10/31/2011

VIZIO VBR133 3D Blu-ray player with Internet Applications

VIZIO VBR133

The VIZIO VBR133 3D Blu-ray Player with Internet Apps unlocks a new dimension with breathtaking, crystal-clear 3D. Using an Ethernet cable, you can connect to more entertainment from top online services like Hulu, Blockbuster, Amazon Video On Demand, Netflix, Vudu, Pandora and more. With up to 7.1 channels of digital surround sound, Dolby TrueHD and DTS, you'll feel like you are right in the middle of the action. The VBR133 3D Blu-ray Disc Player is one powerful 3D movie machine, transforming your movie nights into immersive theater-like events.

Technical Details
  • Enjoy immersive Blu-ray 3D entertainment and high-definition, 7.1-channel surround sound for the full theater experience
  • Play back Blu-ray Discs in Full HD 1080p resolution, or upscale your DVDs for enhanced picture quality
  • Easily access streaming movies/TV shows, listen to music, and get the latest news, sports, and weather with VIZIO Internet Apps
  • Enjoy MP3/AAC audio from connected USB devices, along with slideshows of your favorite JPEG photos
  • Easily access entertainment from top Internet services like Amazon Instant Video, Hulu, Blockbuster, Netflix, VUDU HD movies, Pandora and more.
  • Enjoy up to 7.1 channels of digital audio output via HDMI with Dolby TrueHD and DTS audio technologies
  • The ultimate movie experience with Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD and VIZIO Internet Apps

Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
My $350 Samsung BD player past away and I was looking for a low cost alternative that can also play several apps like picasa, netflix, pandora and many others. In my search I found Vizio model 122. I liked the features and the price tag but next VBR133 has 3D capability and that's very enticing, although I dont have a very 3D tv yet.


Since Bluray has elevated the market for a while my targets from any player were high.


Requirements for a BDPlayer - 
- Should load in addition to play blurays quick and fast 
- Video and Audio quality should be very good 
- Ought to play apps like Netflix, Amazon, Picasa, BLockbuster, Pandora and more 
- Will need to have a HDMI connection 
- Remote should be simple to use and work from a good range (distance, left and righ angles) 
- Should have ability to connect to internet (ethernet or wireless) 
- Must have a laptop usb port to plug in a flash drive 
- Must play jpegs, audio and alternative video files


This player, from this outer looks, is simple and non-flattering. But once I powered that on it was only a a few seconds that it was ready. 


Concerning an ethernet-to-wireless adapter. Plugged the ethernet cable behind the BDplayer and within seconds it linked to Internet.


Firmware upgrades were automatic (the idea asks if you want to apply them) and they completed within a few minutes. Very smooth operation.


The key menu for the player was a piece of cake to navigate and setting were simple and easy , self-explanatory.


I put in some sort of Bluray and the disk loaded quickly (compared to a Samsung player I had earlier which was supposedly among the quickest to load disks). I played unique blurays and all worked just excellent. Very happy with this.


What blew my mind was the quality of the image rendered. The video was easy, flawless, vibrant and more detailed this any other player I have witnessed or used so far. TV settings remaining the same, the quality regarding video from this player was as good as other bluray players I have connected.


Audio is smooth, in-sync while using the video and flawless.


Forward, reverse for blurays is quick, responsive and quite fluid.


I connected to Netflix also it pulled my instant list along with other suggestions, genres etc. Navigating it had been easy. Playback was smooth. Audio and Video were in sync. Forward and reverse worked smoothly. Again the online video media quality of Netflix was better than other players.


I played Friends DVD in it and was surprised to find out the improvement in video quality above regular DVD player or other bluray player. The DVD was upconverted. However I could still make out the gap in quality compared to BD, I was still very very happy with the particular up-conversion quality.


Have not subjected to testing the 3D capability yet.


The out of the way worked from 35 feet distance in addition to from a wide angles (left-proper). Design of remote is very simple and easy sleek. I like smaller buttons. Some individuals prefer larger buttons. They may unlike the remote. But then one can invariably setup a universal remote to upgrade this one.


