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Pros:

feature set (4)

• ...d care for the streaming pandora, but it turned out to be a really nice feature . Setup of the wireless network was very easy - about 5 minutes...[1.0]
• ...player. It worked well in the beginning and streaming video was a great feature . If you have read the other reviews there are many things that...[0.8]
• ...repair. I selected this top-of-the-line Blu-Ray because of its rich feature menu, which I thought would compliment my new LN52B750 Samsung...[0.8]
• ...job on the audio). Netflix and Pandora are easy to set up and nice features . Note Pandora is free; Netflix you must be a member. Remote...[0.8]

performance (5)

• ...wireless device. The quality is excellent, setup is a snap and performance is superb . If you haven't already guessed we love it. As a netflix customer...[0.9]
• ...that. Here, I think it's important to focus on the product's outstanding performance as a blu-ray player. Having that early experience with a 1st...[0.8]
• ...Wireless set up was a little tricky. Once connection was made awesome performance . No dropped signal. Just pure fast streaming. Thanks Samsung...[0.8]
• ...only trade-off was Pandora - a small price to pay for otherwise flawless performance . The BD-P3600 would be a great unit if it wasn't so terribly...[0.8]

picture quality (15)

• ...which was great. We set it up and proceeded to watch movies and the picture was awesome ! Crystal Clear! The player is quiet and start time was better...[1.0]
• ...HTS is set up as a 5.1 system using Legacy Audio speakers. The picture quality is outstanding . The up-conversion quality of DVDs is equivalent to that of...[1.0]
• ... The picture quality is great , what I expected from our first blu-ray player, bought from...[1.0]
• ...had to purchase component cables which were not expensive). The picture is terrific (1080p). It hasn't had any problems reading any of my DVD's...[1.0]

price (4)

• ...s great to have Pandora and to be able to download Netflix. Good deal ....[1.0]
• ...while your watching a movie. 7) All in all the Samsung was a great deal at Amazon with $125 off with the purchase of 4 movies $ 341...[1.0]
• ...return if all the negative reports were true. Yet Amazon had the best price , tax and shipping free! Summary: It has performed as specified...[0.8]
• ...IS HIGH FOR PROBLEMS LIKE THESE. IF YOU WERE ABLE TO GET A GREAT PRICE LIKE ME WITH A SPECIAL OF $282.00 WITH 4 MOVES I WOULD CONSIDER...[0.8]

setup (6)

• ...player with this blu-ray player. This is a very fast player and setup was really easy . I've used the Netflix player and Pandora regularly as well...[0.8]
• ...I received my 3600 on 5/28/09 and while I found it extremely easy to setup and use Netflix, when I tried to use the player the next afternoon...[0.8]
• ...had problems with this player but I have had none. Wireless setup was simple . Hooked right up to my secure wireless N router. Most difficult...[0.8]
• ...with this Samsung, the only way to go is Netflix! The wireless setup was very easy to do. But, the reason I gave this model a 4 instead of a 5...[0.8]

sound quality (13)

• ...fantastic, and my regular old DVD's look fantastic on it too. And the sound is incredible . I love Pandora!! I use mine mainly to watch NETFLIX streaming...[1.0]
• ...regular DVDs load - very fast, and no issues playing so far 3. Sound quality - great in all modes, including DTS 4. Network connection - easy (I...[0.9]
• ...unpacked the unit, plugged it in and set it up easily. Picture and sound are great and I love the Netflix & Pandora connectivity. Within 15 minutes...[0.9]
• ...a few days ago. 1) Set up was easy 2) Picture quality and sound incredible ! I have a Pannasonic BD-30 and the Samungs picture is better...[0.9]

standards (4)

• ...after watching High Def discs. 4) My Toshiba HD-Xa2 still the best standard DVD player around. 5) The networking has been a problem,can...[0.8]
• ...54mbps DSL gateway. The video is spectacular for Blu Ray and excellent for standard DVDs, better on both fronts than with my PS3. NetFlix and Pandora...[0.8]
• ...with the good - Blu-ray discs play well, and upconverting of standard DVDs is pretty spectacular - far better than my HD-DVD player. Only down side for normal...[0.8]
• ...but I am sure it is just as easy as Netflix. The Blu Ray and standard DVD picture is excellent ! I recommend this to anyone in the market for a Blu Ray player...[0.7200000000000001]

usability (7)

