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Testseek.com have collected 30 expert reviews of the LG BD300 and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for LG BD300.
Award: Recommended December 2008
December 2008
 
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The editors liked

  • 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
  • DVD image quality is subpar
  • No onboard DTS-HD Master Audio decoding
  • No multichannel analog audio outputs
  • Lacks built-in Wi-Fi.

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  Published: 2009-05-13, review by: hometheaterreview.com

  • 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...

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  Published: 2009-03-21, review by: Hdtvexpert.com

  • 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...

 
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  Published: 2009-03-10, review by: itp.net

  • Niggles aside the BD300 offers decent media compatibility and strong video playback. ...

 
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  Published: 2009-03-02, review by: hometheaterreview.com

  • 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 ...

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  Published: 2009-02-24, review by: pcmag.com

  • 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....

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  Published: 2009-02-19, review by: bigpicturebigsound.com

  • 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...

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  Published: 2009-01-01, review by: avrev.com

  • 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...

 
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  Published: 2009-01-01, Author: Kris , review by: soundandvision.com

  • 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...

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  Published: 2008-12-29, review by: hemagazine.com

  • 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....

 
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