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I bought this machine because it could play MORE digital files than the competition (i.e. mkv, mp4, divx/avi, etc) via wireless from my Vista Desktop machine or USB. This machine is truly a step above the competition in many regards that are important to me.
When you receive the machine and setup the built-in wireless (I have ATT uVerse with the router in my room), it immediately does a firmware search to find the file. It takes approximately 10-15 minutes for it to reboot with the new firmware. Then you're golden. You login to the Netflix account and and any other service and you're good to go!
The desktop streaming takes a bit to figure out and the instructions are lacking on how to do this after you install the Nero software disc that's supposed to hook you up. Eventually a pop-up screen user ID/password has to match your computer's and then you have to click into it from the menu. I had to Google it to find out how to do the desktop to player set-up (apparently there's lots out there with the same problem!). Anyways, once set-up, the streaming is SMOOTH and FLAWLESS with large multi-GB files. Quality of the digital file seems to be upconverted as the image looks great. In addition, it works with multichannel files, so if you have 5.1 in the AVI file, it'll play back all channels. The only issue with streaming in general, (i.e. desktop or Netflix on any disc machine), is that the FW/REW is slow to implement (several seconds lag), but this is "normal" for streaming functions these days me-thinks. Mp3 songs also stream nicely.
The Bluray and DVD playback quality is great. Saturated colors and sharp. The DVD discs upconvert brilliantly and look almost bluray level!
I've read that a few users have had the player burp between chapter breaks on DVD/Bluray playback, but this is not the case with my player. It plays SMOOTH from beginning to end. I would suggest anyone that gets a player that does this to EXCHANGE it immediately (hopefully from a different batch!). I suspect that LG uses different drives/chip from different mfgrs. and thus some may be getting a player with frazzly parts. I wouldn't wait for some "oft-promised" firmware fix (as LG has told some who have this problem) if I knew other users were getting machines that work 110% (like me).
Amazingly enough, there's nothing I can really ding this player on except the shoddy instructions on how to set up Desktop computer streaming wirelessly...which can be a PAIN(!!) if you've never done it before.
In all, the fact that it can play a host of files from my computer and do everything else very competently sets this model lineup a step above Panasonic and the rest for its feature richness (and is a DAY and NIGHT improvement over the previous buggy Samsung wireless player I had!). Remember to just do a chapter break test on your new unit and exchange if it stutters on you....then, once you have nag-free player, you should be golden!
A word of advice on firmwares. Once you have a firmware that WORKS, don't download any new ones until you know from other users (avsforum.com) it works 110% and adds something of real value to YOU (i.e. such as Hulu+, etc). Too many times, the newer firmware is addition by subtraction--you get something naggy to work, but then messes up something else. Just keep that in mind before looking down the barrel of the firmware gun!
| Brand Name | LG |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 5.7 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 16.9 x 7.8 x 1.7 inches |
| Item model number | BD670 |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color Name | Black |
| Number of Component Outputs | Composite Output |
| Special Features | Wireless |
