I have a streaming DVD player with wifi. Is there any benefit to getting this also?
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I have a Sony Blu-Ray player and it has most of the same stuff as the Roku so I would just compare the line-up of both and decide which would do the job better for you. The Roku does not have Youtube, that is a deal breaker for a lot of people.
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Yes.. I use this for my ps3 for the same reason you should get one. Having your ps3 plugged in ..is always faster then WiFi. You will not get more speed then you are paying for. You will get faster Internet. Because your ps3 is plugged in.
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You will need to have a wireless router on your network. The Blu-ray does not require additional equipment itself as it will connect to your existing wireless router. If you are only using the Blu-ray features, you do not need the wireless or broadband, but if you want to use the Internet streaming features, it is best to have broadband (high speed) internet connection so the quality of the streaming video will be better. If you have dial-up or slow dish-type, I would not recommend this Blu-ray.To summarize: If you already have high speed Internet and already have wireless in your house, then this Blu-ray will work. It will step you through connecting it to the wireless network. You will need to have a wireless router on your network. The Blu-ray does not require additional equipment itself as it will connect to your existing wireless router. If you are only using the Blu-ray features, you do not need the wireless or broadband, but if you want to use the Internet streaming features, it is best to have broadband (high speed) internet connection so the quality of the streaming video will be better. If you have dial-up or slow dish-type, I would not recommend this Blu-ray.To summarize: If you already have high speed Internet and already have wireless in... » Read More You will need to have a wireless router on your network. The Blu-ray does not require additional equipment itself as it will connect to your existing wireless router. If you are only using the Blu-ray features, you do not need the wireless or broadband, but if you want to use the Internet streaming features, it is best to have broadband (high speed) internet connection so the quality of the streaming video will be better. If you have dial-up or slow dish-type, I would not recommend this Blu-ray.To summarize: If you already have high speed Internet and already have wireless in your house, then this Blu-ray will work. It will step you through connecting it to the wireless network. « Show Less
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I don't see what the wi-fi adaptor has to do with your choice of cd/dvd player. The Sony TV MUST have a Sony wiFi adaptor though, other brands do not seem to work. The Sony wifi adaptor has a pretty crappy antenna, and needs to be pretty close to your wifi router to get a good signal. I would guess you have your BluRay connected to a central receiver/amplifier with physical cable?
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I'm going to say no, if you have it stored on a disk you don't need internetI primarily use it to connect to Netflix, Hulu and spotify
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Yes. It's wireless ability to connect to the internet with Netflix/Hulu/ect alone really makes this system along w/ability to play Blue Ray DVD's. Connecting the system for the sound for all tv channels will require you use this as the primary base.
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Yes, I've played older DVD's as well as Blu-ray. With it's wireless capability, I now also watch Netflix on line.
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The connectivity capabilities of the TV and Blu-ray player aren't meant to transfer content, but to connect each device to the internet. Your WiFi Blu-ray player will still be connected to your TV via HDMI, it's just that the Blu-ray player will be able to stream Netflix, for example. When a TV like the UN55B8500 is connected to the internet over WiFi, it can do things like get weather forecasts, or stream Amazon on-demand video from Yahoo! TV widgets.
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It doesn't have built in wifi, but if your blue-ray player or roku or xbox has internet capability, you should be set.
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It will improve streaming only if you have a weak signal to the location where you are watching. If you have a strong signal already, it won't help. This device improves signal strength at remote locations. It will not improve speed if you have a strong signal.
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Functions like a modem and connects streaming pay services from the Internet like Netflix and others. I don't think you need it if you have a wireless network already regards, Joe
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Yes, you can expand the memory. YouTube has a number of videos showing how.I didn't buy a wifi adapter since the PC is right next to my wifi modem. All I did was run a cord between them.Yes, it has a DVD player.
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Yes I needed this to access my netflix and the other apps. Some of th Smart tvs may have built in wifi but as I said I needed this. My tv is also in the room where my computor and dsl wireless is so if it was built in it should have picked the dsl wirless easly. Hope this helps
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Even if you use WiFi, the streaming is fast and reliable. I've had it for a long time now and never experienced any lag. It's just the menu that's very slow. It's fine if you know what you want to watch, but it's like being on dial up again if you are just browsing.
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I just received the one I ordered and I had ordered it because you could also watch Netflix, etc., but I didn't notice that it wasn't a wi-fi like my Wii is. I have a wireless router for my Wii but its back in the room with my computer and the blu ray player is in the living room. I can't have a long cable laying all over to trip over. Ha. Unless I can get it to work with an ethernet adapter or something I will just use it as a player. I'm a little disappointed that I didn't notice you had to connect an ethernet cord. Not very convenient. Well I could buy an ethernet bridge for $99 but then I may as well have gotten the BD 390 with the wi-fi on it because its gonna cost about as much. I just received the one I ordered and I had ordered it because you could also watch Netflix, etc., but I didn't notice that it wasn't a wi-fi like my Wii is. I have a wireless router for my Wii but its back in the room with my computer and the blu ray player is in the living room. I can't have a long cable laying all over to trip over. Ha. Unless I can get it to work with an ethernet adapter or something I will just use it as a player. I'm a little disappointed that I didn't notice you had to connect an ethernet cord. Not very convenient. Well I could buy an ethernet bridge for $99 but then... » Read More I just received the one I ordered and I had ordered it because you could also watch Netflix, etc., but I didn't notice that it wasn't a wi-fi like my Wii is. I have a wireless router for my Wii but its back in the room with my computer and the blu ray player is in the living room. I can't have a long cable laying all over to trip over. Ha. Unless I can get it to work with an ethernet adapter or something I will just use it as a player. I'm a little disappointed that I didn't notice you had to connect an ethernet cord. Not very convenient. Well I could buy an ethernet bridge for $99 but then I may as well have gotten the BD 390 with the wi-fi on it because its gonna cost about as much. « Show Less
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Absolutely. It plays any DVD Blue Ray or regular. It also will play Music cds and, if you would be so inclined, will read a disc with pictures and allow you to show them on your TV. It will also allow you to acccess the internet if you have a WiFi modem. If you like you can stream movies from Netflix or Amazon it you are a member. Great piece of equipment!
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No. A wi-fi usb adapter is only useful for connecting to a wireless device such as a wireless router. The wireless feature this player has only allows it to connect to a wireless router in order to gain access to the Internet (for things like Netflix and Vudu), not for any other sort of connectivity... like serving as a router to other wireless devices (or devices with wifi usb adapters installed). Furthermore, I wouldn't recommend using the wireless feature it at all. The prior model I had from Philips had identical components for this, and was so slow as to render the feature almost completely useless. One can connect wirelessly as a "last resort" if you can't string an ethernet cable to the player for some reason, but using this device without a cable is both awful and frustrating.