Slick NetCast user interface, Generous suite of web applications including Netflix and Vudu, Fast. Like "I'm your Huckleberry" fast, DLNA Client and easy-to-use HomeLink interface
Home screen "ice cube" navigation is unique but sluggish, Remote lacks backlighting and its cursor pad needs work, No multi-channel analog audio outputs; no secondary HDMI 1.3 output for compatibility with older gear
Despite a fair amount of ergonomic nitpicking on the part of yours truly, when you look at the LG amid the pack of competing Blu-ray Disc players, there really is a lot to like about the BX580. And while a second HDMI output and multi-channel analog a...
Abstract: LG offers a full-featured 3D-capable Blu-ray player to go with their new line of 3D HDTVs. The BX580 is presently LG’s only 3D-capable Blu-ray player, but is a very good performer, is competitively priced, and has a feature set that should satisfy mos...
The BX580 supports 3D playback, when mated with other 3Dcapable components, The BX580 supports 1080p/24 playback of Bluray discs, The player has internal decoding and bitstream output of highresolution audio sources, It supports BDLive Web content and can play pictureinpicture bonus content, You can add the BX580 to your network via a wired or wireless connection and stream content from a D
The BX580 lacks multichannel analog audio outputs, so it's not the best choice for someone who owns an older, nonHDMI A/V receiver, It also lacks an advanced control port like RS232, This 3D player does not include a second HDMI output to send audio to an A/V receiver that lacks 3D compatibility.
In addition to its 3D capabilities, the BX580 has a number of worthwhile Blu-ray features, like built-in WiFi, DLNA media streaming, and video-on-demand service. However, it lacks some things you can find in the comparably priced Samsung and Panasonic ...
Abstract: The is LG’s first foray into the 3D technology race. It also comes with a host of features including high-speed 802.11n Wi-Fi, DLNA media playback and streaming content directly from your PC. It supports the latest HDMI 1.4 and is fully compatible wit...
Compatible with Bluray 3D discs, Picture quality, Great media player supports NTFS, Low energy consumption: 14 W while playing a disc, Builtin 802.11n WiFi
No backlighting on the remote, No internal memory for BD Live, Fan can be heard during quiet moments
The LG BX580 is an excellent Blu-ray player in both 2D and 3D. However, the fact that you can hear its cooling fan during quiet moments and the absence of 7.1 analogue audio outputs mean it can't quite hope for our top score....