SAMSUNG BLU-RAY DVD PLAYER BD-P1500 1080p HDMI FULL HD FREE SHIPPING, UPCONVERSION OF DVDs TO 1080p Start Price USD 299.00 Current Price USD 299.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, August 29, 2008 End Time Monday, September 01, 2008 Location MobilePC See more about 'SAMSUNG BLU-RAY DVD PLAYER BD-P1500 1080p HDMI FULL HD' Description             Note: This is an accurate representation of the model for sale, but not a picture of the actual item           This item is refurbished and is in excellent operating condition.         SAMSUNG BLU-RAY DVD PLAYER BD-P1500 1080p HDMI FULL HD   Experience the blu-ray difference with the SAMSUNG BD-P1500. The BD-P1500 lets you have it all - watch your favorite DVDs and blu-ray discs or listen to CDs with the highest-quality audio. Full 1080p resolution gives you the most outstanding HD image quality.  Enjoy a richer, bolder color palette via extended gamut YCC technology. HDMI 1.3 transmission bandwidth capabilities ensure the strongest signal fidelity, while the Ethernet connection lets you easily check for the latest firmware upgrades online. Control all your Samsung AV devices from one remote, via Anynet+ technology. And advanced audio compatibility, including DD+, and True-HD, offers premium sound, for the greatest HD experience.   Condition: This item is refurbished in good working condition with possible signs of wear to the case and screen. Answers to Basic Questions About Blu-ray What is Blu-ray? Blu-ray is a new optical disc format with over five and a half times the storage capacity of a standard DVD (25 GB versus 4.5 GB). A dual-layer Blu-ray disc can hold up to 50 GB of information. With that increased storage, movie studios can finally provide movies on disc in high definition, offering 6x the resolution or image detail of DVD and up to 8 channels of lossless (better than CD quality) digital sound. The new format can also provide interactive features that go well above anything ever offered before. Is Blu-ray different than HDTV? HDTV, or high definition television, is a new broadcasting format that offers widescreen, high resolution images offering 6x the resolution or image detail of DVD, with up to 5.1 channels of digital audio. Until now, the signals were only available through over the air transmissions (via an antenna), or through digital cable and satellite signals. You can not get HD signals from a standard video tape or DVD.  An HDTV is a high resolution video display that is capable of receiving and displaying these HDTV broadcasts or images.   Blu-ray is a complement to your HDTV. It's a disc media format that has enough storage to include an entire movie, plus soundtracks and bonus materials, recorded in the high definition format. You can play Blu-ray discs back on your HDTV and see the same, if not better image and sound quality as you do from HDTV broadcasts. What kind of TV do I need to enjoy Blu-ray? You can play back Blu-ray movies on any TV with composite video or better inputs (not RF), but to get a worthwhile benefit from the format over DVD you'll want to have a high-definition television, or HDTV, with a vertical resolution higher than 480p, and preferably higher than 720p. Most Blu-ray titles can deliver an image with a vertical resolution of 1080i or 1080p. The more horizontal resolution the TV can reproduce, up to 1920 lines or pixels, the better. How are Blu-ray discs different than regular DVDs? Blu-ray discs are the same size as DVD or CD, but use a blue* laser to store and read data as opposed to the red laser used in DVDs and CDs. The blue laser's shorter wavelength, combined with a smaller aperture lens and a thinner cover layer on the disc makes it possible to create a smaller beam spot size capable of storing and reading much more, smaller information on the disc.  A single-layer Blu-ray disc can hold 25 GB worth of data, compared to 4.5 on a standard DVD. A dual layer BD disc holds up to 50 GB. This translates into the ability to store a full 1080p HD image. This has a resolution consisting of 1920 by 1080 progressively scanned pixels, compared to standard DVD's 720 by 480 pixels.  In addition, Blu-ray has much wider bandwidth than DVD, delivering signals at speeds up to 48 Mbps, six times faster than DVD's 8 Mbps, and nearly 2.5 times the data of an HDTV broadcast's 19.2 Mbps.  *technically, it's violet, but who's keeping track? Will Blu-ray discs play in my current DVD player? No. You will need a Blu-ray player to be able to read the smaller, denser information found on a Blu-ray disc. Will I be able to play standard DVDs on my Blu-ray player? Yes. Blu-ray players are backwards compatible with your standard DVDs.  