is it Wi-Fi ready? ., and is this a really good 3d blu ray player or which one is ?
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I have mine connected with a hub and to be honest I don't know if it's "wi fi ready". I know it has a USB port if you choose to update that way. As for 3D I have no idea. I don't use 3D and apparently the Panasonic Plasma I have is lousy for it. Otherwise, it is THX certified and works seamlessly with the 626 amp and it's remote. Chk out the Onkyo web site.
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I haven't made a final choice yet but BlueRay players with 802.11n WiFi capability are available for around $230. For example, see the LG BD390 Blu-ray DVD Player w/ Built-in WiFi at Buy.com. And you can find network-capable (via Ethernet cable) BlueRay players for about $125. Those can also be connected to any existing home WLAN via a Wireless-N Ethernet Bridge / Access Point for around $50. This latter option has the advantage of enabling you to connect one or more additional devices at that location. I hope this is helpful.
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I'm probably going to cancel my order and go with a Blu-Ray player... also can then try to find a model that will meet 2.0 profile (as it appears this unit will clearly not) from the specs that have now been made available
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D. Reese,Thanks for the feedback. I more than appreciate it!I decided not to purchase the UN55B8500. I agree, 3D is worth waiting for. I saw the demo at Best Buy, and I must say, I'm pretty impressed. One a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the best), I would put the 3D experience in at about a 7 or an 8. I wasn't completely blown away, however, I was impressed enough to wait until the UN55C8000. Plus, with the free 3D Starter Kit with the purchase of the 3D TV and the 3D Blu-Ray player, I really think it makes sense to go with the 3D option. The sales guy at Best Buy said the free 3D Starter Kit promotion starts on 3/21/2010, and that the UN55C8000 should be available in early April.Thanks! D. Reese,Thanks for the feedback. I more than appreciate it!I decided not to purchase the UN55B8500. I agree, 3D is worth waiting for. I saw the demo at Best Buy, and I must say, I'm pretty impressed. One a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the best), I would put the 3D experience in at about a 7 or an 8. I wasn't completely blown away, however, I was impressed enough to wait until the UN55C8000. Plus, with the free 3D Starter Kit with the purchase of the 3D TV and the 3D Blu-Ray player, I really think it makes sense to go with the 3D option. The sales guy at Best Buy said... » Read More D. Reese,Thanks for the feedback. I more than appreciate it!I decided not to purchase the UN55B8500. I agree, 3D is worth waiting for. I saw the demo at Best Buy, and I must say, I'm pretty impressed. One a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the best), I would put the 3D experience in at about a 7 or an 8. I wasn't completely blown away, however, I was impressed enough to wait until the UN55C8000. Plus, with the free 3D Starter Kit with the purchase of the 3D TV and the 3D Blu-Ray player, I really think it makes sense to go with the 3D option. The sales guy at Best Buy said the free 3D Starter Kit promotion starts on 3/21/2010, and that the UN55C8000 should be available in early April.Thanks! « Show Less
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i wanted to know that too so i asked pioneer by email."do i need an explicit 3d labeled blu-ray drive to play 3d movies? or do ijust need a 3d SOFTWARE capable?as opposite of the BDR-209DBK model (wich explicite says 3D capable), thisone doesn't say anithing about 3d compatible anywhere on theexpecifications."their answer: " The BDR2209 is not 3-D capable.Thank You,Pioneer Customer Service"so i dont know if it has to be an special reader for 3d or what!. i thought it was only a 3d software but after that answer i dont know what to think anymore. i wanted to know that too so i asked pioneer by email."do i need an explicit 3d labeled blu-ray drive to play 3d movies? or do ijust need a 3d SOFTWARE capable?as opposite of the BDR-209DBK model (wich explicite says 3D capable), thisone doesn't say anithing about 3d compatible anywhere on theexpecifications."their answer: " The BDR2209 is not 3-D capable.Thank You,Pioneer Customer Service"so i dont know if it has to be an special reader for 3d or what!. i thought it was only a 3d software but after that answer... » Read More i wanted to know that too so i asked pioneer by email."do i need an explicit 3d labeled blu-ray drive to play 3d movies? or do ijust need a 3d SOFTWARE capable?as opposite of the BDR-209DBK model (wich explicite says 3D capable), thisone doesn't say anithing about 3d compatible anywhere on theexpecifications."their answer: " The BDR2209 is not 3-D capable.Thank You,Pioneer Customer Service"so i dont know if it has to be an special reader for 3d or what!. i thought it was only a 3d software but after that answer i dont know what to think anymore. « Show Less
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I just paid $34.96 for my first 3D movie, Tron 3D. My BDP-BX57 gives me the message that it cannot play 3D movies with this player. Why did I buy this 3D player again, not to mention the glasses, the DVD, and the 3D compatible TV? Sony's web site indicated that a "future" firmware update will enable 3D DVD playback. WHEN is this going to occur? And does SONY believe I would have purchased this player if I knew the product was not a functional 3D player, despite it's labeling? So I guess now I have to wait months for the product to be corrected, or spend more money hoping the next product won't be fraudulently marketed.Sony BDP-BX57 Blu-ray Disc Player, 3D-ready with built-in WI-FI
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Any update on this? I'm looking to buy this unit too but want to be able to watch 3D movies on it.
