Netflix on Viera Cast -- anyone? Panasonic BD65 or BD85? I now notice that the 2010 Panasonic BD players are out for sale (the BD65 and the BD85), which have Netflix included in the Viera Cast. I can't find any reviews of these devices anywhere --- and am specifically curious as the Netflix interface --- is it like the Roku (access only your Queue and have to scroll through one at a time horizontally) or is it like the Sony N460 (which only has your Queue but allows you see about 15 queued items at a time which allows you to move through your queued items faster)? Netflix on Viera Cast -- anyone? Panasonic BD65 or BD85? I now notice that the 2010 Panasonic BD players are out for sale (the BD65 and the BD85), which have Netflix included in the Viera Cast. ... » Read More Netflix on Viera Cast -- anyone? Panasonic BD65 or BD85? I now notice that the 2010 Panasonic BD players are out for sale (the BD65 and the BD85), which have Netflix included in the Viera Cast. I can't find any reviews of these devices anywhere --- and am specifically curious as the Netflix interface --- is it like the Roku (access only your Queue and have to scroll through one at a time horizontally) or is it like the Sony N460 (which only has your Queue but allows you see about 15 queued items at a time which allows you to move through your queued items faster)? « Show Less
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Have BD65 wi exact same prob for past couple of days. No indication of where prob lies.
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If you're unable to stream from both players, there is another problem in your system. Verify that you have current firmware.
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I am having the same Netflix streaming problem: video is constantly stopping and starting (buffering). It seems to work better once it has been playing for a while but the first 10-15 minutes are unwatchable. I switched back to my old crappy Insignia player (which won't play discs anymore) to see if it was a network issue. Nope, it's the Panasonic player. Returning it before my 30 days are up.
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My husband and I are debating the BD65 vs the BD85. If your HDTV has wifi do you need it on the blu-ray player also or is it simply redundant?
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I have had a streaming problem with my BD65 for a couple of days.I get the "cannot play movie at this moment, try again later" window.On all movies from my queue..Does anyone have this problem?
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I have found that Netflix playback problems/buffering are related to network loading. It's *not* the player. I have very fast broadband so I may be seeing fewer buffering issues than other folks, but during the day, when fewer people are using Comcast because they are at work, this player streams Netflix at full HD pretty much 100% of the time for me.
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Got the same problem. Worked fine for 4 months and then in the past few weeks just simply can't play netflix movie. Entering into netflix movie and queue is no problem. Don't see any fixes posted anywhere.
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It may not be panasonic at fault. Those same connectivity problems occur with our Roku and Wii. We've got fiber optic internet at 12Mps, but it makes no difference sometimes because the Netflix service gets bogged down a lot. My friend has a Samsung Blu-ray player and is not very happy with the player itself. The 65K works fine for me and is better than the Sony 350S I had before hat died after just 21 months of use.
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I just bought this same model. Very nice. very easy.make sure the tvis connected to the internet.have your computer standing by and have netflix open and logged in.press the viera cast button on the remote and open netflix, it should promt and give you a code.on your computer, click "my account & help" (upper right).scroll down to "watching instantly on your tv or computer"find the link "actvate a netflix ready device" and open it.it will ask you to enter the code you were given by your tv.enter and setup will proceed automatically.enjoy. I just bought this same model. Very nice. very easy.make sure the tvis connected to the internet.have your computer standing by and have netflix open and logged in.press the viera cast button on the remote and open netflix, it should promt and give you a code.on your computer, click "my account & help" (upper right).scroll down to "watching instantly on your tv or computer"find the link "actvate a netflix ready device" and open it.it will ask you to enter the code you were given by your tv.enter and setup will... » Read More I just bought this same model. Very nice. very easy.make sure the tvis connected to the internet.have your computer standing by and have netflix open and logged in.press the viera cast button on the remote and open netflix, it should promt and give you a code.on your computer, click "my account & help" (upper right).scroll down to "watching instantly on your tv or computer"find the link "actvate a netflix ready device" and open it.it will ask you to enter the code you were given by your tv.enter and setup will proceed automatically.enjoy. « Show Less
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Confirmed. i have no idea *why* - if I access the Amazon Instant Video app on my PS3, it has the watch list. The Panasonic native Netflix app has their watch list. It's only the Panasonic native Amazon app that's broken.