They can also play CDs. Is Blu-ray the same as HD DVD? No. HD DVD was a competing format with less storage capacity than Blu-ray. With Toshiba, its primary champion announcing on February 19, 2008 that they would end production of HD DVD products, the few companies that were supporting the format announced that they would instead create products for the Blu-ray format. What does up-conversion mean? Consumers have over 50 years worth of material in standard definition formats. Up-conversion is the process of taking that existing, standard definition material and converting it (lines and pixels are copied to some degree) to the higher resolution needed to display those signals on an HDTV. When done well, the process can often improve picture quality, though it can't increase actual resolution. The quality of the up-converter, included in everything from up-converting standard DVD players to Blu-ray players and HDTVs, can often determine the quality of the picture. What kind of cables, connections do I need to have to make Blu-ray work? You will need either a 3-wire analog component (typically labeled Y, Pr and Pb) or an HDMI digital video connection between the BD player and the TV. The HDMI connection is preferable. Not only will it provide better image quality, but it will pass along higher resolution audio and control information, as well. You may get limited up-conversion options with standard DVDs when using the component connection. What is firmware and do I need it? Firmware is like computer software, or the instruction set in the player that tells the hardware what to do under various conditions. Insert a disc, and the firmware tells the player to read the disc. Press the Play button and the firmware tells the player to play the movie. Generally speaking, the firmware is invisible to the end user. But Blu-ray keeps evolving, and new features keep being created. With each new feature that a movie studio comes up with, hardware manufacturers have to release new instruction sets, or firmware, to deal with it.  Who supports Blu-ray? At this point, nearly everyone supports Blu-ray. All the major movie studios have announced that they would support Blu-ray with both new and catalog titles. Thousands of movies and music videos are already available. Most major electronics manufacturers have been supporting Blu-ray since the format's beginning. Can I rent movies on Blu-ray? Yes. Blockbuster, Hollywood Video and Netflix, among other places, offer Blu-ray titles for rent.  Are my regular DVDs obsolete? Not by the definition Merriam Webster would use. You can still play your regular DVDs on your Blu-ray disc player, so they're still useful, but you'll want to replace them with Blu-ray versions as they become available in the new format so that you can enjoy the improved image and sound quality.  Is the only benefit to Blu-ray the video quality? Why should I upgrade to Blu-ray? You will probably upgrade because of the video quality, but you may also appreciate the improved sound quality available on some players as well as the advanced interactive features.  Blu-ray offers the latest generation audio codecs that can play back up to 8 channels of surround sound with improved audio quality over that of standard 5.1 digital soundtracks. This includes Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS High Resolution and DTS Master Audio.  Blu-ray also offers advanced bonus features that can include interactive game features or picture-in-picture commentary tracks, not to mention additional features that could be downloaded after the disc has been produced.         B0014H16V0 This item is refurbished in good working condition with possible signs of wear to the case and screen.  MobilePC provides a 30-day Repair/Replacement warranty on this product. In addition, many of our products come with a factory warranty, so we encourage you to first visit the manufacturer's website for any warranty questions you may have.  Any problem disclosed above is not covered under warranty.  Please note that unless specifically described above, MobilePC does not guarantee that manuals, software or other accessories are included.   Note: This is a world phone and as such it is completely compatible with both U.S. and European GSM carriers and can be used normally in both the United States and Europe. Included with the unit is an AC power adapter which allows the phone to be charged using both European and U.S. power systems. MobilePC is proud to announce our partnership with Squaretrade to offer you extended warranties on most of our products.  For more information, you can visit Squaretrade. Back to top                  MobilePC accepts payments via Paypal. We will send you an "Invitation to Checkout" within 3 hours of the auction close.  