Samsung BD-C5900 1080p 3D Blu-Ray Disc Player Review

Samsung seems to be giving us every opportunity to get ready for the 3D trend in Home Entertainment. Along with its recent introduction of 3DTVs, Samsung has produced a great line up of 3D Blu-ray Players. The BD-C5900 Blu-ray Player is the entry level model that is Wireless LAN 'Ready', has internal decoding of Dolby and DTS soundtracks and access to Samsung Apps for streaming online content. Providing you with innovative features at a very reasonable and affordable price.

The BD-C5900 Blu-ray Player is only 1.7 inches thick, with a a stylish black high glossy finish. The control buttons, once powered on, will light up; making them easier to use. The buttons are located on the right side of the player. The Blu-ray 3D logo on top of the player also glows once the player is turned on. There is a USB Port just below the power button on the right. On the left side of the player is the disc loading tray.

VIDEO QUALITY: The Samsung BD-C5900 Blu-ray Player will provide you with great images. Video connections include HDMI (ver 1.4), Component Video Output and Composite Video Outputs. The best possible images will be with a HDMI connection which is capable of Full HD 1080p video on Blu-ray Discs and 1080p up-conversion when playing back DVDs. The Ultra Fast Play feature, should allow you to load these discs in less than 15 seconds, according to Samsung. Samsung has also conveniently equipped the player with it's Screen Fit feature which can automatically convert 21:9 aspect ratio movies to 16:9 aspect. A great feature if you if want to eliminate those annoying black bars on the Television screen.

AUDIO QUALITY: The BD-C5900 Blu-ray Player provides you with the latest 7.1-channel studio-quality surround sound (via. HDMI) with high resolution audio formats. You can connect the audio through one of the following outputs, HDMI (ver.1.4), Optical Digital Output, or Analog Audio Output 2.0-ch. It has internal audio decoding for Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio. The player can also, transmit the audio in bitstream if you want the audio decoding done by your A/V receiver. However, it does not have 7.1 analog outputs, so those with older non-HDMI A/V receivers, the BD-C5900 may not be the best option.

The BD-C5900 Blu-ray Player is one of the rare entry level models that is equipped with the new video processing technology that supports 3D playback. It can provide great high definition 3D images found on 3D Blu-ray discs. Of course you will require a 3DTV and 3D glasses in order to enjoy 3D entertainment at home. While not necessary, it is recommended that you connect the player to one of Samsung's 3D HDTVs. This will allow you to take advantage of Samsung's Anynet+ feature, giving you control of all Samsung's audio and video devices with one remote control.

The BD-C5900 Blu-ray player also provides you with access to Internet-TV and Samsung Apps. Once you are connected to the internet, via the Ethernet Port or through a wireless USB LAN adapter (Sold Separately), you can stream movies, videos, TV shows, music and photos, etc. Some of the online streaming media service you can access from Samsung Apps are: BLOCKBUSTER®, YouTube™, Netflix, Monopoly gaming, interactive card games, Facebook®, Twitter™, Pandora, AccuWeather, Associated Press, USA Today and many more.

With Samsung's Allshare feature you can sync the BD-C5900 Blu-ray Player up to many of your digital devices. This will allow you to enjoy music, movies and photos from your computer, camera and mobile devices, on your TV screen. Supported files formats include MP3, DivX, Divx HD, JPEG, JPEG HD, MKV, or AVCHD. The BD-C5900 is Profile 2.0, so it has BD-Live support. You can download content from a certain Blu-ray Discs. Content such as deleted scenes, current movie trailers, features, movie trivia, chat rooms, live commentary and much more. There is no internal memory, so an external USB flash drive is required if you want to download BD-Live content.

THE PROS: The BD-5900 Blu-ray Player from Samsung is very similar to the BD-C5500 Blu-ray Player which was released earlier this year. The big difference between the two players is that the BD-C5900 has 3D Blu-ray capability. It also is Wi-Fi 'Ready', BD-Live 'Ready', and is DLNA certified. Supports online media services: Internet-TV/Samsung Apps(provides content from Netflix, Pandora, Vudu, Blockbuster, Picasa and Twitter). Has internal audio decoding for Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus.

THE CONS: To enjoy 3D at home, you will need to have a 3D TV and 3D glasses. It is only WI-FI 'Ready', so you have to purchase a wireless LAN Adapter. No internal memory for Storage and to access BD-Live content. A USB external memory device is needed.