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Anybody have problems programming VIERA cast into a Harmony One remote? Tried numerous times to no avail.Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Disc Player (Black)
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Forget about the warranty; instead, think about how much you are willing to spend in the future to watch movies, TV shows etc... If you do not care about money, then you really should not care much about having Netflix. But if your budget is tight, then hundred percent go with a device that has Netflix service, or you will end up bankrupt having to pay average of 3.99 to watch a movie from other services. 3.99 is roughly more than 1/3 of what you have to pay monthly to watch unlimited movies through Netflix including Blu-ray DVDs. After doing some research, I think there are 3 players worth paying attention for: LG BD570, Sony BDP-S570, or Panasonic DMP-BD85K. If you really care about 3D, then you should consider the Sony. I just looked at Sony BDPS1000ES, and I do not see any advantage of buying this 2009 brand over other 2010 brands. Good luck!
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Ryan, the quality of Netflix is based on your connection, your internet speed and/or service and sometimes the time of day- some hours and days are much busier than others for Netflix access. If you can rule out all of these then give both Netflix and Panasonic a call.
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the new update doesn't include Netflix(updated my player lastnight BD.4.874.00) it's very clear on amazon,and LG site.nothing mentioned about Netflix. 550 and up models do. from LG rep " We actually had models before this one that have Pandora. At this price point we are limited on the apps we can add due to hardware, license fees, etc. We never said this model has or will have Pandora,netflix" plus if u check netcast it does say "features vary by model and category"
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I just had a similar problem occur. Our Netflix just stopped streaming on our Panasonic today. Can't figure this one out. I have tried everything and nothing seems to work. I just keep getting a message that says unable to connect to Netflix. I can connect to everything but Netflix, so I know that it is not my connection. Did you happen to find a solution?
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If Panny's blu ray bdt220 player has internet connection then yes. This TV on it own doesn't connect to the Internet and therefore on its own cannot stream Netflix. Hope this helps.
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Panasonic VIERA TC-P50VT25 50-inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV, BlackIt says it's 3D and these were introduced in 2010. Read the reviews, they talk about the 3D quality.The 2010 top of the line VT20/VT25 models were the very first to introduce 3D. http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10466702-1.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;2nhttp://ces.cnet.com/8301-31045_1-10427983-269.htmlLooks like you're good to go!Of course, as I'm sure you know you need 3D glasses that work with a Panasonic HDTV and any model of 3D Blu-ray player. Panasonic VIERA TC-P50VT25 50-inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV, BlackIt says it's 3D and these were introduced in 2010. Read the reviews, they talk about the 3D quality.The 2010 top of the line VT20/VT25 models were the very first to introduce 3D. http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10466702-1.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;2nhttp://ces.cnet.com/8301-31045_1-10427983-269.htmlLooks like you're good to go!Of course, as I'm sure you know you need 3D glasses that work with... » Read More Panasonic VIERA TC-P50VT25 50-inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV, BlackIt says it's 3D and these were introduced in 2010. Read the reviews, they talk about the 3D quality.The 2010 top of the line VT20/VT25 models were the very first to introduce 3D. http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10466702-1.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;2nhttp://ces.cnet.com/8301-31045_1-10427983-269.htmlLooks like you're good to go!Of course, as I'm sure you know you need 3D glasses that work with a Panasonic HDTV and any model of 3D Blu-ray player. « Show Less