If not received within 1 day of auction close, please contact support@mobilepc.com PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL ONLY SHIP TO THE SHIPPING ADDRESS ON YOUR PAYPAL PAYMENT.  THIS IS FOR YOUR CREDIT CARD PROTECTION. Even using Paypal, you still must go through our secure Checkout system. For shipments to California addresses, we are required to collect 7.75% Sales Tax. Sorry, we do not accept international credit cards or international paypal accounts. Terms: All sales are final. Winning bidder assumes all risk of liability with respect to the purchase of the product, buyer responsible for shipping charges. Given the costs associated to auctions, we do not allow returns. If you wish to return your order without giving us the opportunity to repair or replace it, we will charge a 25% restocking fee. Payment expected within 3 days of auction close. Unpaid auction wins will be forfeited. For additional information on payment terms and processes, Back to top                      MobilePC ships items to the 50 USA states via FedEx. Sorry, but we cannot send products to International, Canadian, PR, or APO military destinations. FedEx Ground shipping, handling, and insurance are free. FedEx 2 Day is $40 and FedEx Overnight is $60. Shipments to Hawaii or Alaska must ship by FedEx 2 Day or FedEx Overnight since FedEx Ground is not eligible in these locations. PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL ONLY SHIP TO THE SHIPPING ADDRESS ON YOUR PAYPAL PAYMENT.  THIS IS FOR YOUR CREDIT CARD PROTECTION. Most of the shipping cost you are noticing actually comes from the expense of high quality packing, advanced audit testing, and rigorous quality control.We ship your purchase within one to two business days after you have checked-out. Standard shipping via FedEx Ground delivery typically takes between 7 to 10 days to arrive. FedEx will send you an e-mail with the tracking number so you can check the progress of your delivery at the carrier's web site. Please note that we assign tracking numbers before our carrier actually picks up your shipment; tracking links may take up to 24 hours to be activated within the carrier's system.For additional information on shipping, view our FAQs Back to top                  MobilePC specializes in new, factory refurbished, and quality used laptops, notebooks, PDA's, Tablet PC's, and other portable devices. Since our area of expertise is in mobile computers, we provide the lowest prices and the highest quality in the marketplace. Most importantly, we are the EXPERTS, so MobilePC can help you find the best solution for your business or individual needs.   Back to top                  Technical SupportEmail: support@mobilepc.comCustomer ServiceEmail: support@mobilepc.com  Back to top                    Q. How do I pay for an item I have purchased from MobilePC? A. Upon the close of an auction you will be notified by eBay via e-mail that you are the winning bidder. There is no need to contact MobilePC to arrange payment. We will automatically send you an e-mail within three hours of auction close. Our message will contain a link to our simple and secure checkout process where you will be able to quickly and conveniently pay for your purchase with your credit card or Paypal account.  Even a better way is to click on the eBay PAY NOW button found at the top of your auction listing or the continue button on the eBay checkout page. This button will take you to our secure checkout page where you can pay by AMEX, Visa, Mastercard, or Discover Card via your Paypal account.  Please email us at support@mobilepc.com if you have any questions.Q. How long do I have to pay for an item? A. You will have three days from the close of the auction to pay for your item. You can expect your "Invitation to Checkout" e-mail within three hours of the auction close. Sorry, but after three days, we will have to resell your item to the next interested buyer, so please check your e-mail as soon as you can after the auction close. Q. What credit cards does MobilePC accept? A. MobilePC gladly accepts VISA, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express credit cards via Paypal. Q. Can I get a printed receipt for my credit card payment? A. Yes. After the completion of our convenient checkout process, you can print the order confirmation screen that will contain all pertinent credit card charge information. MobilePC also sends this same information to you automatically, via e-mail. Q. When is my credit card charged? A. Your credit card is charged immediately upon completion of the checkout process. Sophisticated systems are set up to immediately send your order to our shipping department, to