Is it worth it after the two firmware updates ? Anyone has any insight on this ?
138428
For the price of middle of the road P&S price, you get a fantastically capable high-end P&S camera. The image quality of this camera was never in question, just check with various photo gear sites. It was the slow RAW write time and focusing inconsistency that caused this camera to get bad reviews. The firmware update effectively corrects these problems. Only thing lacking about this camera is 1080HD video capability that some of the newer and even cheaper P&S cameras have.
551831
This was my biggest beef. For such an expensive item and in todays world we should be able to get firmware updates. I am not aware of any way to update the firmware. I hope someone can prove me wrong. I do own it despite my concern.
904592
I don't know, but is possible because the unit is Excellent. And is possible update the firmware.
425484
Thanks for the info. Guess i have to wait for the newer firmware version. Since I purchase on Amazon, i assume i would have to work it through Samsung if i bricked it. P.S. Funny enough, when I first received the unit, i tried to do a firware upgrade and it said that none were available. It should have been, so maybe i was lucky it didn't work.
1375206
The V1 work very well for me, faster download and have 2 USB ports 2.0 (important to update firmware version when installing the V1). I understand that the V2 different is that the second USB port is 3.0
2124844
I'm like you, I bought mine back in July strictly for Netflix capability. FWIW, it's been working flawlessly since July on the earlier versions. Its just this latest (1.43) that screwed it up. I even tried installing an earlier working firmware version (1.27) by downloading off their support website where you burn it to a CD, put it in the tray and install directly. The unit comes back and says "Cannot install firmware. The unit has a more current version installed than the disc you are trying to use". So now, we're stuck until the fix comes.
1965888
I have not had the need for a firmware update, so don't know. This model has been around for several years, so it may not need an update.
1996110
Hello there... not sure if someone has already answered your question, but here it goes... can't really tell you much about this unit's writing methods (just bought it for playback), but yes, it does come with software that checks for firmware updates on a regular basis.
1218359
You can upgrade the -firmware- version according to tplinks website. The user guide says "the firmware version much match the hardware version" or something. I don't really know what this means, they don't have good translations sometimes (tp-link).
74780
What exactly is updating firmware?? My 4 GB doesn't work, could that be it?
1034897
There are no further firmware updates for this model. I ran into a similar problem, although my unit wouldn't load a Blu-Ray at all, much less play it. After much frustration looking for a non-existent solution, I got a nice Panasonic Blu-Ray player - that does Internet TV *much* better, I might add - and now can enjoy my Blu-Rays while still using the rest of the Samsung unit's "home theatre" functions, which pretty much boil down to the sound system at this point. The short answer is yes, it's crap.
1213856
You are welcome. Do me (us) a favor and let me know which one you decide to keep and why. If the next firmware revision or two does not fix the video streaming, then I will probably add one of those two just for Hulu. You could save me the hassle of buying both, comparing, and returning one :)
1267418
I agree, it is unethical to have the exact same hardware and not enable all of the features. Further make the better model only available at one location for the same price. I have the 2500 and have made it my quest to make it a 2550. So far I have edited the firmware and nearly had it beat. There is some security protocol or checksum that is preventing the upgrade. Since editing the latest version of the firmware does not seem to be working in the short term, I am going to try and take the firmware back to the earliest version I can find and maybe make some magic happen that way. If anybody figures this out let me know, I'll do the same. I agree, it is unethical to have the exact same hardware and not enable all of the features. Further make the better model only available at one location for the same price. I have the 2500 and have made it my quest to make it a 2550. So far I have edited the firmware and nearly had it beat. There is some security protocol or checksum that is preventing the upgrade. Since editing the latest version of the firmware does not seem to be working in the short term, I am going to try and take the firmware back to the earliest version I can find and maybe make some magic happen that way. If... » Read More I agree, it is unethical to have the exact same hardware and not enable all of the features. Further make the better model only available at one location for the same price. I have the 2500 and have made it my quest to make it a 2550. So far I have edited the firmware and nearly had it beat. There is some security protocol or checksum that is preventing the upgrade. Since editing the latest version of the firmware does not seem to be working in the short term, I am going to try and take the firmware back to the earliest version I can find and maybe make some magic happen that way. If anybody figures this out let me know, I'll do the same. « Show Less
496247
Huh, try the new 7.5.1 firmware release issued today. It solves many of the 7.5 issues.
750888
Guess my question back is; if your drive is happily doing its CD & DVD thing, why would you want to go to the trouble of updating the firmware? Good words to live by are "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
1623035
Yes. I've been watching MKV format for a while. Make sure you got the most update firmware.
1246539
I don't know about firmware updates, but this is an awesome device. I've had mine nearly a year without any problems whatsoever. The recorder is a great device with crystal clear images. It records everything in the direction it is pointed in. I am very pleased with this purchase.