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![Kingsman: The Secret Service [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [Includes Digital Copy] [2015]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4856/4856511_sa.jpg)
Posted by: earlyadopter44
A truly dumb movie. Buy it as a 4k disk; a big mistake. Only footage that is produced in CGI demonstrates the advantages of 4k versus HD. Footage filmed via a traditional camera looks no different than it does on an HD TV.
The only available 4k blu ray player, as on April 14, the
dreadful Samsung K8500, upscales no better than a $88 up scaling 4k blu ray player. The 4k quality of this disk is no better than an up scaling player.
Buy it, because it's an "Ultra 4k HDR disk, you've wasted your money.
Buy it because you want a good film, you wasted your money.
It all comes down to how much money you want to waste.
The only available 4k blu ray player, as on April 14, the
dreadful Samsung K8500, upscales no better than a $88 up scaling 4k blu ray player. The 4k quality of this disk is no better than an up scaling player.
Buy it, because it's an "Ultra 4k HDR disk, you've wasted your money.
Buy it because you want a good film, you wasted your money.
It all comes down to how much money you want to waste.
My Best Buy number: 1029663719
Mobile Submission: True
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Samsung UBD-K8500 4K Ultra HD Smart Blu-ray Player: This HDR-compatible, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player offers 4x the resolution of a standard Blu-ray player. The built-in UHD upscaling technology enhances the picture quality from standard Blu-ray discs and DVDs, and built-in Wi-Fi allows you to stream 4K movies and shows from your favorite services.Learn more about 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray ›
Posted by: earlyadopter44
Poor panel display and on/off lighting. Poor 4k streaming picture. Cheap plastic construction. Can't modify picture from any source other than disc. App store lacking; especially in the music, sports and news categories. Average, at best, upscaling capabilities. Difficult to move apps from Samsung apps to My Apps.
Pros-good picture and very easy to use.
If I didn't suffer from the early adopter syndrome, I would have waited for the availability of other players. The Panasonic 4k player which has, as of this date, no on sale date, has gotten far better professional reviews and comparison versus the k8500.
Based upon the cheap plastic construction of this unit; I purchased the four year extended warranty. I think I'll need it.
I should have waited.
Pros-good picture and very easy to use.
If I didn't suffer from the early adopter syndrome, I would have waited for the availability of other players. The Panasonic 4k player which has, as of this date, no on sale date, has gotten far better professional reviews and comparison versus the k8500.
Based upon the cheap plastic construction of this unit; I purchased the four year extended warranty. I think I'll need it.
I should have waited.
My Best Buy number: 1029663719
Mobile Submission: True
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Samsung UBD-K8500 4K Ultra HD Smart Blu-ray Player: This HDR-compatible, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player offers 4x the resolution of a standard Blu-ray player. The built-in UHD upscaling technology enhances the picture quality from standard Blu-ray discs and DVDs, and built-in Wi-Fi allows you to stream 4K movies and shows from your favorite services.Learn more about 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray ›
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5Research before you buy
By 25yearsinconsumerelectron
The pros-good, but not great 4k picture. Very easy to use.
Cons-average upscaling, actually my Panasonic upscaling blu ray player picture had far better picture. God awful remote, lots of Samsung apps but few worth downloading, cheap plastic construction, player's video settings only work on discs, can't modify picture settings on video streaming or on streaming 4k videos.
Far superior products only a few months from initial sales.
Far superior products only a few months from initial sales.
I'm an early adopter who's a perfect target for products like the k8500. However; after almost 30 years at a Senior management position managing a major CE brand, I should have known better. I have only myself to blame for this purchase.
What you and I should have done-wait for other players. For instance, the Panasonic UB900. It isn't available yet but it's less than a few months away.
Why wait-the UB900 has already received better reviews and comparisons against the Samsung K8500. It not only is compatible with the 2.2 decoder needed to play true 4k discs. It also contains the V9 decoder which is a far superior method of upscaling blu ray discs. It also will run every current audio option available today.
My review should not be considered a "pitch" for the Panasonic UB900. It should be viewed as an educated suggestion to wait before you buy a true 4k blu ray player. There are many far better units only months away.
earlyadopter44
Wooster, Ohio
UB 900 Vaporware and do I work for Panasonic
December 20, 2016
Really, perhaps you should do a better job of researching a product .
I don't work for Panasonic.