In brief, I do not have anything but praise for this player. Time period will tell how long it lasts. I'll post my feedback after a couple of months.


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10/30/2011

Sony BDP-S380 Blu-ray Disc Player (Black)

Sony BDP-S380 Blu-ray Disc Player (Black)

Enjoy Full HD1080p Blu-ray Disc movies plus connect to the internet and stream a wide variety of online entertainment including movies, TV episodes, videos, music, and live sports from Netflix , YouTube , HuluPlus , Pandora , and more with the Sony BDP-S380 Blu-ray Disc Player. You can also turn your iPhone , iPad or compatible Android phone into a versatile remote control with search functionality when you download the free "Media remote"app.

Technical Details
  • Enjoy Blu-ray Disc movies in brilliant high-definition resolution or upscale the quality of your DVDs to near HD
  • Instantly stream a wide variety of movies, TV shows, live sports, videos, and music from Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, Hulu Plus and many more
  • Free, downloadable "Media Remote" app for your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone turns it into a versatile remote
  • Connect your digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device to enjoy videos, photos, and music on the big screen
  • Add a Sony USB Wi-Fi adapter to easily connect to your wireless broadband network, or connect via standard Ethernet port

Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
I just purchased two of all these - one for myself and one for an out-of-state friend. I'm utilizing mine with a Sony Bravia 1080p flat screen; my friend is employing hers with an older 30 inch CRT TV (4:3 aspect rate) until she gets around to using her flat screen out of it is box. 


I was thinking about finding a unit with built-in WiFi, before making the purchase(s), I have some research online and heard (examine) some horror stories about streaming by way of WiFi that were, let's say, considerably less than complementary (glitches, disconnects, gets frozen requiring reboots, etc.), so I chosen to purchase this unit BECAUSE it did not have WiFi (why pay for an attribute that I'm not going to employ?). I already have a Sony BDP-S370 (using it with a Samsung flat screen) and like this a lot; I would have acquired two more of them, but they weren't available directly from Amazon after i ordered, so I got these - I prefer buying from Amazon for their results policy. Also, the BDP-S380 facilitates 'vudu' AND it has an about-screen digital throughput speed readout (throughout Mbps) which appears when streaming is beginning up - both welcome additions! 


My startup took about 15 minutes from any time I opened the box until I'm watching discs, Amazon VOD, and Video on demand (the only ones that I've build so far). I connected the BDP-S380 to my TV by way of HDMI, and my LAN via Ethernet cable and everything just did wonders (of course, I had to arrange it for my Amazon and Netflix records, but that took less than all 5 minutes each). After going through a on-screen quick start menus, the machine told me that there was any firmware upgrade available, so I informed it to do it, and a few moments later, it finished and turned alone off (normal when upgrading firmware). 


My friend's setup took a bit extended, since she had never set one particular up before and I couldn't observe what was happening while I attemptedto talk her through everything (from ram). She connected to her TV with all the (supplied-in-the-box) AV cable. Because her TV was 4:three or more aspect ratio, some of the choices didn't display legibly, which is in all probability what made things take a bit longer. Anyway, we got everything working properly within about 20-25 minutes. 


The one thing of note I would like to cover is this: all BD players manufactured after 01/01/2011 have DRM firmware which prevents HD indicators from using any output other as compared with HDMI. For me, that was no worries since I was using HDMI; because my friend was using AV, anything was displayed on her TV throughout SD (not really a problem because that is all it's capable of displaying anyway, and she'll be utilizing HDMI if she ever sets way up her flat screen *:^). 


I'm very pleased about this unit (and so is your lover). Its outputs are crisp and strong, its user interface is staight-forward and easy to understand, and physical size, shape, and appearance should fit in anywhere. 


Definitely a some-star device. 


