What is a network Blu-ray disc player anyway?

I will tell you a funny story.  My friend Shirley wanted to get a Blu-ray disc player because she had seen the improved video quality at her friends house.  She visited Amazon.com and simply bought the best selling Blu-ray disc player, the LG BD 390.

I asked her, “Have you been downloading movies from Netflix?”

She looked at me oddly and said:  “Richard, this is a Blu-ray player.  I can’t watch movies from the Internet!”

We had a good laugh as I said, “Shirley, this is a networked Blu-ray disc that you have.  Not only can you download movies from Netflix and many other sources, you can also view the media from your computer!”

Shirley was dumbfounded as she did not realize the capabilities that her LG BD 390 Blu-ray disc offered.

If you are looking to buy a Blu-ray disc player this holiday season, you definitely want to consider this model.  Why?  Because it is much more that just a Blu-ray disc player.

The LG BD 390 Blu-ray disc player is a networked device.  This means that the player can connect wirelessly to both the Internet and your home network.  What does this offer you?  Much more than a traditional Blu-ray player at about the same price.

Let’s have a quick look at the features of this LG device.  If you have ever wondered how to watch downloaded movies on your top rated LCD TV, this is the way to go.  Of course, you could learn how to connect your computer to your TV, but this involves a bunch of wires and moving your computer.   This player connects directly to several movie download sources including Netflix, Vudu, and Netcast to let you watch virtually anything instantly on your TV without the computer as a middle man.

Additionally, this device allows you to connect to your computer wirelessly and display all of your computer media files including videos, photos, and music on your television.

On top of all of these features, it is also an outstanding Blu-ray player.  So, if you are thinking of getting Blu-ray this Christmas, get the one Blu-ray player that does much more, the LG BD 390 Network Blu-ray Disc Player.

Many blu ray players offer “BD Live” which is a connection to the internet to allow for an interactive experience – the blu ray you are watching must also have “BD Live”

Another feature is the ability to receive “streaming” movies from Netflix. If you are limited on budget and you are looking to choose features that are not necessary, the ability to stream movies from Netflix is one of them. Currently, Netflix is not streaming movies to your blu-ray player in high definition. This means that the quality of the movie you will be watching is DVD or even lower. The point of having a blu-ray player is to watch movies in full high definition so why someone would get one in order to stream movies from Netflix that are lower quality doesn’t make sense. It is possible that Netflix will eventually stream movies to your blu-ray player in high definition, but this will also depend on your internet connection and if you have download limitations as far as whether this is a good option for you.

Bottom line, blu-ray players offer an excellent movie experience. If you like “gadgets” and have the budget to pay for them, then go with the blu-ray player that has all the bells and whistles. If you are simply looking to have the blu-ray experience without the price tag, then you can skip some of the “fancier” features without losing quality.  <a rel=”nofollow” onclick=”javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(‘/outgoing/article_exit_link’);” href=”http://www.youronestopgiftshop.net/blog>Blu ray disc player reviews</a> of the top brands can help you decide which one is best for you and your family.

Beside the 3D capability, the BDP-S470 is able to connect to the internet and provide online media such as movies, music videos, music. From online sources Netflix, Amazon-On-Demand, YouTube, Slacker Internet Radio, Pandora(coming soon) NPR, Sony Pictures, Sony Music, and over 25 more via the Sony BRAVIA Internet Video platform.

Something unique Sony is adding to these newer models, including the BDP-S470, owners can use their Blu-ray Players with their iPhone or Ipod Touch Device. These devices can operate the Blu-ray Player with an application called “BD Remote”. It can be downloaded free through the Apple App Store. With this App you can use your iPhone or iPod Touch as a remote control. And be able to get access to a Blu-ray Disc’s details, including video clips.

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* Region A / Profile BD-Live(2.0)
* Full HD 1080p
* BRAVIA Monolithic Design
* BRAVIA Internet Video and BD-LIVE
* Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote technology
* Wireless LAN Ready (USB wireless LAN adapter sold separately)
* BD Remote (iPhone/iPod touch remote control – free app.)
* Photo/music/video playback via USB and DLNA (with firmware update)
* DVD upscaling to 1080p with Precision Cinema HD Upscaling
* Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio decoding
* Availability: Now
* Blu-ray 3D ready (with firmware update available this summer)
* Price: $199.99

THE PROS: Sony’s BDP-S470 provides great video quality with Blu-ray Movies. Is 3D Ready (firmware available summer 2010), Wi-Fi Adapter Ready and online streaming media – Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand, Slacker, YouTube. You can use your iPhone or iPod touch as a Remote control via Bluetooth. Relatively fast load times.

THE CONS: The mid range Sony Blu-ray Player is very similar to its predecessor BDP-S460 and the new BDP-370. Main difference is the BDP-S470 3D capability. Since it does not have any internal memory, an external USB storage device is needed for BL-Live Content.

THE FINAL WORD: Sony’s BDP-S470 Blu-ray Disc Player is a very stable Blu-ray Player that provides great image quality and quick operation speed and is 3D Ready. 3D playback seems to be the big trend movies are taking. The BDP-S470, with its Wi-Fi and online streaming media services, is a very good investment if you want to enjoy 3D movies at home. — Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $200.00

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