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Samsung UBD-K8500 4K Ultra HD Smart Blu-ray Player: This HDR-compatible, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player offers 4x the resolution of a standard Blu-ray player. The built-in UHD upscaling technology enhances the picture quality from standard Blu-ray discs and DVDs, and built-in Wi-Fi allows you to stream 4K movies and shows from your favorite services.Learn more about 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray ›
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5Lucky it's the first one out
By earlyadopter44
Poor panel display and on/off lighting. Poor 4k streaming picture. Cheap plastic construction. Can't modify picture from any source other than disc. App store lacking; especially in the music, sports and news categories. Average, at best, upscaling capabilities. Difficult to move apps from Samsung apps to My Apps.
Pros-good picture and very easy to use.
If I didn't suffer from the early adopter syndrome, I would have waited for the availability of other players. The Panasonic 4k player which has, as of this date, no on sale date, has gotten far better professional reviews and comparison versus the k8500.
Based upon the cheap plastic construction of this unit; I purchased the four year extended warranty. I think I'll need it.
I should have waited.
Pros-good picture and very easy to use.
If I didn't suffer from the early adopter syndrome, I would have waited for the availability of other players. The Panasonic 4k player which has, as of this date, no on sale date, has gotten far better professional reviews and comparison versus the k8500.
Based upon the cheap plastic construction of this unit; I purchased the four year extended warranty. I think I'll need it.
I should have waited.
earlyadopter44
Wooster, Ohio
JohnQ
December 20, 2016
You wouldn't be giving the K8500 five stars if you owned an other than Samsung TV or compared it to the UB900.
Where are the player's video settings on any format other than a disk? Is it THX certified? Where are the multiple audios settings? Where the VP9 up scaling capabilities? Where is the necessary player display information. And, if you like me, want to modify your picture settings, how's that working out?
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When will corporations release the 4K blu-ray disc players
When will Sony, Sharp, Panasonic, Oppo, Pioneer, LG, Denon, Marantz, and others release 4K blu-ray machines?
Panasonic introduced the UB 900 on September 2. Phillips has one due out in October and Sony is expected to launch theirs in the first quarter of 2017.
7 years, 8 months ago
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earlyadopter44
Will all blueray players play music cds also?
Believe most will.
7 years, 8 months ago
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earlyadopter44
Are there any blu-ray players with optical audio output on the market today?
I have a surround sound theater system that has optical audio input but no coaxial sound input.
Believe the Panasonic UB 900 4k player has what you want
7 years, 8 months ago
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earlyadopter44
Does Best Buy sell any Blue Ray Player that is PAL & NTSC playable?
Just wondering if there is any player available at Best Buy (in-store or online) that can play both PAL and NTSC formats? Most of the specifications online really do not indicate this, unless it is assumed that since I am in the US, I would want only an NTSC player.
As far as 4k blu-ray players, not as yet.
7 years, 8 months ago
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earlyadopter44
Samsung UBD-K8500 4K Ultra HD Smart Blu-ray Player: This HDR-compatible, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player offers 4x the resolution of a standard Blu-ray player. The built-in UHD upscaling technology enhances the picture quality from standard Blu-ray discs and DVDs, and built-in Wi-Fi allows you to stream 4K movies and shows from your favorite services.Learn more about 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray ›
Can`t seem to stream amazon instant video or netflix in 4k on this player?
is anyone else having this issue that has it besides me i have a 4k tv and i am using hdmi 2.0 cables on it but only shows 1080p and my internet is fast enough ti stream 4k.
Have had no problems with Netflix 4k content but have found that Netflix 4k content picture quality is better from my TV.
8 years, 2 months ago
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earlyadopter44
Samsung UBD-K8500 4K Ultra HD Smart Blu-ray Player: This HDR-compatible, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player offers 4x the resolution of a standard Blu-ray player. The built-in UHD upscaling technology enhances the picture quality from standard Blu-ray discs and DVDs, and built-in Wi-Fi allows you to stream 4K movies and shows from your favorite services.Learn more about 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray ›
Will this work on my TV?
I have a UN55HU7250 Samsung 4K TV will the HDMI inputs on this TV allow me to view the native 2160p resolution? Or am I SOL and need to purchase a newer TV, I understand that HDR is not supported on this model.
If you don't have an HDMI 2.1 port, or the ability to update your HDMI port to 2.1, you won't get the better contrast benefits that HDR offers.
However, if you have and HDMI 2.0 port and a 2.2 decoder integrated into that port, you will be able to play true 4k disks from the 8500 to your TV.
If you're not sure that your TV has what's needed to play a 4k disk, check your owners manual or call the TVs customer service line.
However, if you have and HDMI 2.0 port and a 2.2 decoder integrated into that port, you will be able to play true 4k disks from the 8500 to your TV.
If you're not sure that your TV has what's needed to play a 4k disk, check your owners manual or call the TVs customer service line.
8 years, 2 months ago
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