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10/29/2011

LG BD630 Network Blu-ray Disc Player

LG BD630 Network Blu-ray Disc Player

LG BD630 Network Blu-ray Disc Player Description
If you want stunning Full HD 1080p and streaming entertainment, you've found it with the BD630 Network Blu-ray Disc Player. Now experience Full HD 1080p unrivaled picture quality, the sound of Blu-ray technology along with the possibilities of having direct access to streaming content from Netflix, CinemaNow, Vudu and YouTube.

Technical Details LG BD630 Network Blu-ray Disc Player
  • Blu-ray disc playback delivers exceptional Full HD 1080p video performance, along with Bonus-view for a picture-in-picture
  • Internet access lets you stream instant content from Netflix, CinemaNow, Vudu and YouTube direct to your TV, no computer required.
  • Standard DVD Up-Scaling delivers exceptional image quality from standard DVDs with 1080p up scaling via HDMI output
  • Dolby Digital Plus lets you experience all of the enveloping surround sound that Blu-ray Disc, high-definition(HD) broadcast, streamed and downloaded media make possible
  • Now, with SimpLink you can easily set up and control all of your HDMI connected LG devices with just one remote.

Customer Reviews LG BD630 Network Blu-ray Disc Player
5.0 out of 5 stars
I was pleasantly surprised with the LG BD630! You get a good deal for the money! I am visiting try and pick this thing away from each other somewhat in this review , so if you're interested then Read On Mc Duff! 


I purchased this unit for my 81 year old father who has had to watching Xvid and MKV files from the internet, usually documentaries with WW2 and other history programs. Certainly he also watches DVD's but has never until now delved into Blu Re or Netflix streaming. I needed a little something for him that had a quite simple to follow menu system and worked WELL with a minimum of mistakes. 


The player itself is very simple on the outside. The BD630 features an on/off , eject, play/pause and stop buttons on it is really face and a USB slot covered with a little rubber trap door around the right hand side with the disc drawer in the middle. It isn't going to exactly exude high build quality some stinky, but what makes this little gamer SO good is the software interior. (more on that very soon) Actually, it isn't totally cheap looking and because the saying goes good things can as well as DO come in small packages. 


This is a very small (not very deep) system and also a very lightweight one particular. It came packed with a quality PRINTED manual , basic cabling (you requires an HDMI or Component cable) including a functional remote that uses only just one AAA cell, also included. It has an couple of printed adverts for Netflix and even a small sticker on top of the unit that screams NETFLIX at you. (easily removed) The power cable is attached. You get composite training video out, stereo RCA audio outs , Portion Video and HDMI Out , a Wheedle Digital Audio out and a LAN port for connecting to the house network if you wish to make use of the Netcast features such as Netflix and you simply Tube. 


Being at the low conclusion of the LG food-chain, this type of player is NOT DLNA enabled and play your video files (other when compared with blu ray and DVD) you should stream from a USB device maybe it's a thumb drive or external hard get. You can not connect this system via the Ethernet connection to your pc. LG starts including THAT feature a few more models UP from this one. I guess that is understandable given the price. 


The connectivity is very good truly, you can use this device with everything from an analogue standard TV right up to 1080p HDTV and ones audio options are just as very good with the analogue stereo outs, or even the Coax digital which can handle as much as 5.1 Dolby Digital or DTS and the HDMI which can certainly pass thru the uncompressed Dolby TruHD or DTS Master Audio tracks that accompany much of the blu ray releases. You can established the Video output to match the TV resolution, set picture aspect rate to play 4:3 programs out of the box or to stretch them to populate your screen. The USB port can often connect a USB thumb drive or maybe an external hard drive. It isn't really too picky about the formatting with the drive and can also support about 4 drive partitions. That alone is amazing for the price and a good touch. 


This brings me to this first and only MAJOR complaint about this machine. It is SO lightweight compared to when you plug in your Flash drive or cable to it, the machine itself tends to push backwards. Possibly adding some non slip little arctic feet to the bottom with some drops of super glue would easily solve that. 


