The LG BD370 Blu-ray player has an HDMI 1.3 port that can output 7.1-channel sound and 1080i/p visuals. Component and composite video out connections are provided, as is a digital optical audio port. The LG BD370 is a thoroughly capable machine, and wrapped with a design that won’t look out of place under even the swankiest HD TV. Unless you’re desperate to play games on a PlayStation 3, this is one of the best Blu-ray machines in the world. Flipping down the panel in the front of the LG BD370 gives the consumer access to several more functions on the device including the accessible port where a drive can be inserted. If preferred, the consumer can operate the disc player with a remote that offers a number of control options.

Of course, the PlayStation 3 still looms like the Close Encounters mother ship over the whole preceding, but fabulous little players like the LG BD370 are making the step to Blu-ray that much more enticing. But best of all its $250 price tag makes it excellent value for money, putting it right up there with the LG BD370 and Panasonic DMP-BD60 in the holy trinity of budget Blu-ray decks. The LG BD370 is the entry-level successor to the BD300, and it’s very similar with the main upgrades being onboard decoding for DTS-HD Master Audio Essential and faster load times.

Moreover, this LG BD370 disc player will permit users to browse the entire CinemaNow premium content catalog, instantly stream content, and access and view movies bought from other CinemaNow-powered stores. It’s a well-known fact that CinemaNow is the first broadband distributor of high definition content. Right out of the box, it didn’t take long at all for the LG BD370 Blu-ray player to upload discs. For this review, I viewed a copy of Slumdog Millionaire, and it only took 14.17 seconds for the disc to load. Amazon has the LG BD370 network Blu-ray disc player for $217 plus freeshipping if you order today.

Instant streaming content from Netflix to an HDTV via the LG BD370 requires a broadband connection and a Netflix membership (free trial available). You can use the Netflix Web site to add movies and TV episodes to your individual instant Queue, and those choices will automatically be displayed on and available to watch instantly through the HDTV. I made a mistake with my first LG BD370 by updating the firmware first, not knowing the newer firmware actually block any attempt of hacking the region code.

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