Samsung unveils Ultra HD Blu-ray player UBD-K8500

[tigerfan33]

Posted at AVS in Twice mag that this player will not send out Dolby Vision data, just HDR10.

I'm surprised it can't double dip just as the disc can. Samsung must not be on board the DV train.

Speaking of HDR, I see YouTube will be adding to their videos this year.

http://techcrunch.com/2016/01/08/youtube-will-join-netflix-and-amazon-with-support-for-hdr-video/

 

[gadgtfreek]

I imagine DV will be norm in a year or two, problem comes with meeting the brightness requirements. I am just glad the HDR10 data is already layered in DV, so you can still get HDR10 either way.

 

[teachsac]

Well. Placed an order. Was never pleased with my 2 previous players. We'll see how this one goes. Probably use it for a while, and then put it upstairs and get either a Panasonic or Oppo when they come out.

 

[gadgtfreek]

Thats my plan. The Panny will most likely be my primary player, that thing looks too good and PHL is involved. A bit of comfort is that the 2014 and 2015 Samsung players have gotten good reviews.

Im ready to have it and The Martian UHD in my hands!

 

[tigerfan33]

Decided to get myself on the list. Seems Panny is Q2 and Oppo of course would be Fall. Not sure on Sony yet.

Samsung - UBD-K8500 Native 4K Wi-Fi Built-In Blu-ray Player - Black
Model: UBD-K8500
SKU: 4853800
Quantity: 1

Status: Pre-ordered
Expected release date: 02/21/2016

$422 with tax.

Moved up to February 17 (ETA)

 

[gadgtfreek]

Neat. I swapped over to Amazon since it'll be $399 only. I think with several discs shipping 3/1, they want the players out.

Amazon now:

Samsung Electronics UBD-K8500 3D Wi-Fi 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player (2016 Model)
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC
$399.99
Release date: Sunday, February 14, 2016

 

[gadgtfreek]

For some reason Amazon's page for the Samsung has been removed but the player is still in my open orders.

Seems Best Buy now shows Friday the 12th as their on sale date.

 

[gadgtfreek]

Amazon page is fixed.

 

[navychop]

No VP9 support?

 

[DWS44]

This one is tough...the geek in me badly wants to pre-order the newest toy, but the reality is that I rarely buy blu-rays, and it will probably be some time before UHD Blu-ray rentals are a thing, if ever.

The conflict is strong with this one.

 

[tigerfan33]

This one is tough...the geek in me badly wants to pre-order the newest toy, but the reality is that I rarely buy blu-rays, and it will probably be some time before UHD Blu-ray rentals are a thing, if ever.

The conflict is strong with this one.

Will not be that long
http://www.store-3d-blurayrental.com/default.asp

 

[gadgtfreek]

No VP9 support?

Yes, it supports VP9.

 

[gadgtfreek]

My ship date should be around 2/17 it seems.

 

[gadgtfreek]

Should have mine Monday.

 

[gadgtfreek]

 

[Ilya]

Dual HDMI output! Great! It means I can use my old A/V receiver with it!

 

[Ilya]

But why does Samsung insist on curved screens?!!

 

[gadgtfreek]

Lotta issues with certain HDMI cables and 2160p out with deep color on. My monoprice redmere were acting up and swapping to my BJC FE series (have the new HDMI premium cert) got it working.

 

[teachsac]

Well.... I've got a couple discs but no player. Might cancel and wait for something else.

 

[gadgtfreek]

Seems the issue is, 2160p 444 DC on 12 bit is out of the HDMI 2.0 spec, so thats why some 18gbps cables have issues. I wont be using DC on anyways, the OLED guys are finding these settings to be perfect:

Samsung
2160p Forced
ycbcr 444
DC off

LG
WCG on

I also ran spears and munsil versions 1 and 2 today in the player at 2160p 444 and 1080p 444, and everything looked well. We will probably watch Everest 3D on it this weekend and I am gonna leave it on 2160p and see what happens.