Streaming Netflix? Does this TV include streaming Netflix? I read on a Netflix blog that LG has a built in device so that one does not need to buy the external drive to stream Netflix. It would be worth it to buy this LG if this device is internal, rather than another TV and have to buy the drive separate. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Streaming Netflix? Does this TV include streaming Netflix? I read on a Netflix blog that LG has a built in device so that one does not need to buy the external drive to stream Netflix. It would be... » Read More Streaming Netflix? Does this TV include streaming Netflix? I read on a Netflix blog that LG has a built in device so that one does not need to buy the external drive to stream Netflix. It would be worth it to buy this LG if this device is internal, rather than another TV and have to buy the drive separate. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks! « Show Less
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Streaming the netflix isnt the greatest though. I have had good luck with my wireless internet connection through my playstation 3, but the selection on netflix is horrible. It doesn't do me any good to have the entire setup when I can only download about 5% of the netflix inventory. For example, of the netflix top 100 movies, you can only stream 6 of those movies to your TV. The other 94 movies are available to be shipped on DVD, but not the direct stream to your TV. The concept of direct streaming is misleading, just giving you a heads up!!!
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Aha! Good information to have. I was thinking of switching from Blockbuster Online, but maybe I'll have to do a bit more research before making a final decision.Thanks for the heads up, Todd!
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The description of the tv doesn't say anything about it. Mine should arrive in about a week. I'll let you know then.
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Actually, Consumers report said that getting a TV that links to Netflix is the most expensive option. Getting a Blue Ray or Roku are the cheapest options. I just noticed that Sony has a BD selling for $191, with good reviews and Netflix link. I'm not sure if I'm going the BD or Roku route. My Apple Laptop has great PQ from Netflix. May even stay with that. From Amazon:Sony BDP-N460 Blu-ray Disc Player (Black)
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Thanks, Grumpy Jay! About 70% of my movie list is classic movies, so that's perfect! And I'm very interested in checking out the British line, too. Woohoo!I don't yet have an HD TV. Hopefully I'll get one this year, but it's on the back burner for now. I'm assuming the Roku HD Player will work even w/o HD TV, right? And I have to have wireless, I'm guessing, which I do.Thanks again, Everyone! I really appreciate all the input!CJ
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I completely forgot I posted this question! I'm sorry, I should've posted another. I had an online chat with a BestBuy person, and it turns out that it doesn't. I checked back on the Netflix site, and the LGs that do start at $1500. Size 42" or bigger. That's a little too big (and rich) for me.Thank you, C. Goodson, I appreciate your response!
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Thanks, Brian and P. Stein! I have about 250 movies on my Blockbuster list, plus some TV shows, so I'm guessing I can find a good portion of what I want with the streaming option. Even if it's only 10%, it's more than BB, right? Plus, BB has a slightly lower selection of movies to begin with. So it definitely makes sense to switch.Thanks again again for all the thoughts, Folks!
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Todd H. H. I get excellent streaming quality from Netflix. I use a direct ethernet connection, with ROKU HD. Depends on the movie. Dead Like Me, the movie, had excellent PQ. From what I understand, Netflix has 100,000 titles, and 10,000 are available for streaming. I can get by.
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True-you can't watch most of the new releases. But there really is a lot to watch in streaming.things you dont see at the video store. Shows like Ken burns Jazz or all the documentaries. I watched the first 2 seasons of Dexter and the first 3 seasons of heroes on Netflix streaming. There have even been a lot more of HD content added. I look At the streaming as fluff ( and there's a lot if fluff) you get your DVDs out AND the streaming. I have 175 items in my streaming que. It helps me catch any movies/documentaries/cable shows I may have missed or want to check out. I personally love it.
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I have a Samsung LN46C670 and it has Netflix as one of the apps. However, after going back and forth between Samsung and Netflix, I found out that Netflix has not written an app that is compatible with the LN46C670 for captions and several other Samsung models and they have no plans to write one. I bought this tv because it has a great pictue AND that it has the Netflix app. My wife is hearing impaired and requires the captions to watch any tv shows. Have I spent around $1000 for nothing? Netflix, when are you going to support all devices with the Netflix app? Why would you write an app for a device and not provides updates to adequately use it? I have a Samsung LN46C670 and it has Netflix as one of the apps. However, after going back and forth between Samsung and Netflix, I found out that Netflix has not written an app that is compatible with the LN46C670 for captions and several other Samsung models and they have no plans to write one. I bought this tv because it has a great pictue AND that it has the Netflix app. My wife is hearing impaired and requires the captions to watch any tv shows. Have I spent around $1000 for nothing? Netflix, when are you going to support all devices with the Netflix app? Why would you write an app for... » Read More I have a Samsung LN46C670 and it has Netflix as one of the apps. However, after going back and forth between Samsung and Netflix, I found out that Netflix has not written an app that is compatible with the LN46C670 for captions and several other Samsung models and they have no plans to write one. I bought this tv because it has a great pictue AND that it has the Netflix app. My wife is hearing impaired and requires the captions to watch any tv shows. Have I spent around $1000 for nothing? Netflix, when are you going to support all devices with the Netflix app? Why would you write an app for a device and not provides updates to adequately use it? « Show Less
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I just got a S2110 yesterday and am very impressed with it. I don't use Netflix but the Google Play Store has it for download and the Store says that the S2110 is compatible with Netflix.
