HDTV with Netcast and/or Blu-ray player with internet access? We purchased the Sony BDP-N460 blu-ray player in order to access netflix, etc through our broadband internet connection...now searching for a tv to raise our viewing standards and see the LG 42" LH50 comes with Netcast, to accomplish the same thing...anyone have any thoughts as to whether there is a benefit to having both, or should we downgrade our blu-ray to a simple blu-ray player (sans frills)? HDTV with Netcast and/or Blu-ray player with internet access? We purchased the Sony BDP-N460 blu-ray player in order to access netflix, etc through our broadband internet connection...now searching... » Read More HDTV with Netcast and/or Blu-ray player with internet access? We purchased the Sony BDP-N460 blu-ray player in order to access netflix, etc through our broadband internet connection...now searching for a tv to raise our viewing standards and see the LG 42" LH50 comes with Netcast, to accomplish the same thing...anyone have any thoughts as to whether there is a benefit to having both, or should we downgrade our blu-ray to a simple blu-ray player (sans frills)? « Show Less
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If I was you, I would purchase a Netcast Blu-Ray player and a 3D TV. I see LG have both with competitive price.
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Please note that above I'm talking about the BDP - "N" 460 not the "S" 460. I can only assume that as far as SONY model number configurations go the "N" has some relation to network versus the "S" for system. Pure speculation on my part BTW.Also, in response to Michael's post above - current search of SONY's product capabilities and reviews as well as current support and firmware for the S560 indicates that it STILL DOES NOT does not have Nexflix (or other online streaming) capabilities - NOTHING has been added from a firmware perspective as of today anyway. This is THE negative written about the SONY S560 player. Please note that above I'm talking about the BDP - "N" 460 not the "S" 460. I can only assume that as far as SONY model number configurations go the "N" has some relation to network versus the "S" for system. Pure speculation on my part BTW.Also, in response to Michael's post above - current search of SONY's product capabilities and reviews as well as current support and firmware for the S560 indicates that it STILL DOES NOT does not have Nexflix (or other online streaming) capabilities - NOTHING has been added from a firmware perspective... » Read More Please note that above I'm talking about the BDP - "N" 460 not the "S" 460. I can only assume that as far as SONY model number configurations go the "N" has some relation to network versus the "S" for system. Pure speculation on my part BTW.Also, in response to Michael's post above - current search of SONY's product capabilities and reviews as well as current support and firmware for the S560 indicates that it STILL DOES NOT does not have Nexflix (or other online streaming) capabilities - NOTHING has been added from a firmware perspective as of today anyway. This is THE negative written about the SONY S560 player. « Show Less
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The LN52B630 isn't listed as a qualifying model for the free blu-ray player...how'd u guys make it work?!
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I'd buy the Samsung BD-P4600 Blu-Ray player, read up on web-site's about what to buy, Samsung,I have one and love it!, especially that since I also have a Samung 5084 50 inch Plasma TV also, HA!, so far everything I loaded into it has played without a problem, I have a Harmony 550 remote and down loaded codes from thier site and I'm having no problems so far. Haven't used the netflex yet but I can't see a problem there, but I think you got to have to right router (wireless or hard-wired) to use anything your going to use, maybe your just thinking to hard about this crap, buy it and read about what you have bougth and learn how to use it. I have a ONKYO TX-SR605S receiver with HDMI that I run this thru, and I never would even think about buying a F'*ING SONY, I'm sorry I forgot they own half of the ""USA"" !, "OH CRAP", sorry again, Rolacoy, I'm a happy person with Samsung so far, just "read" what the hell is in the box, and I see you know how to use the internet,surf the web and you'll find just about anything you might want to know about this S!!T, hoped this had a clue to what you need, like the old saying, It's better some time's to be going without being asked. Ben Tice
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If Panny's blu ray bdt220 player has internet connection then yes. This TV on it own doesn't connect to the Internet and therefore on its own cannot stream Netflix. Hope this helps.
