LG BD550 Blu-ray Player

Region A / Profile BD-Live(2.0)

Video:
Video Resolution:
1080p/24p
DVD upscaling:
1080p
Audio:
HDMI output: 7.1
Analog output: 2.0
Media:
Blu-ray / DVD / CD

Other:
Ethernet: Yes
Wireless: Yes
Release Date:
February, 2010

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THE PROS: The LG BD550 Blu-ray Player has great video and audio quality. It has internal audio decoding for PCM, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS. Online Streaming Services including Netflix, Vudu, CinemaNow and YouTube. It is also DLNA compliant.

THE CONS: It has no Wi-Fi option, so if you want to go wireless you will have to look elsewhere, such as the BD570 or BD590. Does not have a Quick Start Mode. Does not have DLNA capabilities. Meaning you can not connect to your Home Network and stream video or music files from your computer.

THE FINAL WORD: The LG BD550 is a very good entry level Blu-ray Player. It provides great video and audio quality. It is filled with many great features such as online streaming services, SimpLink and USB Media Host. It would make a very good introduction to the High Definition Blu-ray experience. Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $200.00

NetCast Entertainment Access: Gives you access to the following: online streaming services – Netflix, Vudu, CinemaNow, YouTube, Pandora, Picasa, AccuWeather and more.

SimpLink: With SimpLink you can set up and control all of your HDMI™ connected LG devices with one remote.
USB Media Host: This lets you view photos and listen to music from USB storage devices.
Superior Audio Performance: Get Superior Audio Performance that supports surround sound up to 7.1 channels with Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Advanced Digital Out technologies.
Standard DVD Up-Scaling: Standard DVDs with 1080p up-scaling via HDMI output.
Dimensions: 7.9(d) x 16.9(w) x 1.8(h) inches 4.4 pounds

SPECIFICATIONS

Features	Full HD 1080p NetCast DLNA Certified USB 2.0 Playback DVD Up-Scaling USB Playback Energy Star SimpLink
Audio	Dolby Digital Decoder Dolby Digital Plus Decoder Dolby True HD Decoder DTS Decoder DTS HD MA Decoder
Video	NTSC Hz: 60Hz Deep Color (HDMI™) x.v.Color (HDMI™) Composite Output : 480i Component Output: Up to 1080i HDMI™ Output: Up to 1080p (24 & 60Hz)
Wireless Connectivity	Ethernet: Yes No WI-FI
Internet services	LG App Store Vudu Netflix YouTube Pandora Picasa AccuWeather Amazon Instant CinemaNow MLB.TV
Inputs and Outputs	2 Channel Audio Output 1 HDMI Output Composite Video Out Component Video Out Digital Audio Outputs: Coaxial 1 USB 2.0
Compatibility	Disc Playback Capability: BD-ROM • BD-R • BD-RE • DVD-ROM • DVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+RW CD-ROM • CD-R • CD-RW Video Content Format: VC-1 • AVCHD • MPEG-2 • MPEG-4
Dimensions (W x H x D)	16.9″ (W) x 1.8″ (H) x 7.8″ (D) Product Dimensions
Weight	7 lbs. Shipping Weight 4.4 lbs.