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It may be that the salesperson is enthusiastically describing a capability that requires more than the TV. I'm not aware of the 750 having that capability -- and any TV can display your Netflix-streamed movies with an external box like this:http://www.productwiki.com/roku-netflix-player/You might want to check in with some 750 users about this capability. I'd be surprised if it's built-in to the TV, but I've been surprised before...
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I was not able to keep the device working long enough to find out. I was able to register it and connect to NetFlix. I strongly recommend you consider another blu-ray device.
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Yes, the Netflix application can be loaded on the device and it works well. Video quality is very good for a device this small at this price point. Note: Your eyes will grow fatigued if you watch it too long so take breaks. I watched all the Mad Men episodes in one weekend. Wow.
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I try to manage my Favorites from my computer and use that. But unfortunately that can be a mess on the LG. I only have 29 items on my Favorites list. Yet on the LG, some of them do not appear at all, while others appear without any name. And some just won't load. I keep checking for updates, but nothing. And this is nearly a year after this TV was released. I like my TV, but my experience with Netcast in general suggests that LG doesn't plan to enhance it at all. They really need to add Amazon VOD and improve YouTube.
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Hey, New information!!!! Download the two zip files under BD570 from http://www.lg.com/us/support/product/support-product-profile.jsp?customerModelCode=BD570&initialTab=drivers&targetPage=support-product-profile unzip them and put the files from the two files on a usb drive formated for NTFS. You could try doing it with FAT32, mine was NTFS though. Plug it into the USB port on the player and it will ask you if you want to update. It added a channel in Netcast and fixed a common problem with Netflix.
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Robbie....Thanks for the wealth of discussion on the S560 I am another dope who thought he would get Netflix streaming only to find out the it was only available on the S460.. then my son in law called a few mins ago and said the tech that had just set up his HD TV and PS3 said he needed the disk from Netflix before he can receive netflix. He then said I should use the disk to set up the S560 .... now I can tell him the it "almost works" but needs a date/time config........any more ideas guys?
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You cannot natively watch Netflix; this is not a smart TV. You must connect some sort of device with Netflix capability.
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Watching netflix, the playback is choppy. It is as if the hardware can't keep up. It isn't our internet, we watch netflix on a variety of WiFi devices in this house and it works great on all of them. Everything is updated, I have not been able to resolve it. I'm very disappointed.
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I am a novice on 42lv5500 or any hdtv but I am interested in rec. Netflix in both streaming and disc format, is it possible?Is it easy to set up and operate?Is the picture as clear as in store LED?Jim
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Great TV but it is not a Smart TV...you could maybe stream to the tv from another source such as a Blue Ray that can stream Netflix but not sure about Amazon. In my case my main TV is a smart tv so I am not concerned about the small tv not being able to do that....hope this helps
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I just returned my unit and got a replacement and the new unit works fine, no problems connecting to netflix. Also, my original unit didn't process the firmware upgrades because the new unit now has blockbuster and you tube on it. So it you have the chance, you might want to take it back for an exchange.
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No download necessary. Netflix streams high quality movies directly from the internet. Sure, every title isn't available. You'll still have to wait for the DVD to come in the mail for new releases. The best part is that it is unlimited. No extra charge at all. Unlimited internet access included with the basic $9 membership that still mails you DVDs. It's a tremendous bargain. Of course, they'll start sending me blu-ray discs as soon as I get a player. I've got tons of stuff to watch now while I wait for the right blu ray player to come around.
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It does not come with netflix. I asked them about their decision not to include it. They suggested Playon, which I purchased and it works fine, although your computer needs to serve it and your network better be gigabit, or it'll surge with some streaming providers (NBC). Also, my television, an Honeywell Avantix, has the same infrared codes as the Aios, which is annoying and not likely to be changed, from the response I received when inquiring about a fix. What it does, it does very well, but it has some holes....
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Yes, Netflix app is built in, as well as WIFI. All you need to do is set up your account in the TV's menu and you are good togo.