LG BD650 3D Network Blu-ray Disc Player with Smart TV

by LG

Product Features

• Enjoy 3D Blu-ray Disc movies in Full HD 1080p
• Smart TV enables an easy way to access limitless content, thousands of movies, downloadable apps, videos and browse the web all organized in a simple to use interface
• 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
• WiFi ready: connect to your wireless network via LG's wireless dongle (sold separately)

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Product Description

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Internet-Ready Devices

Internet-ready devices use your broadband connection to deliver dynamic content to your television, whether it's streaming video from Netflix or a quick glance at today's weather forecast.

Although there is overlap, each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services, including streaming video and music, social networking apps, online photo galleries, news and financial updates, weather info, sports scores, and a variety of other smartphone-like applications.

Manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings, keeping customers current through firmware updates, and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision.

Learn more about Internet-ready devices and HDTVs, how they work, what services are offered by different manufacturers, and exactly what you'll need to get started at our Internet TV 101 customer center.

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(March 2011)

If you want stunning Full HD
1080p and the unlimited
possibilities of entertainment
access, you've found it with
the BD650 Network Blu-ray Disc Player.

With LG Smart TV* Access you get thousands of movies, Apps, shows and online videos straight to your TV from your wireless Internet connection at home. This is a Blu-ray player that delivers the best in HD, while setting your entertainment free in more ways than one.

KEY TECHNOLOGIES

UNLIMITED ENTERTAINMENT WITH LG SMART TV ACCESS.

What good is all the entertainment in the world if you can't find what you want quickly and easily? With LG Smart TV enabled Blu-ray Disc Players you get a customizable Home Dashboard so you can find exactly what you want.

Upgrade Your Home Entertainment Experience.

With Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D you can enjoy all the latest movies in full 1080p picture resolution. Better yet, our line of Blu-ray Disc Players upscales existing DVDs to near HD quality.

Cut loose when you're
Wi-Fi Ready.

Getting your LG Blu-ray player connected to Internet Entertainment Access and other online content is easy when you are Wi-Fi Ready.

DLNA CERTIFIED.

Access to videos, photos and music from your home network through this DLNA certified media player. This feature brings digital entertainment libraries within easy reach to the big screen.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Making old just like new.

No need to go out and replace your old DVD collection. Even they look better on Blu-ray. Standard DVD Up-Scaling delivers exceptional image quality from standard DVDs with 1080p upscaling via HDMI output.

Express Reaction Startup.

A quick-opening tray-ready to play before you hit the couch.

Dolby TrueHD Digital Plus.

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. With up to 7.1 channels of premium-quality surround sound, you'll follow the action with your eyes and your ears.

DTS-HD Master Audio.

DTS-HD transforms your entertainment experience bringing movies, music, and gaming to life. It is the ultimate digital audio complement to high definition video and can deliver a surround audio experience that the artist intended.

Memories on the big screen.

Want to view a highlight reel of the family vacation in the comfort of your living room? USB Media Host lets you view family photos, watch videos and listen to music from USB storage devices.

Are your remote controls taking over your living room?

Now, with SimpLink you can easily set up and control all of your HDMI connected LG devices with just one remote.

* Wireless Internet connection & certain subscriptions required and sold separately. The Magic Motion Remote does not come equipped with all LG Smart TV enabled TVs and a separate purchase may be required. The Hulu Plus service is projected to be available via a firmware update in June 2011. The LG web browser does not support Flash 10 or HTML 5, therefore, access to certain web content may be limited or unavailable.

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Product Description

If you want stunning Full HD 1080p and the unlimited possibilities of entertainment access, you've found it with the BD650 Network Blu-ray Disc Player. With Smart TV Access you get thousands of movies, Apps, shows and online videos straight to your TV from your wireless Internet connection at home. This is a Blu-ray player that delivers the best in HD, while setting your entertainment free in more ways than one.

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If you want stunning Full HD
1080p and the unlimited
possibilities of entertainment
access, you've found it with
the BD650 Network Blu-ray Disc Player.

With LG Smart TV* Access you get thousands of movies, Apps, shows and online videos straight to your TV from your wireless Internet connection at home. This is a Blu-ray player that delivers the best in HD, while setting your entertainment free in more ways than one.

KEY TECHNOLOGIES

UNLIMITED ENTERTAINMENT WITH LG SMART TV ACCESS.

What good is all the entertainment in the world if you can't find what you want quickly and easily? With LG Smart TV enabled Blu-ray Disc Players you get a customizable Home Dashboard so you can find exactly what you want.

Upgrade Your Home Entertainment Experience.

With Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D you can enjoy all the latest movies in full 1080p picture resolution. Better yet, our line of Blu-ray Disc Players upscales existing DVDs to near HD quality.

Cut loose when you're
Wi-Fi Ready.

Getting your LG Blu-ray player connected to Internet Entertainment Access and other online content is easy when you are Wi-Fi Ready.

DLNA CERTIFIED.

Access to videos, photos and music from your home network through this DLNA certified media player. This feature brings digital entertainment libraries within easy reach to the big screen.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Making old just like new.

No need to go out and replace your old DVD collection. Even they look better on Blu-ray. Standard DVD Up-Scaling delivers exceptional image quality from standard DVDs with 1080p upscaling via HDMI output.

Express Reaction Startup.

A quick-opening tray-ready to play before you hit the couch.

Dolby TrueHD Digital Plus.

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. With up to 7.1 channels of premium-quality surround sound, you'll follow the action with your eyes and your ears.

DTS-HD Master Audio.

DTS-HD transforms your entertainment experience bringing movies, music, and gaming to life. It is the ultimate digital audio complement to high definition video and can deliver a surround audio experience that the artist intended.

