LG komt met Netflix streaming BD speler

[Paul Landsmeer]

LG Details BD300 Blu-ray/Netflix Player
Thu Sep 04, 2008 at 03:00 PM ET

LG Electronics has released more information on its upcoming BD300 Blu-ray Player, which will be capable of streaming TV and movie programming to owners with Netflix subscriptions. In an announcement made yesterday, the company said the players will be available next month at retailers such as Best Buy and Circuit City. The suggested retail price has been set at $399.95 Allan Jason, vice president of sales and marketing for Digital Media/New Products at LG called the new player "The ultimate convergence of home theater entertainment and functionality" Jason dubbed the BD300 "the next step in a truly personalized entertainment experience."

As reported by The New York Times "Bits" Technology Blog the movies streamed via Netflix will not be available in High-Def, but this is one of the first players to allow instant streaming, providing the combination of top of the line picture quality, and the added convenience of Netflix's on demand video offerings.

LG representatives have also pointed out the ability to update the player's operating system to add future features through software updates. We'll provide more information on this player as details come to us.

Bron: http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/LG/Netflix/Video_Streaming/LG_Details_BD300_Blu-ray/Netflix_Player/2057

Nog geen HD, maar dat is een kwestie van tijd. De ontwikkeling van de streaming-markt (althans, die in de VS) lijkt een nieuwe fase in te gaan - zie ook de nieuwe Sony BRAVIA TV's met ingebouwde streaming module.