Well, Samsung may be on their way of discontinuing their 4K NX1 and their whole mirrorless camera line-up altogether in major markets such as Europe and North America, but at least their latest 4K UHD Blu-ray player is just $400. And as of now it is available for pre-order.
The new Samsung UBD-K8500 is gunning for the “ultimate cinematic experience” with stunning picture quality, lifelike details and a wider colour range, upscaling even lower-resolution 720p and 1080p media content to an UHD 3840 x 2160 resolution.
Features & Highlights
- 4K/UHD Blu-ray Playback via HDMI
- Video & UHD Upscaling Technology
- Wi-Fi & Ethernet Network Connectivity
- Access Streaming Content
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) Support
- Dual HDMI Outputs
- Front-Panel USB 3.0 Port
- Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD Master Audio
- 7.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS decoding
The Samsung UBD-K8500‘s dual HDMI outputs support high-resolution audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio for a dynamic multi-channel surround sound experience. The unit features front-mounted USB 3.0 port for connecting accessory devices such as thumb drives for easy playback of multimedia files such as digital photos, music and movies. Hi-fi maniacs will be glad to see 7.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS supported as well.
There’s also a digital optical audio output for feeding multi-channel sound to audio systems without HDMI. Other notable features include CD ripping, screen mirroring, BD Wise, High Dynamic Range (HDR), and Samsung Multiroom Link support.
Of course, what good is a 4K Blu-ray player if you don’t have any 4K blu-ray discs to play movies from? Well, looks like 2016 is the year that Hollywood Studios will finally bring out a over 100+ 4K Blu-ray titles with some of past year’s biggest films including Mad Max: Fury Road, The Martian, The Lego Movie, Man of Steel and Pacific Rim and many more.
Additional Features
- Smooth 60 frames per second viewing
- Designed to deliver 64x the color expression of conventional Blu-ray players
- Sleek, curved design
- ANYNET+ (HDMI-CEC)
- Full screen support
- BD Profile 6.0
- Up to 7.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS decoding
- Front LED display
- BD Wise
- Screen mirroring
- Octa-core processor
- CD ripping
- Multiroom Link
The Samsung UBD-K8500 is due in March and it can be pre-ordered now from B&H for $399. Pricing and availability for the rest of the world is not confirmed yet.
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