Just be aware if you are not careful, you risk knocking the thing over when getting at that feature. Note: To access just about any BD Live features you may prefer to download and view, a USB commute is required as there apparently is definitely minimal onboard memory. I personally disable BD Live on every machine Concerning as this tends to slow filling times. 


Set up took less as compared to two minutes after connections were built. The machine boots quickly. Easily as soon as my Oppo BDP-80. Things got VERY interesting when I loaded the Java heavy Blu Ray disc and it loaded VERY quickly. I can actually say this machine loads a Blu Ray disc FASTER than my own Oppo (a nice fast machine) and the blew me away just to see it happen. Playback was as expected. GREAT! DVD up-conversion to 1080p appeared to be average for a new machine these days, but better than average for units only a year or so aged. And the disc tray itself will be solid and goes in and away without any sort of loud tremble of worrisome grinding noises. (a complaint for some Oppo BDP-80 as well as 83 users) 


The Netflix GUI concerns the same as on the present crop of LG TV's. Your effectiveness is going to depend more for your internet connection and speed than this LG software which in my impression is very good. Navigating my Fast Queue was a bit sluggish nevertheless I have the same problem for ANY of my Netflix enabled systems. Once you start playback and them loads, things work just the means you would expect and want the crooks to. 


It is noteworthy to mention I'd NO problems at all playing Disc-R and CD-R discs. Cds containing Xvid and other video file types also loaded quickly and played perfectly. Just for fun I put in place a region free Pal disc and it also spit it back out with a strong on screen message telling me that it was the wrong region. (I had to try) So basically, this thing will have fun with ANYTHING I or my Dad owns EXCEPT for Pal. OH well, it's not possible to have everything! 


Basically, it works as well as works well. You can update this firmware via the LAN port or perhaps by downloading from the LG web site and burning a disc or adding it on a USB drive which is what I did before attempting to play anything. Time will tell if Whirlpool continues to support this machine having further firmware updates as they become needed to play some of better Java intensive titles such as the revolutionary Alien discs. If updating firmware intimidates you, find someone you understand who is an old hand with it and let THEM do this so you don't accidentally 'brick' a person's player. Really, it isn't that challenging. (just don't turn the machine off while updating) 


I personally own an LG 47 inch LE 5400 tv set and as expected the software within the BD630 is almost identical for playing computer files, mp3's looking at pictures, etc. IN some aspects , they get improved the software and I has been duly impressed. It is smooth, easy to understand what you are doing with of course laid out screens , easy to determine the individual file names and the particular transport controls are solid and responsive when playing everything from an Xvid to a 720p or 1080i Mkv file. We didn't have any 1080p files to test so I'll only speak for the others. Ladies loaded reasonable fast and played bug free. Pause and resume worked correctly. You can access the info screen while playing the file. Audio synch was a non issue. Basically this is everything a person may want in local media file playback. (6-7-11 EXCEPT playing Divx files, see my update below) Try as I could, I actually encountered NO glitches of any variety other than having to set our Harmony remote response time to reduced as it was giving double requires for the left and right way buttons. 


Just the local media document playing ability of this unit only is worth the purchase price. Include that with great Blu Ray playback, Very quickly loading times (depends on the Blu Ray title as some capability will load quicker than others) greater than decent DVD up-conversion , Netflix streaming and much more and I assume LG has a winner at an amount point you just can't argue using. I remember just a few in years past Sony was selling their flagship Blu Ray Player for 999.double zero and it didn't do 25% connected with what THIS machine can do. Nutrients and a FULL one year warrantee for Parts AND Labor! 


Oh yep, my 81 year old father has NO trouble making this thing work on all. I just caught him participating in a HD video file that he loaded himself and I thought to myself "now THAT is user favorable" !! If I run into any long term problems or software glitches with it I will update this review as well as add whatever else I have mastered. 


