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Samsung BD J5700 Curved Blu ray Player with Wi Fi 2015 Model
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
429
Unverified
142
Spam Test
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Yes
HDMI
1
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB
Yes
WIFI
Review Analysis - 429 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
CD/DVD
82blu ray, player, blu ray player, dvds, discs
+61%
-39%
" ... This is a nice streaming DVD player. ... "
" ... works really well!, it does everything you need it to without being overly complicated and plays Music/DVD/Blu-ray so you cant beat it for the price. ... "
" ... This small good looking blu-ray player works great. ... "
" ... We use it for all of our dvds. ... "
" ... These are very nice Blu-ray players and they all work very well. ... "
" ... Great blu-ray player for the price! ... "
" ... Works great for basic blu ray playing, have not tested the other functions. ... "
" ... Played a blu-ray movie and worked just as intended. ... "
Product Reliability
65player, month, stopped working, weeks, quit
+12%
-88%
" ... Had this less than 3 months and it already stopped working ... "
" ... Lasted only ~8 months. ... "
" ... I have bought 2 and neither worked so far. ... "
" ... It worked fine right after we got it, but then after a couple months there was a good 2 months where it would not connect to the Wi-Fi. ... Then it randomly started working again. ... "
" ... Didn’t make it to a year. ... I got this December 2016. ... It’s been on the fritz lately, just shutting off when in use, but now I can’t even turn it on. ... "
" ... Worked at first and then completely nothing. ... Ended up throwing this away not even 3 months of use! ... "
" ... Stopped working after 1 year. ... "
" ... Just stopped working!!! ... Only owned for two months! ... "
Device Compatibility
44internet, wifi, player, connected, netflix
+39%
-61%
" ... My issue is it seems EVERY time o turn it on it needs to be reconnected to the WiFi which is frustrating. ... "
" ... Connection errors constantly when everything is connected, and I have a Samsung TV. ... "
" ... I learned to live with it, but NOW IT WON'T EVEN RECOGNIZE MY WIFI AND SO I CANNOT USE IT FOR APPS AT ALL, JUST A BLU-RAY PLAYER----What a waste!! ... "
" ... This player refuses to stay connected to the internet and even when you can get it to connect it won't stay connected. ... "
" ... I am not happy with it, I bought it and was waiting for my son to install and the wifi wouldn't work on wired or wireless and couldn't return after June 8th so now I'm stuck with it ... "
" ... It connected to the internet easily but the extra features only work if you have a Samsung television. ... Now it will not connect to the internet, even though I enter the correct password. ... "
" ... This Player will not stay connected to my WiFi, I have to unplug it and my Router every time I want to watch Amazon or anything!!! ... "
" ... Because it constantly shuts off at random and has problems with the wifi and now it wont actually connect at all. ... "
Wifi
41wi fi, connect, network, internet, connection
+20%
-80%
" ... Connected to my wireless Wi-Fi on day 1. ... Keeps saying can't connect to Wi-Fi. ... Keep putting in my wireless password and resetting my Router with no success. ... "
" ... when you try to use WiFi, it freezes up and won't work at all! ... "
" ... Only lasted 2 weeks before losing internet connection on the device ... "
" ... Really spotty internet connection. ... "
" ... The Internet connection has to be reset after almost every use. ... Forget about using the low power mode, it cannot even remember what Wi-Fi is in low power mode. ... "
" ... I am not happy with it, I bought it and was waiting for my son to install and the wifi wouldn't work on wired or wireless and couldn't return after June 8th so now I'm stuck with it ... "
" ... And now anotyer week later-it doesnt even find a network connection. ... "
" ... Now it will not connect to the internet, even though I enter the correct password. ... "
Video Playback
31movies, watching, streaming, movie, player
+61%
-39%
" ... It has the ability to stream NETFLIX, HULU, etc . ... "
" ... We also can use Netflix and YouTube on here, as well. ... "
" ... Played a blu-ray movie and worked just as intended. ... "