• ... · Pandora - this was a must why I bought this over the LG. Easy setup just like Netfix. Whole house audio on Pandora is awesome. Much...[1.0]
• ...with setup but easily done. The user guide is descriptive and easy to use . The bluray picture is excellent. I am not sure about the DVD...[1.0]
• ...control somewhat difficult to use. I'm accustomed to a more user-friendly remote....[1.0]
• ...Rays of course are better. What shocked me is how easy and intuitive the Pandora and Netflix interfaces work with this. Simply outstanding...[1.0]

wireless network (3)

• ...but it turned out to be a really nice feature. Setup of the wireless network was very easy - about 5 minutes. I didn't get the chance to try the Netflix...[0.8]
• ...Samsung HD products - and I have to say that at least for me, the wireless network ability on this player is fantastic ! I also looked at the 4600, but why pay an extra $100 for the...[0.7200000000000001]
• ...obviously rushed to market. I learned the hard way that if you don' t have a wireless network with extraordinary signal strength (at least 3 bars on Samsung's meter) you can...[-0.9]

Cons:

customer service (14)

• ...quicker menu and much faster wireless connection. Pandora is an awesome service , so I was really happy to see it integrated into the player...[1.0]
• ...I called customer service and found myself talking to a very helpful rep . She had me first try to reset the unit by holding down the...[0.8]
• ...Finally a Blu Ray that I don' t have to wait for what seems like an hour to load up with great features too. This baby loads up in a...[0.6]
• ...After 3 frustrating days with the p3600 with no helpful advice from Samsung customer support, I returned the P3600....[-0.6]

design (3)

• ...startup -- which almost immediately turned the BD-P3600 into a beautifully designed black glossy brick with a telltale constant "Load" indication...[0.8]
• ...Player was returned for mechanical and design problems Pro's: Excellent DVD and Blu Ray Video. Con's: Player made...[-0.8]
• ...produce digital pixelation. WI FI connectivity: Great concept, poor design . Tried to connect this system to an established wireless network...[-0.8]

experience (4)

• ...please spend the extra money on this player, and really have a good experience . ...[0.8]
• ...one. I got another one?? Yes, I have had, for the most part, great experiences with my Samsung HD products - and I have to say that at least...[0.8]
• ...were having the sames issues. As if that is not bad enough, the experience dealing with Samsung support is quite terrible . Long wait times, and they are very inflexible and one of the...[-0.6400000000000001]
• ...was SOL. That you shouldn't update the player unless you are experiencing problems . After another call to the "executive" office where I pointed...[-0.8]

firmware (4)

• ...beautiful picture with discs and with Netflix streaming. I've had no trouble with firmware updates which have made the menus easier to use and have added...[1.0]
• ... -Netflix streaming to the TV is a great idea -Pandora is awesome Cons: -Each time the firmware updates (every month or two), the device completely resets,...[0.6400000000000001]
• ...was able to watch one movie on it, before it downloaded the firmware upgrade and rendered itself useless . Shipping to CVE for repairs and navigating the Samsung support...[-0.6400000000000001]
• ...This player is very prone to firmware problems . Have sent it back three times Comes back and repeats the problem...[-0.8]

reliability (15)

• ...upgrades... 2. Blu-ray or regular DVDs load - very fast, and no issues playing so far 3. Sound quality - great in all modes, including...[1.0]
• ... or something like that. In manual mode, though, it all had worked fine . With the latest FW upgrade it remembers the IP address and...[1.0]
• ...there were a lot of opinions based on factors that may or may not have been a problem with the Blu-ray player itself. After doing some investigation as...[1.0]
• ...bare minimum... I'll just keep my fingers crossed that I don' t have a problem ....[1.0]

upgrade (3)

• ...them! I was elated to receive the BDP - 3600 since it was a nice upgrade with some great new features. I unpacked the unit, plugged it...[0.8]
• ...to watch one movie on it, before it downloaded the firmware upgrade and rendered itself useless . Shipping to CVE for repairs and navigating the Samsung support...[-0.6400000000000001]
• ...The technical support people at Samsung admit that there is a problem with the 'upgrade ' ( after waiting on hold for ~ an hour to get to the tier 2...[-0.8]