UPDATE 5-13-11 The Kenmore is still going strong. We have not yet run into any file that won't play and unlike some reviewers didn't experienced any player malfunctions with regular DVD playback including my Lord in the Rings extended editions. NO freezes, compact disk jams or failure to loads found so far. I still stand through my earlier statement regarding the Blu Ray disc load times. They're faster than my Oppo BDP-80 which is pretty fast to start with. 


IMPORTANT UPDATE 6-7-11 I realised the hard way last night that player does NOT support any Divx files. I should have look at spec sheet more carefully as they do not list Divx as a supported codec. Discovered want to play any Divx encoded files you will need in order to 'trans-code' them using a system like 'Handbrake' or 'Any Video Converter' which can be MY favorite (freeware) and change the idea into a codec the player Can recognize. I was surprised to come across this out as my LG High-definition television WILL PLAY files with the Divx file extension. Go figure! To date this is the ONLY type connected with video file I have run within that will not play. (Apparently Kenmore didn't want to pay the license tax to Divx) 


FINAL UPDATE 9-20-11 Just wanted to claim this LG player is still heading strong and plays the new Blu Ray Star Wars set with no issue or glitch. For the dollars I'm convinced it's a real discount. My 81 year father has already been happily playing Xvids, MKV and H264 files easily like he is doing it all his life and have not once come to me for just about any help with a disc or report that won't load. I purchased this kind of same player for my lady close friend and she gives me nothing nonetheless glowing reports. As with all electronics I am sure at some position it will be obsolete, but for now it is a solid contender and that i stand by my full review. Best wishes! Marty Gillis 



10/28/2011

Samsung BD-D7500 3D Blu-ray Disc Player (Silver)

Samsung BD-D7500 3D Blu-ray Disc Player (Silver)

3D Blu-ray Disc technology with 2D upconversion, Samsung Smart TV and built-in Wi-Fi. It’s only fitting that Samsung’s top-of-the-line BD-D7500 Blu-ray Disc Player also adds a stunning modern design to the mix. Turn on 3D depth and clarity from 3D Blu-ray Disc movies titles, or upconvert your 2D library to 3D entertainment. Explore the web with Samsung Smart TV: browse the entire internet, access a variety of Samsung Apps, and search online or on your TV for content. Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity gives you a wireless gateway to make it all happen. The Ultra Slim wall-mountable design is the perfect finishing touch for the true 3D Blu-ray connoisseur.

Technical Details
  • Wi-Fi Built-in 3D
  • Captivating 2D & 3D in Full HD 1080p
  • Wall-mountable
  • Ultra Slim,Samsung Smart TV
  • Wall-Mountable Design
  • Smart TV with Samsung Apps

Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars


As the previous customer noted, this 3D Blu-Ray player takes away crosstalk seen on Samsung's 3D LED UN55C8000. I never imagined in a million years a Blu-Ray participant would fix that, although this one sure possesses. 

Blu-Ray discs stock up fast. It's way much better compared to older Samsung 3D blu-ray people such as the BD-C6900. The Clever Hub is nice. Them gives you access for you to Samsung apps and providers such as Netflix, Hulu Plus, Vudu, Blockbuster, Youtube, plus more. Image watching movies on Blockbuster online without any issues. I've truly watched one movie in Vudu and it played out fine. One thing that I've seen on advertisements and various store web pages is that it has Smart TV with the whole web browser. That isn't the case. There is not any web browser. The 100 % internet browser is solely on several of the modern 2011 LED TV types. 

It has built in wi-fi. I have got my internet connected inside the player, so I have not tried using the built-in wi-fi. 

The blu-ray player looks really nice. It's very thin. The circle vicinity lights up with the white light. The mild continues to dim by bright to off though it's on. You can turn the light off from the settings. When the participant is off, part of the circle on top visits lit. 

It comes which has a bracket to mount them on a wall. Additionally , it comes with a stand to sit the player up. It looks good with all the stand. You can in addition lay the player level as well. 

The BD-D7500 is 50hz compatible. I contain the UK An Idiot In another country blu-ray and that plays fine. 