" ... Excellent device - plays DVDs and provides access to video streaming services - amazon, netflix, youtube, etc. ... "
" ... I also love the options of being able to watch YouTube or Netflix on it so I don't have to change the televisions input anytime I want to switch ... "
" ... but when we set it up (very easily) we connected to the wifi, and are now playing Netflix, watching you tube, and more! ... "
" ... I hooked up this smart dvd player to an older projection tv. ... "
" ... Use this device regularly and the movie playback is superb! ... "
Apps
26netflix, youtube, hulu, software, tube
+54%
-46%
" ... It has the ability to stream NETFLIX, HULU, etc . ... "
" ... We also can use Netflix and YouTube on here, as well. ... "
" ... Has Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and YouTube apps to name a few. ... "
" ... Turned my standard tv into a smart tv despite the lack of available apps. ... "
" ... Navigating the Apps seems to work fine. ... "
" ... Great system, alot of apps, at the local Walmart the price is 149.97 . ... "
" ... Attractive menu interface with some apps pre-installed, like Netflix and Amazon Video. ... "
" ... Easily hooked up to my TV and easily synced up my Amazon, Netflix and YouTube accounts. ... "
Price
26money, player, waste, deal, save your money
+69%
-31%
" ... Works good for the price ... "
" ... Can't go wrong at this price. ... "
" ... This player does it all for a great a price ... "
" ... But I don't knock anything off of that because it was a great price!! ... "
" ... Pretty good for the price . ... "
" ... Very happy with the price . ... "
" ... Awesome player at an affordable price. ... "
" ... Great player for the price. ... "
Software Platform
22software, netflix, youtube, smart tv, tube
+41%
-59%
" ... The "System time is updating" bug is common, this prevents any app from launching (except vudu). ... "
" ... (was forced to scour WEB to find an adaptor, to even be able to try it). ... "
" ... I learned to live with it, but NOW IT WON'T EVEN RECOGNIZE MY WIFI AND SO I CANNOT USE IT FOR APPS AT ALL, JUST A BLU-RAY PLAYER----What a waste!! ... "
" ... Wouldn't download the software upgrade or open any apps like Netflix. ... "
" ... The access to streaming apps goes out. ... "
" ... I've hard reset it, changed network settings, reverted back to a previous software version and undone updates and even reset to all factory defaults and started from scratch with NO RESULTS. ... "
" ... Sorry the software is out of date. ... "
" ... I only decided to buy this product for netflix etc. ... "
Lagging
20turn, freezes, freeze, sometimes, restarts
+5%
-95%
" ... It’s been on the fritz lately, just shutting off when in use, but now I can’t even turn it on. ... "
" ... However jumping to resume a video is tiresome, time consuming and tedious. ... "
" ... stops playing at odd times. ... "
" ... There are times when the player would freeze or turn off, and I would have to unplug, wait a few minutes, and turn on. ... "
" ... I have to skip through the chapters to find where it was playing just after it restarted. ... "
" ... No matter how much I reset it . ... "
" ... freezes in 40 minutes. ... "
" ... It always shuts off and freezes up. ... "
Returns
20back, player, returning, refund, support
+10%
-90%
" ... Need to return for a replacement. ... "
" ... About to return it. ... "
" ... I would return it but I'm lazy. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, I was dumb and did not try it until my 30-day return window was over so now I have an expensive lesson learned. ... "
" ... Now they are asking me to send the player to them. ... "
" ... The first one I got stuck with this one is going back! ... "
" ... I'm sending it back. ... "
" ... Sent back to Amazon who gave me credit for purchase price since I didn't have the credit card I used to purchase it anymore. ... "
Features
20power, indicator, tell, let you know, power indicator light
+5%
-95%
" ... There’s also no small light indicating if it’s in or off. ... "
" ... There no on light. ... "
" ... No light to indicate the power is on. ... "
" ... Also I hate the fact that there is no indicator light for when the appliance is on. ... "
" ... Since there is no "on" light you can only tell if it is on by pushing the eject tray button (that no "on" light aspect is frustrating). ... "
