Does this player play DIVX? I was wondering if this player plays DIVX?
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My Samsung BD-P1500 was delivered yesterday. I hooked up via ethernet cable and updated to the newest firmware. The unit can now play DIVX as I have just tested it with a movie running from a CDR.You can download to lastest firmware from the Samsung site and install via Disc, USB or online using the LAN/Ethernet port.Hope that helpsScott.
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Hi John,Yes I am from the UK (Region B). Unusal that Samsung have issued a firmware update for the UK and not the US.You should try asking about the region A unit from the link below...http://www.samsung.com/us/info/contactus.htmlI use a Transcend 4GB JetFlash USB Flash Drive for the back of the player. I bought it from ebay in the UK but they can also be bought through Amazon. I chose this USB stick for size (only 3cm and half of that goes inside the USB slot so it's not gonna get in the way of any cables) and price only £6.I think the USB stick in the back is only used if you want to access bonus BD-Live content via the internet but some discs have been reported to have problems when a flash drive insn't installed. Hi John,Yes I am from the UK (Region B). Unusal that Samsung have issued a firmware update for the UK and not the US.You should try asking about the region A unit from the link below...http://www.samsung.com/us/info/contactus.htmlI use a Transcend 4GB JetFlash USB Flash Drive for the back of the player. I bought it from ebay in the UK but they can also be bought through Amazon. I chose this USB stick for size (only 3cm and half of that goes inside the USB slot so it's not gonna get in the way of any cables) and price only £6.I think the USB... » Read More Hi John,Yes I am from the UK (Region B). Unusal that Samsung have issued a firmware update for the UK and not the US.You should try asking about the region A unit from the link below...http://www.samsung.com/us/info/contactus.htmlI use a Transcend 4GB JetFlash USB Flash Drive for the back of the player. I bought it from ebay in the UK but they can also be bought through Amazon. I chose this USB stick for size (only 3cm and half of that goes inside the USB slot so it's not gonna get in the way of any cables) and price only £6.I think the USB stick in the back is only used if you want to access bonus BD-Live content via the internet but some discs have been reported to have problems when a flash drive insn't installed. « Show Less
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Where are you from Scott Meek? From what I've read, the BD-P1500 only has a divx firmware update for players in the UK. That kinda screws everyone else. And if you want to use blu ray 2.0, you need to update the firmware and have at least a 1 gig flash drive attached in the back. I hope Samsung will eventually release firmware to make all the Bd-P1500's divx capable.
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NO, it is very basic player. To tell you the truth if i did not get it for free with my tv i would not buy it.
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I couldn't figure this player out at all. I thought it was me but my daughter tried and she couldn't either. She has one but a different model that we use just fine.
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The Gigabeat supports divx 100% every sapec sheet produced by toshiba, and by every major review magazine back this up. So for 100% FACT it does support divx. As far as windows media player goes, if you're using version 11, which is a beta! Beta being an untested peice of software, then of course you are going to have issues some times! Go ahead and use version 10, which works with no problems whatso every. It also comes with it's own software, so you can choose which one you want to use. If you have any other questions feel free to reply to this post, I'll be keeping an eye on it. I hate it when non-technical people try to give definitive answes without going to the manufacturer, or other magazines. So take it from a tech, it works great, just as good if not better than our over advertised counterpart the ipod!
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Thanks for your question. This is not a zone-free player. It is a wonderful player.
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According to the link below, DivX and XviD are not officially supported, but you may be able to play *some* DivX and/or XviD videos.http://community.insigniaproducts.com/t5/Blu-ray-and-DVD-Players/NS-WBRDVD2-Does-it-support-DivX-XviD-with-firmware-updates/td-p/37887
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It depends on the encoding of the .avi file, but in general it does play .avi files. Avi files encoded using DivX will definitely work, others are hit or miss.
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Hi Leonardo - I have the same questions as Eli. Can the above be done with any particular universal remote, or does it have to be the URC-7740? And will this process unlock DivX too (which reportedly only works with Canadian models of this player)? Thanks in advance for your response!
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Firmware upgrade are required. Some BDs have features that require specific firmware to access. This is one of the reasons I replaced mine. Least favorite player to date.
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The manual says it will not play DivX (or MP3 or WMA). I don't know about the other formats.
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Thanks a lot for the reply. Sounds like this player does everything I want. Now, if Amazon would get them in stock...
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Wow,thats a first for me,my player plays everything in color.This is something you should call the manufacturer about this problem.Sorry I can't help you !!
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I just bought a DB30K player. I freaked out when I saw your post. What LFE issue are you talking about and how will it affect a novice user?Michael
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Typically, in the electronics world, players are backwards compatible. Since this is Blue Ray DVD technology, it should play the older DVD formats the came before. I'm not an expert on this, but I don't recall ever having a DVD (Blue Ray, HD, SD) or CD that would not play in this player.
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Sorry. I don't know. My player had never worked since I took it out of the package. I never returned it just considered it a sunk cost. Good luck.
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No. I've looked over a lot of players and have yet to find one that does. I have heard rumors that someone is working on a truly universal player (LG?) but I also understand they may want an arm and a leg for it!
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You shouldn't have trouble with any player, not sure what the issue is. I have mine hooked up to HDMI2 port on the TV.When I use my player I need to change the port within the input to HDMI2 everytime I use the player.
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It has Amazon VOD. The player didn't originally have it, which might be why the specs don't mention it. But, don't worry. The latest software update for the player includes it.