Comments on: EXCLUSIVE: First Review of the Samsung BD-P1200 http://hdguru.com/exclusive-first-review-of-the-samsung-bd-p1200/77/ HD Guru for the latest news, reviews, archives and consumer information about High Definition Television Mon, 21 May 2012 14:45:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Westcott http://hdguru.com/exclusive-first-review-of-the-samsung-bd-p1200/77/comment-page-1/#comment-13989 Westcott Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:13:57 +0000 http://hdguru.com/?p=77#comment-13989 Kevin, The Samsung 1400 does not have the SO Reon processor so it is a step backwards in video quality, especially for SD DVDs. I purchased a slightly used BD-1200 on eBay for $256. New and refurbished units are still available on eBay. I also bought the HD-XA2 for its equally stunning video processing capabilities for SD DVDs and HD DVDs. It does support HD DTS and Dolby HD but unfortunately, my Denon 3805 does not. Does anyone have any information on the BD-P2400? Specifically the video processor used? Happy Holidays to everyone!!!!! Kevin,

The Samsung 1400 does not have the SO Reon processor so it is a step backwards in video quality, especially for SD DVDs. I purchased a slightly used BD-1200 on eBay for $256. New and refurbished units are still available on eBay.

I also bought the HD-XA2 for its equally stunning video processing capabilities for SD DVDs and HD DVDs. It does support HD DTS and Dolby HD but unfortunately, my Denon 3805 does not.

Does anyone have any information on the BD-P2400? Specifically the video processor used?

Happy Holidays to everyone!!!!!

]]> By: Kevin http://hdguru.com/exclusive-first-review-of-the-samsung-bd-p1200/77/comment-page-1/#comment-12336 Kevin Tue, 06 Nov 2007 06:28:58 +0000 http://hdguru.com/?p=77#comment-12336 How does the Samsung 1400 compare and does it use the Silicon Optix chipset? I cant find any information on the 1400 and the 1200 doesnt seem to be on the shelves anymore. How does the Samsung 1400 compare and does it use the Silicon Optix chipset? I cant find any information on the 1400 and the 1200 doesnt seem to be on the shelves anymore.

]]> By: MACK http://hdguru.com/exclusive-first-review-of-the-samsung-bd-p1200/77/comment-page-1/#comment-10179 MACK Sat, 22 Sep 2007 08:44:38 +0000 http://hdguru.com/?p=77#comment-10179 ANYONE HAVE YHR URC CODE FOR THIS PRODUCT? I DON'T WANT IT IF IT WONT WORK WITH MY UNIVERSAL/DRT/SAT REMOTE CONTROLLER. THE URC IS LOCATED ON THE BACK OF THE REMOTE CONTROL, HAS 3-5 DIGITS AND BEGINS WITH"URC" THANKS - MACK ANYONE HAVE YHR URC CODE FOR THIS PRODUCT? I DON’T WANT IT IF IT WONT WORK WITH MY UNIVERSAL/DRT/SAT REMOTE CONTROLLER. THE URC IS LOCATED ON THE BACK OF THE REMOTE CONTROL, HAS 3-5 DIGITS AND BEGINS WITH”URC” THANKS – MACK

]]> By: James Ling http://hdguru.com/exclusive-first-review-of-the-samsung-bd-p1200/77/comment-page-1/#comment-8807 James Ling Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:32:37 +0000 http://hdguru.com/?p=77#comment-8807 The point is that the video quality will improve because you are doubling your bandwidth. The point is that the video quality will improve because you are doubling your bandwidth.

]]> By: GARoss http://hdguru.com/exclusive-first-review-of-the-samsung-bd-p1200/77/comment-page-1/#comment-5717 GARoss Wed, 04 Jul 2007 12:00:50 +0000 http://hdguru.com/?p=77#comment-5717 What's the point of having HDMI 1.3a if it "...supports Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS but does not support DTS-HD or Dolby TrueHD." ? I thought having HDMI 1.3a would mean that it would pass both DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD codec on to a receiver that would decode it. <strong>No argument from me. Just because a device is 1.3 does not mean it contains the entire feature set of audio and video 1.3 functions.  yuio need to do your homework and check a units functionality list before purchasing. I plan to cover this in a HDMI Demystified article soon. </strong> <strong>The HD Guru </strong> What’s the point of having HDMI 1.3a if it “…supports Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS but does not support DTS-HD or Dolby TrueHD.” ?
I thought having HDMI 1.3a would mean that it would pass both DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD codec on to a receiver that would decode it.

