Samsung Outs Four 3D Blu-ray Players for 2010/2011

At the IFA 2010, Samsung showed us three new 3D Blu-ray players. The range has now been confirmed and includes four models, ranging in price from £155 to £500: the BD-C5900, BD-C6800, BD-C6900 and BD-C8900.

The basic technology is the same in each of these 3D Blu-ray players. However, the products' design and extra functions do change from model to model (Wi-Fi, internal memory, internal hard drive etc.)

Samsung BD-C5900: Optional Wi-Fi and No Internal Memory (BD-Live)

Connections: HDMI, Composite, USB Analogue audio: Stereo Internet connectivity: Ethernet and Wi-Fi (optional) BD-Live: Yes, with optional USB flash drive Hard drive: No

RRP Approx. £155 MARCHANDS €     Vodafone  0.00  Electrical1...  33.99  Pixmania  34.00  Debenhams  34.90  Co-operativ...  34.99  Euroffice  44.38  Compare prices

Samsung BD-C6800: Wi-Fi and 1 GB Internal Memory (BD-Live)

Connections: HDMI, Composite, USB Analogue audio: 7.1 and Stereo Internet connectivity: Ethernet and Wi-Fi BD-Live: Yes, with 1 GB internal memory Hard drive: No

RRP Approx. £200 MARCHANDS €     Vodafone  0.00  Cellphoneshop  5.57  Electrical1...  33.99  Pixmania  34.00  Debenhams  34.90  Co-operativ...  34.99  Compare prices

Samsung BD-C6900: Wi-Fi and 1 GB Internal Memory (BD-Live)

Connections: HDMI, Composite, USB Analogue audio: 7.1 and Stereo Internet connectivity: Ethernet and Wi-Fi BD-Live: Yes, with 1 GB internal memory Hard drive: No

RRP Approx. £275 Prices unavailable Recommended alternatives Editor's Choice Sony PS3 Slim PS3 Style Sony BDP-S185 Great Value 3D Philips BDP7600

Samsung BD-C8900: 500 GB HDD, Wi-Fi and 1 GB Internal Memory (BD-Live)

Connections: HDMI, Composite, USB Analogue audio: Stereo Internet connectivity: Ethernet and Wi-Fi BD-Live: Yes, with 1 GB internal memory Hard drive: 500 GB

RRP Approx. £500 MARCHANDS €     Amazon mark...  115.99  Amazon.co.uk  116.29  Pc world  149.99  Comet  149.99  Amazon.co.uk  162.89  Amazon mark...  163.79  Compare prices

Main Features

As well as the specs outlined above, these 3D Blu-ray players have an integrated multimedia player that's compatible with most video file formats (JPEG, MP3, AVI, DivX HD, MKV) and can be hooked up to NTFS-formatted external storage devices. There's also an Internet TV function and DLNA compatibility for playing videos stored on compatible networked computers. Plus, Samsung claims that all models in the new range are super speedy, and can start playing a DVD or Blu-ray in just 30 seconds (15 sec. to switch on and 15 sec. to load the disc).

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