The 2D - 3D feature works alright. I have a the new year Samsung 3D LED with the exact same feature and I decided not to notice any difference inside quality with the telly versus this blu-beam player. I don't actually use the feature considerably anyway though. I have try it out using 127 Hours and parts of the film did glimpse decent using the 2D - 3D conversion. 

The remote is basically the just like last years models. Simply no back light. The far off does have a Blockbuster online button. Other then that will the 2D-3D button, it's basically the identical. 

As the previous customer noted, this 3D Blu-Ray player takes away crosstalk seen on Samsung's 3D LED UN55C8000. I never imagined in a million years a Blu-Ray participant would fix that, although this one sure possesses. 
Overall, I'm very satisfied with the BD-D7500. The crucial reason why I wanted to update to this is the particular disc load up time and it looks awesome. It is really even better now we see it has eliminated the crosstalk issue in 2010 Samsung LED's.


Blu-Ray discs stock up fast. It's way much better compared to older Samsung 3D blu-ray people such as the BD-C6900. The Clever Hub is nice. Them gives you access for you to Samsung apps and providers such as Netflix, Hulu Plus, Vudu, Blockbuster, Youtube, plus more. Image watching movies on Blockbuster online without any issues. I've truly watched one movie in Vudu and it played out fine. One thing that I've seen on advertisements and various store web pages is that it has Smart TV with the whole web browser. That isn't the case. There is not any web browser. The 100 % internet browser is solely on several of the modern 2011 LED TV types. 

It has built in wi-fi. I have got my internet connected inside the player, so I have not tried using the built-in wi-fi. 

The blu-ray player looks really nice. It's very thin. The circle vicinity lights up with the white light. The mild continues to dim by bright to off though it's on. You can turn the light off from the settings. When the participant is off, part of the circle on top visits lit. 

It comes which has a bracket to mount them on a wall. Additionally , it comes with a stand to sit the player up. It looks good with all the stand. You can in addition lay the player level as well. 

The BD-D7500 is 50hz compatible. I contain the UK An Idiot In another country blu-ray and that plays fine. 

The 2D - 3D feature works alright. I have a the new year Samsung 3D LED with the exact same feature and I decided not to notice any difference inside quality with the telly versus this blu-beam player. I don't actually use the feature considerably anyway though. I have try it out using 127 Hours and parts of the film did glimpse decent using the 2D - 3D conversion. 

The remote is basically the just like last years models. Simply no back light. The far off does have a Blockbuster online button. Other then that will the 2D-3D button, it's basically the identical. 

Overall, I'm very satisfied with the BD-D7500. The crucial reason why I wanted to update to this is the particular disc load up time and it looks awesome. It is really even better now we see it has eliminated the crosstalk issue in 2010 Samsung LED's.


10/26/2011

VIZIO VBR133 3D Blu-ray player with Internet Apps

VIZIO VBR133 3D Blu-ray player with Internet Apps

The VIZIO VBR133 3D Blu-ray Player with Internet Apps unlocks a new dimension with breathtaking, crystal-clear 3D. Using an Ethernet cable, you can connect to more entertainment from top online services like Hulu, Blockbuster, Amazon Video On Demand, Netflix, Vudu, Pandora and more. With up to 7.1 channels of digital surround sound, Dolby TrueHD and DTS, you'll feel like you are right in the middle of the action. The VBR133 3D Blu-ray Disc Player is one powerful 3D movie machine, transforming your movie nights into immersive theater-like events.

