Amazon.com: Samsung BD Player + Matrix Set = $223

TallGuyMe · 10-13-08, 05:34 PM

Amazon.com has a pretty good deal on right now for anyone wanting to jump into the world of Blu-ray.

- Samsung BD-P1500 1080p Blu-ray player for $223 (reg. price $299.99 at BestBuy.com)
- The Ultimate Matrix Blu-ray Collection for free (reg. price $74.99 at BestBuy.com)

Just add'em both to your cart and the deal will be applied at checkout.

( thanks go to Varrus at www.bulletpointreview.com )

shyguy1083 · 10-13-08, 05:42 PM

that is a great deal. i was thinking of taking advantage of this package at circuit city where it was $249.99 before tax, but was leaning away from it... this might just make me lean in the other direction.

how is this player compared to others on the market?

chris_sc77 · 10-13-08, 05:46 PM

Not a bad deal at all. Even I am ALMOST tempted to get this.

Trevor · 10-13-08, 06:03 PM

Someone in another thread mentioned that Samsung players are crap.

fumanstan · 10-13-08, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Trevor

Someone in another thread mentioned that Samsung players are crap.

Early Samsung Blu-ray players were, but reviews for the 1500 have been fairly solid. It's no Sony S350 or PS3, but it does the job from what I can tell.

cardsfan111 · 10-13-08, 06:09 PM

Not a huge difference, but it's currently showing up for $226.86 for me (typical Amazon price changes I suppose).

movielib · 10-13-08, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cardsfan111

Not a huge difference, but it's currently showing up for $226.86 for me (typical Amazon price changes I suppose).

It's been going up and down in the $220s for two days. Also, there are times it has been unavailable. If you want it, get it while you can.

SPRBD · 10-13-08, 07:51 PM

Wow!!

Liontamer · 10-13-08, 09:00 PM

F@#%ing Circuit City. I literally placed the order for this from CC less than an hour before reading this, and when I tried to call CC to cancel the order, they told me I couldn't cancel it until the item is about to ship. Now I have to call CC back on Wednesday just to cancel the order through them (or wait until I receive shipment and return it to a CC store).

Mr. Cinema · 10-14-08, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shyguy1083

that is a great deal. i was thinking of taking advantage of this package at circuit city where it was $249.99 before tax, but was leaning away from it... this might just make me lean in the other direction.

how is this player compared to others on the market?

Sometimes there are Circuitcity.com 10% off coupons floating around online. You should do a search and see if you can find a code. This player has gotten good reviews from most websites. It's definitely worth $250.

Snowmaker · 10-14-08, 09:06 AM

I'm working on the wife, but she's just not caving. And I even have a $25 Amazon gift certificate.

blokhed · 10-14-08, 12:04 PM

Dang, that's a great deal. I wish I didn't already have a PS3.

TallGuyMe · 10-14-08, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by blokhed

Dang, that's a great deal. I wish I didn't already have a PS3.

no you don't.

Web · 10-15-08, 01:57 AM

The deal is down to $214.99 now.

DeputyDave · 10-15-08, 04:48 AM

Does anyone know how good the upconversion is on this unit? My wife told me to go ahead and get a $250 Sony unit they had at the Sony store a couple of weeks ago, but I decided to wait until Xmas. This deal with Matrix is enough to make me go though. The problem is my main standard DVD player is crapping out and I also wanted to buy a good upconverter (maybe the Toshiba, don't want to spend Oppo money).

If this is a good upconverter (and the sale is still on Friday, when I get paid) I'll go for it.

ramivic · 10-15-08, 03:44 PM

Deal is now $210 on Amazon.com with free Matrix

DVD Josh · 10-15-08, 03:54 PM

I guess I should have waited, but I got mine the next day (free shipping) so I guess I can't complain too much.

David Levine · 10-15-08, 04:00 PM

Gizmodo is reporting the player itself with be 149.00 on Black Friday.

http://gizmodo.com/5062492/dealzmodo...n-black-friday

Trevor · 10-15-08, 04:08 PM

Was slightly on the fence, now I'll wait.

DeputyDave · 10-15-08, 06:27 PM

There is no way in hell I'm going to wait in any lines this year. I wish i knew if it would be offered online at that price anywhere.

Plus, the Matrix is a tempting addition.

glasschicken · 10-15-08, 06:38 PM

The wife just ordered this and the matrix for my birthday/xmas. Awesome!

bis22 · 10-15-08, 07:20 PM

$214 now!

Spicollidriver1 · 10-15-08, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DVD Josh

I guess I should have waited, but I got mine the next day (free shipping) so I guess I can't complain too much.

Josh will you let me know what you think of this when you get it. If it's still on when I get paid on friday I might have to convince the girlfriend.

Abe. · 10-16-08, 02:56 AM

Had to jump on this. I already have two Blu-ray Disc players, but I could always just sell the player to a friend of mine, and keep The Matrix on BD

bookcase3 · 10-16-08, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeputyDave

There is no way in hell I'm going to wait in any lines this year. I wish i knew if it would be offered online at that price anywhere.

My thinking is that Amazon will need to compete, so I'm holding off until the holidays for a lower-priced player online. I don't want the Matrix box set.