" ... Does not have a power on indicator light. ... "
" ... The only thing I don't like is there is no indicator to let you know if it is on or off. ... "
" ... All I can say with a civil demeanor, this machine doesn't even include a light to show the power is on. ... "
Delivery
19ordered, delivery, arrived on time, shipping, delivered
+63%
-37%
" ... Item came well wrapped, and secure. ... "
" ... Delivered very quickly and it works great. ... "
" ... arrived on time and it works as described ... "
" ... Great shipping to. ... "
" ... Ordered it by phone from the long checkout line in my local Best Buy at the same price as in store, and arrived 2 days later on the Saturday before Christmas. ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... Even though its used, it arrived well packaged and in like new condition. ... "
" ... On time delivery easy hookup ... "
Setup
17set, setup, repair, easy to install, work
+76%
-24%
" ... Set up was quick and easy. ... "
" ... I contacted support and they sent me the program. ... "
" ... Here at the Home for the Technologically Impaired, we love easy set-ups. ... "
" ... So far it is working fine - easy to setup, seems to play original DVDs and copies. ... "
" ... The whole process took about 10 minutes. ... "
" ... Set up to my network, less than 3 minutes. ... "
" ... Excellent picture and sound quality, easy setup. ... "
" ... Worked great for us so far, very easy setup and connected to wifi as it said it would ... "
Ease of Use
17set, easy to use, easy to install, easy to set, works great
+88%
-12%
" ... Easy to set up and gives me the "Smart TV" options (Netflix, Amazon etc.) ... "
" ... Set up was quick and easy. ... "
" ... Easy to program. ... "
" ... Here at the Home for the Technologically Impaired, we love easy set-ups. ... "
" ... Ease of operation. ... "
" ... The Wifi is a plus and easy to navigate ... "
" ... Other than that, this works good, easy to use with netflix and hulu, the wireless capabilities are good. ... "
" ... Set up was very easy. ... "
Network
17wifi, signal, router, network, connection
+24%
-76%
" ... Keep putting in my wireless password and resetting my Router with no success. ... "
" ... One problem- if we walked near the player, it cut off the wifi signal and went to the home screen. ... "
" ... Only lasted 2 weeks before losing internet connection on the device ... "
" ... Horrible connectivity issues. ... "
" ... TV cannot see the signal. ... "
" ... I am not happy with it, I bought it and was waiting for my son to install and the wifi wouldn't work on wired or wireless and couldn't return after June 8th so now I'm stuck with it ... "
" ... Since, it continuously drops WIFI connection, making it useless to me. ... "
" ... then I had to put the network passcode in every time I tried to use it . ... "
Ports
16hdmi cable, white rca, unplug, single, red
+56%
-44%
" ... Great dvd player but if you have an older model hd tv you have to get an adapter from hdmi to rca ... "
" ... This was really easy to install but I had to buy an adapter since it only came with an HDMI port and that was already taken on my TV. ... "
" ... Plug and play with Samsung TV awesome. ... "
" ... This dvd player worked right out of the box once I got the appropriate connecting cable. ... "
" ... I had one and to hook up the digital rac coaxial i didnt have a digtial single cable so i separated a male red and white rca cabel to a single white rca cable hooked to the digital coaxil cable out hook up it up to the digital to analog converter ran a the red in white rca to the converter to the surroun sound and works like a charm. ... Thats only if you need to run a red and white rca cable do you need a rca digital to analog converter but if you have a surround sound sound bar that has the single digital out then you only need to run a single rca cable to the sound bar with out a digital converter but if your surround sound or sound bar useses the red white rca then you need a digital to analog converter. ... "
" ... Just connect the HDMI cable to TV and Voila! ... "
" ... My order came sooner than I expected however, I wish there would have been an HDMI cord included. ... "
Power Consumption
15light, power indicator light, indicate, front, tell
+7%
-93%