THE FINAL WORD: The Samsung BD-C5900 3D Blu-ray Player provides great audio and video quality. It has great features such as Online Streaming and DLNA support. It lacks some of the features of higher end models, but it is one of the cheapest 3D Blu-ray Players on the market. This alone should make the BD-C5900 an appealing option for those wanting to enjoy 3D Movies at home. -- Price you should look for when purchasing -- Under $230.00

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Refurbished HDTV - What HDTV Means in Plain English

A refurbished HDTV is similar to a brand new HDTV - the HDTV part. I will discuss what refurbished really means (you may be pleasantly surprised...), buy right now you want to know what HDTV stands for, right? Here it is: HDTV stand for High Definition Television; a TV that has a resolution approximately twice that of conventional televisions in both horizontal and vertical dimensions, providing impressive picture quality. The picture quality of HDTVs is much better because compared to 525 lines of resolution in NTSCs (National Television Systems Committee) and some SDTVs (standard definition television), it uses 720 or 1080 lines of resolution.

The widescreen aspect ratio of HDTVs is 16:9. Aspect ratio is the ratio of width to height of the TV screen. NTSCs and some SDTVs use a traditional squarish ratio of 4:3; while 16:9 is the ratio of widescreen formats for all High Definition Televisions (HDTVs) and some SDTVs. Its ability to accept and display such high resolution pictures results in clear and vivid images. HDTVs also have remarkable surround sound.

I've explained HDTV in plain English detail, now I'll give you a quick rundown of refurbished HDTVs. Buying refurbished HDTVs is becoming quite the rage these days. Scores of people have come to discover that refurbished is not "used" and it's not some kind of thing sold on e-bay or Craigslist. Refurbished HDTVs are inspected and tested by factory technicians and are factory certified that they work like new. They also come with manufacturers' in-home warranties, so in essence they are guaranteed to work. Now, here's the good part: Refurbished HDTVs can be bought for incredible savings. Because they legally can't be sold as brand new, they are often marked down 30% - 70% and they're quality TVs! I'm talking about brand names: Samsung, Sony...

If you find a reliable place to buy a refurbished HDTV on the internet, it can definitely be bought safely online. Believe it or not, buying refurbished HDTVs has been the rich man's secret... until now.

One major thing to look out for when buying a refurbished HDTV is to buy it from a reputable dealer. The number one concern when looking for any refurbished product is it's safety. Spending even a dime for a broken TV is like throwing money in the garbage. Find out exactly what to look out for here: www.squidoo.com/refurbished-hdtv.

You definitely can get a name brand, high quality TV at incredible savings! Thousands have already done so. Telling your friends and family that you bought a refurbished HDTV is your choice. They will never know if you don't tell them! It looks (and practically is) brand new. It comes with a manufacturer's 90 day warranty and yes, the warranty is in-home! Learn more about refurbished HDTVs and the most reliable place to get them. Put your fears about safety to rest once and for all.

Know Your Blu-ray DVD Player's Profile (Before You Buy Your Next DVD Player)

When buying a Blu-ray disc Player you will see a new feature that may be unfamiliar to you. It is called the Blu-ray Profile. It is an important feature you need to know because it is one of the main differences between blu-ray players and DVD players.

With DVD players there was a single hardware requirement but this is not the case for Blu-ray players. It may be confusing at first but it is easy but once you know what each profile means. And even though Blu-ray technology is rather recent, you will find it is moving forward at a rapid pace so the format is constantly changing and evolving. If you're not careful you may end up with an "older" Blu-ray player.

So, what exactly is a Blu-ray Profile? Well, they are used to catalog Blu-ray players and it determines the standard features and specifications of audio and video codec abilities found in Blu-ray Players. What a certain Profile a DVD player has tells you what set of features it supports. Blu-ray Profile 1.0 was the first set of features and functions labeled for discs and players. Then came Profile 1.1 and the latest is Profile 2.0 (BD-Live).

Now, any type of blu-ray profiles will play a blu-ray disc but with the different Profiles you get different extra features available to you.

Blu-ray Profile 1.0

The first Profile was 1.0, it has no extra features. You may also hear it referred to as "Initial Standard Profile" or "Grace Period Profile". Being the first generation of Blu-ray players it meets the very basic standards and minimum requirements. It has 64 KB of built-in persistent memory. Local storage capability, Secondary video decoder, Secondary audio decoder and Virtual file system are all optional. But it would be rare to find any Profile 1.0 Blu-ray player with any of these features.

