LG BD390 Blu-ray player includes built-in Wi-Fi

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We've already seen the entry-level LG BD370, but now we've gotten a glimpse of the step-up Blu-ray player in LG's 2009 line-up: the BD390. The BD390 includes all of the features of its little brother--DVD upscaling, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD audio, BD-Live/Profile 2.0 support, and the ability to stream online video from Netflix, YouTube, and CinemaNow. But it also adds some nice upgrades: built-in Wi-Fi (so you're not limited to wired Ethernet), 1GB of on-board memory (no need for a USB stick to access BD-Live features), and 7.1-channel analog outputs (maximum compatibility with older, non-HDMI AV receivers). Look for the BD390 to hit stores in June 2009. Pricing isn't official, but the player should sell for around $400 according to LG.

LG BD390: Photos of the Netflix-enabled Blu-ray player with Wi-Fi

[illithar]

Is it just me or isn't about time these players had built in Wi Fi? I just ran CAT 6 cable through the walls to a bunch of rooms in our house last August and the joy of doing a firmware update on my BD player without having to move it to my router or try and burn an ISO disc or whatever. This feature would have been a big factor in choosing which player to buy (I have 2 BD players and an HD DVD player) because I've seem firmware update fix playback bugs.

Ok so I'd have run the CAT 6 anyway (I'm ready for on Demand from my satellite provider and our laptops have fast stable connections for file transfers), but WI FI on devices means one less headache. Big thumbs up.

[the_iceman]

I'd rather have a wired connection as its more stable & secure

[pharmd]

I agree with the first comment. I have netflix and the last thing I would want is to run an additional wire from my computer to the living room. I hope other companies will take note. I plan on getting a player in april and my only choices as I see it are the LG and the samsung.

[CaseKyle]

Is there anything out there that does the same kind of job for less $$$?

[Gordonalaska]

The BD390 does NOT stream Netflix with an Apple Airport router. No connection possible and the company says no plans in the works. If you have a Mac product the BD390 is definitely a waste of money.

[mjhannaman]

Above post incorrect, it most certainly streams Netflix on my Airport Express. I'm watching Ghostbusters right now, works perfectly. Couldn't be happier with this player.

[vistisen]

What about windows 7? My Netgear EVA8000 refuses to work with windows7 but an older EVA700 works fine (as long as I use Tversity as a media server). Netgear just doesn't seem to care