Does this one has HDCP support? For what I've read on the web, it seems that the AL2216Wbd was originally launched in 2006 without HDCP support (needed to play HD-DVDs and Blu-ray discs through it), but later the same year a version with HDCP replaced it. However, both had the same model number. Is there any way to know if the one available at Amazon has DHCP or not? If I have no way to make certain of this, I'll be buying somewhere else where they state it clearly... Does this one has HDCP support? For what I've read on the web, it seems that the AL2216Wbd was originally launched in 2006 without HDCP support (needed to play HD-DVDs and Blu-ray discs through... » Read More Does this one has HDCP support? For what I've read on the web, it seems that the AL2216Wbd was originally launched in 2006 without HDCP support (needed to play HD-DVDs and Blu-ray discs through it), but later the same year a version with HDCP replaced it. However, both had the same model number. Is there any way to know if the one available at Amazon has DHCP or not? If I have no way to make certain of this, I'll be buying somewhere else where they state it clearly... « Show Less
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Its a good thing doing research on these products before you buy. I purchased the AL2216WBD and it does have the HDCP support. The difference between the WBD and the WSD is the color of the monitor itself, one being BLACK and the other SILVER, hence the WBD and WSD
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Thanks R. Oxhorn and Noaxtogrind. You asked and answered my question. Just got the Samsung BD5700 for a gift and hope Samsung does update the Blu-ray to access Amazon's streaming.
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4/10/2013 WedAs I understand it, and I may stand to be corrected, you cannot access Amazon prime. My resaons for purchasing it, was to access Pandora. Now Pandora is not free any morewith the software that is on the blue ray. I like the blue ray player but sort of dis-appointed with the Pandora software on it compared to my HP DV7 Pavilion laptop, I would prefer the software that HP provides for Pandora. Anyways, you may want to check again with someone else regarding connecting with Amazon Prime. The blue ray player does what it is supposed to do and I am pleased with it, the 3D is amazing. 4/10/2013 WedAs I understand it, and I may stand to be corrected, you cannot access Amazon prime. My resaons for purchasing it, was to access Pandora. Now Pandora is not free any morewith the software that is on the blue ray. I like the blue ray player but sort of dis-appointed with the Pandora software on it compared to my HP DV7 Pavilion laptop, I would prefer the software that HP provides for Pandora. Anyways, you may want to check again with someone else regarding connecting with Amazon Prime. The blue ray player does what it is supposed to do and I am pleased with it, the... » Read More 4/10/2013 WedAs I understand it, and I may stand to be corrected, you cannot access Amazon prime. My resaons for purchasing it, was to access Pandora. Now Pandora is not free any morewith the software that is on the blue ray. I like the blue ray player but sort of dis-appointed with the Pandora software on it compared to my HP DV7 Pavilion laptop, I would prefer the software that HP provides for Pandora. Anyways, you may want to check again with someone else regarding connecting with Amazon Prime. The blue ray player does what it is supposed to do and I am pleased with it, the 3D is amazing. « Show Less
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Nothing from amazon on this after 8 months. I am surprised and annoyed that they have an app for the tv's but not for the blu-ray players which drive surround sound systems. It seems that amazon supports the lowest common denomintor of consumer devices samsung tv sets, but not the next notch up. Time to move on to a more robust solution, imho.
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Does anyone know if there is a patch for multi-region viewing on the BD570 yet? It's been a great machine, but we watch international DVDs and it's a pain to have two machines for this purpose only!Thanks for any help I can get on this.Tim
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I had the same question about my BD-C6500. After scouring the web without finding anything, I e-mailed both Amazon (no info) and Samsung (no reply), then called Samsung, who said that for now only their TV's support Amazon's streaming, but suggested that I keep checking their site for updates; so maybe they have plans in the works to add Blu-rays so they stay competitive with Sony and Panasonic, some of who's models ARE supported? Wish I better better news!
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But why would I want or need to use the web with it? I have a much more powerful and capable computer for all my web chores. This constant harping on web access and game play completely misses the point of the factors that many people who just want a high definition movie player will take into account.Currently the BD30K is the best standalone Blu Ray movie player out there. So I stand by my recommendation that if you, like me, are simply looking to watch Blu Ray movies and you want the best current audio codec support and PQ, the BD30K is the only way to go.
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This device is multi-region for DVD out of the box. But it is not completely for BD as there is a Region Code Instructions set on a piece of paper. I tried it successfully on mine. - No disc inserted - Press "Setup" - Enter code "1369" - DVD code is set to 0 which means multi-region - Blu Ray code is 1 for region A, 2 for region B and 4 for region C - press "Setup" again to saveIf you set Blu Ray code to 2 it should now read your region B disk.