After Nov 27, 2007 all of Blu-ray players manufactured were required to support Profile 1.1. But you still can find Profile 1.0 Blu-ray players being sold. The Sharp BD-HP20U or the Pioneer elite BDP-95FD, for example, are still available. If you are someone who does not care for extra features and only interested in the movie, these Profile 1.0 blu-ray players maybe the right one for you.

Blu-ray Profile 1.1

Since Profile 1.1 is now the basic mandatory requirement of all players, these types are the most common. The profile 1.1 Blu-ray Players have 64 KB built-in persistent memory, 256 MB of local storage and a Virtual file system. But the main difference with Profile 1.1 players is the addition of picture-in-picture function, also known as Bonus View. This is mainly use to show a smaller picture in the corner of the movie. Usually having a director or actor providing comments about the movie or a particular scene being displayed in the larger picture. A secondary video and audio decoders are required for the smaller picture. Most movie studios now apply this feature to all their standard releases.

Blu-ray Profile 2.0

Although Profile 2.0, also known as BD-Live, is not mandatory for new players, more and more manufacturers are beginning to producing these Profile types. The major different feature in Profile 2.0 is the ability of an internet connection, usually through an Ethernet port, and it is capable of interactive features when playing a blu-ray disc. Features such as movie-related games, blogs and other content. While movie studios are excited about this features and see it as the next "big thing" in home entertainment, so far interactive content has been not been all that spectacular or riveting. However, the possibilities to use this technology are vast and will surely improve.

The other technical details of Profile 2.0 are similar to Profiles 1.0 and 1.1. It has built-in persistent memory, Secondary video and audio decoders(for picture-in-picture), a Virtual file system and 1 GB of local storage. This large increase in storage from 256 MB that is in Profile 1.1 is to accommodate downloaded material from the internet. One thing you should be aware of is that some Profile 1.0 and 1.1 Blu-ray players have Ethernet ports. This is not for download extra content but for firmware updates.

When looking to purchase a Blu-ray, you are most likely to come across all three Profile Types. So the question is, which one should I buy? Since the prices of Blu-ray Players are rapidly coming down, your best option would be the Profile 2.0 because it's the latest and the most future proof of all the Blu-ray Players. But if you're not interested in special features or interactive capabilities, than considering a Profile 1.0 or Profile 1.1 Blu-ray Player is a very reasonable choice and will save you some money. Besides, you still be able to enjoy all and future Blu-ray disc movies; you just won't be able to download extra content.

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HDTV Bandwidth Management

Many people, especially those with satellite TV receivers, have heard of MPEG. MPEG is a standard for reducing the size of the video signal so that it can be broadcast more easily. This is known as "signal compression". Compressed Digital Video (CDV) is comparable to using MP3 files for music. It makes the file smaller without damaging it, so that it takes less time to download (less bandwidth), and more songs can be stored on your player.

CDV reduces the signal bandwidth requirements of a TV signal to enable its transmission via the Internet, DVD, cable, or satellite. This is necessary because an uncompressed video signal is very large. High definition files are much larger than standard definition files.

A standard definition DVD movie file size is approximately 3 GB/Hour.
An uncompressed 1280 X 720 (HDTV) movie file size is over 150 GB/Hour.
An uncompressed 1920 X 1080 (HDTV) movie file size is over 350 GB/Hour.
An MPEG-2 (CDV) HDTV movie file size is approximately 9 GB/Hour.
An MPEG-4 (CDV) HDTV movie file size is approximately 5 GB/Hour.

The early use of CDV (for standard definition programming) was pioneered by the satellite TV companies, DirecTV and the Dish Network.

CDV is the process of discarding data for that information that would be invisible to the viewer. However, too much CDV will significantly distort the output. The higher the level of CDV, the more data that is discarded. Discard too much, and the distortion is very noticeable.

CDV is a tradeoff between file size and video quality. CDV operates on pixel neighborhoods, called a macroblock. The CDV records only the changes within those blocks. This works well if the video is primarily static images like text.

In a basketball game, when Kobe takes it to the basket, more pixels change from one frame to the next. When this happens, the video compression algorithm must work harder. The picture quality after compression depends on the complexity and predictability of the image.

The most common CDV standards are authored by the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG). Applying CDV to video is an intensive computer operation, but uncompressing (undoing the CDV) MPEG data to video is much less difficult. A C-Cube real-time MPEG-1 video encoder using 8 custom-designed video processor chips sells for $120,000.

