Blu-ray players are very much in demand these days. CDs and DVDs are old story, now it is time for Blu-ray disks. Samsung BD-P3600 is a recent addition to the list of available Blu-ray players.  With great image quality and loads of features packed into it, it is a costly and high priced Blu-ray player.

Specifications:

Form factor: Table Top
17.3” x 11.4” x 2.2”
Media type: CD , DVD , BD-R , CD-R , BD-RE , CD-RW , DVD+R , DVD-R , BD-ROM , DVD+RW , DVD-RW
Built in audio decoders: Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus
Media loading tray
Supported digital video standards: DivX
Supported digital audio standards: MP3, WMA
Output resolution: 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Parental lock
Sound output mode: Surround sound
Digital audio format: DTS digital output, Dolby Digital output, DTS-HD digital output, Dolby True HD digital output
Universal infrared remote control
Connector type: 1 x HDMI output, 1 x Component video output, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x SPDIF output, 1 x Ethernet, 2 x USB, 1 x 7.1 channel audio line-out

Additional features: BD-Java, BD-Live, BonusView, JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning, Wi-Fi compatible, USB host function, Upgradeable firmware

Features:

Usually, Blu-ray players are compared with the PS3 regarding Disk loading and operational speed. When this player is compared the same way, it shows much better performance than the all time favorite PS3. With a glossy black finish and rounded corners, this is a gadget to grab your guests’ attention with its stylish design. The front bears no control buttons; in fact the controls are handled through a series of touch sensitive buttons located on the top.

The user interface has lively colors and HD graphics, and vertical menu list. The player features NetFlix and Pandora streaming, too; and interfaces for both of them are quite nice. It is also Profile 2.0 compatible, which means that it can playback the Internet-enabled BD-Live feature available on some new Blu-ray movies. There is 1GB of onboard storage and it also features a USB Wi-Fi dongle. It can stream media not only from the internet, but from a connected PC also. There is a huge set of connectivity options, including HDMI output.

Pros:

Excellent image quality on Blu-ray movies
Wi-Fi USB dongle included
Netflix and Pandora streaming
Superfast operational speed and disc loading
Profile 2.0 compatible
Onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
7.1 analog outputs
1GB onboard memory

Streams media off connected a PC

Cons:

Costs as much as a PS3
Touch sensitive front panel controls are located on top of player
PC streaming setup is difficult

Though this is bit pricey choice, but it is packed with loads of features and functionality. Even then, if someone wants these features along with gaming options, then one must go for a PS3, as both the devices cost same, but PS3 is a wonderful gaming console, too.

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