Samsung BD-P1500 or Panasonic DMP-BD35K? - Blu-ray Forum

ngkf7 · 12-03-2008, 06:19 PM

I am looking to buy a first time player for my dad on the Amazon sale today ($100 off with 4 blus). He has been reluctant to upgrade so I'm probably just going to force Blu onto him. He has a pretty nice 720p projector onto a screen of over 110'', so you can see why I want him to get a player.

What does everyone think about the Samsung BD-P1500 or Panasonic DMP-BD35K, there's only a $16 price difference on Amazon, so I dunno which one to get. In terms of his audio receiver, he has a decent 5.1 channel system but it doesn't take HDMI and I think he'll upgrade himself once he sees the light of Blu. When he does upgrade receivers though, I'm sure he wouldn't want to spend more than $600.

What would you get?

HDPlasma · 12-03-2008, 06:20 PM

Get the BD35.
Panasonic supports their products/consumers.

Samsung players and their support/FW updates are unpredictable.

jcurban · 12-03-2008, 06:23 PM

I have the Samsung BD-P1500, love it, I upgrade the firmware using a thumbdrive and its simple to do from the website, it decodes DTS-MA and TRUE HD audio or bitstreams it out. I have had no problems with this player and love the sleek design...good luck!

P@t_Mtl · 12-03-2008, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcurban

I have the Samsung BD-P1500, love it, I upgrade the firmware using a thumbdrive and its simple to do from the website, it decodes DTS-MA and TRUE HD audio or bitstreams it out. I have had no problems with this player and love the sleek design...good luck!

I also have the BD-P1500, and I love it. Many people judge Samsung by their previous products who were not that good but am very happy with my BD-P1500

Sonny · 12-03-2008, 06:37 PM

I will never buy another Samsung BD player again, they have been nothing but trouble & firmware updates never come. There rushed out to the public, then Samsung DROPS SUPPORT for the pieces of junk 2 months later

Panasonic Blu-ray players are top notch, & Panny will always take care of you.

Kaiju · 12-03-2008, 10:34 PM

I have the Samsung. It's a great player, in my opinion. Everything works fine with it. Great for the price.

HOME THEATRE ADDICT! · 12-03-2008, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDPlasma

Get the BD35.
Panasonic supports their products/consumers.

Samsung players and their support/FW updates are unpredictable.

I agree, go with the Panny! They have to have better support than Samsung. Actually I was suprised to see they had a new update for the 1500 today!

Cortiz · 12-03-2008, 11:28 PM

This should be a no contest.....Panny all the way!

callas01 · 12-03-2008, 11:41 PM

Panny, if you go read the reviews on cnet, you will see why it is considered the editors choice. and the support from panasonic is top notch, main reason i bought another panny when I bought my new BD35K. I have the discontinued BD10AK and they still send me the firmware updates via the mail.

lobo81865 · 12-04-2008, 12:03 AM

Panasonic by far. There have been no complaints of discs not playing with it like there were with the Samsung.

Stew · 12-04-2008, 08:03 AM

Once burnt, twice shy. I had the Sammy 1400 and it was a nightmare. The Panny 35 is pretty much bulletproof. FW downloads are a snap and the learning curve is minimal.

12-03-2008, 06:19 PM	#1
ngkf7 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Baltimore, MD 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:161 MA collection:104 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 54	Samsung BD-P1500 or Panasonic DMP-BD35K? I am looking to buy a first time player for my dad on the Amazon sale today ($100 off with 4 blus). He has been reluctant to upgrade so I'm probably just going to force Blu onto him. He has a pretty nice 720p projector onto a screen of over 110'', so you can see why I want him to get a player. What does everyone think about the Samsung BD-P1500 or Panasonic DMP-BD35K, there's only a $16 price difference on Amazon, so I dunno which one to get. In terms of his audio receiver, he has a decent 5.1 channel system but it doesn't take HDMI and I think he'll upgrade himself once he sees the light of Blu. When he does upgrade receivers though, I'm sure he wouldn't want to spend more than $600. What would you get?

12-04-2008, 08:03 AM	#11
Stew Junior Member Member since:Aug 2008	Panny Once burnt, twice shy. I had the Sammy 1400 and it was a nightmare. The Panny 35 is pretty much bulletproof. FW downloads are a snap and the learning curve is minimal.

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12-03-2008, 06:20 PM	#2
HDPlasma Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Get the BD35. Panasonic supports their products/consumers. Samsung players and their support/FW updates are unpredictable.

12-03-2008, 06:23 PM	#3
jcurban Member Member since:Jul 2007	I have the Samsung BD-P1500, love it, I upgrade the firmware using a thumbdrive and its simple to do from the website, it decodes DTS-MA and TRUE HD audio or bitstreams it out. I have had no problems with this player and love the sleek design...good luck!

12-03-2008, 06:37 PM	#5
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	I will never buy another Samsung BD player again, they have been nothing but trouble & firmware updates never come. There rushed out to the public, then Samsung DROPS SUPPORT for the pieces of junk 2 months later Panasonic Blu-ray players are top notch, & Panny will always take care of you.

12-03-2008, 10:34 PM	#6
Kaiju Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:448 Blu-ray collection:1233 Trading Score:102	I have the Samsung. It's a great player, in my opinion. Everything works fine with it. Great for the price.

12-03-2008, 11:28 PM	#8
Cortiz Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Out there, past them trees Trading Score:489	This should be a no contest.....Panny all the way!

12-03-2008, 11:41 PM	#9
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	Panny, if you go read the reviews on cnet, you will see why it is considered the editors choice. and the support from panasonic is top notch, main reason i bought another panny when I bought my new BD35K. I have the discontinued BD10AK and they still send me the firmware updates via the mail.

12-04-2008, 12:03 AM	#10
lobo81865 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:562 Blu-ray collection:3659 DVD collection:3326 MA collection:1323 Digital collection:3018 iTunes collection:1551 Prime collection:950 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:102	Panasonic by far. There have been no complaints of discs not playing with it like there were with the Samsung.

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