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did you find a way to get it to work, cuz when i asked samsung they said 3-d ready doesnt mean 3-d blu ray?--- i asked and thats what i got i want to get a 3d blu ray player and i already have the ir emitter and glasses that works through the computer but only with pics, small clips and games, and dvds-- but have to download a bunch of crap to make it work. let me know if the starter kit and player works?
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i have only used a 3d blu ray player for my 3d efforts... however i can still get wifi outside and could potentially use this on the patio where mine is installed at. thus if you do find an answer to this i would like to know. i currently have a netgear hub with 4 2tb drives that store my music and movies its on my home network so its available on almost any device that see's my network that would be a good opportunity for me to upgrade laptops and get 3d via that as well... have fours sets of glasses and they all work great so i can only imagine if what your asking works. thanks E
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It plays just fine as a disk player without an internet connection and doesn't turn off (could that be a setting...?). I have been very pleased with this blu-ray player!
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Sorry but not Wifi compatible as far as I can see you may try with a USB wifi stick but our would have to do a firmware update to get this feature it is a very basic blu-ray hope this helps you
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Yes, it does. >How is it compared to the Samsung PN64E7000. Well, I do not have a testing facility.I can only note that these Wi-Fi is not sufficient to watch 3-D movies (my Internet bandwidth is way more than sufficient, and it works okay when connected with a wire).. Just high definition is okay with this WiFi...
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Yes, this unit has wireless wifi capability, BUT you have to buy the USB dongle. My experience is that performance is inconsistent, and too often I would get a message saying my internet connection was too slow, after multiple long pauses for rebuffering. This was particularly a problem with streaming Netflix. Now I only use the unit for the audio for my home theatre system, because the Blu-Ray player won't play Blu-Rays and can't be updated, and the issues with the wifi reception.
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I'd buy the Samsung BD-P4600 Blu-Ray player, read up on web-site's about what to buy, Samsung,I have one and love it!, especially that since I also have a Samung 5084 50 inch Plasma TV also, HA!, so far everything I loaded into it has played without a problem, I have a Harmony 550 remote and down loaded codes from thier site and I'm having no problems so far. Haven't used the netflex yet but I can't see a problem there, but I think you got to have to right router (wireless or hard-wired) to use anything your going to use, maybe your just thinking to hard about this crap, buy it and read about what you have bougth and learn how to use it. I have a ONKYO TX-SR605S receiver with HDMI that I run this thru, and I never would even think about buying a F'*ING SONY, I'm sorry I forgot they own half of the ""USA"" !, "OH CRAP", sorry again, Rolacoy, I'm a happy person with Samsung so far, just "read" what the hell is in the box, and I see you know how to use the internet,surf the web and you'll find just about anything you might want to know about this S!!T, hoped this had a clue to what you need, like the old saying, It's better some time's to be going without being asked. Ben Tice
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Yes. It has a Blu ray player capable of playing 3d Blu rays as well as ordinary Blu rays.
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If I was you, I would purchase a Netcast Blu-Ray player and a 3D TV. I see LG have both with competitive price.
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It work very well with blue ray as long as its a wireless ready blue ray player