LG's newest player: BD300

[teachsac]

Looks interesting.

This player will support 2.0 and be able to instantly stream movies from netflix to your player. If this player also has internal decoding, it just might be the player to beat.

LG Announces First Blu-ray Disc Player With Capability to Instantly Stream Movies From Netflix to the TV: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance

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[SatinKzo]

yeah, I saw that earlier, looks pretty sweet. Waiting to see full specs on it though.

 

[Chucky Cheese]

Very nice...

 

[nonrev]

BR and downloading in the same package, hmmm. I have a feeling that player is the first of a string of devices that will stream movies to a set top box. LG/Netflix could be killing BR.

 

[gadgtfreek]

If this thing holds up pretty good the first two months, I may just sell my BD30 for it. Would love the option of Watch Now and BR in one box. More I look, the more I like.

What type of Chipset do the LG's use and how is their upconversion?

 

[Zookster]

Is it too much to hope it will be priced around $300 (or less)? At any rate, I'm officially putting my planned Roku purchase on hold until I get more info.

 

[gadgtfreek]

Id bet $399-$499. If so, Ill be looking for a Turkey day deal.

 

[Chucky Cheese]

Id bet $399-$499. If so, Ill be looking for a Turkey day deal.

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[teachsac]

Probably $499. Does Netflix even stream HD content at this time?

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[Chucky Cheese]

Does Netflix even stream HD content at this time?

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Not yet..

 

[gadgtfreek]

No, but I use the watch now on my laptop when travelling. Wouldnt mind having the option if Im bored at the house, to download a movie here and there, for free.

 

[nonrev]

Based on everyone here typical best case scenario prediction track record I think its safe to add $100+ to the eventual price.

Hereos season 2 via the watch now feature on Netflix looks near HD my 22’ monitor. Why would BD want to turn people on to such a threat to their survival. How long do ya think it’ll before LG releases another Netflix set top box without the BD player, maybe with a DVD player maybe solo. Downloading/streaming is here to stay. This development is just faster then I would have thought, probable guaranteeing BD remains a niche product.

PS: Forgot to add the new XBOX Netflix partnership allowing movies to be watched.

http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/07/live-blog-micro.html

Partnership with Netflix. You can access the Netflix library if you subscribe to both XBLA and Netflix, and you can share them with your friends and watch them together online.

 

[gadgtfreek]

LG Sets Price for BD300 Netflix Blu-ray Player: A Reasonable $400

 

[teachsac]

Internal decoding... If true I just might have to check this one out. Especially at 400.

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[gadgtfreek]

Yeah, if you factor in Netflix its only $300.

 

[mike1973]

Well, this one might make me finally go blu. $399 is a good price if you figure that a Roku is $100 and I was going to get one of those. Some good pics over on engadgethd...

Hands-on with LG's BD300 Netflix / Blu-ray deck - Engadget HD

 

[Zookster]

It's biggest drawback would be no 7.1 analog audio out jacks, but not a surprise for that price.

Assumng it operates bug free, can handle any BD disk you throw at it, and the reviews show it to be on par with other players in its class/price range in terms of PQ/AQ, I'll definitely be adding it to my X-mas wish list. (Too late for my b-day at the end of the month when I'll probably be getting a Roku. )