be shipped out within one to two business days. Q. What do you consider my billing address? A. Your billing address is the same address information on file with your credit card company. When entering this information during the checkout process it is important that you enter this information exactly as it appears on your credit card statement. If the information is not accurate, your card may be declined. Q. What if my credit card is declined? A. If there is a problem processing your card for any reason you will be notified immediately during the checkout process. Depending on the nature of the problem you may be prompted to try a different card or try again later. Q. I purchased a few items from you during the same timeframe. Can you ship them together? A. Sorry, but at this time we are unable to accommodate this request. We have multiple processing facilities and items may be shipped from different locations. Unfortunately, this means that we must ship items individually. Q. How do you calculate shipping costs? A.  Most of the shipping cost you are noticing actually comes from the expense of high quality packing, advanced audit testing, and rigorous quality control. Q. Do you charge sales tax? A. By law we are required to collect sales tax for items shipped to addresses in California. Currently, we collect 7.75% of the final auction price. Q. How long will it take for my item to reach me? A. We ship your purchase within one to two business days after you have checked-out. Standard shipping is FedEx Ground delivery, which typically takes between 7 to 10 days to arrive. We send an e-mail with the tracking number so you can check the progress of your delivery at the carrier's web site. Q. How do I track my shipment? A. Once we ship your order you receive an e-mail confirmation of your shipment. This includes a tracking number and a link to our carrier's web site where you can track the progress of your shipment. Please note, we assign tracking numbers before our carrier actually picks up your shipment; tracking links may take up to 24 hours to be activated within the carrier's system. Q. What do I do if my shipment never arrived? A. Please allow up to 10 business days for your item to be delivered. If it still has not arrived, please use the link to the carrier's web site provided in the "shipment confirmation e-mail" we sent to you to investigate or contact support@mobilepc.com Q. I received my product damaged. What do I do? A. We professionally package our products to ensure that they reach you in the best condition. If your product is damaged, please save all packaging and email support@mobilepc.com    We will respond to your claim on the following business day to resolve the matter. Q. Can I have an item delivered to a P.O. Box? A. Sorry, but we are unable to ship to P.O. Boxes at this time. Q. I live outside of the U.S. What about international shipping? A. Sorry, we are unable to ship to addresses outside the 50 USA states at this time. Q. Do you ship to APO/FPO addresses? Can I ship to American military personnel? A. Sorry, we are unable to ship to APO or FPO addresses at this time. Q. Can I have a package delivered without a signature requirement? A. You may have a package delivered without a signature requirement. However, some carriers will not leave packages at certain residences due to their own security and delivery guidelines. In these cases, the driver will leave a "call tag" with a number you can call to reschedule delivery. We recommend shipping to a location where someone can accept and sign for your package. Q. What are your shipping options? A. For most of our auctions, we provide three shipping options to meet your needs. During Checkout, you can select FedEx Ground, FedEx 2-Day, and FedEx Overnight.  Please see the shipping section of the specific auction for more details.Q. Is the information you collect secure? A. We want our customers to feel secure when ordering merchandise over the Internet and paying through our checkout service. We utilize a technology called Secure Socket Layer (SSL), which creates a "secured" shopping mode to encrypt all sensitive information before it's sent over the Internet. Q. What does 'Refurbished' really mean? A. The quality Refurbished products you'll find at MobilePC come to us for a variety of reasons. Some are discontinued products in perfect working condition, others are excess new products - surplus units that are still new. We also sell demo units, products with cosmetic blemishes, duplicate orders, canceled orders and systems that have been returned because they didn't meet a customer's specific needs.  Back to top                          SquareTrade © squaretrade warranty v2.0 Place a Bid!