Technical Details
  • Enjoy immersive Blu-ray 3D entertainment and high-definition, 7.1-channel surround sound for the full theater experience
  • Play back Blu-ray Discs in Full HD 1080p resolution, or upscale your DVDs for enhanced picture quality
  • Easily access streaming movies/TV shows, listen to music, and get the latest news, sports, and weather with VIZIO Internet Apps
  • Enjoy MP3/AAC audio from connected USB devices, along with slideshows of your favorite JPEG photos
  • Easily access entertainment from top Internet services like Amazon Instant Video, Hulu, Blockbuster, Netflix, VUDU HD movies, Pandora and more.
  • Enjoy up to 7.1 channels of digital audio output via HDMI with Dolby TrueHD and DTS audio technologies
  • The ultimate movie experience with Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD and VIZIO Internet Apps

Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars


My $350 Samsung BD player died i was looking for an affordable alternative that can additionally play some apps like picasa, netflix, pandora and so on. In my search I uncovered Vizio model 122. I actually liked the features along with the price tag but in that case VBR133 has 3D functionality and that was pretty enticing, although I dont have a 3D television for computer yet.

Since Bluray has developed in the market for a when my expectations from virtually any player were high.

Key elements for a BDPlayer - 
- Really should load and play blurays quick and rapid 
- Video and Audio quality should be very beneficial 
- Must play apps including Netflix, Amazon, Picasa, Smash, Pandora and more 
- Needs to have a HDMI connection 
- Remote control should be easy to work with and work from a good range (distance, left and righ angles) 
- Must have chance to connect to internet (ethernet or wireless) 
- Should have a USB port in order to plug in a thumb drive 
- Must play jpegs, audio and other video files

This player, through the outer looks, is basic and non-flattering. But once I powered it on that it was only a matter involving seconds that it seemed to be ready. 

I have a strong ethernet-to-wireless adaptor. Plugged the ethernet cable tv behind the BDplayer and within seconds it linked with Internet.

Firmware upgrades were automatic (it asks if you need to apply them) and that they completed within 5 minutes. Very smooth operation.

The principle menu for the gamer was very easy in order to navigate and setting were easy and self-explanatory.

I put inside of a Bluray and the computer loaded quickly (compared to the Samsung player I experienced earlier which was theoretically among the fastest in order to load disks). I played out different blurays and many worked just fine. Delighted with this.

What blew my mind seemed to be the quality of the graphic rendered. The video ended up being smooth, flawless, vibrant plus more detailed that any alternative player I have seen or used so significantly. TV settings remaining the same, the quality of online video media from this player ended up being much better than some other bluray players I currently have plugged in.

Audio is definitely smooth, in-sync while using the video and flawless.

Forwards, reverse on blurays can be quick, responsive and pretty fluid.

I connected so that you can Netflix and it pulled apart my instant list and various suggestions, genres etc. Driving it was easy. Playback was smooth. Audio and Video were in sync. Forward and reverse proved helpful smoothly. Again the video quality of Netflix ended up being better than other avid gamers.

I played Friends DVD in it and has been surprised to see the advance in video quality through regular DVD player and also other bluray player. A DVD was upconverted. Despite the fact that I could still find out the difference in top quality compared to BD, I had been still very very happy with the up-conversion good quality.

Have not tested the actual 3D capability yet.

The remote worked from 40 feet distance and from a wide angles (left-suitable). Design of remote is very simple and sleek. I like smaller buttons. Some persons prefer larger buttons. They will often not like the rural. But then one can invariably setup a universal remote control to replace this just one.

In brief, I don't have anything but praise for this player. Time will notify how long it last. I'll post my comments after a few months.


10/24/2011

LG BD690 3D Wireless Network Blu-ray Disc Player with Smart TV and 250GB Hard Drive

LG BD690 3D Wireless Network Blu-ray Disc Player with Smart TV and 250GB Hard Drive

Move beyond even the amazing capabilities of Blu-ray and instant streaming entertainment with the BD690 Blu-ray Disc player from LG. You're not just getting a great way to enjoy Full HD 1080p with Blu-ray or the amazing entertainment options of being hooked up to LG Smart TV access. This is fully loaded with a 250GB Media Library that lets you store your music, personal photos and HD movies you purchase from Vudu. This is something better than Blu-ray.