MPEG standards are not owned by anyone. Various companies and researchers have MPEG patents, but one does not have to pay a license fee to use MPEG technology.

DVD and Blu-ray discs have CDV used during the mastering process (Blu-ray has enough disc capacity that the CDV is not aggressive, thus does not add significant distortion). High bitrate video algorithms with little CDV exist for video post-production work, but these still create an enormous file, and for this reason are seldom used for the distribution of video.

There are several MPEG standards being used but only three are in general use for commercial video distribution:

MPEG-1

MPEG-1 was the first widely used video (and audio) CDV standard. MP3 is an abbreviation of "MPEG-1 audio layer 3". MPEG-1 supports a video resolution of 352 x 240 at 30 FPS (frames per second). It is the standard for the CDV of moving pictures (and audio). This standard has roots in CD-ROM video applications, and is a popular for video found on the Internet (.mpg files).

MPEG-2

MPEG-2 can support video resolutions of 720 x 480 and 1280 x 720, at 60 FPS. MPEG-2 is capable for both standard definition TV and HDTV. The MPEG-2 standards is also used to store data on a DVD. This is the algorithm used by DirecTV and the Dish Network.

MPEG-2 is the standard on which Digital Television set top boxes and DVD CDV is based. It is based on MPEG-1, but modified for use by digital broadcast television. Different algorithms have been developed and have been integrated into the standard. MPEG-2 is well suited to HDTV resolution and bit rates. With this technique, CDV can compress video data by 15 to 25 times while still producing a picture quality that is generally considered high quality.

MPEG-4

This standard is the future CDV standard that will almost certainly be used by most services delivering HDTV. This includes AT&T, DirecTV, and the Dish Network. A number of cable operators have also started MPEG-4 trials. This standard was originally designed for the Internet. Individual objects within a scene are tracked separately. This is very efficient.

The move to MPEG-4 by the satellite companies is not designed to improve picture quality, but because this algorithm is much more efficient. An MPEG-2 HDTV channel utilizes the bandwidth of six standard definition TV channels; an MPEG-4 HDTV channel would only consume the bandwidth of three standard definition TV channels. MPEG-4 uses half the bandwidth of MPEG-2, and so your service provider will be able to offer twice the number of channels.

OpenCable Application Platform (OCAP)

Consumers are now able to purchase their own cable box/DVR combos from electronics retailers. OCAP is a way for cable operators and other service providers to deploy interactive services like a PC. This will enable your American Idol voter to cast their vote with the remote control for their TV.

Consumers want their HDTV, and service providers who can supply the programming will thrive. MPEG-4 is the best and most cost-efficient option for cable operators and other service providers.

About the Author: Brian Bradshaw is a Certified Technical Specialist (InfoComm CTS). Areas of expertise include Video, Audio, Computation, HDTV Satellite Systems, and Communications. He has a communications technology business in Plano, Texas (Dallas). More information can be found at his Website: http://bradshaw-vacuum-technology.com

Low Price Sony Blu-Ray Player

Market is flooded with numerous digital versatile disc (DVD) players, small devices that play video and music for us. Most DVD players have to be attached to a TV to show video but now some players are arrived with an attached LCD screen and stereo speakers. DVD players play both audio and video format discs.

The quality of any audio or video output on a screen is highly influenced by the format of the disc which is being played in the player. There are some optical disc formats which are supported by one or other disc players and DVD players. They are compact disc (CD) formats, DVD formats, MP3 formats and others. These days some companies are coming up with a next generation optical disc format players. These next generation optical disc formats are known as Blu ray or Blu ray Disc (BD). These are high density optical disc formats. Blu ray Discs store digital information and also High Definition (HD) Videos.

The name 'Blu ray Disc' is quite unusual, this name is derived from the Blu violet laser which used to read and write this type of disc. More data can be stored on a Blu ray Disc than on a DVD. This is because of the shorter wavelength of Blu-violet laser, which is 405 nanometer. Almost 25 Gigabytes (GB) can be stored on a single layer BD. This is over 5 times the capacity of a single layer DVD which can store almost 4.5 GB only. On a dual layer BD we can store up to 50 GB data.

BD optical disc format was jointly developed by the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA). BDA is a group of the world's leading consumer electronics, personal computer and media manufacturers. These include Apple, Dell, Hitachi, HP, JVC, LG, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Pioneer, Philips, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, TDK and Thomson. Blu-ray is supported by 180 of the world's leading technology companies. These companies are major names in consumer electronics, personal computer, recording media, video game and music companies.

