Samsung 4K UHD Blu-ray Player UBD-K8500 - Page 8 - Blu-ray Forum

Geoff D · 01-08-2016, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dvdmike

How Peter THX sees the world?

That made me

Falaskan · 01-08-2016, 09:52 PM

So what are the main drawbacks to this player, in layman's terms.

elwaylite · 01-08-2016, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Falaskan

So what are the main drawbacks to this player, in layman's terms.

I have an HDR10 only set, no Dolby Vision, and just wanna watch UHD blu-ray without having to upgrade my AVR.

There are no drawbacks for me.

Falaskan · 01-08-2016, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by elwaylite

I have an HDR10 only set, no Dolby Vision, and just wanna watch UHD blu-ray without having to upgrade my AVR.

There are no drawbacks for me.

I am such a newbie...lol what is AVR and HDR10? I have a 1080p plasma and don't wanna upgrade the TV itself yet, but want to be able to have a 4k player since they're backwards compatible and I imagine will still look better.

ben12345 · 01-08-2016, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ray0414

The samsung won't support Dolby Vision either.

It's my understanding that the dolby capable chips aren't quite ready for mass production so the early 4k players are going without it.

Isn't it odd that many of the new 4K disks will have
Dolby Vision yet no players to output DV.

elwaylite · 01-08-2016, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ben12345

Isn't it odd that many of the new 4K disks will have
Dolby Vision yet no players to output DV.

IMO, why not go ahead and put it in there. If you buy a disc now, and then later have a DV player, you can enjoy it. Or, they could double dip.

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Originally Posted by Falaskan

I am such a newbie...lol what is AVR and HDR10? I have a 1080p plasma and don't wanna upgrade the TV itself yet, but want to be able to have a 4k player since they're backwards compatible and I imagine will still look better.

AVR = Audio Video Reciever

http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-th...tvs-explained/

Damon33 · 01-09-2016, 09:47 PM

Hey Folks,

Long time blu fan and lurker of the forums. Going to be much more active now. Hello!

So the UHD Blu Ray has me salivating, however, I need to assess how screwed I am. Reason being, I bought my 4k Samsung TV and Yamaha AVR at the end of 2014.

What is the easiest way for me to understand what limitations I will have with the new UHD Blu Ray players? I assume there are things from the TV and AvR perspective.

Can someone help me with what compliant technologies I need to be looking for?

I am going to go UHD, but a new TV/AVR are not in my cards for awhile....

Thanks!

D

Drewbee87 · 01-10-2016, 11:30 PM

Anyone notice that this is #1 on Amazon's top new Blu-ray players list?

elwaylite · 01-10-2016, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Drewbee87

Anyone notice that this is #1 on Amazon's top new Blu-ray players list?

Only game in town for those UHD discs coming 3/1...

Drewbee87 · 01-10-2016, 11:50 PM

Still impressive! If people didn't care about the new format, a standard BD player would be #1.

Falaskan · 01-11-2016, 05:17 AM

Well, my little impulsive ass pre-ordered this...

wesslan · 01-11-2016, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by elwaylite

I have an HDR10 only set, no Dolby Vision, and just wanna watch UHD blu-ray without having to upgrade my AVR.

There are no drawbacks for me.

I must have missed something. Didn't you need hdmi 2.0/hdcp 2.2 in the whole link, tv+avr+player+cables+movie for any UHD disc to play on 4K or 1080p tv?

And will you get better downconversion with a UHD title on a 1080p tv for now until upgrade?

edit: Ahh missed all new players have 2 hdmi so you can run audio that way on a older avr

Falaskan · 01-11-2016, 06:48 AM

Hmm so I can't play a 4K player on a regular hdmi port?

ray0414 · 01-11-2016, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Damon33

Hey Folks,

Long time blu fan and lurker of the forums. Going to be much more active now. Hello!

