Most of the major electronics manufacturers boast various models of Blu-ray disc players. They range from entry level models to higher end models that command premium price. The Samsung BD-P3600 was one of the higher end models announced at previous CES. The Samsung BD-P1600 and BD-P4600 are already available for purchase. While BD-P4600 may carry higher model number and slightly higher price, the BD-P3600 is aimed at the broader market for the higher end Blu-ray disc players. While BD-P4600 is a radically departure from the BD-P1600, the BD-P3600 is more traditional upgrade from the BD-P1600. The BD-P3600 retains the traditional design and adds various features absent from the BD-P1600.

Features

The Samsung BD-P3600 is definitely a step up from the BD-P1600. While it shares the core features like Profile 2.0 and various audio decoding options, the BD-P3600 adds various features absent on the BD-P1600 model. On the audio side, the BD-P3600 comes with 7.1 analog out put on top of all the audio decoding options found on BD-P1600. The biggest addition is the inclusion of the Wi-Fi adapter, extra $80 if you purchase them separately. This will be a big bonus for people with wireless network. Also, the player comes with 1GB storage space. This should eliminate the need for additional USB drives. Another great feature is the ability to stream media files from your computer. All these features are in addition to the features found on BD-P1600 such as the Netflix and Pandora streaming.


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