Memories on the big screen.

Want to view a highlight reel of the family vacation in the comfort of your living room? USB Media Host lets you view family photos, watch videos and listen to music from USB storage devices.

Are your remote controls taking over your living room?

Now, with SimpLink you can easily set up and control all of your HDMI connected LG devices with just one remote.

* Wireless Internet connection & certain subscriptions required and sold separately. The Magic Motion Remote does not come equipped with all LG Smart TV enabled TVs and a separate purchase may be required. The Hulu Plus service is projected to be available via a firmware update in June 2011. The LG web browser does not support Flash 10 or HTML 5, therefore, access to certain web content may be limited or unavailable.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

49 of 51 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars BD650 April 16, 2011

By Erie33

Amazon Verified Purchase

I've had this unit for about a month now. I agree with the other reviewers that state that they released this product too soon, without the proper software in place and tested. For instance, up until a few days ago, I constantly had problems with it loosing it's connection to the internet, even when it was connected via ethernet cord. However, since an automatic firmware update a couple of days ago, the player has worked flawlessly via the WiFi connection. (Please note: with the 650, you DO need the separate WiFi dongle, which plugs into the back of the machine). The last firmware update also added several new apps, such as Amazon VOD. It appears that new apps will be added in the coming months, including a web-browsing app, which I read about previously online (search for info. from the launch of LG's entire SmartTV product line to find this information).
The Netflix application is easy to use and fast. It also allows you to update your instant queue.
The Blu Ray function is fast-loading and I haven't had any problems. Good upscaling of DVD's as well.
Overall, I give the unit a 4/5 stars based on it's current performance and previous software glitches.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Bricked in less than 3 months. August 28, 2011

By Casper

Amazon Verified Purchase

Unfortunately, I bought two of these.

The good news:
1) Of the two I bought, one is still working.
2) One is on it's way to LG for repair under warranty (and within 90 days so they will not charge me $70 for labor).

The bad news:
1) I bought these to play movies from my media server and Netflix. While this feature DOES work, the sound doesn't synch with the video while playing mp4's. When played on any other player device, the mp4 file sound synchs perfectly.
2) For some blue-ray disks, it takes about 3 minutes from the time I insert a factory blue-ray until it shows the menu.
3) These are downloading updates weekly. The updates fail more often than they succeed.
4) Tonight, while I was watching a movie from my server, I paused the movie, fed the dogs, and came back to a bricked BD650. Hard reset doesn't work. LG is nice enough to offer to fix it after 20 minutes on the phone.

Wow, what a dismal failure from LG.

The "customer service rep" told me that it was likely bricked because of the mp4 file I was playing. OMG.

I will be searching for a different player for my media library. These will be up for sale soon.

It's a shame I waited longer than 30 days to decide to get rid of them.

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I am editing this to provide three more details:

To elaborate on the sound sync issue: when played with VLC, Windows Media Player, XBMC on Apple TV, iPad, the sound synchs perfectly. When played on the BD650, the sound out of sync on all mp4's.

I'm preparing to ship this back to LG. Unfortunately, there's a (not cheap) blue-ray disk in the player and I CAN'T GET THE DISK OUT. There's no "emergency eject" hole into which you can insert a paper clip. So I have to send this in with an expensive movie and cross my fingers that they will return it.

The warranty is effectively 90 days. After 90 days, there is a $79 "inspection" charge for warranty service and you pay shipping to LG AND return shipping. It's anyone's guess how much more the repair labor will cost after the $79 inspection charge and $30-40 shipping both ways. Since the unit cost about $100 brand new delivered, consider it disposable after 90 days. I'm undecided if this is praise for the purchase price or a complaint about the repair price.

----- Update.
The bricked player has been replaced. It works fine and the DID return the disk that was stuck in the device. However, I still can't recommend these devices because occasionally, they refuse to interact on the network. Just last week the both stopped interacting with the network, so I ordered a 2nd Roku to stream content. As soon as the Roku arrived, they both started working again. I didn't change anything!

----- Update 2013-03-01
One of the players now has a disk clamping problem. You can hear the disk slipping when it spins up and it ejects the disk while the disk is still spinning at a high rate of speed. Yes, I said I would be replacing them, but haven't done so yet. The Rokus are effectively replacing them. Rarely do I need to play a physical disk.

53 of 60 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Inadequate software quality control April 9, 2011

By S. Sharma

Amazon Verified Purchase

I purchased this player mostly for its DLNA and Smart TV (Pandora, You Tube, etc.)
I have had this player for barely 3 days and there were already 2 automatic software updates. The first software update failed 3/4 times and then it succeeded after some stars aligned. I could enjoy pandora and you tube and a movie in the last 3 days. This morning there was an update forced on the player. I don't clearly remember how that happened but the update was forced on it. After that whatever smart (??) operation is performed (opening pandora or you tube) the player informs me that the software needs to be updated.... but when it tries to update the software it pops up another dialog box stating that the software is already the latest one. Essentially the player is unusable.

A little browsing of online forums revealed that this sw update was forced on all 6xx players and most of them have this problem. It clearly reveals that there was inadequate quality testing performed on this player and it is nowhere near being market ready.

I called up LG customer support. The support rep asked me to downgrade the player to previous version, but that trick did not work. It again got stuck in that forced upgraded and dead state.

[I will wait for a couple of days to see if this thing gets fixed quickly. If it does not, it is still in return period, the player goes back to amazon for being defective item.

If I keep this player, I will update this review with my experience.]

OK -- I decided to keep this player now. LG pushed out a new update within 2 days of the problem. The problem is fixed (for now). I will stick with 2 stars and the comment about inadequate software testing. I will update the rating based on my experience over next few weeks.