Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Samsung BD - C5500 Blu-ray review

The BD-C5500 is a new player entry-level Blu-ray by Samsung. It is priced under $ 180.00 ad. But do not fooled into thinking that this Blu-ray is in no way inferior or lacking in some of the latest features. The BD-C550 offers a streaming service online, the ability of Internet access, large internal memory and video and audio.

As in all of 2010 Blu-ray player from Samsung, the BD-C5500 meets the Energy Star 4.0. It also has a low energy- 13 watts during playback and 0.1 watts in standby. This low energy can not be found in more expensive BD-C6500. The design of the Blu-ray player from Samsung follows recent models, has an elegant look down (39mm) with high-tech glossy black finish. There is a drop down panel on the front cover or DVD tray.

Video Quality: Video quality is great, the BD-C5500 for playing Blu-ray Disc. Provide display 1080p HDTV to chance. VideoThe ports are located on the rear and consist of HDMI, component and composite video outputs.

Audio quality: you can not find the number of audio connections, the BD-C5500, as players of higher level. (No 7.1 analog outputs) have the following: HDMI, analog audio output (2.0ch), and an optical digital output audio outputs. But it has internal audio decoder for Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus Demonstrating great high resolutionSound.

A nice feature on the BD-C5500 is the function @ Internet TV. This will give you streaming content and downloadable applications, such as Netflix, Blockbuster, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Flickr, Pandora and many others. Firmware upgrade offer in the future even more content. This Blu-ray Profile 2.0 player, to tackle the content for BD-Live Blu-ray Disc found. access to these materials such as film online movies, scenes, chat room, live commentary, quizzes and somuch more.

Of course, to exploit the online feature, you must be connected to the Internet. The BD-C5500 has an Ethernet port on the back of the player is or you can connect wirelessly via a USB port. You would need a LAN adapter, sold separately. It can also be connected to a home network. Then use the Allshare. This allows audio and video content is streamed to your computer to the Blu-Ray (either wirelessly or viaEthernet connection). You can then this content directly on your TV.

Pros: The Samsung BD-C5500 has a great picture and sound quality. Very low energy consumption. There is Wi-Fi enabled and has 1 GB of internal memory. It supports services such as online media content from Netflix, Pandora, Vudu, Blockbuster and Twitter) and is also DLNA compatible.

Disadvantages: No integrated Wi-Fi adapter, USB needed to go wireless. Need some online applications waiting to bethrough firmware updates.

The last word: the Samsung BD-C5500 is a very good start on Blu-ray. It has 1 GB of internal memory, which makes access to BD-Live content is easier. E 'on-line streaming services and is also DLNA compatible. For a very reasonable price, you get a very competent Blu-ray player. Price, you should look at purchase - under $ 170.00.

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