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YES !!! I had a Panasonic Viera 1080p 2D ONLY and this was the main reason I did purchase the AdapSonic Converter (to see 3D in a TV beafore decided to buy one). You need a Player (bluray) that play 3D (need a 1.4 HDMI Cable). If TV is 2D only will play SBS and HOU formats only and convert regular 2D (like TV programs) but will never be like a real 3D sbs... Remember in the 3D world this one is the oldes system so will not be as colorful like in the movies or a real 3D TV but if you are in a budget an will like something to start I did recomended it push me to buy my new Passive 3D 65" LD TV. PS: if you have a 3D TV you do NOT need this Converter, IF you do NOT have a 3D TV then it is for you. YES !!! I had a Panasonic Viera 1080p 2D ONLY and this was the main reason I did purchase the AdapSonic Converter (to see 3D in a TV beafore decided to buy one). You need a Player (bluray) that play 3D (need a 1.4 HDMI Cable). If TV is 2D only will play SBS and HOU formats only and convert regular 2D (like TV programs) but will never be like a real 3D sbs... Remember in the 3D world this one is the oldes system so will not be as colorful like in the movies or a real 3D TV but if you are in a budget an will like something to start I did recomended it push me to buy my new Passive 3D 65"... » Read More YES !!! I had a Panasonic Viera 1080p 2D ONLY and this was the main reason I did purchase the AdapSonic Converter (to see 3D in a TV beafore decided to buy one). You need a Player (bluray) that play 3D (need a 1.4 HDMI Cable). If TV is 2D only will play SBS and HOU formats only and convert regular 2D (like TV programs) but will never be like a real 3D sbs... Remember in the 3D world this one is the oldes system so will not be as colorful like in the movies or a real 3D TV but if you are in a budget an will like something to start I did recomended it push me to buy my new Passive 3D 65" LD TV. PS: if you have a 3D TV you do NOT need this Converter, IF you do NOT have a 3D TV then it is for you. « Show Less
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Thanks for your reply.Is there any technology in the pipeline to allow a Netflix subscriber to use the Bluray player to actually navigate the Neflix web site as can now be done with the internet, to include the use of a keyboard and mouse?
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I had the same problem and it resolved itself in 2 days also. Does anyone know how to get subtitles on Netflix through a Viera Cast TC-P50G25?
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I am choosing between the Panasonic DMP-BD55K and Samsung BD-P2500. This is how I see it: For the DMP-BD55K: Audio decode includes DTS-HD Master Audio. Samsung does not today, but they claim an upgrade will be available by the end of the year. Great reputation for Blu Ray player stability and compatibility. Samsung has had a reputation for disc incompatibility, slow firmware updates and some reliability issues. For the BD-P2500: Netflix support Cheaper by about 30 bucks on Amazon. Equal Both have 7.1 Analog Both do DVD upscale very well. Samsung has HQV, which should in theory make it better, but in practice the Panasonic does just as well. I'm leaning Panasonic because I trust the brand more, but the Samsung is still very tempting.
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I don't know about "Panny's blu-ray player but I bout a blu-ray player just so I could stream Netflix on it .... and have had no problems with it goinswerg on two years now.Best answer would be to contact "Netflix" and ask.
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I found that if I change the setting on the BD390 to 1080i, then I DO get audio when streaming Netflix. There is no audio if I set it to 1080p or "auto" when streaming Netflix. Hope this helps other people out as well.
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I bought the BD-30K about a week ago after reading way to many tech reviews and forums.I chose it because it's the latest version and have been very happy with other Panasonic components as well as the connections for 5.1 Dolby accomodate my older Sony Receiver. Set up was easy, picture and sound are great. There is a flicker upon initial upload that takes a few seconds to stop, not sure if this will be taken care of with firmware update 1.2 that I haven't done yet. The best part of this is the upscaling of older standard def DVD's they look so good I have no interest in updating any to Blu-ray. Hope this helps I bought the BD-30K about a week ago after reading way to many tech reviews and forums.I chose it because it's the latest version and have been very happy with other Panasonic components as well as the connections for 5.1 Dolby accomodate my older Sony Receiver. Set up was easy, picture and sound are great. There is a flicker upon initial upload that takes a few seconds to stop, not sure if this will be taken care of with firmware update 1.2 that I haven't done yet. The best part of this is the upscaling of older standard def DVD's they look so good I have no interest in updating any to... » Read More I bought the BD-30K about a week ago after reading way to many tech reviews and forums.I chose it because it's the latest version and have been very happy with other Panasonic components as well as the connections for 5.1 Dolby accomodate my older Sony Receiver. Set up was easy, picture and sound are great. There is a flicker upon initial upload that takes a few seconds to stop, not sure if this will be taken care of with firmware update 1.2 that I haven't done yet. The best part of this is the upscaling of older standard def DVD's they look so good I have no interest in updating any to Blu-ray. Hope this helps « Show Less