Samsung 4K UHD Blu-ray Player UBD-K8500 - Page 57 - Blu-ray Forum

Mavrick · 02-11-2016, 11:26 PM

Now all we need is for it to launch in another region so we can 100% confirm region free

Adam_ME · 02-11-2016, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bruceames.

171 Harrison St. I just picked up Kingsmen and Wild.

You have to go to customer service and have an associate go to the back because they are not on the floor yet. But they have plenty in stock and they can sell them.

I can vouch for this. I went to the I-10 Katy, TX Best Buy and the associate who helped me out looked up the SKU for The Martian that I gave him and saw that they had 12 copies in stock. He went to the back and brought out all 7 titles(The Martian, Exodus, Kingsman, Scorch Trials, Wild, Fant4stic, Hitman).

They're all $29.99. He saw the 2/14 release date, but I asked him to try scanning them to see if they could be sold and they checked out fine. So just make sure to ask for someone to get the titles from the back and scan them and you should be good to go.

BTW, I only picked up Kingsman, The Martian, Scorch Trials, and Exodus. I'm not interested at all in the other 3. I'll post thoughts in a little while when I've had a chance to A-B the UHD and Blu-ray copies of each film.

ray0414 · 02-11-2016, 11:29 PM

Over on avs, a js8500 owner watched a little bit of Hitman in hdr. He said it was definitely sharper than the blu-ray, that is great news because Hitman is a 2k upscale.

bruceames · 02-11-2016, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ray0414

Over on avs, a js8500 owner watched a little bit of Hitman in hdr. He said it was definitely sharper than the blu-ray, that is great news because Hitman is a 2k upscale.

That's what I was thinking about Kingsman as well. I see on IMDb that the source format is 2.8k. That's actually about how much better it looked. (not nearly the difference between DVD and Blu-ray, but still easily noticeable). I don't think just having a higher bit rate made it look that much sharper.

bailey1987 · 02-11-2016, 11:45 PM

Does anyone actually have a Ultra HD Premium certified TV? can anyone with the combination of all three post a picture of the image on the screen please? make sure it's not plugged into the AVR unless it's Ultra HD Premium certified as well. Thanks.

Dex Robinson · 02-11-2016, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bruceames.

Ok, I just sampled about 10 minutes of UHD Kingsmen. A few observations:

1) no internet required to play the disc (I disconnected the ethernet before loading).

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I appreciate you taking the time to check this very important issue.

Agent_DVD · 02-12-2016, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bailey1987

Does anyone actually have a Ultra HD Premium certified TV? can anyone with the combination of all three post a picture of the image on the screen please? make sure it's not plugged into the AVR unless it's Ultra HD Premium certified as well. Thanks.

Are there even any TV's available for purchase? I know my Fry's does have a new LG OLED '16 model but I think they said it will go on sale next month.

JJ · 02-12-2016, 12:11 AM

You know, I would think this would get some sort of front page mention here on the bluray forums that:

1 - The Samsung player is available for purchase

2 - 4K blurays are going on sale this Sunday

But nothing on the front page. Everyone agree that, it should be posted there as a news item?

bailey1987 · 02-12-2016, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Agent_DVD

Are there even any TV's available for purchase? I know my Fry's does have a new LG OLED '16 model but I think they said it will go on sale next month.

None that I know of.

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Originally Posted by JJ

You know, I would think this would get some sort of front page mention here on the bluray forums that:

1 - The Samsung player is available for purchase

2 - 4K blurays are going on sale this Sunday

But nothing on the front page. Everyone agree that, it should be posted there as a news item?

The whole launch is a bit annoying to be honest.

littlepooch21 · 02-12-2016, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bailey1987

None that I know of.

The whole launch is a bit annoying to be honest.

Yes I agree with you. It's kind of redic that we are sitting here with a player but no movies. You would have thought they would think things out a little more.

winlonghorn · 02-12-2016, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tyrok

I would say that nearly every store is going to still have these in the back either burried under 30 other boxes or not even opened and scanned into the system yet. They actually don't go anywhere yet until next week. I just happened know these were coming, found the 4K signage and cleared out some 3D movies that going back next week anyway.

