Samsung BD-P3600 Blu Ray Player

Product Introduction:

The Samsung’s new BD-P3600 is a new Blu ray disc player providing better image quality compared to its opponent’s produced by any other industries. It has a relatively faster operating speed. The design of this model is sleek with perfect finishing, thus providing richness to customers.

Specifications:

Product Type: Blu-Ray disc player

Form Factor: Tabletop

Width: 17.3 in

Depth: 9.8 in

Height: 2.2 in

Weight: 5.3 lbs

Media Type: CD , DVD , BD-R , CD-R , BD-RE , CD-RW , DVD+R , DVD-R , BD-ROM , DVD+RW , DVD-RW

BD Profiles: Profile 2.0 (BD-Live) , Profile 1.1 (Bonus View)

Audio D/A Converter: 24bit / 192kHz

Built-in Audio Decoders: DTS decoder , Dolby TrueHD , Dolby Digital , Dolby Digital Plus , DTS-HD Master Audio , DTS-HD High Resolution

Media Load Type: Tray

Search Speed: 2x , 4x , 8x , 16x , 32x , 128x

Slow Motion Speed: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8

HDMI Version: 1.3a

Up scaling: Yes (Up to 1080p)

Supported Digital Video Standards: AVI, DivX, VC-1, AVCHD, H.264, MPEG-2

Supported Digital Audio Standards: MP3, WMA

Sound Output Mode: Surround Sound

Dynamic Range: 100 dB

Digital Audio Format: DTS digital output, Dolby Digital output, DTS-HD digital output, Dolby Digital Plus output, Dolby True HD digital output

Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 110 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.003 %

Design and Features:

The model has a very perfect finishing with rounded edges and trapezoidal form the top view. It must be handled with care such that the outlook shows fingerprint marks when touched. Touch sensitive type buttons are placed so that they can be felt. Internet streaming services like Netflix, Pandora etc are also available. It is also provided with a universal remote control. The load is of tray type.

Performance:

The picture quality produced by the product is really excellent. The touch sensitive buttons provide amazing experience to the user. Some special buttons to access Netflix and Pandora are also provided for easy access. It supports audio formats like MP3, WMA etc. . The user interface is really excellent. BD-Live feature is availed on some new Blu-ray movies. Storage of about 1GB is provided so as to prevent the difficulty of connecting a USB flash drive to the PC.

The Good:

The quality of the image produces is astonishingly good. It also features 1GB memory for storing purposes, thus preventing the difficulty of using USB flash drive externally. The touch sensitive panel in the front adds advantage to the product. Moreover the access to Netflix and Pandora is also made easier with the buttons provided.

The Bad:

The model is comparatively costlier when compared with the other models in the current market. The setting up of the PC streaming is difficult. Also the controls are placed on the top-front part of the player.

The Bottom Line:

The overall performance of the model is really amazing and can be used easily with better interface options provided. The only drawback is that the cost of the product is more, but still it is worth of using it.

Additional Features:

BD-Java , BD-Wise , Cinema mode , JPEG photo playback ,Progressive scanning ,x.v.Colour technology , Video playback from USB devices , Digital audio playback from USB devices.

Rating:**** 4 stars

4 Stars (Excellent):

A product with 4 star rating scores high on its overall performance and usability. This product meets all of its intended users' needs and has no significant drawbacks.