10-13-08, 05:34 PM	#1
TallGuyMe DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,218	Amazon.com: Samsung BD Player + Matrix Set = $223 Amazon.com has a pretty good deal on right now for anyone wanting to jump into the world of Blu-ray. - Samsung BD-P1500 1080p Blu-ray player for $223 (reg. price $299.99 at BestBuy.com) - The Ultimate Matrix Blu-ray Collection for free (reg. price $74.99 at BestBuy.com) Just add'em both to your cart and the deal will be applied at checkout. ( thanks go to Varrus at www.bulletpointreview.com )

10-13-08, 06:03 PM	#4
Trevor DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Northern Virginia, USA Posts: 8,802	Someone in another thread mentioned that Samsung players are crap. __________________ 2008 Holiday Challenge List - 2007 List one page w/ various DVDTalk projects, including Exclusive DVD threads, DVDtalk Challenges, DVDtalk Facebook, and DVD "upgrades" w/ left off special features.

10-13-08, 09:00 PM	#9
Liontamer Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 80	F@#%ing Circuit City. I literally placed the order for this from CC less than an hour before reading this, and when I tried to call CC to cancel the order, they told me I couldn't cancel it until the item is about to ship. Now I have to call CC back on Wednesday just to cancel the order through them (or wait until I receive shipment and return it to a CC store). __________________ "Young lady, stars shine only in the sky, and stars which fall to earth never shine again." --Anubis, Dark Warlord of Cruelty

10-14-08, 09:06 AM	#11
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10-15-08, 04:48 AM	#15
DeputyDave DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 7,989	Does anyone know how good the upconversion is on this unit? My wife told me to go ahead and get a $250 Sony unit they had at the Sony store a couple of weeks ago, but I decided to wait until Xmas. This deal with Matrix is enough to make me go though. The problem is my main standard DVD player is crapping out and I also wanted to buy a good upconverter (maybe the Toshiba, don't want to spend Oppo money). If this is a good upconverter (and the sale is still on Friday, when I get paid) I'll go for it. __________________ The greatest scam ever perpetrated on mankind: the myth of the female orgasm. DVDSpot, RIP

10-13-08, 05:42 PM	#2
shyguy1083 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 809	that is a great deal. i was thinking of taking advantage of this package at circuit city where it was $249.99 before tax, but was leaning away from it... this might just make me lean in the other direction. how is this player compared to others on the market?

10-13-08, 05:46 PM	#3
chris_sc77 DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bellefontaine, Ohio Posts: 3,689	Not a bad deal at all. Even I am ALMOST tempted to get this.

10-13-08, 06:09 PM	#6
cardsfan111 DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,571	Not a huge difference, but it's currently showing up for $226.86 for me (typical Amazon price changes I suppose).

10-13-08, 07:51 PM	#8
SPRBD Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 167	Wow!!

10-14-08, 12:04 PM	#12
blokhed Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: CA (Carlsbad or La Mirada) Posts: 189	Dang, that's a great deal. I wish I didn't already have a PS3.

10-15-08, 01:57 AM	#14
Web Cool New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 33	The deal is down to $214.99 now.

10-15-08, 03:44 PM	#16
ramivic Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 98	Deal is now $210 on Amazon.com with free Matrix __________________ -- Victor A. Ramirez dvdpricesearch dot com (weekly Chicagoland B&M price deals)

10-15-08, 03:54 PM	#17
DVD Josh DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: In My Own Little World Posts: 17,422	I guess I should have waited, but I got mine the next day (free shipping) so I guess I can't complain too much. __________________ Why the hell must you continually question my hyperbole? - Mordred *DVDTALK GOLD TRADER*

10-15-08, 04:00 PM	#18
David Levine Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 119	Gizmodo is reporting the player itself with be 149.00 on Black Friday. http://gizmodo.com/5062492/dealzmodo...n-black-friday

10-15-08, 04:08 PM	#19
Trevor DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Northern Virginia, USA Posts: 8,802	Was slightly on the fence, now I'll wait. __________________ 2008 Holiday Challenge List - 2007 List one page w/ various DVDTalk projects, including Exclusive DVD threads, DVDtalk Challenges, DVDtalk Facebook, and DVD "upgrades" w/ left off special features.

10-15-08, 06:38 PM	#21
glasschicken Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Monmouth Jct, NJ Posts: 580	The wife just ordered this and the matrix for my birthday/xmas. Awesome! __________________ Blu-Ray Discs \| Blog Xbox Live Gamertag: Private Enis \| Wii Code: 7120-3658-1056-9205 Rock Band 2 Bands: High On Boat Paint \| Electro-Gonorrhea \| Brannigan's Rough Rangers

10-15-08, 06:27 PM	#20
DeputyDave DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 7,989	There is no way in hell I'm going to wait in any lines this year. I wish i knew if it would be offered online at that price anywhere. Plus, the Matrix is a tempting addition. __________________ The greatest scam ever perpetrated on mankind: the myth of the female orgasm. DVDSpot, RIP

10-15-08, 07:20 PM	#22
bis22 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 854	$214 now! __________________ "If sometimes you feel yourself little, useless, offended and depressed, always remember that you were once the fastest and most victorious sperm out of hundreds of millions." \| My DVD list

10-16-08, 02:56 AM	#24
Abe. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 744	Had to jump on this. I already have two Blu-ray Disc players, but I could always just sell the player to a friend of mine, and keep The Matrix on BD __________________ Abe's Last.fm