Technical Details
  • Enjoy 3D Blu-ray Disc movies in Full HD 1080p
  • Smart TV enables an easy way to access limitless content, thousands of movies, customizable apps, videos and browse the web all organized in a simple to use interface
  • The 250GB hard drive allows for easy storage and instant playback of music, photos, personal videos and VOD content available through the Vudu movie service
  • Integrated Wi-Fi Connectivity allows you take advantage of Smart TV from any available Wi-Fi connection
  • Standard DVD Up-Scaling delivers exceptional image quality from standard DVDs with 1080p up scaling via HDMI output

Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars


I purchaed the 690 from Amazon many weeks ago. I received them on time and hooked on it it up quickly. I am just using 1.4 High-definition multimedia interface to my Panasonic 50GT25 and optical to be able to my Yamaha receiver for 5.1 sound. It up-to-date flawessly, wirelessly with your Netgear dual band router (my router is regarding 30 feet away in another room). Connection wasn't any problem at all just simply push the button on the router and away going. It was much less fussing than my Panasonic blu ray within the other room. I performed Avatar on Blu Beam of light first and found out and about I had to visit thru the settings about the LG and place the item on pass thru to allow for it to work while using encoder on my reciever. It came placed for pcm stereo. This pass thru setting enables it to work having anything DTS, Dolby, what ever. Avatar was fantastic inside blu ray, the good was incredible just as if you were in the core jungle surrounded by creatures. I next played a DTS audio recording of your band I had which in turn my previous Sony along with Panasonic players had problems with. No sweat, great audio. That got me definitely interested in seeing just what it could do. I had a Dvd recorded of a Highwaymen live from 1990. This reissue is made in Austraila and ended up being Pal encoded for all of regions. My previous people, even one that had been all regions capable could hardly play it. Played perfectly in Dolby 5.one particular. I could find next to nothing that said it has been all regions. The merely thing I watch over the internet is Netflicks and I can actually select new shows to watch with out there going to my Computer system. My Panasonic BD100 won't allow that. I have yet to watch 3D, no a pair of glasses and I'm in not any hurry not much choice yet. One caveat, you will need to either view and see the 74 page manual with disc to understand arrange terms (like pass through) or print it view I did.


10/02/2011

Cheap LG BD640 Network Wireless Blu-ray Disc Player

LG BD640 Network Wireless Blu-ray Disc Player

If you want 1080p and entertainment programs, you will be very difficult BD640 Network Blu-ray. Well, the experience unprecedented HD sound 1080p Blu-ray player with direct wireless access to streaming content from Netflix, CinemaNow, Vudu and YouTube. 
Technical Details
  • Internet access lets you stream instant content from Netflix, CinemaNow, Vudu and YouTube direct to your TV ? no computer required
  • Wi-Fi Enabled with the LG dongle makes it easy to get your LG Blu-ray player connected to internet Entertainment Access
  • Standard DVD Up-Scaling delivers exceptional image quality from standard DVDs with 1080p up scaling via HDMI output
  • Dolby Digital Plus lets you experience all of the enveloping surround sound that Blu-ray Disc, high-definition (HD) broadcast, and streamed and downloaded media make possible

Customer Reviews
5 
A friend of mine told me that this unit was great, but have not found many reviews on Amazon and can not really tested and was negative. I went to the local video store and had the machine is worth the price and guarantee 30 days I gave him a chance. The installation took less than 10 minutes in total, from the moment I opened the box from the movie from Netflix. 

I have a wireless router with Apple Airport Express. I am connected to the TV from LG HDMI cable (not included). Connect the device to power and the wireless USB adapter. If the device is turned on, the home screen is easy to understand, he went to the Settings and select Network. List your home was provided with a password and was connected within 30 seconds. I went home on the line, and click on the icon to Netflix. Connected hard drives, give me the code I am my Netflix account on my computer, and less than a minute, I was in the context of, and browsing the titles. 

The picture quality is very good. Overall very satisfied. The quality of the DVD and Blu-ray quality is very good and the services for the sale of more than 2x High-end .


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