So the UHD Blu Ray has me salivating, however, I need to assess how screwed I am. Reason being, I bought my 4k Samsung TV and Yamaha AVR at the end of 2014.

What is the easiest way for me to understand what limitations I will have with the new UHD Blu Ray players? I assume there are things from the TV and AvR perspective.

Can someone help me with what compliant technologies I need to be looking for?

I am going to go UHD, but a new TV/AVR are not in my cards for awhile....

Thanks!

D

What's your exact tv model?

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Originally Posted by Falaskan

Hmm so I can't play a 4K player on a regular hdmi port?

Yes you can. The word is that it'll downscaled it to 1080l.

Falaskan · 01-11-2016, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ray0414

Yes you can. The word is that it'll downscaled it to 1080l.

1080i? Poo!

spectre08 · 01-11-2016, 08:08 AM

cancelled my preorder

i'm gonna be strong and hold out for the Philips

K i r a · 01-11-2016, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by spectre08

cancelled my preorder

i'm gonna be strong and hold out for the Philips

Any particular reason? I have a trade-in processing, so I'll be getting this with 100% Trade-in credit.

I would love for Sony to release one, but they seem more digital focused than anything else.

d514 · 01-11-2016, 10:41 AM

Has Samsung said anything about a release date/month for this player in Europe?
Yes, it can be preordered at amazon and best buy but both don't ship it to Europe. Is there any store which does?

spectre08 · 01-11-2016, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by K i r a

Any particular reason? I have a trade-in processing, so I'll be getting this with 100% Trade-in credit.

I would love for Sony to release one, but they seem more digital focused than anything else.

I like the form factor on the Philips more, I trust them more as a brand, and I think the final price will be the same or lower.

Geoff D · 01-11-2016, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Falaskan

1080i? Poo!

It'll be 1080p I reckon.

01-09-2016, 09:47 PM	#147
Damon33 Junior Member Member since:Nov 2015 Location:Bay Area, CA	Early 4k adopter, best way to determine how screwed (or not) I am Hey Folks, Long time blu fan and lurker of the forums. Going to be much more active now. Hello! So the UHD Blu Ray has me salivating, however, I need to assess how screwed I am. Reason being, I bought my 4k Samsung TV and Yamaha AVR at the end of 2014. What is the easiest way for me to understand what limitations I will have with the new UHD Blu Ray players? I assume there are things from the TV and AvR perspective. Can someone help me with what compliant technologies I need to be looking for? I am going to go UHD, but a new TV/AVR are not in my cards for awhile.... Thanks! D

01-08-2016, 09:52 PM	#142
Falaskan Banned Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Alaska Blu-ray collection:274 DVD collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:44	So what are the main drawbacks to this player, in layman's terms.

01-10-2016, 11:30 PM	#148
Drewbee87 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:266 Trading Score:7	Anyone notice that this is #1 on Amazon's top new Blu-ray players list?

01-10-2016, 11:50 PM	#150
Drewbee87 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:266 Trading Score:7	Still impressive! If people didn't care about the new format, a standard BD player would be #1.

01-11-2016, 05:17 AM	#151
Falaskan Banned Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Alaska Blu-ray collection:274 DVD collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:44	Well, my little impulsive ass pre-ordered this...

01-11-2016, 06:48 AM	#153
Falaskan Banned Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Alaska Blu-ray collection:274 DVD collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:44	Hmm so I can't play a 4K player on a regular hdmi port?

01-11-2016, 08:08 AM	#156
spectre08 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2015 Location:Dallas, TX Blu-ray collection:538 DVD collection:25 Trading Score:49	cancelled my preorder i'm gonna be strong and hold out for the Philips

01-11-2016, 10:41 AM	#158
d514 Expert Member Member since:May 2010 Location:Germany Trading Score:8	Has Samsung said anything about a release date/month for this player in Europe? Yes, it can be preordered at amazon and best buy but both don't ship it to Europe. Is there any store which does?

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