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I had the same question about my BD-C6500. After scouring the web without finding anything, I e-mailed both Amazon (no info) and Samsung (no reply), then called Samsung, who said that for now only their TV's support Amazon's streaming, but suggested that I keep checking their site for updates; so maybe they have plans in the works to add Blu-rays so they stay competitive with Sony and Panasonic, some of who's models ARE supported? Wish I better better news!
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Is this TV capable of "24p"? I'm not sure what that is, but it supposedly improves the picture quality, so, and Panasonic just introduced this kick-ass BD player, which I would sooo consider buying after I get a new TV, since my 3-year old LCD (Dynex) totally stopped working about a month ago...(I'm using my gramma's 14" DTV for now, would upgrade yesterday, but I'll be w/o the necessary cash probably for another 8+ months...). Thanks.
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The connectivity capabilities of the TV and Blu-ray player aren't meant to transfer content, but to connect each device to the internet. Your WiFi Blu-ray player will still be connected to your TV via HDMI, it's just that the Blu-ray player will be able to stream Netflix, for example. When a TV like the UN55B8500 is connected to the internet over WiFi, it can do things like get weather forecasts, or stream Amazon on-demand video from Yahoo! TV widgets.
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I have found lower quality resolution with Netflix streaming wirelessly than I get with Amazon using the same speed and config. I have a BluRay player attached that has wireless that I plan to try to see if it is better but I don't think it is the connection since I can stream HD from Amazon and get a totally crisp picture. I have a 10mb connection. UPDATE:As mentioned above I did try streaming Netflix through my Sony BluRay to see if the connection was better. It may have been very marginally better, but did not solve the recurring pixelation problem. In my case at 10mb it may be partially a speed problem. I plan to upgrade to 60 or 90 in the next few weeks and will post another update after that as well.
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And don't completely let Amazon off the hook. I would buy PRIME in a heartbeat if I could also watch streaming on a big screen.... I have no interest in viewing on my laptop. So Amazon would get an instant "sale" of their streaming. That alone should spur them on to urge LG to add the feature. I continue to press the NetCast button on my remote.... hoping (against hope) to see that "coming soon" box/icon replaced with Amazon Streaming (Prime). By the way, I worked 30 years as a programmer -- the software upgrade is very doable, if LG wanted to do it (or cared about past customers). And don't completely let Amazon off the hook. I would buy PRIME in a heartbeat if I could also watch streaming on a big screen.... I have no interest in viewing on my laptop. So Amazon would get an instant "sale" of their streaming. That alone should spur them on to urge LG to add the feature. I continue to press the NetCast button on my remote.... hoping (against hope) to see that "coming soon" box/icon replaced with Amazon Streaming (Prime). By the way, I worked 30 years as a programmer -- the software upgrade is very doable, if LG wanted to do it (or cared about past... » Read More And don't completely let Amazon off the hook. I would buy PRIME in a heartbeat if I could also watch streaming on a big screen.... I have no interest in viewing on my laptop. So Amazon would get an instant "sale" of their streaming. That alone should spur them on to urge LG to add the feature. I continue to press the NetCast button on my remote.... hoping (against hope) to see that "coming soon" box/icon replaced with Amazon Streaming (Prime). By the way, I worked 30 years as a programmer -- the software upgrade is very doable, if LG wanted to do it (or cared about past customers). « Show Less
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The LG BH9230BW has excellent streaming, the Netflix has no sync issues whatsoever. I am very happy with this system.
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I bought the bd 530 at walmart for 65 bucks. For a blu ray player it's worth the price, I can browse you tube and play funny videos. I might not get my netflix, but that's why I have a monitor cable to hook my laptop or pc to the bigscreen. Enjoy the bd 530 it's a great buy.
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I have my Panasonic TC-P42X5 connected to a rooftop antenna, so the cable from the antenna is connected to the TV. Then I have a Panasonic Blu-Ray player DMP-BDT220 hooked up to the TV with a 4ft long "Monster" HDMI cable. I am not using WiFi, so I connect the Blu-Ray player to my modem/router with a 14 ft. long "Rocketfish" Cat-6 Network Cable, so that I can stream Netflix to the TV. Obviously you can substitute other brands for "Monster" and "Rocketfish" depending on your preference.
