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Pros:

bang (1)

• ...really want to purchase a game console, but it looked to be the best bang for the buck. That was until I started checking out Refurbished...[0.8]

disc player (2)

• ...Samsung BD-P1400 1080p Blu-Ray Disc Player Excellent player if your looking for an economical blu-ray player this...[0.9]
• ...Samsung BD-P1400 1080p Blu-Ray Disc Player This is a wonderful Blu-Ray player with excellent picture and 5.1 sound. You can...[0.8]

picture quality (15)

• ...own 67 Blu-ray discs and it has played everyone flawlessly. The picture is great ! Update: I have recently watched several new Blu-ray movies...[1.0]
• ...converting Oppo and on good quality dvd's, e.g., "I, Robot," the picture is excellent . The Blu-Ray is better, but the difference is not overwhelming...[1.0]
• ...I picked this up during a Goldbox sale. The picture is stunning when connected via HDMI with 1080P, as you would expect with...[1.0]
• ...major selling point for me), the upgrade took about 10 minutes. The picture is amazing and I only have a 1080i TV. The only complaint I have is when...[1.0]

produces (3)

• ...LN-T3242H). My t.v. isn't full 1080p, but this player still produces amazing , quality video. I have played brand new blu-rays (i.e. I Am...[0.9]
• ...can't stretch the ethernet cable to the DP-P1400. My unit now produces stunning video and sound....[0.9]
• ...This is a fantastic player, produces an absolutely beautiful picture, is awesome for its price, and also plays the new soundtracks...[0.8]

remote (4)

• ...to from DVD technology, all the way back to draft one. The remote is very easy to use . It's a little hard to see in the dark if you have a home theater...[0.9]
• ...player by Samsung. 1. It works 2. It is very reliable. 3. The remote is easy to use 4. The picture looks good even when you use regular DVD'S.Make...[0.9]
• ...adjusted to a variety of settings depending on what you prefer. The remote is clear and easy to use and any adjustments you want to make to the...[0.7]
• ...with how Java-rich the BRD is that I'm watching. While the remote is intuitive , the buttons are not backlighted and the size of the buttons...[0.6]

sound quality (15)

• ...have much to compare to for bluray, but the playback is clear the sound is good , and the user interface is good. But that is where the good...[1.0]
• ...my new Samsung Ln46A550p TV (1080p). Very clear picture and very nice sound . Blu-Ray movie displays crystal clear. As I searching for DVD...[1.0]
• ...Blu-Ray is incredible. The picture is great and the sound is amazing . I bought one because I was itching to get 7.1 surround (only...[1.0]
• ...flawlesly. The player has a modern, slick, glossy appearance. The sounds are incredible , and the images are too beautifull to be described. Very easy...[1.0]

usability (6)

• ... It loads in about half the time of the Samsung and is very user friendly ....[1.0]
• ...technology, all the way back to draft one. The remote is very easy to use . It's a little hard to see in the dark if you have a home theater...[1.0]
• ...setting up to do---plug and play! Great neuro-ergonomics, i.e., intuitive ease of use. In over three weeks of regular usage, we have...[1.0]
• ...the price point I didn't expect the fastest loading or most user-friendly product, but I at least expected it to work. This is the equivalent of a...[0.5]

Cons:

controls (2)

• ...perfect performance*! True, some of the other criticisms like slower controls are inherent to the technology. But my player has been flawless...[-0.5]
• ...issue, or a Blue Ray one? Given the system's lack of basic DVD controls and these problems , potential purchasers may well want to wait a while before committing...[-0.8]

customer service (13)

• ...Firmware release. That they come out every 3-4 months!! Wow, great customer support ! Your player does not play the latest Blu-Ray discs, so I have...[0.8]
• ... maybe extend the timeout, and I just got a "Sorry but no". Great customer service guys!! Especially when tons of people are complaining about...[0.8]
• ...having issues and a firmware update would be coming shortly. I called Amazon, who are great , and they exchanged the unit for another one. I upgraded the...[0.7200000000000001]
• ...but I have had to send mine back twice for repairs. Now I am waiting for a replacement unit but the projected replacement time is 4-6 weeks at least. Refund...[-0.5]

loading (8)

• ...be no big deal. The player is easy to setup, easy to play and loads reasonably fast. Glad I bought it and already thinking about a second one...[0.8]
• ...with my purchase, i recommend this player to everyone ,little slow to load but the price is great . ...[0.36000000000000004]
• ...knowledge on how to compile & burn the movies. Blu-ray dvd's are slow to load, but I've never owned any other blu-ray player for comparison. The...[-0.25]
• ...a year now. It works okay, but not great. It is unbelievably slow to load DVDs, and I've had to upgrade the firmware in order to get some...[-0.5]

reliability (15)

• ...that were sold before 2009 do not work anymore. Samsung has not issued a new firmware since December 08 and wants you to pay $85 plus...[1.0]
• ...excellent and it does a decent job of upconverting regular DVD's. It has no problems playing movies or photos that I've burned to DVD on my computer...[1.0]
• ...BR discs have this problem. I will load them one day and they work fine , the next time they don't. It got so irritating I called their...[1.0]
• ...I do the firmware updates when they become available. I have never had a problem with this player. I own 67 Blu-ray discs and it has played everyone...[1.0]

response time (1)

• ...than the upgrade process. Also, I have not experienced the very slow response time others have reported....[-0.5]

sending (2)

• ...ignored owners' please for a fix. Other than that, this player sends great video and bitstreamed audio excellently. --------------old...[0.9]
• ...sound. Well at least not yet. For the price its a bargain. Pro: Great Standard disc Upconversion, Sends True-HD DTS-MA via Bitsream. Con: Pauses out of nowhere (but...[0.6400000000000001]

simply (2)

• ...followed by the BD-P1400, and lastly, the HD-A3. The PS3 is simply the finest HD player, either HD DVD or blu-ray. The performance cannot...[0.8]
• ...satisfactory. The problem is its so buggy and unreliable that its simply a defective device. Even when working "normally" my discs (Blu-Ray and regular...[-0.8]

support (2)

• ...depending on what your tv is capable of. Very well built and good support if you have a problem, but for me, no problems at all. Nice job Samsung!...[0.4]
• ...most Blu-ray players have problems, but Samsung stands out for poor support . Before purchasing this player, or any other player, check out...[-0.8]