The BD format has broad support from the major movie studios. In fact, majority of the prominent movie studios have released movies in the Blu-ray format. These are Disney, Fox, Warner, Paramount, Sony, Lionsgate and MGM. Six studios are releasing their movies exclusively in the Blu-ray format; they are Disney, Fox, Sony, Warner, Lionsgate and MGM.

Several electronic companies are offering products that can read and write CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. Companies like Sony, Panasonic, Philips, Samsung, Pioneer, Sharp and LG are coming up with players with BD/DVD/CD compatible optical head. BD players are becoming popular due to that simple reason which is quality. On BD players we can play DVD also, it looks even better than before. So Blu ray DVD players are the latest buzz word in the entertainment scene, it produces clear picture with vivid colours and sharp sound.

Due to the quality it is offering, BD players are on high demand. Day by day, the demand of this next generation technology is increasing. This makes its production cost to fall. Sony Company is taking advantage from this fact and is reducing the price of its BD players. Several companies are coming ahead in manufacturing next generation BD players. Electronics Company Toshiba sells its high-definition (HD) DVD player in much less price than BD players of Sony. Now Sony is trying to get ahead in the market so it has cut £50 off the price of its BD player.

Sony's Blu-ray discs are supported by companies like Samsung, Dell and Apple, while NEC, Sanyo and others are supporting Toshiba's HD DVD. We can say that the war of formats is on. Both HDD and Blu-ray systems have almost equal functionalities, both stores large amount of data, both produce high quality image and audio, and both use a blue laser to read information. Only one difference is there, that is of price. So the price cutting step of Sony can be one added advantage of Sony BD players.

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HDTV Resolution Issues

HDTV resolution comes in two numbers, which are 720 and 1080. For a TV set to be a true a HDTV it must display 720 horizontal lines of resolution of course that means sets that are 1080 can display 1080 horizontal lines. 1080 will provide you with more clarity and more details. You will also find an "I" or a "p" after the above numbers. "I" stands for the lines being filled by the television whereas the "p" stands for the where the lines are filled consecutively.

One thing to remember, a 1080 set can display all images from 1080 and lower, so you can view all signals even if they are delivered in 720. At this time, there are not that many sources for 1080 available, only with high definition DVD's. Not even your satellite or cable service is broadcasting in 1080.

The major thing to consider when buying your HDTV is what you will be watching and where you will be placing the set. If you purchase a large HDTV set and it is too large for the room, the picture quality is certainly going to be lacking. The reason this is true is walk up close to any HDTV, you will be seeing things that are not there if you are at the optimal viewing distance. This is often referred to as the screen door effect. You may notice small little dots of various colors that do not actually blend with the scene on the screen. In order to have the best quality picture you must have the correct size HDTV for the viewing area.

Anita Payton is a professional writer who enjoys new technologies for the home including home automation. She is currently teaching customers how to buy HDTV and other home consumer electronics by finding the best deals online.

DVD Player - Take Proper Care of Your Electronic Device!

This is an average sized electronic device and it plays a vital role to play different videos and movies. There are many functions of this device and you can watch your favorite movies and videos by inserting a disk in them. In short, you can say that this is a small source of entertainment for you in your free time. Feeling bore or have vacations, just switch on your disk player and enjoy your favorite movie or video.

Above, I just mentioned some positive aspect of this device but after a continuous use of this device, you can face some errors and bugs. Most of the people who use such devices for entertainment complained that their DVD players give NO-DISK error or some of its software components are not working properly. It usually happens because such devices are not so durable. Therefore, I will suggest you to examine your electronic device properly on your own instead of wasting money.

If your player is not creating such no-disk errors then you are lucky but if you are facing such errors then you have to adopt some basic steps. Once you came to know that your player is out of order then carefully remove its upper head. Mostly, the reason behind such errors is dust on the lens of the player. So, all you have to do is to take a soft cotton piece and rub it very carefully on the lens of the player very smoothly and gently. This practice will surely remove the dust particles from the lens of the player and for assurance you can switch on the player to check its functions.

Moreover, you can also buy a lens cleaner disc from the shops to clean the head and lens of the DVD player properly. After doing these steps, insert a disk in your DVD player and I am sure that your entertaining electronic device would be working properly.

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