Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-ray player introduction
Samsung Electronics expands its lineup of Blu-ray format A/V products with its fourth-generation Blu-ray player; the BD-P1500.
Featuring the latest in Blu-ray technology as well as advanced connectivity for use with other digital devices, it offers consumers exceptional functionality, compact design and remarkable viewing quality.
“Samsung is excited to continue its support of the Blu-ray format with our fourth-generation Blu-ray player,” said Reid Sullivan, vice president of Audio/Video & Imaging at Samsung Electronics America. “We are confident that consumers now have the ultimate HD addition to complete their home theater package.”
Samsung BD-P1500 – Fourth-generation Blu-ray Player
As the first company to introduce a stand-alone Blu-ray player, Samsung reinforces its support of the Blu-ray format with the next generation, full HD, BD-P1500. An ideal player for anyone who enjoys Blu-ray, DVDs or CDs in their home, this groundbreaking model significantly improves the home viewing experience and accommodates each of these formats in one unit. Further, the BD-P1500 can upconvert standard DVDs to 720p, 1080i and 1080p resolutions and offers Full HD video playback capabilities for a crystal-clear picture.
Designed with fans of multimedia technology in mind, the BD-P1500 easily connects to other digital devices through an HDMI 1.3 port with CEC for expanded color delivery and easy home theater control. The P1500 has BD Profile 1.1 Bonus View and is BD Live Ready. With its built-in Ethernet connection and USB input users can quickly upgrade their BD-P1500 with the latest firmware which ensures the player remains at the cutting edge of Blu-ray technology. By making these firmware upgrades simple and easy, Samsung allows consumers to continually upgrade their BD-P1500 with the latest features.
True audiophiles will love the BD-P1500 for going beyond standard Dolby Digital audio playback to include Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TruHD and DTS-HD High resolution (scheduled to available later this year via firmware update).
Samsung BD-P1500 Specifications
Video
• Blu-ray playback at content native HD resolution of 1080p/1080i/720p
• 1080p 24 Fs / 60 Fs
• Selectable DVD upconversion (720p/1080i/1080p)
Audio
• 2.1 channel output
• Coaxial and optical digital audio outputs
• Dolby® Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Playable Media
• BD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-R(V mode only), DVD-RW (V/VR mode), Audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW (V/VR mode), Audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Features
• HDMI 1.3 digital interface (1080p/1080i/720p)
• MPEG2, VC-1, H.264, HD JPEG decoding
• BD Java
• HDMI, Component Video, S-Video outputs
• HDMI CEC
• Ethernet port
*Subject to change without notice
The Samsung BD-P1500 will be available in June 2008 and the Selling Price is not yet published.
Source: Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