I went to Best Buy in Erie, PA here and they told me they didn't have them in the back either and wouldn't until March 1st. I said "Then why does almost every other Best Buy have them already if you don't? That makes no sense!" They replied "I can't speak for other stores sir, but we will NOT get them prior to March 1!" :s I hate this freakin lazy city!!! It is plain technological H E DOUBLE HOCKEY STICKS!!!

NoUse4AName68 · 02-12-2016, 12:35 AM

I'm starting to get frustrated with this player. Not sure if I got a dud, or what, but about 50% of the time when I turn it on nothing happens. Complete black screen. It's definitely on, cause the tv is receiving a 2160p signal, but nothing. I can eject the disc and close the tray and nothing. WTF is up with this.

katiehlvr2 · 02-12-2016, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by NoUse4AName68

I'm starting to get frustrated with this player. Not sure if I got a dud, or what, but about 50% of the time when I turn it on nothing happens. Complete black screen. It's definitely on, cause the tv is receiving a 2160p signal, but nothing. I can eject the disc and close the tray and nothing. WTF is up with this.

Sounds like a dud. I would take it back...

ray0414 · 02-12-2016, 12:42 AM

I was denied at best buy. Headed to a different one.

katiehlvr2 · 02-12-2016, 12:43 AM

Can anyone tell me if they have their deep color set to off or auto?
Has anyone tested this feature as to which it should be?

bruceames · 02-12-2016, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dex Robinson

I appreciate you taking the time to check this very important issue.

NP, it's important to me too (if not a deal breaker).

bruceames · 02-12-2016, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by OptimusL

I like that, it keeps more space for the UHD movie.

Me too. It's almost like they're treating this as a replacement for 3D, as far as packaging and extras are concerned.

ray0414 · 02-12-2016, 01:02 AM

2nd best buy was way coolet. Scored martian and hitman. Will wait for my preorders now.

Opips3 · 02-12-2016, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by katiehlvr2

Can anyone tell me if they have their deep color set to off or auto?
Has anyone tested this feature as to which it should be?

Deep color set to auto.

Look real rainbow!

ray0414 · 02-12-2016, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by katiehlvr2

Can anyone tell me if they have their deep color set to off or auto?
Has anyone tested this feature as to which it should be?

On if possible

02-11-2016, 11:26 PM	#1121
Mavrick Gaming Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Wales Home Theater Gallery:121 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:813 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	Now all we need is for it to launch in another region so we can 100% confirm region free

02-11-2016, 11:29 PM	#1123
ray0414 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Michigan, USA, 35yo Trading Score:9	Over on avs, a js8500 owner watched a little bit of Hitman in hdr. He said it was definitely sharper than the blu-ray, that is great news because Hitman is a 2k upscale.

02-11-2016, 11:45 PM	#1125
bailey1987 Special Member Member since:Sep 2009 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:204	Does anyone actually have a Ultra HD Premium certified TV? can anyone with the combination of all three post a picture of the image on the screen please? make sure it's not plugged into the AVR unless it's Ultra HD Premium certified as well. Thanks.

02-12-2016, 12:11 AM	#1128
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	You know, I would think this would get some sort of front page mention here on the bluray forums that: 1 - The Samsung player is available for purchase 2 - 4K blurays are going on sale this Sunday But nothing on the front page. Everyone agree that, it should be posted there as a news item?

02-12-2016, 12:35 AM	#1132
NoUse4AName68 Special Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Seattle, WA 4K collection:588 Blu-ray collection:2091 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:35	I'm starting to get frustrated with this player. Not sure if I got a dud, or what, but about 50% of the time when I turn it on nothing happens. Complete black screen. It's definitely on, cause the tv is receiving a 2160p signal, but nothing. I can eject the disc and close the tray and nothing. WTF is up with this.

02-12-2016, 12:42 AM	#1134
ray0414 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Michigan, USA, 35yo Trading Score:9	I was denied at best buy. Headed to a different one.

02-12-2016, 12:43 AM	#1135
katiehlvr2 Expert Member Member since:Mar 2014 Location:Kentucky 4K collection:453 Blu-ray collection:969 Trading Score:376	Can anyone tell me if they have their deep color set to off or auto? Has anyone tested this feature as to which it should be?

02-12-2016, 01:02 AM	#1138
ray0414 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Michigan, USA, 35yo Trading Score:9	2nd best buy was way coolet. Scored martian and hitman. Will wait for my preorders now.

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