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You get a new TV. This isn't the stone age anymore.But if you must, there are adapters if your tv does not have an HDMI port. You may have to find another option then this Blu-Ray player.
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well all my friend!!If you want to see netflix, blockbuster or where ever HD movies you want, you need first HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTIONS. I HAVE COMCAST 12 MBPS DOWLOAD AND 3 MPS UPLOAD and I can see HD in netflix , blockbuster and I can't remember exactly how many movies!!!! it's just like you see a blue ray DVD. Tried and you will see!! comcast have special offer!!! roku player is a really GOOD DEAL!!! but if you want to play blu ray disc you must have to buy a samsung bdp4600, if this model doesn't work for you replace by another keeping the same model, some time the firmwareis really bad,but you don't have nothing to loose, just time and we have more time than live, so don't give up!!! well all my friend!!If you want to see netflix, blockbuster or where ever HD movies you want, you need first HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTIONS. I HAVE COMCAST 12 MBPS DOWLOAD AND 3 MPS UPLOAD and I can see HD in netflix , blockbuster and I can't remember exactly how many movies!!!! it's just like you see a blue ray DVD. Tried and you will see!! comcast have special offer!!! roku player is a really GOOD DEAL!!! but if you want to play blu ray disc you must have to buy a samsung bdp4600, if this model doesn't work for you replace by another keeping the same model, some time the firmwareis... » Read More well all my friend!!If you want to see netflix, blockbuster or where ever HD movies you want, you need first HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTIONS. I HAVE COMCAST 12 MBPS DOWLOAD AND 3 MPS UPLOAD and I can see HD in netflix , blockbuster and I can't remember exactly how many movies!!!! it's just like you see a blue ray DVD. Tried and you will see!! comcast have special offer!!! roku player is a really GOOD DEAL!!! but if you want to play blu ray disc you must have to buy a samsung bdp4600, if this model doesn't work for you replace by another keeping the same model, some time the firmwareis really bad,but you don't have nothing to loose, just time and we have more time than live, so don't give up!!! « Show Less
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I'm trying to do the exact same thing. I have a Sony BDP N460, a blu ray player with an ethernet port but no wireless. First let me suggest what I'm currently using. The Netgear XAV101 PowerLine AV (look for the product that includes two units) which sends internet through your existing power wires. You connect an ethernet cable from your router to one of these devices plugged in to an outlet. Then take the second device and plug it in where you want internet access. Ideally you can get about 150 Mbps (when I connected to the next room). But where I need to go is across the house and the speed is at best 47 Mbps. The bottom line however is that it totally works. I can stream Netflix content (in HD) no problem. The quality is noticeable reduced, but definitely watchable, and for content you're not going to watch on blu ray disc anyways, might not be an issue. Now for the question at hand, I just received this item you are asking about. I was hoping it would grab internet wirelessly from my wireless N router. I'm thinking that yes another one may be required. For just under twice as much there is this product http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00126R3P6/ which includes two wireless bridges. This may be what we're looking for. I can't understand why there isn't simply a single device that will connect wirelessly to my wireless router and give internet access to a network device. But maybe it's possible if the tech said so. I hope so otherwise I'm spending more money and I want to stick with Netgear because my experience and the general consensus is that their devices are more reliable than others. And I just noticed the post is a year old. Well maybe this will help someone.
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Hi Wise 1, You can view blu-ray (and *probably* NON-upconverted standard DVD but I'm not sure of this) output using the component outputs. Assuming your TV has component inputs. There is also an RCA video output but this will be very low-fidelity. At least the specs on this TV say those outputs exist (I don't own one of these players ... yet). I say NON-upconverted for standard DVDs, since upconversion only makes sense over HDMI. You won't be getting the most out of your blu-ray player but it will be useable. You will eventually want to upgrade to a TV with a 1080p HDMI input. If you do not need analog outputs for multi-channel decoding (this is usually the case for most people, but not for me) then you can save a bit of money by buying the Panasonic DMP-BD60 instead. If your TV does not have component inputs then don't bother until you get a new TV (but yes you *could* use the RCA composite video option). Hope this helps.