me nagtry na bang magupdate to profile 2.0?

From the Samsung website...


can I upgrade my Profile 1.0 or 1.1 player to Profile 2.0?

While a few Profile 1.1 players—Samsung’s BD-P1500, for example—can be upgraded to Profile 2.0 via firmware. Profile 1.0 players unfortunately cannot be upgraded past Profile 1.0, though, with but a few very rare exceptions. But don’t blame the firmware; the reasons for this are almost entirely hardware-related.

When the first Blu-ray players were manufactured, the final specifications for all of the spiffy interactive extra features that would follow hadn’t been set in stone. Things like secondary audio and video tuners, as well as permanent data storage and internet connectivity, were entirely optional.

With the advent of Profile 1.1 (also known as the Final Standard, ironically enough), 256 megabytes of storage, secondary tuners, and a virtual file system (the particulars of which we don’t need to get into here) became mandatory. Internet connections were still optional, but some manufacturers had already begun included them for firmware updates and other purposes, anyway, even during the days of Profile 1.0.

So the differences in hardware between Profile 1.0 and 1.1 were quite large. Surprisingly, though, the leap from 1.1 to 2.0 wasn’t quite so significant in terms of nuts and bolts. A ‘net connection became mandatory, but again, most Profile 1.1 players were already so equipped. The local storage requirement also rose from 256 megabytes to one gigabyte, which is why you’ll need to plug a flash drive of sufficient size into the back of a BD-P1500 to bring it up to full Profile 2.0 spec when its firmware is upgraded this fall.

And don’t worry: for now, no other Profile upgrades are in the cards for video. The oft-whispered-about Blu-ray Profile 3.0 is an audio-only specification in the vein of DVD-Audio and SACD—a topic for another day.

[Mouldingo]

MY TWO CENTS - 10/14/08 - by Digital Bits editor Bill Hunt
Now then... we've been hearing reports for months now, from folks connected to various Blu-ray associated companies, that you'll probably be seeing some pretty great deals on Blu-ray Disc hardware in time for the holidays - especially on Black Friday, the infamous day after Thanksgiving Day shopping fest. Now come the first early reports of just what one of those deals might look like: Gizmodo is reporting that Samsung and retailer Ultimate Electronics will be offering the BD-P1500 for just $149 on Black Friday - some $350 off its regular retail price. The deal has yet to be official confirmed, but we bet it's right on, and that you'll be seeing a number of other such manufacturer/retailer offerings that day as well.

[jojitv]

Argh!!. Just ordered from Amazon. Oh well...

[Moks007]

Argh!!. Just ordered from Amazon. Oh well...

Congrats. Wala yan don't worry bec you get the matrix free. Just think of it na the player is 150 bucks and you bought The matrix for 70 bucks.

[jojitv]

Thanks sir. Now, I just have to stop the urge to upgrade my other HT equipment. 

[Moks007]

Thanks sir. Now, I just have to stop the urge to upgrade my other HT equipment. 

hehe ya na SARS attack tayo ..

[jojitv]

oo nga eh. Kaya ayoko bumibisita sa HT Picture Gallery eh 

[anya618]

Argh!!. Just ordered from Amazon. Oh well...

mukhang mapapabili din ako nito, mukhang kelangan ko na bawas bawasan ang pagbasa ng forum. nakakaenganyo 

[vtec3]

mukhang mapapabili din ako nito, mukhang kelangan ko na bawas bawasan ang pagbasa ng forum. nakakaenganyo 

don't worry madami ganyan dito kasama na ako  kung wala lang akong PS3 malamang naka bili na din ako nito 

[Moks007]

Saw this in Gadgets and something in shangrila mall. Its 24 thousand ata

[jojitv]

Saw this in Gadgets and something in shangrila mall. Its 24 thousand ata

On the website of sm appliance center, it's 25,762.89.

