Samsung 4K UHD Blu-ray Player UBD-K8500 - Page 13 - Blu-ray Forum

ChrisV784 · 01-22-2016, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by puddy77

It looks like your receiver will not pass the 4k signal because it is not hdcp 2.2 compliant. Luckily, the new Samsung uhd bd player has two hdmi outputs: one for video that you can connect straight to the tv, another for audio that you can connect to the receiver. All you need is another hdmi cord. You can wait to upgrade your receiver later.

Awesome to hear this! I don't think I could swing picking up another receiver. Trying to save up for a wedding. The only reason I'm getting the blu-ray player is because I have a $200 credit with Samsung. haha. Thanks for the answer!

JJ · 01-22-2016, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

Samsung tells me the week of 2/22 and that we're included in the very first allocation. It's not much different, but my information is a couple days later.

Other sellers have no date or removed their previously announced first allocation date. Anyway, looks like several authorized dealers will have a good allotment of Samsung's 4K BD player before the Ultra HD BD discs become available. So all is good for the March 1st launch of Ultra HD, HDR, WCG, 10-bit graded with PQ digital gamma on Blu-ray!!

-Robert

I just noticed the same thing on my Amazon preorder, it no longer says Feb 14th.

Well, it has two weeks to get to me before my UHD discs start arriving...

HiDefBear · 01-22-2016, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Falaskan

Maybe it's just cause they're so many preorders, the first shipment won't cover them all.

I jumped on the preorder bandwagon almost the instant that Amazon listed the Samsung at the preorder price, so I'll be disappointed if that doesn't count for something when it comes to allotment.

tsabin22 · 01-22-2016, 07:35 PM

I just got off chat with amazon, and Im being told they are having problems with availability for the samsung 4k player. I preordered mine on Jan. 16th, and the guy I talked to said he's seeing a March 24th delivery date for my order on his end. I hope he doesn't know what he's talking about, cause thats crazy. With that being said, how does best buy preorders work? Are they the same as amazon, where they don't charge your card til the item ships?

webw · 01-22-2016, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tsabin22

I just got off chat with amazon, and Im being told they are having problems with availability for the samsung 4k player. I preordered mine on Jan. 16th, and the guy I talked to said he's seeing a March 24th delivery date for my order on his end. I hope he doesn't know what he's talking about, cause thats crazy. With that being said, how does best buy preorders work? Are they the same as amazon, where they don't charge your card til the item ships?

I pre-ordered on Jan 13th, and I got the same email. I am placing an order on Best Buy as BB is still showing a release date of Feb 12th.

cgurley · 01-22-2016, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tsabin22

I just got off chat with amazon, and Im being told they are having problems with availability for the samsung 4k player. I preordered mine on Jan. 16th, and the guy I talked to said he's seeing a March 24th delivery date for my order on his end. I hope he doesn't know what he's talking about, cause thats crazy. With that being said, how does best buy preorders work? Are they the same as amazon, where they don't charge your card til the item ships?

I have never been charged until the item actually ships from Bestbuy.

JJ · 01-23-2016, 12:22 AM

Oh this is all crappy from Amazon. I placed my order as soon as I saw they were available too. Might have to try Best Buy.

So, Robert - do you have any from your allotment left to ship out to a 4K fanatic in Miami?

vincentric · 01-23-2016, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by tsabin22

I just got off chat with amazon, and Im being told they are having problems with availability for the samsung 4k player. I preordered mine on Jan. 16th, and the guy I talked to said he's seeing a March 24th delivery date for my order on his end. I hope he doesn't know what he's talking about, cause thats crazy. With that being said, how does best buy preorders work? Are they the same as amazon, where they don't charge your card til the item ships?

I used a debit card to preorder it from BestBuy, they charged my card soon after but it was a placeholder and the charge went away after a few days. Mine is still on track for 2/12.

Falaskan · 01-23-2016, 12:46 AM

I'll keep mine with amazon since I have so much credit with them.

Robert Zohn · 01-23-2016, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ

Oh this is all crappy from Amazon. I placed my order as soon as I saw they were available too. Might have to try Best Buy.

So, Robert - do you have any from your allotment left to ship out to a 4K fanatic in Miami?

Glad you asked, 38 available from my allocation of 100 pieces.

-Robert

katiehlvr2 · 01-23-2016, 01:23 AM

I wouldnt worry about the no date change. Id rather take my chances with Amazon getting it to me first rather than best buy. I am sure within the next 3 weeks a date will be defined and it will be march 1st or before.
If Best Buy sends them out, Amazon will as well.

Robert Zohn · 01-23-2016, 02:35 AM

Correct, and just to clarify, at least a few months in advance of the launch each authorized retailer places their orders and allocations are determined. Now sometimes politics can sway the actual numbers somewhat, but the market is usually in short supply for new hot a/v product/technology advancements. So when Value Electronics, Amazon, Best Buy, etc run out of the first allotment they are in a no ship status at launch for orders over their allocation.

-Robert

JJ · 01-23-2016, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

Glad you asked, 38 available from my allocation of 100 pieces.

