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December 2008
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Supports Netflix downloads
Supports BDLive
Netflix Online Streaming and YouTube access without a PC
One of the quickest Bluray players to load Bluray Discs and standard DVDs
Decent Upconversion of Standard Def content
Fast disc load times. Solid DVD upconversion. Supports Netflix Instant Streaming.
Relatively inexpensive and surprisingly easy to use. Quick load times for both Bluray and streaming content. Streaming content comes at no additional cost to existing Netflix subscribers. Reasonably clear picture for a Bluray player in this class. Meat an
Good image quality on film-based Blu-ray Discs
Netflix Internet streaming
Profile 2.0 support
Onboard Dolby TrueHD decoding.
The editors didn't like
Lackluster image quality
Remote lacks a backlight
Unable to properly deinterlace 1080i content on Bluray Disc to 1080p
Odd placement of USB port for BDLive
No onboard decoding of DTSHD
BD-Live functionality requires external-USB-based storage device. Some on-player controls are difficult to operate.
Crippling reliance on PC input. Cluttered and confusing remote layout. Power and Eject buttons awkwardly placed. No web access = no Watch Now titles. Multichannel audio outputs are digital only
This full-featured Blu-ray player is competitively priced with other mid-level models that offer access to some type of streaming VOD service. LG further sweetens the deal by adding wireless network connectivity, onboard memory, and (coming soon) Cinem...
Abstract: While BD player sales have indeed picked up, potential buyers are still put off by the higher costs of both players and packaged media, compared to upscaling red laser players. So it’s pretty obvious that the BD format needs to morph into something mor...
The BD300 is first and foremost a Blu-ray player - and a good one at that. It's fast, it's user-friendly, it's Profile 2.0, and it serves up a beautiful picture with Blu-ray films. The only missing features are onboard DTS-HD decoding and multichannel ...
Fast disc load times. Solid DVD upconversion. Supports Netflix Instant Streaming.
BD-Live functionality requires external-USB-based storage device. Some on-player controls are difficult to operate.
The LG BD300 is the fastest Blu-ray player weve tested, and its support for Netflix Instant Streaming is a nice bonus that comes with this solid value....
Netflix Online Streaming and YouTube access without a PC, One of the quickest Bluray players to load Bluray Discs and standard DVDs, Decent Upconversion of Standard Def content
Unable to properly deinterlace 1080i content on Bluray Disc to 1080p, Odd placement of USB port for BDLive, No onboard decoding of DTSHD
With Blu-ray players, its only natural to want to split hairs on video performance, trying to squeeze every last drop of detail out of Blu-ray Discs. But the fact is that the differences between the performance of different players on 1080p/24 Blu-ra...
Abstract: There are only a few Netflix-capable devices on the market, so if that is your number one criteria, then the LG BD-300 may be a good investment. However, be forewarned that this device is wired for playback only and requires a PC to access Netflix con...
Abstract: Netflix streaming , Fast load times and operation , Bonus View and BD-Live capable , Limited video processing, advanced audio decoding LG has been one of the most innovative companies out there championing Blu-ray. Early in the format war, LG tried t...
Abstract: Why would you want to download SD movies on your new Blu-ray player? That was my first thought when learning about the BD300 (and its rival, the Samsung BD-P2500). Upon using it though, I get it. And its really cool.At its core, the BD300 is a pretty...
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Published: 2008-12-22, Author: Lincoln , review by: techworld.com
If the price were a little lower, or the image quality more consistent, the LG BD300 would be a knockout. As it stands, it's a solid player....