[anya618]

On the website of sm appliance center, it's 25,762.89.

tubong lugaw 

[Moks007]

On the website of sm appliance center, it's 25,762.89.

you got a great deal sir ...below 20 thou with matrix collection na

[deo]

Speaking of Wal-Mart, Video Business is reporting that the retailer will begin selling the Magnavox NB500MG9 profile 1.1 (Bonus View) Blu-ray player for just $298 on Memorial Day weekend. The player is manufactured by Funai of Japan.

ok ba tong Magnavox NB500MG9? im planning to get one and have a friend from canada bring it home. bali CA$200 sya including tax..mas mura ng konti sa samsung P1500. ooops OT. 

[iiinas]

mukhang mapapabili din ako nito, mukhang kelangan ko na bawas bawasan ang pagbasa ng forum. nakakaenganyo 

sabi ko sayo sir anya, yari ka talaga dito. 

[anya618]

sabi ko sayo sir anya, yari ka talaga dito. 

hindi ko na nga tinitingnan ung mga HT gallery eh 

[anya618]

buti pala nakaorder na ko nito with the matrix collection freebie. ngayon wala nang matrix bds, you have to choose 2 bd movies from their list

[jojitv]

buti pala nakaorder na ko nito with the matrix collection freebie. ngayon wala nang matrix bds, you have to choose 2 bd movies from their list

It's still a good deal at $214. A good way to start a BD collection.

[TOY 01]

BD-P1500 BD-P1500 Firmware Update(by USB) (ver.2.0)

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/download/supportDownDetail.do?group=audiovideo&type=blu_ray&subtype=blu_raydiscplayers&model_nm=BD-P1500&language=&cate_type=all&mType=FM&dType=D&vType=R&cttID=1967204&prd_ia_cd=03020100&disp_nm=BD-P1500

This Firmware update provides the following benefits:
1. Supports BD-Live
2. Firmware auto upgrade(automatically notifies the availability of newly released firmwares)

[iiinas]

buti pala nakaorder na ko nito with the matrix collection freebie. ngayon wala nang matrix bds, you have to choose 2 bd movies from their list

oo nga, tapos 222$ na sya. good deal ka sir anya. tapos may nmt kapa.... i remember you only wanted an upscaler, noe you are into hd bigtime!!! 

sars attack!

[anya618]

oo nga, tapos 222$ na sya. good deal ka sir anya. tapos may nmt kapa.... i remember you only wanted an upscaler, noe you are into hd bigtime!!! 

sars attack!

actually im having second thoughts if gamitin ko pa ung bd player. baka ibenta ko rin. bahala na siguro pagdating ng items dito 

[iiinas]

actually im having second thoughts if gamitin ko pa ung bd player. baka ibenta ko rin. bahala na siguro pagdating ng items dito 

i agree, tingnan mo muna yung nmt. if ever baka may ready buyer ako for the bd player. pm mo nalang ako. brother in law ko. 

[anya618]

i agree, tingnan mo muna yung nmt. if ever baka may ready buyer ako for the bd player. pm mo nalang ako. brother in law ko. 

dont worry 2 ung bd players kong dadating 

[iiinas]

dont worry 2 ung bd players kong dadating 

oks, pm lang 

[Bolshoie]

dont worry 2 ung bd players kong dadating 

babaan mo pa presyo ako na kukuha ng isa 

[jojitv]

Anybody knows if the US version is autovolt or just 110v? Thanks.

[TOY 01]

Anybody knows if the US version is autovolt or just 110v? Thanks.

110 volts...

[jojitv]

110 volts...

Thanks for the info sir.

[Moks007]

Anybody knows if the US version is autovolt or just 110v? Thanks.

I prefer 110v , Even if its autovolt, I plug it on 110v, thru regulator and bada line conditioner. An electrician told me if its autovolt, plug to 110 pa rin bec of protection when there is a surge. There is still a buffer. If you plug it to 220v and there is a surge, it can go up 300 to 400v. I don't know if this is true hehe. I just plug sa 110v