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I rent from Netflix Blu-Ray/DVD and from the Public Library. I have not had any trouble with playback. Well let me step back a bit. I was using CyberLink PowerDVD 10 when I first purchased the Buffalo and I did have some trouble. I upgraded to CyberLink 14 and had no trouble at all after that. However, let me give you a heads up on something else I discovered. "Endpoint Security" by Bitdefinder and I imagine some other antivirus programs will constantly read/search the Buffalo Drive if you don't disable that. I didn't know how to do it. My Cable Provider, who I installed Bitdefinder from addressed and solved that issue. All-In-All I say the Buffalo MediaStation is a pretty good unit. I rent from Netflix Blu-Ray/DVD and from the Public Library. I have not had any trouble with playback. Well let me step back a bit. I was using CyberLink PowerDVD 10 when I first purchased the Buffalo and I did have some trouble. I upgraded to CyberLink 14 and had no trouble at all after that. However, let me give you a heads up on something else I discovered. "Endpoint Security" by Bitdefinder and I imagine some other antivirus programs will constantly read/search the Buffalo Drive if you don't disable that. I didn't know how to do it. My Cable Provider, who I installed... » Read More I rent from Netflix Blu-Ray/DVD and from the Public Library. I have not had any trouble with playback. Well let me step back a bit. I was using CyberLink PowerDVD 10 when I first purchased the Buffalo and I did have some trouble. I upgraded to CyberLink 14 and had no trouble at all after that. However, let me give you a heads up on something else I discovered. "Endpoint Security" by Bitdefinder and I imagine some other antivirus programs will constantly read/search the Buffalo Drive if you don't disable that. I didn't know how to do it. My Cable Provider, who I installed Bitdefinder from addressed and solved that issue. All-In-All I say the Buffalo MediaStation is a pretty good unit. « Show Less
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I contacted Sony customer support, here is the question and response: Model : bdp-s570 Question: When will you offer firmware that will allow more video file formats mkv, m4v, mp4, m2ts, etc... to be streamed over the network connection from a DLNA media server? At this point it plays very few file types. one of the main reasons I purchased this product was to stream video over my network. Thank You Response: Thank you for contacting Sony Support. I'm sorry, but there is no update available to support the additional file formats via DLNA. I've provided a link with the information on the file types that are supported when using the DLNA feature: http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/documentLink.do?externalId=C1017936 Thank you for your time. The Sony Email Response Team
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Hey my Friend, Thanks for your imput. Just want to get a clear understanding about HDMI and Composite connection differences. My HDTV is 3 years old with composite only connection. Will HD DVD give me 1080i reception capabilty. I now have the Dish 622 reciever and get HD quality no problem. Simply put does the Toshiba HD-A1 HDDVD player have composite connections along with HDMI. Hope I've made myself clear enough. Thanks Much ... RD
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I also own a BDP-N460 blu-ray player. At the original setup, after "activating enhanced features", a "registration code" was shown on the screen. Not knowing any better, I did not write down the number, now I wish I had. As was mentioned in an earlier post, this number does not appear again after the initial setup. The first internet service I linked with was Netflix. This has worked very well and has given me no problems. But when I tried to link with Amazon, I found that it was necessary to have the "registration code" that was now unavailable for viewing. I have talked with the techs at Amazon and everything on their side of the "link" is correctly in place for my account to make the link work. I have spent approxiamately 4-5 hours on the phone with Sony to try and find the code that I need, with no result. I have tried numerous things to find this "code" and to get it to show itself, but no luck. Note that the "registration number" (not code) can be found easily under system info as well as MAC address and other information, but this is not the number I need. I am continuing to work this issue but I seem to be at a point that without further information and help from Sony, I feel I'm at a deadend. I have talked to at least six different "techs" at Sony who have tried, but have been unable to help. I hope this can be resolved, as I would very much like to use Amazon as a rental movie supplier. Thanks.
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It only lists the following formats as playable: Multi-format playback: Capability now includes DVD-/+R, DVD-/+RW, VCD, SVCD, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3 playback for flexible playback options.BD is not among them. I say that because, while I own one, I've never actually tried putting a blu-ray disc directly into the drive. As far as I know, it is strictly a DVD player. I use a PS3 for my blu-ray needs.I would opt for something else if you want blu-ray capabilities.
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to try and offer some advice: i just upgraded from the BDP83 to the BDP93, i have only watched 1 Blu on the new one (BDP93) but was amazed at the pic quality i had the BDP83 for almost a year before upgrading and the only issue i had was watching LOTR extended versions on DVD and would see a 'hiccup" every so often - i believe this was where they added the extended footage in - otherwise i NEVER had a single issue with my player with an Oppo or PS3 OR whatever bluray player you have or decide to buy i always make sure the firmware is updated to resolve any 'issues" you may have best of luck to you
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Am I crazy, or is it more than a bit offputting that, after buying a machine, you then have to start getting upgrades for it just to be able to play newer discs? My machine's about two years old, and the last disc I bought wouldn't load. Seems like a rip-off to me. And it's not like blu-ray sales have been strong enough to justify this sort of customer fleecing.
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I found online that it supports OS X 10.6 and up. I am not familiar with OS X in general so I can't fully commit and say it will be easy to use. Many users are claiming it to be hard to find a good program for burning the data. Apple has never endorsed Blu-Ray so this shouldn't be surprising. I would check some forums before committing to a purchase, but I must say its a great BD burner.
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I encountered same problem. In June 2010 (18 months after purchase), my Sony BDP-550 stopped recognizing Blu-Ray disks. All other types of disks still work. Sony had me upgrade the firmware and reset device to factory settings. No effect. The Sony customer support people pretend that they have never heard of this problem. I sent them a dozen on-line reports by others who talked to Sony and were also told to upgrade the firmware without effect. Now, I am trying to get a written quote for the replacement of this defective BDP-550, but Sony will not provide it. They want me to mail them the player with a credit card number without ever providing written estimate.