" ... The problems I have with it is: #1 no power light as other customers have noted and yes, it can be frustrating especially when you are first setting it up., and #2) the DVD will save your last known play spot when you turn the machine off so it is discouraging to have to find it each time. ... "
" ... No power light on the unit was a dumb choose. ... "
" ... I wish it had an LED on the front to indicate power on/off. ... "
" ... Also no power light sucks. ... "
" ... These units clearly have faulty power supplies, I would avoid. ... "
" ... Does not have a power on indicator light. ... "
" ... 1- no power light . ... "
" ... Only dislike , no power light, to let you know that it's on. ... "
Resolution
14blu ray, dvd player, streaming, picture, hdmi
+71%
-29%
" ... You can have a smart device, because you can log into Netfix, Amazon prime video, and much more! ... "
" ... Great dvd player but if you have an older model hd tv you have to get an adapter from hdmi to rca ... "
" ... Great 5 Ghz wifi lets me stream HD content without buffering. ... "
" ... Works great, but if you Order online movies or use digital copy not directly off of the disc it may cut out sound shortly through, it has copyright protection beyond recognition! ... "
" ... I hooked up this smart dvd player to an older projection tv. ... "
" ... This was my third and last Samsung DVR. ... "
" ... High definition is a must along with the Blu-ray capability. ... "
" ... I now can watch movies in Blu-Ray and DVD's in high definition ... "
Marketplace
13refurbished, expected, buy, worst, works as expected
+38%
-62%
" ... Do NOT buy this piece of junk! ... Requested support a second time . ... This is the worst product and worst customer service I have gotten with an Amazon product. ... "
" ... Never will purchase this brand again. ... "
" ... I want a credit to Amazon for this. ... "
" ... Tried 3 between Amazon and BB. ... "
" ... Don't buy the refurbished ones. ... "
" ... Would not buy from here again! ... "
" ... Seller offered no refund or rebate. ... "
" ... I returned it so this is truly a Buyer Beware product. ... "
ISP
13connect, wireless, via, network, connection
+23%
-77%
" ... Really spotty internet connection. ... "
" ... The Internet connection has to be reset after almost every use. ... "
" ... Now it will not connect to the internet, even though I enter the correct password. ... "
" ... When it won't connect to the Internet, we hate it. ... "
" ... about my ISP filtering the service out. ... "
" ... did not connect to internet. ... "
" ... Worked for a day or two and have had network connective issues since. ... "
" ... Is not compatible with all modems/routers. ... "
Controls
11button, whether, pushing, power button, tell
-100%
" ... BLACK buttons, buried in BLACK plastic housing! ... "
" ... It wpuldnt update or turn off. ... "
" ... It started skipping. ... "
" ... Since there is no "on" light you can only tell if it is on by pushing the eject tray button (that no "on" light aspect is frustrating). ... "
" ... I try to restart it by pushing the power button but sometimes it won't even turn back on! ... "
" ... In fact there are no lights at all on the front, very hard to see anything sometimes. ... "
" ... -It doesn't always respond to the power button on the remote or console and then 10-15 minutes AFTER pushing the power button it randomly turns itself on. ... -It does not respond properly to the input/source button even if you move 1ft in front of it or walk around the room like a crazy person trying different angles to get it to work properly. ... "
" ... The disc eject button worked when it felt like it. ... The power button worked some of the time. ... "
Remote
11player, samsung tv, respond, works well, sight
+55%
-45%
" ... I was impressed with the remote, it seems to work even when there is no direct line of sight. ... "
" ... The remote works even better when using with a Samsung TV. ... "
" ... It goes wonderful with my Samsung TV and I can even use the blu-ray player remote to control both. ... "
" ... It's very easy to set up, and the remote works well with my Samsung television. ... "
" ... Love that I can use same remote for TV and player. ... "
" ... Can use either remote to control everything. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
HDMI: Yes
Number of USB ports: 1
USB: Yes
WiFi: Yes
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