Samsung BD-C6900 Single disc 3D Blu-ray disc player

Get ready!

Not so long ago, the best movie quality one could enjoy at home was 480i video with compressed, 5.1-channel audio. Then, with the advent of Blu-ray technology, you could enjoy Full HD 1920 x 1080p video with uncompressed 7.1-channel surround sound. With about six times the resolution, smoother picture, and better sound, Blu-ray took home video to a great new level. And now, another technology is coming along on the back of Blu-ray to make your movie experience even greater: 3D. The formula for great 3D content has been perfected, and now Hollywood is producing an abundance of content, from sportscasts to documentaries to blockbusters. But, here's the thing: to enjoy the benefits of 3D in your home, you'll need a few things. First, you'll need a TV that can handle 3D. Then, you'll need content, like 3D movies found on Blu-ray discs. You'll need the HDMI cables you use for your Full HD 3D content to conform to version 1.4. After that, you'll need special active-shutter glasses to turn what the 2D screen displays into a 3D scene. Finally, you'll need a way to play that content, like a 3D-capable Blu-ray player. The Samsund BD-C6900 is such a model. It can play the 3D Blu-ray discs starting to trickle onto the market. The number of 3D movies is only going to increase, so be sure you're ready with this 3D-ready Blu-ray player! Oh, and if you're craving more info on how 3D technology works, please check out our explanation under "Articles" at the bottom of the page.

Problem solved

Nearly all Blu-ray players on the market today offer internet connectivity. Access to the internet is great for features like BD-Live, or with models such as this, extra features like streaming content or the ability to view your Twitter stream. But there's an inherent problem with that plan: how do you connect to the internet? Most models offer only an ethernet port for connectivity, which is fine if you already have an internet connection in place for your machine. But if you don't, most models will make you run a cable from the source, buy an expensive adapter, or go without. However, the BD-C6900 has built-in wireless internet connectivity, so if you have a wireless home network you can start using all the great internet features it has within minutes of opening the box!

Crossing over

Traditionally, home electronics have all been specialized. Each device had one specific purpose it performed, and if you wanted more functionality, you needed more machines. Well, fortunately, those days are gone. Take, for example, the Samsung BD-C6900. This device is a capable Blu-ray player. It also plays DVDs and CDs. But on top of that, if you hook it up to the internet, it becomes so much more than just a disc player. Using Internet@TV, you can download widgets and apps to access content from top providers like BLOCKBUSTER, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, Pandora, Netflix, Twitter, and more. You can shop online, share pictures, catch up with friends and access a whole slew of content with the press of a button. This is the sort of set-up that would take a half-dozen or so machines in the last century. Cross over to the new age with this web-enabled Blu-ray player from Samsung.

Go Live

Of course, Internet@TV isn't the only thing you'll want to use the BD-C6900's internet connection for. With BD-Live, you can download extra features to supplement your movie experience for most of your Blu-ray movies. These features could be anything from games to trivia to commentaries to much, much more! Plus, there are two USB slots for you to connect storage devices for web content. Your movie experience will be better than ever with BD-Live!

Share it all - with AllShare

This Samsung Blu-ray player comes equipped with AllShare. But what is AllShare and why should you care about it? Well, quite simply, AllShare allows you to share pictures, music, and videos across your home network with ease. AllShare works with any DLNA-certified devices, so, for example, you could play video from your camcorder and music from your computer. It will make getting your media in one place easier than ever.

Why so Blu?

There are several compelling reasons to make the switch from DVD to Blu-ray. For starters, a DVD shows video at a resolution of 480i. Blu-ray movies play at a Full HD 1080p resolution, offering about six times as much detail with greater color and clarity, especially during fast-motion sequences. But sound is also greatly improved when you switch from DVD to Blu-ray. While DVDs have only 5.1-channel compressed audio, Blu-ray discs offer you full 7.1-channel uncompressed audio for a more immersive theater experience. And with this model, you can even skip the receiver and run that 7.1-channel uncompressed audio right to your speakers with analog outputs. But then models like this have extra features like Internet@TV, AllShare, and BD-Live functionality to give you even more reasons to make the switch. Plus, it's under $200. Switch to Blu today.