Samsung BD-C5900 3D Blu-ray Disc Player Brief Review

Samsung seems to be giving us every chance to getSamsung's Anynet+ feature, giving you control of all
ready for the 3D technology in Home Entertainment.Samsung's audio and video devices with one remote.
Along with its recent introduction of 3DTVs, SamsungThe BD-C5900 Blu-ray DVD Player also gives you
has given us a great line up of 3D Blu-ray Disc Players.with access to Internet@TV and Samsung Apps.
The BD-C5900 Blu-ray Player is the entry level modelOnce you are connected to the internet, via the
that is Wireless LAN 'Ready', has internal decoding ofEthernet Port or through a wireless USB LAN adapter
Dolby and DTS soundtracks and access to Samsung(Sold Separately), you can stream movies, videos, TV
Apps for streaming online content. Providing you withshows, music and photos, etc. Some of the online
innovative features at a very reasonable andstreaming media service you can access from
affordable price.Samsung Apps are:  BLOCKBUSTER®,
The BD-C5900 Blu-ray Disc Player is only 1.7 inchesYouTube™, Netflix, Monopoly gaming, interactive
thick, with a a stylish black high glossy finish. Thecard games, Facebook®, Twitter™, Pandora,
control buttons, once powered on, will g;ow; makingAccuWeather, Associated Press, USA Today and
them easier to use. The buttons are located on themany more.  
right side of the player. The Blu-ray 3D logo on top ofWith Samsung's Allshare feature you can sync the
the player also lights up once the player is turned on.BD-C5900 Blu-ray Disc Player up to many of your
There is a USB Port just below the power button ondigital devices. This will allow you to enjoy movies,
the right. On the left side of the player is the discphotos and music from your PC, camera and mobile
loading tray.devices, on your Television screen. Supported files
VIDEO QUALITY: The Samsung BD-C5900 Blu-rayformats include MP3, DivX, Divx HD, JPEG, JPEG HD,
Player will provide you with great pictures. VideoMKV, or AVCHD. The BD-C5900 is Profile 2.0, so it
connections include HDMI (ver 1.4), Component Videohas BD-Live support. You can download content from
Output and Composite Video Outputs. The besta certain Blu-ray Discs. Content such as deleted
possible pictures will be with a HDMI connection whichscenes, current movie trailers, features, movie trivia,
is capable of Full HD 1080p video on Blu-ray Discs andchat rooms, live commentary and much more. There is
1080p up-conversion when playing back DVDs. Theno internal memory, so an external USB flash hard
Ultra Fast Play feature, will allow you to load thesedrive is required if you want to download BD-Live
discs in less than 15 seconds, according to Samsung. content.
Samsung has also conveniently equipped the playerTHE PROS: The BD-5900 Blu-ray Disc Player from
with it's Screen Fit feature which can automaticallySamsung  is very similar to its earlier release, the
convert 21:9 aspect ratio movies to 16:9 aspect. ABD-C5500 Blu-ray Player. The main difference
wondeful feature if you if want to eliminate thosebetween the two Blu-ray Players is that the
annoying black bars on the TV screen.BD-C5900 has 3D Blu-ray capability. It also is Wi-Fi
AUDIO QUALITY: The BD-C5900 Blu-ray DVD Player'Ready', BD-Live 'Ready', and is DLNA certified.
provides you with the latest 7.1-channel studio-qualitySupports online media services: Internet@TV
surround sound (via. HDMI) with high resolution audioSamsung Apps(provides content from Netflix, Pandora,
formats. You can connect the audio through one ofVudu, Blockbuster, Picasa and Twitter). Has internal
the following outputs, HDMI (ver.1.4), Optical Digitalaudio decoding for Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital,
Output, or Analog Audio Output 2.0-ch. It has internalDTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus.
audio decoding for Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD MasterTHE CONS: To enjoy 3D at home, you still require a
Audio. The player can also, send the audio in bitstream3D TV and 3D glasses. Only WI-FI 'Ready', you have
if you want the audio decoding done by your A/Vto purchase a wireless LAN Adaptor. No internal
receiver. However, it does not have 7.1 analog outputs,memory for Storage and to access BD-Live content.
so those with older non-HDMI A/V receivers, theA USB external memory device is needed.
BD-C5900 may not be the best option.THE FINAL WORD: The Samsung BD-C5900 3D
The BD-C5900 Blu-ray Player is one of the rare entryBlu-ray DVD Player provides excellent video and audio
level models that is equipped with the new videoquality. It has great features such as Online Streaming
processing technology that supports 3D playback. Itand DLNA support. It lacks some of the features of
can provide great high definition 3D images found onhigher end models, but it is one of the cheapest 3D
3D Blu-ray discs. Of course you will need a 3DTV andBlu-ray Disc Players on the market. This alone should
3D glasses in order to enjoy 3D entertainment atmake the BD-C5900 an appealing option for those
home. While not necessary, it is recommended thatwanting to enjoy 3D Movies at home. -- Price you
you connect the player to one of Samsung's 3Dshould look for when purchasing -- Under $230.
HDTVs. This will allow you to take advantage of