-Robert

Thanks, Robert. I'll reach out to you by PM on Monday if Amazon doesn't provide me with any sort of concrete update. I know you mentioned you're expected to receive yours on 2/22 or thereabouts.

Falaskan · 01-23-2016, 08:07 PM

Samsung's own website is now listing this as a March release.

Viking61 · 01-23-2016, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Falaskan

Samsung's own website is now listing this as a March release.

Didn't it say March release on Samsung's website the whole time? I think the reason why Amazon has changed their delivery date is because they have got more preorders than they have units in the first allocation.

HiDefBear · 01-23-2016, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Viking61

I think the reason why Amazon has changed their delivery date is because they have got more preorders than they have units in the first allocation.

I'm curious if all orders from Amazon were marked with no estimated shipping date or if there will actually be some lucky souls who get the player as originally promised. As mentioned, I was Johny-on-the-spot when it came to placing my preorder, and yet now it's in limbo.

Marcus1284 · 01-23-2016, 10:36 PM

No place to pre-order this in Canada ...

Omegaice · 01-23-2016, 11:27 PM

Good luck to those who get this player! I will hold out for Oppo to show up & lay claim to the top spot...again.

K i r a · 01-24-2016, 04:29 AM

I held off on ordering waiting for Sony to announce their own. Robert, any word from Sony at CES if you got a chance to see them?

Thinking about just getting the BDPS6500 for the 4K upscaling and Blu-ray 3D since the PS4 is the biggest piece of shit 3D player ever, buy the UHD combo packs for new releases, selective about catalogs since they're combos anyways, and wait on Sony to announce their player. Not a fan of the length and curve of the samsung player.

[Show spoiler]

Drewbee87 · 01-24-2016, 04:47 AM

^^I made the final decision to do the same recently. I needed a new player anyway since my BDP-S580 sounded like it was on it's way to BD player heaven. I was a little worried about taking money out of my UHD savings to buy it, but luckily it didn't take long to get it back.

01-24-2016, 04:29 AM	#259
K i r a Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:9 Digital collection:577 Blu-ray reviews:82 Trading Score:274	I held off on ordering waiting for Sony to announce their own. Robert, any word from Sony at CES if you got a chance to see them? Thinking about just getting the BDPS6500 for the 4K upscaling and Blu-ray 3D since the PS4 is the biggest piece of shit 3D player ever, buy the UHD combo packs for new releases, selective about catalogs since they're combos anyways, and wait on Sony to announce their player. Not a fan of the length and curve of the samsung player. [Show spoiler]That's what she said.

01-22-2016, 07:35 PM	#244
tsabin22 Member Member since:Jun 2013 Blu-ray collection:262 Trading Score:33	I just got off chat with amazon, and Im being told they are having problems with availability for the samsung 4k player. I preordered mine on Jan. 16th, and the guy I talked to said he's seeing a March 24th delivery date for my order on his end. I hope he doesn't know what he's talking about, cause thats crazy. With that being said, how does best buy preorders work? Are they the same as amazon, where they don't charge your card til the item ships?

01-23-2016, 12:22 AM	#247
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Oh this is all crappy from Amazon. I placed my order as soon as I saw they were available too. Might have to try Best Buy. So, Robert - do you have any from your allotment left to ship out to a 4K fanatic in Miami?

01-23-2016, 12:46 AM	#249
Falaskan Banned Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Alaska Blu-ray collection:274 DVD collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:44	I'll keep mine with amazon since I have so much credit with them.

01-23-2016, 01:23 AM	#251
katiehlvr2 Expert Member Member since:Mar 2014 Location:Kentucky 4K collection:453 Blu-ray collection:969 Trading Score:376	I wouldnt worry about the no date change. Id rather take my chances with Amazon getting it to me first rather than best buy. I am sure within the next 3 weeks a date will be defined and it will be march 1st or before. If Best Buy sends them out, Amazon will as well.

01-23-2016, 02:35 AM	#252
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Correct, and just to clarify, at least a few months in advance of the launch each authorized retailer places their orders and allocations are determined. Now sometimes politics can sway the actual numbers somewhat, but the market is usually in short supply for new hot a/v product/technology advancements. So when Value Electronics, Amazon, Best Buy, etc run out of the first allotment they are in a no ship status at launch for orders over their allocation. -Robert

01-23-2016, 08:07 PM	#254
Falaskan Banned Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Alaska Blu-ray collection:274 DVD collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:44	Samsung's own website is now listing this as a March release.

01-23-2016, 10:36 PM	#257
Marcus1284 Member Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Montreal, Quebec, Canada Blu-ray collection:7	No place to pre-order this in Canada ...

01-23-2016, 11:27 PM	#258
Omegaice Blu-ray Duke Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Burleson, TX. 4K collection:109 Blu-ray collection:427 Trading Score:24	Good luck to those who get this player! I will hold out for Oppo to show up & lay claim to the top spot...again.

01-24-2016, 04:47 AM	#260
Drewbee87 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:266 Trading Score:7	^^I made the final decision to do the same recently. I needed a new player anyway since my BDP-S580 sounded like it was on it's way to BD player heaven. I was a little worried about taking money out of my UHD savings to buy it, but luckily it didn't take long to get it back.

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