No argument from me. Just because a device is 1.3 does not mean it contains the entire feature set of audio and video 1.3 functions.  yuio need to do your homework and check a units functionality list before purchasing. I plan to cover this in a HDMI Demystified article soon.

The HD Guru 

]]> By: Mac McCall http://hdguru.com/exclusive-first-review-of-the-samsung-bd-p1200/77/comment-page-1/#comment-5607 Mac McCall Sat, 30 Jun 2007 18:26:00 +0000 http://hdguru.com/?p=77#comment-5607 I just bought the latest model Samsung 40" HDTV @ 1080P. I connected with Directv. I have the HD Recorder and it is connected to my TV with a HDMI cable. It will not work with the HDMI cable. It will only work with the component cables. I called tec. service and was told that Samsung and Magnavox will not work with HDMI. They said it was a software problem and they were working on this problem. Could this be possible? <strong>When it comes to HDMI anything is possible. May I suggest you contact Samsung customer service to verify.</strong> <strong>The HD Guru   </strong> I just bought the latest model Samsung 40″ HDTV @ 1080P.
I connected with Directv. I have the HD Recorder and it is connected to my TV with a HDMI cable. It will not work with the HDMI cable. It will only work with the component cables. I called tec. service and was told that Samsung and Magnavox will not work with HDMI. They said it was a software problem and they were working on this problem. Could this be possible?

When it comes to HDMI anything is possible. May I suggest you contact Samsung customer service to verify.

The HD Guru   

]]> By: Bert http://hdguru.com/exclusive-first-review-of-the-samsung-bd-p1200/77/comment-page-1/#comment-5028 Bert Mon, 11 Jun 2007 01:01:27 +0000 http://hdguru.com/?p=77#comment-5028 I just purchased a Samsung HD-870C DVD player. It's not a true HD DVD player (it upconverts standard DVDs up to 1080i) but Samsung includes a HDMI cable with it. I don't see how it is possible for Samsung to include the cable in a $70 DVD player and leave it out the $799 BD-P1200! I just purchased a Samsung HD-870C DVD player. It’s not a true HD DVD player (it upconverts standard DVDs up to 1080i) but Samsung includes a HDMI cable with it. I don’t see how it is possible for Samsung to include the cable in a $70 DVD player and leave it out the $799 BD-P1200!

]]> By: etype2 http://hdguru.com/exclusive-first-review-of-the-samsung-bd-p1200/77/comment-page-1/#comment-3294 etype2 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 15:48:46 +0000 http://hdguru.com/?p=77#comment-3294 Very good review and insight. I'm waiting to see how Sony's upcomming 2nd generation player will do. $500.00,likely discounted to $400.00. Very good review and insight. I’m waiting to see how Sony’s upcomming 2nd generation player will do. $500.00,likely discounted to $400.00.

]]> By: Petri Teittinen http://hdguru.com/exclusive-first-review-of-the-samsung-bd-p1200/77/comment-page-1/#comment-3290 Petri Teittinen Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:08:18 +0000 http://hdguru.com/?p=77#comment-3290 Heh, actually, yeah. The number of pixels does indeed drop by half, so 50% is correct. The drop would be a lot bigger if the player outputs 960x540. Heh, actually, yeah. The number of pixels does indeed drop by half, so 50% is correct. The drop would be a lot bigger if the player outputs 960×540.

]]> By: Petri Teittinen http://hdguru.com/exclusive-first-review-of-the-samsung-bd-p1200/77/comment-page-1/#comment-3289 Petri Teittinen Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:10:38 +0000 http://hdguru.com/?p=77#comment-3289 "Sony player drops 1080i to 540p using its 1080p output mode. This means 50% of the resolution within the disc is lost." Surely not? I was under the impression the output drops to 1920x540 which is only a 25% drop in resolution. “Sony player drops 1080i to 540p using its 1080p output mode. This means 50% of the resolution within the disc is lost.”

Surely not? I was under the impression the output drops to 1920×540 which is only a 25% drop in resolution.

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