Is there ethernet connection or only wifi? Is VUDU and Netflix supported? Thanks
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Brian L. Peterson, Yes, there is an Ethernet port along with Wi-Fi included in the player itself. Netflix and Vudu are supported Apps on the BD-H6500. Thanks for your interest in Samsung Blu-Ray players. --Mr. S
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You need to have a wifi router of some kind if you want to connect to anything. However, there is a USB port. You might try hooking up a USB hub or something, and run a conventional wired network instead. I have not tried that. I generally hang this off a television (literally) and hook up a mouse to the USB port. Then I can watch things like Youtube and Netflix with it.
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The browser is one of the key differences. It's not great. I have both units. Roku in the master bedroom Boxee in the Living Room. Vudu is great & has 5.1 Stereo on Boxee & HD & HDX video. Hulu Plus (right now) is only on Roku (major (major) disappointment) Netflix is great on both services. Software interface is great on both (slightly better on Boxee). If Boxee ever get's their act together... it'll be worth the $$$. I like both. If VUDU & Browser are not very important... get Roku. (BTW: Boxee has a nice interface to your home computer network. You can watch videos, view photos etc. on your TV)
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As of right now firmware version 1.51 is available, and netflix appears to be working again. I didn't test anything else, so proceed with caution.
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I really don't know. I had some issues so I ran an ethernet line, and Netflix works great.My house has a lot of concrete in it and it seems to prohibit the WIFI from being effective.
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Netflix is preloaded on the Blu-Ray player. All you need is a wired or wireless internet connection.
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No. It doesn't... yet. Could be software update to support it later. It does have Netflix.
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Hi Action101, Sony BDPS580 Blu-ray Player has wi-fi capability and can stream videos from Netflix Youtube. Etc. -Vincent
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Netflix can be used with this device by using a program called playon. Data can be copied via usb, ethernet and wireless if you have the wireless network adapter.
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It doesn't have built-in Wi-fi. So, I bought a Sony Network Media Player for about $40.00, and I watch Netflix on it daily. It connected fine, and I thoroughly enjoy it.
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Dang! Yeah, that is unfortunate. A wireless connection would have been a good complement to my Roku Netflix player. I can only assume that Sony will look to add wireless capability into the next generation of BD players...
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The TV is advertised as "WiFi Ready", not "WiFi Built in". What that means is that it does not have WiFi without a WiFi adapter that you have to buy separately. I plug my Panasonic directly into an Ethernet router. That works great. I can stream movies directly from providers like Netflix and Amazon. But since I have never had a need to get an adapter I have never used one. I suspect it would work like my Ethernet cable. Plug it in one of the USB ports, log-on to your wireless router, hit the Internet button on the controller and your good to go. Here is a sample adapter: Panasonic TY-WL20U Wireless Adapter for Panasonic 2012 Internet Ready TVs
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I guess the guy was right on the Wireless N speed, but with just 3 devices connected, the player should work well on G as well. It is most likely that a firmware update is needed (mine did twice after I got it), so recommend you to connect to wireless and allow the player to update itself. The netflix issue was resolved sometime back now. Recommend to tweak the sound (Hi-Clarity) and picture settings (24 P, Fine) for good playback. Enjoy!
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It does Netflix and vudu but I cannot stress this enough-- it is a piece of CRAP. Mine just died last week after getting progressively worse and refusing to stream Netflix at all. It simply turned itself off and refused to turn back on again. I have a Sony now and I'm much happier with it.
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If I remember correctly you need to use the Ethernet port on the back of the TV and connect to your router directly. Not many people have this close to their TV though.... then sign up for amazon. The few movies I watched were decent. If it was wireless it would be easier.....
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Just Internet access, wi-if or Ethernet. Then the apps available from sling box.com or just use the browser option on a laptop.
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We use Amazon video, Hulu, M-Go, and VuDu on a regular basis over wifi and have no problems at all. VuDu and M-Go are even in 1080 resolution. In fact I'm watching Hulu right now. There are other video services like Netflix, Crackle, YouTube, etc. too but we don't use them as often.