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September 1, 2010
Part 6: Samsung Blu-ray Players
Most Samsung Blu-ray Players now come equipped with Internet@TV and Samsung’s apps. This allows access to a number of Online Streaming Media Service to watch movies. Access to services such as Netflix, Blockbuster and YouTube. All of these Blu-ray Players from Samsung are Profile 2.0 Blu-ray players, bringing you [...]
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August 27, 2010
Part 5: LG Blu-ray Players
Most LG Blu-ray Players come equipped with NetCast Entertainment Access. Here you can access online streaming media services such as Netflix, YouTube and CinemaNow. (CinemaNow is similar to Amazon Video On Demand) An LG Blu-ray Player could easily become a main asset to anyone’s Home Entertainment Network.
LG Blu-ray Players with NetCast [...]
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August 27, 2010
Audio/Video
Lastly, but certainly not least, it should come as no surprise that a Blu-ray Player should have great audio and video. Having a clear, sharp, crisp image/sound is a very important feature and Blu-ray Players can deliver this if they have Full HD 1080p video output. Every Blu-ray Player will have Dolby Digital, DTS, and [...]
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August 24, 2010
4. Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 (Price: $199 – $299; $399 – $499
The Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 are not just gaming consoles, they also have the ability to be full featured media centers. For example, Xbox 360 is capable of supporting Netflix streaming and Xbox Live MarketPlace allows for the purchasing of movies [...]
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August 24, 2010
Fast Load Times
Blu-ray DVD Players have a reputation of very slow disc loading times. In the past, and to some extent still today, this has been a main criticism of Blu-ray DVD Players. It may seem like an insignificant feature, but most people when they insert a disc want instant playback and waiting around for [...]
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August 19, 2010
Ethernet/Wireless
Blu-ray Players are not sorely about the Blu-ray disc anymore, it offers so much more. Being able to connect your Blu-ray Player to the Internet or your home computer is no longer a convenient perk but a definite must. In the beginning the Ethernet port was mainly used as a nice and fast way [...]
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August 19, 2010
3. Media Mall’s PlayOn Digital Media Server
Media Mall is a third-party software that lets you watch Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, CBS, CNN, ESPN and more on your TV. Basically, it enhances the streaming functions of your video game console. You can run the program on your Windows PC and this allows your gaming console to [...]
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August 14, 2010
#2. Internet Connected HDTVs
Internet-enabled high-definition TVs have the capability to connect to your home internet feed, through an Ethernet connection or a wireless signal – allowing you to access all the online content providers, such as Netflix, Amazon and Blockbuster. You will be able to easily connect to the Internet and stream movies and [...]
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August 14, 2010
With the Blu-ray format becoming more and more popular, there are now many different versions of Blu-ray DVD Players in the marketplace, all having their own set of features and functions. Combine this with the fact Blu-ray is a relatively new technology, it can get a little confusing for us consumers to figure out exactly [...]